Sources_Sought_ANDSF_ID_Card_System.rtf

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SOURCES SOUGHT

Solicitation Title: Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) Identification Card System

Description: This Sources Sought is for informational purposes; Limited to Products or Services from Afghanistan

General Information

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. Limited to Products or Services from Afghanistan. There is no risk to you for participating in this survey. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no obligation incurred by the U.S. Government. The U.S. government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. However, this is an important opportunity for you to influence the solicitation provisions, contract clauses, our budget requests, and the full range of other elements supporting the acquisition strategy for this program. This survey, and all information herein is for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a “Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid”, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government.

Purpose

925th CBN and RCC Afghanistan (RCC-A) is requesting information on contractors capable of providing a common Identification Card System to the Ministry of Defense (MOD) Afghan National Army (ANA) and Ministry of Interior (MOI) Afghan National Police (ANP) and other non-personal services necessary to provide support for this effort at the MOD and MOI sites and their associated units throughout Afghanistan. The estimated period of performance for this effort is one year basic contract with two one year options. Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached.

The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and award in conjunction with policies and procedures from FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition and contract strategy. The information received will be utilized by 925th CBN and RCC Afghanistan (RCC-A) in developing its acquisition strategy. The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. All response submissions become Government property and will not be returned, including any proprietary information. RCC-A reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

ATTENTION: Contractors must be registered with JCCS to be eligible for any future contract considerations. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the internet at www.jccs.gov.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

All interested parties shall submit a response that includes ALL of the following information:

At least one (1) past performance reference within the last 3 years where your

Company performed prior similar services; Agency Name, Contract Number, Contract/Project Name, Period of Performance, Contract Value and a brief description of the services your company performed under the contract. Please state if performed as the prime or subcontractor.

Questions and/or concerns related to this Request for Information (RFI) shall be submitted no later than 5:00pm Afghanistan time on Sunday, 31 Jul 2016, via email to Contracting Officer, Milan Sanchez at @afghan.swa.army.mil" alfredo.m.sanchez@afghan.swa.army.mil; Contract Specialist, Anita Maldonado, at anita.maldonado@afghan.swa.army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.