773_ESS__PALS_RFI.pdf

SUBJECT: The 773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron’s AFMSA Contract Support Flight (773ESS/PKA) is conducting market research for the non-personal, advisory and assistance services (A&AS) required to fulfill an existing requirement consisting of (11) full time equivalent (FTE) acquisition program specialists.

We respectfully request your review of the following Scope and Performance Requirements information and response in accordance with the Submission section below.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (773 ESS) 3515 S. General McMullen, Ste 200 San Antonio, TX 78226-1865

DISCLAIMER: This posting is issued solely for conducting market research and planning purposes to determine qualified and interested potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited quotes nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this posting. Responses to this posting are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this posting. 773

ESS/PKA will not entertain any questions concerning the composition, requirements, or the nature of services to be performed under any upcoming solicitation for related services. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement and any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

SCOPE: This is an advisory and assistance services (A&AS), non-personal service contract.

The Contractor shall provide eleven (11) full time equivalent (FTE) acquisition program specialists to provide guidance and assistance to PMs and CORs in the course of developing, preparing, writing, reviewing and editing pre-solicitation documentation as described in Section 3 of this Performance Work

Statement (PWS) and any other documents appropriate for each particular requirement. The contractor shall assist in the preparation of briefings on acquisition/contract status for monthly Program

Management Review (PMR), Annual Execute Review (AER) and the Health of Services (HoS).

INTRODUCTION:

This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is to determine the industry interest, availability and technical capability of vendors who are qualified, experienced, and interested in potentially providing the required services as described below and in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Questions and feedback is appreciated, additional requirements are described in the attached DRAFT PWS. Please note that this PWS is in DRAFT form and actual tasks required for this potential acquisition may change prior to solicitation. Failure to respond to this posting may preclude participation in possible future competition for this requirement. Communications with 773 ESS/PKA with regard to this posting will only be permitted in writing via email during the posting response period.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES;

If a Request for Proposal (RFP) is posted, 773 ESS requires a full range of professional services to support the mission. Efforts performed under this PWS shall not include any functions considered inherently governmental functions as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 7.503. Support shall include, but not be limited to providing guidance and assistance to PMs and CORs in the course of developing, preparing, writing, reviewing and editing pre-solicitation documentation as described in

Section 3 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and any other documents appropriate for each particular requirement. The contractor shall assist in the preparation of briefings on acquisition/contract status for monthly Program Management Review (PMR), Annual Execute Review (AER) and the Health of

Services (HoS).

Should an RFP be posted from this preliminary planning process, it is anticipated the period of performance will be a 12 month base period beginning 30 September 2018, plus four (4), 12 month option periods. Work will be performed at Continental United States (CONUS) locations.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541611

– Administrative Management and General Management Consulting. The small business size standard is

$15 Million. Please provide any comments or concerns regarding the selection of this specific NAICS code.

This will be a Competitive 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should not exceed 10 pages and include:

1) Company name, address, point of contact (POC), telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, NAICS code, CAGE Code, and GSA schedules held.

2.) Identification of business size and whether currently designated as a Small Business as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19.1, and the appropriate categories (small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), service disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, woman-owned small business, HUB zone, minority-owned, etc.).

3) Do you anticipate any type of teaming arrangement for this requirement? If yes, please address what kind of arrangement and what percentage of work, and type(s) of service would you perform?

4) Demonstrate your ability to provide the required capabilities and all of the tasks listed IAW PWS, which includes fulfilling all the position and tasks specified

5) Identify any major risks.

6) Capabilities (Government or commercial) as it relates to supporting the above requirement to include the following:

a. Contract number

b. Title and a brief summary

c. Contracting agency or firm (Government or commercial)

d. Value of the contract(s) and Period of Performance

e. Type of contract(s), i.e., fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour

f. NAICS code/small business size standard

g. Standard payment terms used

h. Cage Code

i. SAM Expiration date

7) Responses to following questions:

1. Please provide feedback on whether the objectives, requirements, and other information presented in the Draft PWS are clear, achievable within the proposed period of contract, and provide suggested changes, as appropriate.

2. Based on the information provided in the draft PWS, do you have enough information to provide an accurate proposal if you are contacted with an

RFP? If not, what additional information can the Government provide to assist you in creating a more accurate proposal?

3. Has your company had experience with these types of services, and/or at this magnitude in the last 5 years?

4. Do you have any comments on whether this should be performance based or non-performance based?

5. How many years of experience providing non-personal professional support services and advisory and assistance services do you have?

6. Please identify any requirements that will drive up costs and/or risks to performance as described in the draft PWS.

8) Additional Comments or concerns regarding the PWS.

9) Additional information deemed useful to this potential acquisition.

10) State whether or not you intend to submit a proposal if an RFP is posted.

Vendors choosing to respond should send Capability Statements via email no later than 10:00 AM

Central Time on 22 January 2018 to Steven Lewis, Contract Specialist at steven.lewis.41 @us.af.mil, and

Stephanie Faulkner, Contracting Officer at stephanie.faulkner@us.af.mil. All questions must be submitted no later than 10:00 AM Central Time 5 January 2018. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked

Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing Sources Sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The

Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

A DRAFT PWS- Pre-Award Liaison Support is attached to this RFI announcement.

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