Attach 1. Vendor_Response_Template_3_Lots.docx

Vendor Response Template Sources Sought / RFI – Market Research for IT Contract Modernization and Alignment Initiative - Potential Consolidation/ Bundling (3 Lots: A–C)

1. Executive Summary Provide a brief overview of your capability relevant to this request and specify which Lot you are responding to (A, B, C). If applicable, describe your ability to support multiple groups concurrently.

2. NAICS Recommendation Recommend one primary NAICS for each Lot and provide a short rationale tied to the principal purpose of the work.

Group A NAICS: [Insert] | Rationale: [Insert] Group B NAICS: [Insert] | Rationale: [Insert] Group C NAICS: [Insert] | Rationale: [Insert] Alternate NAICS (optional): [Insert] | Rationale: [Insert]

3. Capability to Perform as Prime (Answer Separately for Each Lot) Lot A – Prime Capability Can you perform the full scope as PRIME? [Yes/No] If No: identify what you can perform, what you cannot, and why (capacity, geographic coverage, certifications, security, etc.).

Staffing capacity: current relevant staff [#], surge capacity [+ # within X days], hiring/onboarding pipeline (brief).

Geographic support: [CONUS/OCONUS/worldwide] and how supported.

Security/access posture (if applicable): [clearances, facility, suitability pipeline].

Relevant certifications/standards (if applicable): [e.g., ITIL, ISO, SOC 2, CMMI, etc.].

Lot B – Prime Capability Can you perform the full scope as PRIME? [Yes/No] If No: identify what you can perform, what you cannot, and why (capacity, geographic coverage, certifications, security, etc.).

Staffing capacity: current relevant staff [#], surge capacity [+ # within X days], hiring/onboarding pipeline (brief).

Geographic support: [CONUS/OCONUS/worldwide] and how supported.

Security/access posture (if applicable): [clearances, facility, suitability pipeline].

Relevant certifications/standards (if applicable): [e.g., ITIL, ISO, SOC 2, CMMI, etc.].

Lot C – Prime Capability Can you perform the full scope as PRIME? [Yes/No] If No: identify what you can perform, what you cannot, and why (capacity, geographic coverage, certifications, security, etc.).

Staffing capacity: current relevant staff [#], surge capacity [+ # within X days], hiring/onboarding pipeline (brief).

Geographic support: [CONUS/OCONUS/worldwide] and how supported.

Security/access posture (if applicable): [clearances, facility, suitability pipeline].

Relevant certifications/standards (if applicable): [e.g., ITIL, ISO, SOC 2, CMMI, etc.].

4. Ability to Perform Multiple Lots Concurrently Indicate whether you can prime any combination of groups. If Yes, describe constraints/risks and mitigations (e.g., key personnel bottlenecks, management bandwidth, continuity planning).

5. Relevant Experience (Up to 3 examples total) Provide up to three examples of similar work performed within the last 3–5 years. Add more only if critical.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

6. Transition and Risk Answer for each Lot you are responding to. If your response differs by group, label subsections A/B/C.

Transition-In Typical transition-in duration for similar work: [X days] Key transition activities and dependencies: [Insert] Transition risks and mitigations: [Insert] Ongoing Delivery Risks List your top three delivery risks and mitigations:

Risk 1: [Insert] | Mitigation: [Insert] Risk 2: [Insert] | Mitigation: [Insert] Risk 3: [Insert] | Mitigation: [Insert]

7. Consolidation/Bundling Feedback Provide your perspective on the feasibility and impacts of consolidating legacy requirements into three Lots. Quantify where possible.

Is consolidating into three groups feasible? [Yes/No/Depends] (Explain).

Benefits (quantify if possible): [cost/schedule/quality/risk/standardization].

Risks/downsides (quantify if possible): [competition impacts, integration risk, transition risk, single-point-of-failure].

Recommended acquisition structures to increase competition and small business participation while meeting mission needs: [multiple awards, set-asides/reserves, CLIN separation, on-ramp/off-ramp, other].

8. Teaming / Subcontracting Would you pursue this effort via teaming/JV? [Yes/No] If yes: proposed teaming concept (high level) and division of roles (no proprietary details required).

Small business participation approach (if applicable): [Insert].

9. Vehicles Held / Ordering Pathways List any contract vehicles you hold that could support the scope (e.g., GSA MAS SINs, GWACs, agency IDIQs).

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