SSN H9224125SSN0004.pdf

Sources Sought

This is a sources sought notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS PGI) 206.302-1(d).

The Technology Application Program Office (TAPO) is conducting market research in support of the requirement described in this announcement. The objective of this market research is to identify potential sources and if there are small business sources capable of performing the requirement.

The Government will use the information received for acquisition planning purposes and to determine if the Government’s planned acquisition strategy for procuring 167 Mass Memory Server 2 (MMS2) Aircraft Map Drives. on a noncompetitive basis from Miltope Corporation is valid or to conduct a full and open competition.

This notice shall not be construed as an RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so quotes will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence the Government’s acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

Requirement: The Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) is interested in identifying potential vendors who are authorized resellers capable of providing quantity of 167 Mass Memory Server 2 (MMS2) Aircraft Map Drives. The Government has previously purchased these subscriptions directly from Miltope Corporation.

NAICS Code: The Agency has tentatively assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334112 Computer Storage Device to the requirement but interested sources can recommend other NAICS Codes for agency consideration. Small Business Size Standard: 1200. PSC: 7K20— IT and Telecom - Storage Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)

Submission Instructions: Interested parties shall submit their responses electronically to Janicia.l.goings.civ@socom.mil no later than 29 July 2025 no later than 3:30 PM EST. Please use "MMS2 Drive Sources Sought - [Your Company Name]” as the subject line and must include the information requested below. Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain any questions at this time.

Qualified sources shall submit a statement of interest on sources letterhead demonstrating the source’s qualifications to perform the defined work. The Government does not have a complete data package or data rights. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages in length and must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address this specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

A. Sources Profile to include:

1. Sources name and address;

2. Affiliate information: parent sources, joint venture partners, and potential teaming partners;

3. Year the firm was established and number of employees;

4. Two points of contact (names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses);

5. DUNS number and CAGE Code, as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/:

6. Business size and designation/status, if applicable (must correlate with SAM registration):

_____ Small business _____ HUBZone _____ WOSB

_____ 8(a) _____ VOSB _____ SDVOSB

_____ Small Disadvantaged Business

_____ Large Business

B. Specific capabilities and experience in authorized resales of Mass Memory Server 2 (MMS2) Aircraft Map Drives.

http://www.sam.gov/

Sources Sought