Sources_Sought_POS.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or Request for Quote/Proposal/Bid and no contract or purchase order will be awarded as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. MCICOM has a requirement to procure brand name Hewlett Packard (HP) Point-of-Sale (POS) hardware and associated service maintenance agreement for such hardware. MCICOM requires HP hardware to utilize their Computrition SuitePoint Point-of-Sale (POS) software. The resulting solution will implement a standardized Point of Service system, and provide the functionality to support a paperless and cashless accountability process throughout all Marine Corps Mess Halls. The acquisition of the POS hardware is part of the standardization process.

Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone, and Certified Section 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334118.

This is a market research tool used to determine market capability and solutions as well as the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of the sources sought. It is requested that interested firms submit to the MCICOM contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items or alternative solutions, jpegs of any similar visualization work are highly encouraged. This document shall address, at a minimum the following:

(1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status;

(2) The solution proposed, including product literature;

(3) Lead time for delivery of the solution(s).

(4) Any suggestions or comments about the NAICS code selection, contract type, or effort in general.

Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry.

RESPONSES ARE DUE by 18 June 2018 at 10:00 AM, Washington, D.C. time. Email submissions of the capabilities packages WILL be accepted, please submit to nicholle.clinton@usmc.mil. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Mrs. Nicholle Clinton, Contracting Officer.

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