Sources Sought Notice_OBO Loan Modeling.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

Sources Sought Announcement Notice

Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Office of Business Operations (OBO)

International Loan Modeling & Budget Management (ILMBM) Regional Center Personnel Activity Management System MS)

Request for Information—

Reference No. HQ003424SS00013

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate (AD) is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested vendors to provide support services to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Office of Business Operations.

Introduction: WHS/AD is seeking information on behalf of DSCA for potential sources to provide support services to the Office of Business Operations.

This Sources Sought Notice 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. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it restrict Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) to the ultimate acquisition approach. No contract will be awarded from this announcement.

No reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this announcement. At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation or Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses in any form are not offers.

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. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be issued. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

The Government will NOT accept requests for meetings or briefings. No phone solicitations or email with regards to the status of the Request for Quote (RFQ) will be accepted prior to its release. Information and materials submitted in response to this notice WILL NOT be returned. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses received nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted.

As a result of this notice, the Government MAY issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no solicitation available at this time. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice, or the Government’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process, or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.

CONFIDENTIALITY: 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).

Background: The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Acquisition Directorate (AD) is issuing this notice to locate experienced, qualified vendors to provide critical support to Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Objective: The objective of this requirement is to provide technical, loan modeling, financial, management, and accounting support to DSCA.

Scope:

The Contractor will perform technical, professional, and administrative support services tasks that will enable the DSCA’s FMF Direct Loan program to operate. The primary tasks related to ILMBM are:

A. Subsidy Scenario Modeling

B. Negotiate Loan Terms

C. Draft Loan Agreement Documents

D. Finalize Subsidy Model/Finalize Loan

E. Loan Execution Disperse Loan

• Conduct monthly reconciliations, ensure returning of funds, provide billing and recovery, prepare trial loan balances, modify loans, re-estimate subsidies, and conduct mid-session review.

Security Clearance: All work associated with this requirement is SECRET level. The Contractor shall have a current facility clearance of SECRET at the time of proposal to work this effort. All personnel assigned to this contract must be U.S. citizens.

Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) Base Period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option periods.

Place of Performance: The work to be performed will be executed primarily at the DSCA Headquarters (HQ), 201 12th Street South, Suite 300, East Tower Arlington, Virginia 22202. Regular and situational telework are options in accordance with Washington Headquarter Services (WHS) and customer requirements. Upon approval, occasional domestic travel will be required.

Anticipated Contract Type(s): Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

NAICS: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 522310 Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers”, Size Standard: $15,000,000.00.

Submission Details: Interested firms having the capabilities necessary to provide the specified services may submit capability statements covering experience, staffing and technical capabilities. The capabilities’ statement should address the license outlined within the scope section above and for each provide information to demonstrate how the firm’s experience and recent past performance (last 3 years) is relevant to the technical areas listed including the dollar value, period of performance, size and scope of the firm’s prior contracts.

All interested firms having the experience, skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements are requested to provide capability statements not to exceed seven pages in “Times New Roman” 10-pitch font on 8.5 x 11 paper that include the following information:

1) Company name, address, point of contact name, telephone, email address, and web page.

2) CAGE Code and DUNS Number.

3) Business size status (business size/socio-economic category must be submitted to be used).

4) Vendor acknowledgement and capability to provide personnel that will need to successfully pass a

National Agency Check.

5) Documentation that addresses each of the three Critical Task Areas/Elements detailed above.

6) A description of Corporate Experience & Past Performance Information for similar contracts and/or projects accomplished within the last 3 years. The description must include where, when, and for whom each similar contract and/or project was performed and a brief description of each contract and/or project, including the size, scope, dollar value, and period of performance. This information must demonstrate how the firm’s recent Corporate Experience and Past Performance (last 3 years) is relevant to DSCA ILMBM requirement.

Submission Instructions: The response to this notice is limited to seven (7) single sided pages including all attachments, charts, etc. (single spaced, 10-point font minimum excluding charts and graphics) and should also include current business size status, and any applicable Federal Supply Schedule(s). This indication should be clearly marked on the first page of the response, as well as the eligible business concern’s name, point of contact, address, and cage code.

All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via e-mail) to the ‘WHS NCR AD Mailbox DSCA Group’ repository inbox at:

WHS NCR AD Mailbox DSCA Group: whs.ncr.ad.mbx.dsca-group@mail.mil

The Subject Line should state the following: “Sources Sought Response – DSCA ILMBM Requirement:

HQ003424SS00013.” Facsimile responses will not be accepted.

To facilitate a timely and comprehensive review of all submitted responses, firms must respond using the format requested in this Notice. Any deviation from this format may lead to the rejection of the response.

Capability Statements must be submitted no later than 5:00pm (ET), Thursday, July 18, 2024. Capability statements will not be returned. No telephone requests will be honored.

Proprietary information and trade secrets shall NOT be submitted as part of a response. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is submitted, as it is clearly stated this type of information shall NOT be submitted.