SOURCES_SOUGHT_NOTICE.pdf

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Small Business Administration, Denver, Colorado, for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the services described below. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail to Pedro Arritola-Vazquez at Pedro.Arritola-Vazquez@sba.gov . Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. All responses due by July 13, 2018, at 3:00 PM MST.

Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:

1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS.

2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519130 – Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no larger than 500 employees.

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB)

[ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a)

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

[ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business

[ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify)

3) Provide a brief capability statement (Max 2 pages) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company's ability to provide the requirement below. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. Submission of capabilities statement will assist our office in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry standards. The capabilities will be evaluated for the purpose of determining to Set-Aside for the Small Business (SB) Community or to conduct as an Unrestricted Procurement and to determine the number of capable contractors available. Other than small businesses may respond to this notice in the event the market does not indicate SB interest. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.

Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of Small Business Administration to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Federal Business Opportunity (http://www.fbo.gov).

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:

Task: Access to an information service that provides a broad range of information and analysis about Federal government activities. This service should provide web-based and email access to information in the following categories:

• Search and access to original news content about the U.S. Congress, the Federal Executive Branch, and significant industries subject to Federal regulation, and breaking news alerts;

• Search and access to a wide range of third-party national, regional and local news sources;

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• Congressional News and Analysis, including bill tracking and analysis, hearing summaries and transcripts, and member, staff, and committee directories with topic area assignments;

• Federal Regulatory News and Analysis, including regulatory tracking and reporting; and

• Industry and business profiles.

The Office of Advocacy requires access for up to twenty-six (26) employees in the first year, as specified by the COR. The exercise of additional options years will identify the required number of licenses, no less than twenty (20) employees and no more than thirty-five (35) employees.

Attachments: SEE DRAFT SOW Below

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Subscription to Federal News and Information Services

FOR

Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy

July 2, 2018

1.0 BACKGROUND

A. The Office of Advocacy represents the interests of small businesses before Federal agencies, including the White House, and Congress. Advocacy of this nature requires up-to-date information about policy development in the Federal government, in the States, and in non-governmental actors. The Office of Advocacy has a team of attorneys, each specializing in a particular field of Federal policy making. The Office of Advocacy also has staff with duties in congressional relations, public relations and regional affairs to support the Office’s mission.

B. The Office of Advocacy requires an information service to provide reporting and in-depth analysis on the Federal government, including legislative and regulatory activity, as well as reporting on affected industries, news sources from around the country, and information on leadership and staff within the Federal government.

1.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Task: Access to an information service that provides a broad range of information and analysis about Federal government activities. This service should provide web-based and email access to information in the following categories:

• Search and access to original news content about the U.S. Congress, the Federal Executive Branch, and significant industries subject to Federal regulation, and breaking news alerts;

• Search and access to a wide range of third-party national, regional and local news sources;

• Congressional News and Analysis, including bill tracking and analysis, hearing summaries and transcripts, and member, staff, and committee directories with topic area assignments;

• Federal Regulatory News and Analysis, including regulatory tracking and reporting; and

• Industry and business profiles.

The Office of Advocacy requires access for up to twenty-six (26) employees in the first year, as specified by the COR. The exercise of additional options years will identify the required number of licenses, no less than twenty (20) employees and no more than thirty-five (35) employees.

1.2 DELIVERABLES

The contractor will provide at a minimum the following services:

• Access to a information service website with a full suite of relevant daily news and analysis, including archives, and customization of daily e-mail newsletters.

• E-mail delivery of user customizable daily news alerts and digests.

• Technical Support, including customization assistance

The contractor will provide usernames and passwords to no fewer than the specified number of direct Office of Advocacy employees identified by and upon request of the COR. In the first year, the Office of Advocacy will request access for 26 users. For subsequent option years, if exercised, the Office of Advocacy will request between 20 and 35 users.

1.3 TRAVEL

Travel is not required.

1.4 OTHER DIRECT COSTS

None

2.0 SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

This SOW describes a subscription to an information service, delivered by website and email alerts and daily digests.

2.1 The contractor will provide access to no fewer than the specified number of direct Office of Advocacy employees upon request by the COR.

2.2 The contractor will provide a reliable contact for access requests.

2.3 The contractor will provide unique username and password for each direct Office of Advocacy employee identified by the COR within 2 business days of the request.

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES:

The Government supplies the information technology used by Office of Advocacy personnel required to access emails and websites through which the contractor supplies the required services. The contractor shall have no physical or remote access to Government property or services.

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 SECURITY

No security clearances or other security arrangements are required.

4.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor will perform all services remotely at contractor-provided facilities.

4.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Actual Dates TBD

Base Year:

Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Option Year 3 Option Year 4

Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy