Sources Sought Notice Final.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

FOR

Enterprise Occupation Structure and Standards Development Support to Intelligence and Security ((OUSD(I&S)) Human Capital Management Office (HCMO)

I. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: Washington Headquarters Services / Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) on behalf of the Intelligence and Security ((OUSD(I&S)), specifically for the Human Capital Management Office (HCMO). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This SSN is for market research purposes ONLY and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Quote (RFQ) or as an obligation on the part of the requestor to acquire any products or services. The goal of this market research is to assess the availability, interest, and capability of potential firms to provide services as described and outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Government encourages responses from all interested sources, including small business and socioeconomic concerns. Small businesses are defined based on the size standard associated with the NAICS code. For more information, visit:

https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards, and check size status using the SBA Size Standards Tool: https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/index.html.

The Contracting Officer (CO) must determine if there is a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b) and FAR 19.203. When responding as a small business, please also include any capabilities that would be performed through teaming arrangements (i.e., subcontracting and/or joint ventures). The CO will utilize the responses received to determine the appropriate next steps of acquisition strategy and issuance of an RFP or RFQ.

If an RFP/RFQ is issued, it will be issued by the appropriate Government Contracting Office and posted to the appropriate Government Point of Entry (GPE). The Government will not pay for any information provided nor will it reimburse any costs associated with preparation and submission of responses. All information provided is for Government planning purposes only. If proprietary information is provided, please mark as such.

A. Procurement History for Similar Services:

This acquisition is a follow-on effort under Contract HQ0034-21-F-0081 that was awarded to Global Skills Exchange Corporation.

B. Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code*:

The Government is considering the following NAICS Code for this requirement: 541612 – Human Resources Consulting Services.

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*Additional information on NAICS Codes can be found at www.sba.gov.

Visit www.sba.gov to learn more about small business size standards and Federal Contracting programs. Access the SBA website to verify your size using the SBA Size Standards Tool:

https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/index.html.

C. Anticipated Product Service Code (PSC): The Government is considering the following PSC Codes for this requirement R499 Support – Professional: Other.

D. Anticipated Place of Performance: Work will be performed at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA., or other Government sites within the National Capital Region.

E. Anticipated Contract Award Date: January 2026

F. Anticipated Contract Start Date: January 2026

G. Targeted Period of Performance (POP): The estimated POP includes a 12- month base period and four 12-month option periods.

II. INSTRUCTIONS

A. Security Requirements:

All submissions must include verifiable information about its firm’s ability to comply with the security requirements for this effort. Firms must have a Top-Secret Facility Clearance. All potential key and proposed personnel will also be required to have a Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance to perform the tasks.

WHS/AD does not sponsor any clearance. Reference the Draft PWS for further information on the security requirements.

B. Submission Requirements:

Interested firms should submit a Capabilities Statement addressing all the requested information in the Section below. Capabilities Statements should be sent via email to the following email address:

whs.ncr.ad.mbx.ered-tasb-branch@mail.mil, with the Subject Line:

“SSN: Human Capital Management Office (HCMO), [Company Name]”

Responses must be submitted no later than October 15, 2025, 1:00PM ET. Capabilities Statements will not be returned. No phone calls related to this SSN will be accepted. All correspondence in reference to the SSN, shall be via email.

Respondents are limited to ten (10) pages. Text should be 12 pt. font size, left justified and one-inch margins all around. Respondents must submit documents in either MS Word or PDF format. Zipped files will not be accepted. Telephone calls and requests for meetings will not be accepted.

Capabilities Statement Requirements:

Please answer the following questions in your capability statement:

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1. A brief three to-five-page synopsis of similar work performed as identified in the draft performance work statement, and addressing the ability to provide qualified staff capable of fulfill the areas of subject matter expertise, as outlined in the draft performance work statement.

2. CAGE Code Number and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

3. Company name and address.

4. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email.

5. NAICS codes associated with the company.

6. The company must identify if they are a small business under NAICS code identified in this notice, and small business concerns must identify their small business category (Example:

8(a) Veteran-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone) Certified, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

Identify business size for the NAICS Codes identified in this notice.

7. Identify contracts your company has been awarded under the NAICS Code associated with this action. NAICS – 541612 Human Resources Consulting Services.

Specific examples of prior efforts same and/or similar to the services listed in the draft performance work statement, specifically to PWS Sections 5.2 to 5.3 for the Enterprise Occupation Structure and Standards Development Support. Provide examples and scope of efforts to conduct job analysis, analyze job analysis data, develop competency models and proficiency requirements, and develop minimum qualifications.

8. Recommended/suggested NAICS codes for this effort.

9. Recommended/suggested contract type (i.e. FFP, Cost, T&M, LOE), based on the draft PWS.

10. Identify if your company has any available Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles related to the scope of this requirement as identified in the draft PWS and provide the contract number for same/similar services. Responses may be used to determine whether a GWAC can be used (Examples GSA MAS; OASIS).

11. Please provide the details (including approximate total contract value) of at least two (2) contracts where your company has performed requirements same or similar to the requirements in the Draft PWS. It is highly preferred that examples be from within the past three to five years.

12. For any Draft PWS task areas where your firm does NOT have experience to demonstrate capabilities, explain how your company would attain those abilities. (Example: If your company anticipates utilizing subcontractors, please highlight which specific Draft PWS task area and the percentage of subcontracting contemplated to fulfill the requirement.)

Subcontracting: Identify the areas in the Draft PWS that your company will perform as a prime contractor, and the areas that your company will collaborate with a subcontractor (if applicable). Explain the reason for performing those areas identified in the Draft PWS as a prime and/or collaborating with a subcontractor, i.e. teaming arrangements and or joint ventures. Also, if subcontracting to a small business, identify the percentages that would be allocated.

13. Security Clearance: Respondents must provide evidence of an active Top Secret (TS) Facility Clearance. If the firm does not hold the required TS facility clearance, the firm should indicate that no facility clearance is currently held and include a statement for how your firm will meet the clearance requirement within the timeframes of this notice.

14. Key Personnel: Describe how you intend to meet the key personnel requirement in PWS section 12 “Personnel Matters” all with active TS/SCI clearance, to work onsite full-time. The key personnel are: Senior Industrial/Organizational Psychologist; Industrial / Organizational Psychologist; Junior Industrial / Organizational Psychologist.

15. Point of Contacts: Identify the Point of Contact (POC), phone number, and email addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses.

16. Supplement information (Excluded from Page Count) Review the Draft PWS carefully and identify any gaps or missing information that would improve clarity or understanding of the effort Use track changes or highlight sections in the PWS where additional details are needed. Provide comments explaining why the information is necessary and how it would improve understanding.