Request for Information.pdf

Request for Information College Credit Recommendation Services

DCSA

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt – IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is not currently seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ. All responses to this RFI become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.

This is a new requirement for the Government. It is anticipated to be acquired utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 13 procedures. The Government expects the resultant contract to be firm-fixed-price (FFP).

REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

The purpose of this RFI is to seek information on potential contractors that possess the capabilities to fulfill the college credit recommendation services requirement. The information from this RFI will be used to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and in identifying potential large or small business sources that are interested-in and capable-of providing services in support of the DCSA Security Training (ST) Directorate.

This requirement is to provide college and/or university equivalent transfer credit recommendations for individuals with successful course completion. Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a full detailed list of the tasks associated with this requirement.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to the RFI should be in the form of an unlocked .pdf file no longer than two (2) pages with type font no smaller than 12 point and include the name of the firm which the respondent represents. Each respondent shall provide their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and identify its business size for each NAICS code provided. The e-mail subject line must contain “RFI Response for DCSA College Credit Recommendation Services” RFI submissions shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Terrie Rodriguez at terrie.m.rodriguez.civ@mail.mil no later than 1 August 2024 by 3:00 PM EDT. All responses should be unclassified and reviewed to ensure consideration of operational sensitivities. Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly.

INFORMATION REQUESTED

1. Provide the company name; company address; point of contact name, phone, and email; CAGE code; UEI; business size (large or small) and any socio-economic statuses. The Government intends to use NAICS code 611430 for the potential draft solicitation. The Government will consider other NAICS codes as well.

2. Provide a brief capabilities statement which outlines the vendor’s ability to meet the requirement.

Additional Information:

System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for future, potential award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

Place of Performance: Linthicum, MD and Slippery Rock, PA

Anticipated Period of Performance: One 12-month base period; Four 12-month option periods

Projected Award Date: The projected award date is December 2025.

Note: Those who respond to the RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to their submission other than acknowledgement of receipt – IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. DCSA reserves the right to review late submissions but makes no guarantee that they will be reviewed.

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