Sources Sought Notice_ AISR support services.docx

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice (SSN). On behalf of the Department of Defense and its team members, the General Services Administration (GSA) Region 5 Federal Acquisition Service Contracting Division is conducting market research to determine the availability and technical capability of vendors, both large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Woman Owned Small Business), to provide the required supplies and ancillary services required by the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).

A contract in support of this effort is currently being performed by L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. (L3); that award was made on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. As required by the sole source justification executed to support the contract award, the Government is conducting an annual SSN to gather insight into the vendor activity and capabilities currently available in the market. Responses to this SSN will be reviewed and used to determine whether or not there have been any significant changes to the industry that would alter the need to continue in a sole source environment.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

GSA is seeking information on potential sources that can provide the production ready equipment and respective, ancillary services listed in the attached DRAFT PWS. If a vendor does not provide the specific equipment listed but is capable of supplying a like-item, they are requested to indicate such and include detailed technical specifications of the item they are proposing for the respective listed item. Vendors interested and capable of performing under the DRAFT PWS shall provide detailed responses on their ability to deliver the PWS requirements in accordance with the submission details listed herein.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Responses should be no more than 5 pages in length and include:

1) Business name and address;

a. Name of company representative and their business title;

b. Type of Business (Small/Large);

c. Cage Code & DUNS number

d. Existing GSA contract number, if applicable

2) Copy of existing price list highlighting required equipment, or like proposed product

3) The contractor shall specifically identify and demonstrate their experience performing tasks similar to those described in the PWS.

4) A statement confirming that your firm has reviewed and can comply with the description summary included with this announcement.

Vendors who wish to respond to this SSN should send responses via email no later than 1700 Central Standard Time (CST) on December 17, 2021, to Kali Clement at kali.clement@gsa.gov and Theresa Vollink at theresa.vollink@gsa.gov.

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing SSN responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.