Sources Sought Notice_NGIC Signatures Technical Support.pdf

National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Sources Sought Notice

NGIC Signatures Technical Support (STS)

1.0 Description & Purpose

1.1 The National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) seeks information from any qualified vendor who can perform the services found in the attached draft performance work statement (PWS) for signatures technical support (STS) services. NGIC is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means for conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis.

1.2 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This sources sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, NGIC is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S.

Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with this notice are incurred solely at the interested party’s expense.

Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in a future RFP, if any.

1.3 Based on the responses to this sources sought notice, this requirement may be set aside for small business (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

2.0 Background

The National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) is conducting market research for a potential requirement. NGIC is seeking information on potential sources who are capable of providing the signatures technical support services detailed in the attached draft PWS.

3.0 Required Capabilities

As detailed in the attached draft PWS, required support capabilities include the following highlights:

3.1 This effort would require technical and engineering support for collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (CPED) activities.

3.2 This effort would require on-site performance at NGIC facilities in Charlottesville, Virginia, and off site at contractor facilities located within seventy-five (75) miles of NGIC. All personnel performing on site would require Top Secret clearances and SCI access eligibility at the time of proposal submission and for the life of the contract.

3.3 This effort would require a contractor to provide key personnel (i.e., program manager and subject matter expert (SME)).

4.0 Requested Information

4.1 Responses shall contain UNCLASSIFIED information only and shall be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” on at least the first page of the response. No classified or proprietary information may be included anywhere in the response.

4.2 Administrative – If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these services requirements, please provide the following information:

4.2.1 Name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, company website, and e-mail of designated point(s) of contact.

4.2.2 DUNS # and CAGE code.

4.2.3 Business Type based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330: Engineering Services is applicable to the information requested.

4.2.3 Business size and ownership, and any further small business set-aside categories.

5.0 Responses

5.1 Interested parties are directed to respond to this sources sought notice with tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort and appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capacity. If significant teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Responses to this sources sought notice shall not exceed 10 pages. Any pages outside this limitation will be removed from the response and will not be reviewed. At a minimum, the response must address the following items:

1) What type of work has your company performed in the past 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) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.

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

5) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, a small business prime must itself perform at least 50 percent of the work (i.e., cost of performance) in accordance with FAR 52.219-14. As applicable, provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50 percent of the tasking described in this draft PWS for the base period as well as the option periods.

6) 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.

7) Responses to this notice must also indicate if your company qualifies as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

8) Identify your ability to meet the facility clearance and safeguarding requirements outlined in the draft PWS.

5.2 Responses are due no later than 5:00 PM EDT, 17 May 2021. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the contract specialist (danielle.s.mitchell7.civ@mail.mil) AND the contracting officer (rebecca.b.beaudry.civ@mail.mil).

5.4 Interested small business potential offerors are encouraged to respond to this notice.

Responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and/or ability to marshal resources to perform PWS tasks effectively and efficiently; moreover, responses must provide sufficient evidence and detail to enable a definitive determination the respondent can satisfy minimum requirements while complying with FAR 52.219-14—Limitations on Subcontracting. 13 C.F.R. § 125.6 contains the prime contractor performance requirements for limitations on subcontracting. Failure to address each of these factors definitively may result in a finding that the respondent lacks the capability to perform the work.

5.6 Responses to this announcement will not be returned, and there will not be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, the contracting officer or the NGIC requiring office may contact one or more respondents to enhance the government's understanding of sources sought responses. Non-government consultants/experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements may review responses and provide input on the content to the government.

5.7 This announcement is for government market research purposes, and industry responses may impact these requirements and acquisition strategy. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the beta.SAM website (https://beta.sam.gov/) for release of a subsequent solicitation, if any.

6.0 Questions - Questions regarding this sources sought notice should be submitted by e-mail to danielle.s.mitchell7.civ@mail.mil AND rebecca.b.beaudry.civ@mail.mil.

7.0 Summary

This sources sought notice is only intended for the government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the government’s draft performance work statement (PWS).

The information provided in this sources sought notice is subject to change and is not binding to the government. The government is not committed to procure any of the requirements discussed in this notice. Release of this sources sought notice shall not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become government property and will not be returned.