RFI_09_Feb_15.doc

Services to Support the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs

(SAF/PA)

Request for Information 10 Feb 2015

1. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

2. This RFI is being published to identify potential sources capable of providing knowledge based services in support of the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs (SAF/PA) requirement that is currently being performed under GSA contract number GS087T11BPC0209.

3. This requirement will be a 100% Small Business Set Aside. All interested parties shall submit a capability statement to identify your business size (large or small) in relation to this North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, 541910 – Market Research and Public Opinion Polling, and business status. Small businesses are advised that FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, would apply wherein at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. In addition, all expenses related to this RFI shall be at the Contractor expense.

4. Requirement Specific Information:

· Anticipated RFP: 19 Feb 2015

· Anticipated Award: 06 May 2015

· Place of Performance: Contractor’s Facility

· Period of Performance: 25 May 2015 – 24 May 2018

7. Please see attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for security clearance requirements for personnel.

8. Interested parties are requested to submit a statement of capability outlining past work that is related to this requirement as stated in the draft PWS. The capability statement shall not exceed five pages and shall include:

· Company Information:

· Company name/Address

· Telephone and fax numbers

· Cage code

· DUNS number

· Size of business relative to NAICS code

· E-mail address

· Name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives & who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses.

· In addition, please indicate whether your interest is as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor

· Any questions or clarification requests regarding the draft PWS/general requirement;

· Any anticipated teaming arrangements, if known.

9. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this RFI is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. As a reminder, no entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries’ responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and a future RFP (if applicable).

10. All interested parties shall submit a capability statement via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Erin Fisher ; erin.m.fisher10.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Megan F. Baer; megan.f.baer.civ@mail.mil. Electronic submissions are required.

11. Responses shall be received not later than 17 February 2015, 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

12. E-mail submissions are subject to size and type restrictions (typically limited to less than two (2) megabyte in size and only non-executable attachments such as .doc or .pdf files), as well as, any other appropriate network security measures. It is the respondent's responsibility to verify the e-mail was received and can be viewed. All responses must address each of the above stated requirements.