A.01.01 Sources Sought.docx (Sample).docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) – Sole Sources Sought Notice Only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only. The United States (US) Government is seeking sources in order to determine socioeconomic competition within the Small Business Community. This request is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.5. Some social economic examples include:

Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSOB); Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).

1. The resulting information will be will be used to determine if there are sufficient resources to support a set-aside for the solicitation, and award of the contract. The US Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder; not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any further RFQ; IFB or RFP if issued.

2. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541513 (Computer Facility Facilities Management Services). The small business size standard is $30 million. All contractors doing business with the Department of Defense shall be registered and approved through the System for Award Management (SAM). This is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidates the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, and EPLS. There is no fee to register for this site. Entities may register at no cost directly from this page. The place of performance is located in GA, not Fort Bragg, NC. The proposed performance start date will be on or about February / March 2022. The Solicitation number is W91YTZ-22R0008.

3. Note – Prior to award your company shall reflect the NAICS Code 541513 identified on your SAM. If your company is interesting in competing on this project, please submit the following documentation no later than 22 November 2021 at 11:00 AM EST, to Mrs. Donna Blossom at donnal.l.blossom.civ@mail.mil, and Ms. Cheryl Ricker at cheryl.a.ricker2.civ@mail.mil. Your email response shall provide the following:

Name of Company Point of contact Phone number Email address Identify Your Small Business Socio-Economic Group DUNS number and CAGE Code

4. Requirement will require – a Security or Facility clearances maintained in accordance with DoD Directive 5220.22-M, and Industrial Security Regulation DoD 5220-22R

5. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items, and nonpersonal services necessary to perform the task defined in the attached draft Performance Work Statements (PWS). Proposals submitted shall meet all terms and conditions of the PWS. There are no exceptions.

6. Please provide total number of years of credentialing experience for the required personnel noted above. No telephonic responses will be addressed or returned.

7. Partial Description and Positions: The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Professional Management Command - Credentialing Division (APMCCD), formerly Army Reserve Clinical Credentialing Affairs - ARCCA), is responsible for ensuring the U.S. Army Reserve Clinical force is appropriately credentialed in an efficient, cost effective manner to facilitate privileging for mobilization and training and enhances the readiness of the U.S. Army Reserve. Work will be in support of the PWS and shall be primarily located and performed in Georgia. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed Price (FFP) contract. The contractor shall maintain and manage PCF for all designated privilege and non-privileged providers IAW AR 40-68, Clinical Quality Management Requirements. The contractor shall create, manage, and maintain PCFs for all Army Reserve Licensed Practical Nurses (Military occupational Specialty (MOS) 68C). The contractor shall store and maintain credentialing files as outlined in AR 40-68, be maintained in an ICTB ready state at all times. ICTB ready is defined as a PCF containing all required documents in a current valid status. The requirement is to set up a credentialing department with the contractor providing all personnel, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services necessary to perform the task.

Credentialing knowledge means the contractor understands the process of obtaining medical documentation and maintaining those documents in a current status in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 40-68. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing personnel with credentialing expertise as follows: