Sources Sought Notice_CAS Services_AST_V.2.docx

UNCLASSIFIED

MARKET SURVEY OF INTEREST

UNCLASSIFIED

MARKET SURVEY OF INTEREST

TS3 Cost Analysis Support (CAS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Sources Sought Notice. The Program Executive Office Combat Services and Combat Services Support (PEO CS & CSS), Program Executive Office Combat Systems (PEO GCS) is conducting a Market Survey to determine the level of interest among qualified contractors for services related to Cost Analysis Support (CAS). CAS Services encompass the areas of cost, economic, and technical analysis of major weapons system programs of the Department of the Army (DA) and United States Marine Corps (USMC), within the Department of Defense (DoD). Services consist of cost, economic, and technical analysis for combat weapon systems, combat support and combat service support systems, information management systems, as well as associated acquisition and financial management reporting.

The Market Survey Questionnaire will provide a better understanding of the capabilities of industry companies as potential sources. It will identify the contractors who may possess the required technical expertise, facilities resources, and demonstrated experience. There will not be a Q&A period for this market survey. Comments received will be considered internally. The Government does not intend to award a contract from this announcement.

2. Proprietary Information. The U.S. Government acknowledges its obligations under Federal Acquisition Regulations (18 U.S.C. §1905) to protect confidential information provided to the Government. Pursuant to this statute, the U.S. Government is willing to accept any trade secrets or proprietary restrictions placed upon qualifying data forwarded in response to this survey and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following:

· Qualifying data must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY and be accompanied by an explanatory text so that the Government is clearly notified as to exactly what data qualifies.

· Only mark the data that is truly proprietary.

· Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the U.S. Government or third parties on an unclassified basis.

· Proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the PROPRIETARY legend on both the cover of the transmittal e-mail as well as at the beginning of the file. Proprietary information contained within the correspondence shall use the legends: “PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS” and “PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS.”

Request that your responses be returned no later than 15 April 2024 at 5:00 PM EST.

a. Answer all the questions in the Market Survey Questionnaire. If certain US Army requirements are not deemed available, or not achievable according to the respondent’s company knowledge, please include an alternate proposal/solution, which would be intended to provide the intent of the capability, described in the question format. It is the US Army’s desire to avoid “not applicable” (N/A) type answers.

b. Responses Format. Request that electronic responses be provided in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2007 or later, Microsoft Excel 2007 or later, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or later or compatible with Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader 9.0 or later. You may use multiple email messages if necessary.

The subject line must include the message number (example 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3), and Company Name with response title “Cost Analysis Support Market Survey.”

c. Each response will include the following as part of the Market Survey statement of capability business information:

Administrative Information

1) Source Sought Number

2) Company Name

3) Mailing Address and Website

4) Location of facilities

5) Unique Entity ID or DUNS Number

6) North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) number

7) Business size, type and eligibility under USG socio-economic programs and preference

8) If Small Business: Check the appropriate box ___ Small Business, ____ # of employees AND list all applicable NAICS Codes identifying the company as a small business ___Veteran Owned Small Business ___Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ___HUBZ One Small Business ___Small Disadvantaged Business ___Women-Owned Small Business

9) State when your company’s cost system was certified by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)? ___YES, ___ NO

Person Responding to Questionnaire

10) Name

11) Title

12) Company Responsibility/Position Description

13) Company Office and Business Cell Telephone and Fax Number

14) Office Email Address Note: POC's should include individual(s) who is(are) duly authorized in managing any/all technical issues and/or questions, and individual(s) who is(are) authorized in managing any/all contractual issues and/or questions.

7. QUESTIONNAIRE.

Question 1: Is your company capable of providing Cost Analysis Support for the Department of the Army? Describe your company’s past related efforts if applicable.

Question 2: Please identify any potential obstacles that will permit your company.

Question 3: Do you believe your company could provide these services from a remote environment?

8. ATTACHMENTS.

Attachment A: Performance Work Statement

There will not be a Q&A period for this market survey. Comments received will be considered internally. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This is not an RFP or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, nor is it a request seeking participants to be placed on a solicitation mailing list. Responses to this RFI are voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey or any follow-on information requests. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned and will be used for planning purposes. This survey is intended to afford contractors an opportunity to provide comments regarding this effort and to gauge industry interest.

Please submit your responses to the questions above to Ms. Ashley Treier, ashley.s.treier.civ@army.mil prior to 15 April 2024 @ 5:00 PM.

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