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This document is a sources sought notice from the Department of the Army seeking sources for an artificial intelligence/machine learning contract. The notice requests information from potential vendors on their capabilities to provide AI/ML development processes and technologies, as well as processes to identify militarily relevant technologies. Interested parties are asked to respond by 15 September 2022 with details on how they can meet requirements, their business classification as either commercial or academic and as either a small or large business, as well as descriptions of relevant past experience. The estimated period of performance for the subsequent contract is one base year with three option years. Responses should be emailed to the identified contracting specialist.

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(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

In addition, this Sources Sought Notice will act as a Request for Information (RFI) and the Draft Performance Work Statement will be attached. Please review the attached PWS and submit any questions in a separate Word document referencing the PWS paragraph number. Additionally, please utilize track changes for any clarifications regarding the language within the PWS document. Submit initial questions / concerns within 15-days, no later than 5:00 PM EST on 31 August 2022. Consolidated questions will be sent out within five (5) business days from the 15-days submission deadline.

(2) Date : 16 August 2022

(3) Classification Code: AC33

(4) NAICS Code: 541690

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) development processes and technologies, and pathfinder processes to identify militarily relevant technologies

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX23R0001

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 15 September 2022

(10) Contact Point: Andrew Merdoc, Acquisition Specialist, andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil ; Lee Troope, Contracting Officer, lee.e.troope.civ@army.mil (11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. See Attached Performance Work Statement (PWS)

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e., commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1000 Employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 541712. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience / performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 15 September 2022. Submissions should be emailed to Contract Specialist Andrew Merdoc, andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Contract Specialist Andrew Merdoc at andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil or (301) 394-3060. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Government Facility

(14) Estimated Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year, Three (3) Option years

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