MARKET_RESEARCH_QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The Government contemplates award for assistance in the training of new USMS Tactical Canines (TK9) through a USMS developed TK9 Handler Course as well as ongoing proficiency and maintenance training for both USMS Tactical Canine Teams and USMS Explosives Detection Canine Teams.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code for the services is 812910, which sets the small business size standard at $7,000,000.00. A size standard is the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs. For the most part, size standards are the average annual receipts or the average employment of a firm. Please indicate the NAICS your firm is eligible to bid under: _____________________.

Based upon this standard, what is your business size? ____Small____Large____Other

2. Can your firm provide the services as either a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?

____Prime ____Subcontractor

3. If you are a small business, what level of subcontracting, if any, would your firm utilize?

4. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program.

8(a)____

Women‐owned small business concern____

Veteran‐owned small business concern____

Service‐disable veteran‐owned small business concern____

Use of a price evaluation adjustment for small disadvantaged business concern____

5. Can you provide firm fixed unit prices and the labor category under the attached statement of work?

6. What would be the estimated hourly service rate?

All potential offerors are advised if a solicitation is issued, it will include clause FAR 52.212‐4 (January 2017) Commercial Items, paragraph (k), System for Award Management. System for Award Management (SAM). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in SAM. If you company is not registered in SAM, the registration can be made at http://www.sam.gov.

7. Please indicate any General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number(s) your firm has been awarded in association with the aforementioned services and their respective expiration date(s).

FSS number(s): _______________________________________________________________

Expiration Date(s): ____________________________________________________________

Provide the GSA Category you will be able to provide the services under (Example: Mobis)

8. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________________________

DUNS Number: _________________________________________________________________

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK

Send your response to the following: Jennifer.cloonan@usdoj.gov.

PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR RESPONSE BY 12 P.M., FRIDAY, April 13, 2018.