DLA IP Geolocation Sources Sought.docx

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

IP GEOLOCATION

SOURCES SOUGHT

1. DISCLAIMER: This sources sought is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote (RFQ), invitation for bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any supplies or services. Responses to this sources sought are not quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. The government will determine if/how to proceed based on the results of this notice. Companies that respond to this notice should not expect to receive feedback regarding submissions. The government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the expense of the responding party. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government.

2. LOCATION: Not applicable.

3. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this procurement is to obtain a subscription service for internet protocol (IP) address geography data, virtual private network (VPN) and proxy IP Data, and VPN and proxy IP characteristics data to safeguard export-controlled technical data and other controlled technical information that resides in the DLA technical data repository (cFolders) from unauthorized access, and to comply with U.S. laws for protecting export-controlled data, DoD cybersecurity policy, and cFolders Terms of Use.

4. SCOPE OF WORK: Please see attached DRAFT purchase description for complete details.

5. DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED: All interested vendors with experience/capabilities as outlined above must provide a capability statement that includes the following:

a. Company name.

b. GSA contract number.

c. Other government-wide contracts/numbers (e.g., SEWP, JETS, ESI, etc.).

d. Socioeconomic status(es).

e. CAGE code.

f. UEI number.

g. Primary NAICS and size of business relative to NAICS code.

h. Mailing address.

i. Name, telephone number, and email address for primary point of contact (POC) with the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives and can verify the demonstrated capabilities.

j. Any questions or clarification requests regarding the requirement.

k. Examples of direct experience as a prime contractor performing the stated work – please provide the contract number, agency, the scope/value of the contract, the length of the contract, the functions you did under the contract, and/or the role your company played.

6. Any information provided by industry to the government as a result of this sources sought is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. As a reminder, no entitlements to payment of any direct or indirect costs or changes to the government will arise as a result of vendor submission of responses or the government’s use of such information. The information obtained from industry responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and a future RFQ if applicable. The limit for all responses is three pages single-sided in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format with a minimum of 12-point font on an 8.5 x 11 page with margins of 1”. The 3-page limit is inclusive of any cover page, table of contents, tables, charts, graphs, etc.

7. Interested vendors should submit their response through email to Cherlyn Carby at cherlyn.carby@dla.mil with “Sources Sought – DLA IP Geolocation” in the subject line. Responses must be submitted by 12pm EDT June 20, 2024. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure the email was received and is viewable.