SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Foreign Language Virtual Augmented Reality Solutions - Statement of Work Foreign Language Virtual Augmented Reality Solutions - Source Sought PDF Form
- Notice Date
- 6/20/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Virginia Contracting Activity, DIA Bolling AFB, Bolling AFB, Bldg. 6000, AE-2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20340-5100
- ZIP Code
- 20340-5100
- Solicitation Number
- HHM402FY18SourcesSought
- Point of Contact
- Anthony D. Hawkins, Phone: 202-231-3756
- E-Mail Address
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Anthony.Hawkins3@dodiis.mil
(Anthony.Hawkins3@dodiis.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This Sources Sought PDF and its contents match the description provided in the text box of this FBO notice. Please read entire SOW which provides details for this requirement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY This request is for planning purposes only, it is not a request for offers, quotes, or proposals. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award of a contract. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this notice. This notice is for Market Research purposes only in accordance with procedures contained within Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, to determine the capability of potential sources. Virginia Contracting Activity (VACA) anticipates establishing a contract under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541990, "All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services" with a Small Business Standard of $15,000,000. Interested vendors are encouraged to recommend NAICS Codes that may be suitable for this requirement based on the nature of the work and tasks described in the Statement of Work. VACA is issuing this notice in order to solicit capability statements from qualified 8(a) vendors ONLY. It is the Government's intent to use information gathered in response to this notice to assist in Market Research. The anticipated length of performance is a base period of one (1) year and four (4) one (1) year options. Background: The Defense Intelligence Agency has a requirement to provide foreign language training to all employees with demonstrated skills in a foreign language. DIA is interested in implementing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for foreign language training to enable DIA participants to enter a virtual environment (VE) and utilize their language skills in a manner similar to the experience of participating in an overseas immersion. Response Requested: This notice is a Market Research tool being used to determine the availability and capability of potential 8(a) sources prior to determining a final procurement strategy. No basis for a claim against the Government shall result from a response to this notice. If a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought, information submitted in response to this notice may be used to determine the appropriate strategy. All qualified 8(a) firms are encouraged to respond. Interested 8(a) firms shall submit the following: 1. Name and address of company and or companies (if there is a teaming arrangement). Include; mailing address, telephone, fax number, website address (if applicable), Point of Contact name, telephone and email address of the individual(s) authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. a. Potential teaming arrangements-Describe whether the company intends to fulfill the subject requirement alone, or whether a teaming arrangement is anticipated (the Government recognizes that one company may not possess all of the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience needed to meet the requirements specified in the SOW. If knowledge, skills or other expertise is obtained from this type of arrangement, vendors shall describe the efficiencies gained through teaming, but members need not be identified. b. Explain how expertise and experience gained through teaming will benefit the Government. 2. Technical capability relevant to the requirement; 3. Technical approach relevant of the requirement (no more than 2-3 paragraphs); 4. Management approach relevant to the requirement (no more than 2-3 paragraphs); 5. Any corporate experience relevant to the requirement. 6. Relevant past performance. Your capability statement needs to include a list of three customers (Government) within the past three (3) years highlighting similar work in nature, scope, complexity and a brief description of the scope of work. Your submission for relevant past performance must include for each customer; Contract Name/Contract Number; Contracting Agency or Department, POC and contact information; Yearly contract value (in $); State whether your firm was the prime or a subcontractor; Period of performance; Description of work and how it relates to the requirements 7. Security Clearance: N/A for this requirement. Please see attached SOW. 8. Representative sample of labor categories and rates for providing support services using GSA Schedule and SIN Number(s), current unit rates (show current year rate) 9. Indicate business size, size standard and status, if qualified as an 8(a) firm (must be certified by SBA). Provide the SBA 8(a) Case # and 8(a) Exit Date. 10. DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, Partnership Joint Venture, etc.) Companies also must be registered in the System for Award Management at http://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM#1 to be considered as a potential source. Please note: VACA will make only one award from any solicitation resulting from this Sources Sought. Submission Instructions: Interested firms responding to this Sources Sought must provide a capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills, and capability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough detail, but not exceed five (5) pages, so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to perform the requirements specified in the DRAFT SOW. Please specify one (1) primary and one (1) alternate Point of Contact (POC) within your firm, including telephone numbers and email addresses in case clarifications of your submissions are needed. DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES. Respondents shall submit their response via email to the Point of Contact provided below. *The page size is to a Standard 8.5x11 inch paper using Times New Roman, 11-point font, with one inch margins using Microsoft Word. *The file shall be only one, in PDF or Word, and shall be no more than five pages in its entirety. Do not send a separate cover letter or any other document, submit only one file. The response must be received no later than 27 June 2018, 12:30 PM EST. Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: Contracting Officer Anthony.Hawkins3@dodiis.mil. This e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Responses to Sources Sought Notice Foreign Language Virtual/Augmented Reality Solutions. Questions or answers will not be considered. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED or RETURNED. The decision to proceed with the acquisition is at the discretion of the Government.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DIA/Bolling/HHM402FY18SourcesSought /listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: See attached SOW for details with regard to place of performance, United States
- Record
- SN04962007-W 20180622/180620231113-bdee633cd6942287c0799c5421f6b985 (fbodaily.com)
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