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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.

This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be released on https://beta.sam.gov/ website. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command‐Intelligence and Security Command (ACC‐INSCOM), is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for the Electronics and Communications Technician Services. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract, under NAICS Code 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The size standard associated with this NAICS code is $16.5M. The Product Service Code is D399 – IT and TELECOM – Other IT and Telecommunications. Additionally, the Government is considering a 12‐month base year contract and four one year option years for this requirement. The System for Award Management (SAM) will be mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov). DUNS information will be mandatory for this contract. (See http://smallbusiness.dnb.com or call 1‐800‐234‐3867 for more information).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement of no more than two (2) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 2:00 PM EST on 10 Nov 2020 to Contract Specialist, Rob Saenz at roberto.saenz2.ctr@mail.mil.

BACKGROUND: The Army Surveillance Detachment (ASD) conducts physical surveillance in support of US Army, Department of Defense, and US Government organization’s counterintelligence investigations to detect, identify, counter, neutralize or exploit foreign intelligence entities and insider threats. ASD government employees maintain equipment to support the surveillance mission, as well as research and develop equipment to meet specific needs and modernize.

OBJECTIVE: Provide ASD with a quality, flexible, and cost-effective Electronics and Communications Technician support and subject matter expertise, to aid in the successful execution of ASD’s unique mission.

TASKS: As an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide the necessary resources (except for those identified as Government Furnished Property) to support the following tasks:

1. Install, Operate, Maintain and Repair, Ship and Receive without loss or damage, and Inventory all electronic and communications equipment for ASD (includes but is not limited to radios, photography, cellular, microwave, detection, and other devices as required)

2. Research, Develop, and Advise ASD on electronics and communications technology

3. Create Technical Electronic operating and troubleshooting guides and train personnel on how to use them

4. Brief Electronic Vulnerabilities and Electronic Data Security based on expert knowledge of GSM, Satellite, and Cellular networks

5. Maintain accountability, issue for use, and provide demonstrations of all technical equipment

6. Must be able to learn and support overt and covert video and photography

7. Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, inspects, and accurately inventories equipment and repair parts.

8. Develop and implement usage policies in accordance with, Federal, U.S. Army Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.

In additional to submitting a capability statement, complete the below questions:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past three (3) years in support of the same or similar requirement?

2.) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.

3.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?

4.) Please note that under a Small‐Business Set‐Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219‐14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Explain your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described above.

5.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.

6.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women‐Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran‐Owned Small Business Concern.

7.) What comments and/or concerns do you have with the above Electronics and Communications Technician Services, RFI?

The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share with us regarding this acquisition to the email address provided above. We welcome your participation in making the Electronics and Communications Technician Services a model acquisition. Please note that official information will be provided by the Contracting Officer. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official.

**The Contracting Officer will consolidate all inquiries and route to the appropriate person(s).

Any questions /comments received from industry will NOT be posted on the public website