CBS-2018-623_Background_Investigations_Support_Services_Sources_Sought.pdf

Tracking Number

CBS-2018-623

Background Investigations Support Services Contract

Sources Sought Notice

(1) Solicitation # : 24362018R0007

(2) Procurement Type : Sources Sought Notice

(3) Title : Background Investigations Support Services

(4) PSC Category: R, “Support (Professional/Administrative/Management)”

(5) NAICS Code: 561611, “Investigation Services”

(6) Sources Sought Response Date : September 4, 2018

I. Overview

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. This notice is for market research purposes only and respondents will not be notified of the results.

II. Requirement:

The Government is conducting market research on Background Investigations Support Services, specifically the feasibility of combining two (2) previously competed requirements, listed in the below table. Of note, the two contracts were awarded on January 19, 2017 and terminated for convenience on April 4, 2017.

Contract Number Contractor Period of

Performance High Level Description NAICS Code

OPM1517D0002

Primus Solutions, LLC

Awarded on 1/19/17

Support Services for Background Investigations Terminated for convenience

561611

OPM1517D0001 Inquiries, Inc.

Awarded on 1/19/17

Consolidated Leads for Background Investigations Terminated for convenience

561611

As a combined effort, the services may include, but are not necessarily limited to, Facility Monitoring, Program Management, and Case Processing.

III. Purpose:

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to locate potential sources and to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications related to this effort of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community. The Government is specifically interested in determining the interest and capabilities of Small Businesses, including those in the following categories: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically- Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The information gleaned in response to this Sources Sought Notice will inform the Government’s decision on business size requirements for this procurement and ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors.

IV. Responses:

The Government requests that all interested parties notify this office in writing, via e-mail to Allison.Murray@nbib.gov and Brittney.Larimore@nbib.gov by 5:00PM EST on September 4, 2018. Responses shall include the following information:

a. Provide a brief profile of your Organization, including the following:

i. Organization's official name (per its SAM registration)

ii. Length of time your Organization has been in business

iii. Types of services provided by your Organization

iv. Types of clients by industry (i.e. Federal, Commercial, Local Government, etc.)

v. DUNS number and CAGE number

vi. Organization’s website address

vii. Main point of contact (name, phone number, and e-mail address) mailto:Allison.Murray@nbib.gov mailto:Brittney.Larimore@nbib.gov

b. Identify whether your Organization is designated as a small business, in accordance with the

Small Business Administration (SBA) small business size standards. If your Organization is a small business, please also provide the following:

i. Any small disadvantaged status your Organization holds (HUBZone, 8(a), VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, etc.). If 8(a), be sure to state any other related certifications such as Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) and/or Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO).

ii. A brief description of your Organization’s financial capability to perform large-scale service requirements

c. Identify whether your Organization holds any Government wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) related to the subject services and, if so, whether the GWACs fall in any of the small business categories listed above.

d. Provide a description of your Organization’s past performance relevant to the type of services identified in this Sources Sought Notice, to include managing major back office support programs.

V. Additional Information:

a. The Government may utilize the information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice, in conjunction with other market research efforts, to make a final set-aside determination. At this time, no decision has been made regarding a business size restriction for this procurement.

b. The Government is currently reviewing the NAICS Code, PSC Code, and commercial item determination for these services. The Government invites vendor input with regard to the applicable NAICS and PSC Codes for these services.

c. An Industry Day for this requirement may be provided, at the Government’s discretion.

d. No other information is available at this time.

All responses and questions should be directed via email to:

Allison Murray, Contract Specialist, at Allison.Murray@nbib.gov

Brittney Larimore, Contract Specialist, at Brittney.Larimore@nbib.gov mailto:Allison.Murray@nbib.gov mailto:Brittney.Larimore@nbib.gov