SS_Attach_1_Market_Research_Questionnaire.docx

ATTACHMENT 1

Market Research Questionnaire

JBLE Custodial Services Draft Solicitation Number: FA4800-15-R-0001

The 633d Contracting Squadron, Langley AFB VA, anticipates procuring a follow-on contract for the provision of services for JBLE Custodial Services. As part of the Government’s continuous information exchange with Industry while formulating the acquisition strategy, the Government requests your assistance in determining if this requirement should be competed under the auspices of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.8, Contracting with the Small Business Administration (The 8(a) Program).

In order for the Contracting Officer to make a determination for any acquisition, there must be a reasonable expectation that offerors can satisfactorily perform contract requirements and that award will be made at fair market prices. The Government believes it is mutually beneficial to all parties if this determination is made as early as possible in the acquisition process. If your firm intends to submit a proposal as prime contractor for this effort, you must respond to the following questions regarding your experience, capabilities, and intentions. The Government is not requesting technical and/or management proposals at this time. Your response will be used solely for the market research purposes in the formulation of the acquisition strategy.

1) Do you intend to submit a proposal as Prime contractor for this requirement?

2) Submit evidence of experience and ability to provide custodial services type contract.

3) Include information on your company’s technical and financial abilities that will allow you to meet the requirements of a program of this magnitude. Refer to the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 2).

4) Address your company’s ability to manage and integrate subcontract efforts.

5) Identify whether your company is an SBA 8(a) Business Development Program concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561720, Custodial/Janitorial Services.

All information received will be protected and safeguarded as Source Selection Sensitive Information IAW FAR 3.104, Procurement Integrity. Please submit the requested information to this office NLT the closing date and time (31 October 2014, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to Ms. Alicia Kelly at alicia.kelly@us.af.mil and Mr. Ryan Bradley at ryan.bradley.4@us.af.mil.