Sources Sought_NIFC Support.pdf

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Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

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 a contract. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred by interested parties responding to this notice. This notice is for Market Research only in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine the capability of potential sources. The government intends to make a competitive award to a qualified 8(a) firm pending the results of this market research.

Virginia Contracting Activity (VACA) anticipates establishing a contract under North American

Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541611, "Administrative Management and

General Management Consulting Services” with a Small Business standard of $24,500,000.

VACA is issuing this notice in order to solicit capability statements from qualified sources to ensure sufficient competition exists to meet the Government's requirements. It is the

Government's intent to use information gathered in response to this notice to assist in market research to determine whether to, in accordance with applicable laws, set-aside, solicit offers from all responsible sources or use the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). GSA FSS holders are encouraged to submit their current GSA FSS number(s) and appropriate SIN(S). The anticipated length of performance is a one (1) twelve (12) month Base Period and four (4) twelve

(12) month Option Periods and one (1) six (6) month extension period.

*Please note: VACA will make only one award from any solicitation resulting from this Sources

Sought.

BACKGROUND:

The United States European Command’s (USEUCOM) NATO Intelligence Fusion Center and

Joint Intelligence Operations Center – Europe (JIOCEUR) Analytic Center (JAC) located at

Royal Air Force (RAF) Molesworth, United Kingdom are the primary European theater intelligence analysis and production centers responsible for maintaining situational awareness for

52 countries in Europe and the Middle East. Primary support is provided to U.S. warfighters, the

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and coalition partners. The JAC’s team of joint military service personnel, Department of Defense civilians, and Contractors is augmented by joint service reservists in five locations in the U.S. to provide 24/7/365 support. The U.S.

element of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre (NIFC) provides command and control, administration, operational support, analysis, collection management, liaison, and other key intelligence functions to the NIFC.

SCOPE:

The potential resulting contract will provide financial and acquisitions management, graphic design and visualization services, facilities management, and staff support services that support the entire range of the EUCOM NIFC and JAC staff missions and tasks. Elements include assistance in facilities and logistics, program management, and administrative support. The

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Contractor shall be responsible for employing technically qualified personnel to perform the work specified in the statement of work. The Contractor shall maintain the personnel, organization, and administrative control necessary to ensure that the work delivered meets the contract specification requirements.

RESPONSE REQUESTED:

This notice is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and capability of potential sources prior to determining a procurement strategy. No basis for a claim against the

Government shall result from a response to this notice. If a solicitation is issued, information submitted in response to this notice may be used to determine the appropriate procurement strategy. All qualified 8(a) firms are encouraged to respond.

Interested parties shall review this notice and provide their capability to perform the requirements. Be advised, do not simply submit a “generic” capability statement in response to this posting. Rather, tailor it to this requirement.

**Note, this effort is a renewal. The current incumbent is Sawdey Solution Services Inc.

INTERESTED 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. GSA FSS holders are encouraged to submit their current GSA FSS number(s) and appropriate SIN(S).

a. Potential teaming arrangements-Describe whether the company intends to fulfill the subject requirement along, 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 Statement of Work (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. Indicate business size, size standard and status, if qualified as an 8(a) firm (must be certified by SBA), Small Disadvantaged Business (must be certified by SBA), Woman-

Owned Small Business, HUBZone firm (must be certified by SBA), and/or Service-

Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

3. DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure

(Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Joint Venture, etc.) Companies also must be registered in

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED the System for Award Management at http://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 to be considered as a potential source.

4. Technical capability relevant to the requirement, including experience with program management, visualization, graphics design, facilities management and staff support relevant to the requirement specified previously (no more than 3 paragraphs). Examples of software graphic designs for intelligence products. Any corporate experience relevant to the requirement.

5. (**NOTE** This requirement is “UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO”. The “FOUO” portions to include the SOW are not included herein. If you are an interested firm and this requirement is in your realm of work, please reach out requesting the “FOUO” portions and they will be sent to you via DoD SAFE. The request must be received via email no later than 9:00AM ET on November 13, 2023.)

6. Relevant past performance. Your capability statement should include a list of three (3) customers (preferably 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. Proof of Top Secret Security Facility Clearance. The contractor shall hold a current and active TOP Secret Facility Clearance at time of award. See statement of work section 13 for specific clearance requirements for personnel.

8. Representative sample of labor categories and rates for providing support services using

GSA Schedule and SIN number(s), current unit rates (shown current year rate), as applicable.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested firms responding to this sources sought must provide a capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills, and capability to fulfill the Governments requirements for the above. The capability statement shall be in sufficient enough detail, but not exceed 5 pages, so that the Government can determine the experience and capability of your firm to perform the requirements specified in the SOW. Please specify one primary and one alternate Point of

Contact (POC) within your firm, including telephone numbers and email addresses in case clarifications of your submission 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 print to a standard 8.5X11 inch paper using Times New Roman, 11-point font, with one inch margins

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED 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 via email no later than 1:00PM ET on November

13, 2023.

Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to:

(Contract Specialist) shayla.cooper@dodiis.mil & (Contracting Officer) leigh.gunter@dodiis.mil. The email shall contain the following subject line: "EUCOM NIFC

Staff Administration Support." Questions or answers will not be considered. NO PHONE

CALLS WILL BE ACCPETED or RETURNED. The decision to proceed with the acquisition is at the sole discretion of the Government.

*Please note as applicable: The information regarding electronic products presented herein should not be construed as Government endorsement for these particular products.

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