Sources_Sought_Notice.pdf

I. Introduction

This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of Washington Headquarters Services (WHS). In order to plan for future requirements, WHS is conducting market research to locate qualified and interested businesses to achieve the following objectives:

1) Implement Department of Defense (DOD) common access card (CAC)/single sign-on (SSO) access to the Actuate BIRT application and reports.

2) Obtain BIRT application CAC authentication solution documentation that explains how this will be implemented in a production environment.

Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this sources sought announcement. At this time no solicitation exists.

Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation.

II. Instructions

All interested businesses having the ability to deliver the required items may submit capability statements via email to the Contract Specialist, Frank Argenziano, at frank.j.argenziano.civ@mail.mil. Responses, in a Word, Word-compatible, or PDF document, shall be limited to no more than two (2) pages. Responses must be submitted no later than Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:00 ET. Capability statements will not be returned.

Please also provide the following information within your statement:

(1) Company name.

(2) CAGE Code.

(3) Business size and, if applicable, socioeconomic status under NAICS Code 541519.

(4) Any other recommended NAICS Code for this effort, and your business’ corresponding business size.

(5) If applicable, contract vehicle(s) through which your company can provide the required items (e.g., GSA, BPA, IDIQ).

(6) Company point(s) of contact and contact information.

III. Capabilities

Capability statements shall address the contractor’s ability to perform the tasks stated under the attached draft statement of work (SOW). If the tasks are proprietary in nature and cannot be performed without manufacturer involvement, please indicate so.

IV. Conclusion

WHS appreciates your assistance with this market research and emphasizes that this notice is for planning purposes only. This is not an invitation for bid, request for proposal or other solicitation and in no way obligates WHS to award a contract. The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain capabilities for set-aside and procurement planning purposes. No payment will be made for responses. Respondents should clearly mark any proprietary information submitted in response to this sources sought notice.

Questions may be directed to the Contract Specialist, Frank J. Argenziano, at:

frank.j.argenziano.civ@mail.mil