SS_Capes_Stmt_Instructions_2.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Instructions

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI): NPS is seeking capability statements in support of the requirements in the DRAFT Statement of Work for Socioeconomic Research. The contractor must possess a thorough understanding of and experience with:

Primary research - where the Contractor develops, implements, analyzes and reports upon the study.

Secondary research - where the Contractor applies known and NPS identified existing data sources to conduct analyses and report results. Where NPS will be identifying existing data sources, those will be identified at the Task Order level.

Data mining where the Contractor explores applicable current academic and management body of research and associated data and may or may not be directed to conduct analyses as part of the effort.

Please be advised that your participation in this RFI is not required to ensure participation in future solicitations and contract awards. Participation is this RFI is voluntary and the Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this RFI. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation as a result of this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review.

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Does your company have an Active SAM Registration? UEI #?

• Does your company have a GSA contract? Provide GSA contract #:

• Which North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code do you believe is most appropriate for this requirement? The anticipated NAICS code is 541990.

• Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Other than Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Indian Economic Enterprise (Yes / No)

• Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Section 8(a) Business (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Small Business (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

Part II. Capability

Contractors interested in this work should possess the specialized skills and experience to perform the work identified in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). In response to this RFI, please provide documentation demonstrating your firms’ specialized skills and experience as it relates to the attached DRAFT of the SOW. Responses to the capability portion of this RFI are limited to five (5) pages or less.