A11 RFI - Legal Consulting.pdf

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Directorate, RFI – Security Cooperation Application Development, Sustainment, and Support (SCADSS)

Financial Policy and Strategy Legal Consultation Services

HQ0034-24-R-0008

RFI Date: October 19, 2023

Due Date: October 24, 2023

Synopsis of Request for Information (RFI):

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate (AD) is seeking input from qualified, experienced law firms to provide financial legal review services for the Financial Policy Division within the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

General Information

Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Title: Financial Policy and Strategy Legal Consultation Services Sources Sought Post Date: October 19, 2023 Sources Sought Response Date: October 24, 2023 NAICS Code: 541110 “Offices of Lawyers”

I. Introduction.

In order to proactively plan for future requirements, Washington Headquarters Services - Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested law firms capable of providing financial legal review services on behalf of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). This sources sought announcement is for informational purposes only. It is not to be construed as an obligation on the part of WHS/AD.

II. Background.

DSCA was delegated to develop and implement process improvements that support the Administration's desire for more competitive financing options for our international partners. Such improvements will enhance the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process, ensuring access to U.S. defense exports in favor of enhanced alliances and partnership, and support the U.S. Defense Industrial Base and the U.S. economy.

This effort supports the Conventional Arms Transfer Policy, as well as the National Defense Strategy, by strengthening relationships with foreign partners and allies. By increasing the number of banking options available to FMS partners, this may increase competition in the banking market, making financing options more attainable at a lower cost.

The Financial Policy (FP) Division is responsible for the formulation, development, and implementation of financial policies related to all SC programs and missions that are managed, executed, and overseen by

DSCA.

III. Objective.

The objective of the DSCA Financial Policy and Strategy Legal Consultation Services requirement is to provide expert opinion and regulatory guidance including but not limited to, the use of Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC).

The results of this sources sought notice will assist the Contracting Officer in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. Responses to this synopsis may also be used to aid in establishing realistic and achievable small business participation goals.

This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for proposal (RFP), nor does it restrict the Government as to the final acquisition strategy. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. At this time, no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Responses in any form are not offers.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this Notice.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is NAICS: 541110 - Offices of Lawyers.

This acquisition has an estimated dollar value of $200,000 to $300,000.00.

The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fix Price with a One (1) twelve (12)-month base period with four

(4) twelve (12)-month option periods.

IV. Instructions.

Interested parties with the capability to perform Financial Policy and Strategy Legal Consultation Services on behalf of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), please send the capability statement to Peggie Lowery at peggie.l.lowery2.civ@mail.mil. Subject Line: Response to Sources Sought- DSCA Financial Policy and Strategy Legal Consultation Services.

No phone calls related to this Request for Information (RFI) will be accepted. All correspondence shall be sent via email. Responses must be submitted no later than Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Capability statements will not be returned.

V. Capability Statements.

To facilitate a timely and comprehensive review of all submitted responses, vendors should respond using the format requested in this notice.

Respondents are limited to 10 pages. A minimum font size 12, left justified, and one inch margins all around. Respondents must submit documents in Word or PDF format. Neither zipped files will be accepted nor telephone requests be honored.

Please provide the following information:

1. A brief three to five-page synopsis of similar work performed. The synopsis must include where, when, and for whom each similar contract and/or project was performed, a brief description of each contract and/or project, including the size, scope, dollar value, and period of performance. This information must demonstrate how the firm’s contract is relevant to the Financial Policy and Strategy Legal Consultation Services requirement.

2. Company name and address.

3. CAGE Code Number, and Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI).

4. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email

5. NAICS codes associated with the company

6. If the company is a joint venture, please identify each individual member partner and the date the Joint Venture was established.

7. Identify applicable GSA contract number(s) or schedule(s).

8. Identify contracts your company has been awarded under 541110 - Offices of Lawyers.

Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov.

9. The vendor shall address their capability in meeting each of the Task elements identified in the attached Performance Work Statement.

10. Provide information regarding your ability to recruit and retain Key Personnel with Top

Secret clearances and a minimum twelve years’ experience in U.S. and international commercial finance law and related litigation.

11. Recommended/suggested NAICS codes for this effort

12. Recommended/suggested contract type.

13. Number of contracts currently held with the Government to include any Federal Supply

Schedules listed under GSA Advantage.

14. Point of Contact, phone number, and emails of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses.

VI. Confidentiality.

Do not include proprietary, trade secrets, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in your response to the Sources Sought Notice. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing Sources Sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is submitted, as it is clearly stated that this type of information shall NOT be submitted.

Contracting Office Address Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate 4800 Mark Center, Suite 09F09 Alexandria, VA 22350

Contracting Officer, Anthony Stephenson at anthony.t.stephenson.civ@mail.mil