70T02022I7503N004 - Birth Cert. Svcs - Sources Sought_FINAL.pdf

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, Virginia 20598

Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Birth Certificate Verification Services

Sources Sought Notice - 70T02022I7503N004

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is conducting market research to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for access to birth certificate verification and certification services for the purposes of verifying physical birth certificates presented by applicants for a Security Threat Assessment (STA). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone; service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, 8(a), etc.; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.

I. Background and Objectives

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducts security threat assessments (STA) to determine whether an applicant seeking access to critical segments to the Nation’s transportation system, critical infrastructure or sensitive materials poses or is suspected of posing a threat to transportation infrastructures or national security. STA programs covered under TSA’s Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs (ESVP) include, but not limited to, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Program, Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) Threat Assessment Program (HTAP), TSA Pre✓® Application Program, and Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP).

Depending upon the specific STA program and the related statutory and regulatory requirements, applicants must visit an enrollment center to provide biographic data and, in some cases, biometric data (e.g. fingerprint, iris, and/or photo) and identity/immigration documentation to TSA in an approved and established format to facilitate the STA process.

For each of these programs, in-person document collection may include capture of an applicant’s birth certificate. TSA requests access to birth certificate verification and certification services/systems for the purposes of verifying physical birth certificates presented by applicants during in-person enrollment. These services shall be digitally accessible via a web application and allowed access to authorized TSA users supporting program document verification.

II. Industry Response

A. COVER LETTER (1 page)

The cover letter must clearly identify the following information:

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1) Company's Name

2) Company's Address

3) DUNS Number

4) Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number)

5) Identify your business size - small, small disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged, HUB Zone small, woman-owned small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small - based upon NAICS Code 813920 - Professional Organizations.

B. CONTRACTOR'S CAPABILITIES STATEMENT (not to exceed two (2) pages)

In order for TSA to improve its understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors that are capable of providing the services as identified in Section I, Background and Objectives, the Contractor's response must, through a narrative description, identify their firm's capabilities to meet the objectives identified under Section I and what experience you have providing similar and/or same services to other Federal Agencies. When identifying current or past experience, please identify the following:

1) Name of Agency

2) Point of Contact (name, title, phone, and email)

3) Contract/Task Order Number

4) Contract Type

5) Period of Performance

6) Total Contract Dollar Value

7) Scope of the Contract/Task Order

8) Brief Description of the Work completed within the Scope of the Contract/Task Order

III. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION

The submitted Capabilities Statement shall not exceed two (2) pages in addition to a one (1) page cover letter, for a total submission not to exceed 3 pages.

Your submission should be organized in accordance with the instructions in this document in order to permit a thorough and accurate review and evaluation by the TSA. All responses to this Notice must be submitted via electronic mail to jakya.brooks@tsa.dhs.gov by 3:00pm EDT on 18 May 2022. Responses not received by the closing date and time may not be considered or evaluated by the TSA.

IV. OTHER

This Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Notice that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. The Government will not return or pay for any information provided in response to this announcement; no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this notice or Government use of any information provided. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this announcement.

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