Request for Information_SCS HS002124R0033.pdf

Request for Information Subscriber Communication Service

DCSA

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

The purpose of this RFI is to seek information on potential contractors that possess the capabilities to fulfill this Subscriber Communication Service requirement and to seek feedback from industry on this 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, Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

This is a recompete requirement for the Communications Cloud Hosting Services contract. The Government expects the resultant contract to be firm fixed price (FFP).

This requirement will require the Contractor to provide technical requirements necessary to sustain an ongoing communication and social media tool, utilizing Software as a Service (SaaS) to support the ST Directorate, CDSE and their wide range of customers across the federal workforce. The SaaS must be able to provide CDSE with a comprehensive set of email templates and design tools, as well as provide reporting and analytic tools. Additionally, the SaaS must include RSS Feed, web site integration capabilities and the ability to post to social media sites enabling the government to connect with its target and segmented audiences.

The Contractor and any subcontractors must comply with DFARS Regulation 239.76, DFARS Subpart 252.239-7009, DFARS Clause 252.239.7010 and Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CCSRG) for achieving a DoD Provisional Authorization (PA) at Impact Level (IL) Two (2) unless exceptions as defined within the DFARS 239.76 apply.

Please see the attached draft Specification Sheet detailing the capabilities that must be met for this procurement.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to the RFI should be in the form of an unlocked .pdf file no longer than five (5) 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 Subscriber Communication Services.” RFI submissions shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Karlene Smith at karlene.m.smith.civ@mail.mil no later than 20 May 2024 by 5:00 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; DUNS;

business size (large or small) and any socio-economic statuses. The Government intends to use North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code 518210 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. The draft Specification Sheet is provided as an attachment to this RFI.

3. Vendors are asked to review the RFI and provide a rough order of magnitude outlining fully burdened pricing for the requirements and any other relevant pricing that may apply. ROMs will be used for market research purposes only.

4. Vendors are encouraged to provide any other feedback regarding this 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: Contractor facility.

mailto:karlene.m.smith.civ@mail.mil http://www.sam.gov/

Request for Information Subscriber Communication Service

DCSA

Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 Base, plus one option year (12 months) with a 6-month extension if exercised.

Projected Award Date: The projected award date is September 2024.

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.

DISCLAIMER: THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT.

RESPONSES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PROPOSALS NOR WILL ANY AWARD BE MADE AS A RESULT OF

THIS SYNOPSIS.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in responses. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced as required under the FAR section used for this procurement; however, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, is incorporated by reference in this RFI. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI.

Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on services available. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to the RFI will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).