USAMRDC PPAE RFI-Sources Sought.doc

USAMRDC Office of the Deputy to the Commanding General, and Plans, Programs, Analysis, and Evaluation (PPAE) Services

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS). This RFI/SS does not constitute a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI/SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI/SS does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued.

This RFI/SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes to determine the number and socioeconomic size of sources capable of meeting the upcoming requirement for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), Office of the Deputy to the Commanding General, and Plans, Programs, Analysis, and Evaluation (PPAE). The overall scope of this requirement is expected to provide MRDC with Strategic Planning Capability.

This requirement will include the following objectives:

1. Strategic Planning Capability. The strategic planning capability will encompass internal business process and management improvement, alignment of MRDC investments and resources to Army and Joint priorities during and after transition to DHA, Command level strategic message development and nested Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) strategic message development, financial structure and resource management process and management improvement.

This effort is intended to develop and implement a Command level (business) Campaign Plan. This effort will:

i. Review and assess MRDCs current strategic position (mission, resource alignment, business processes etc.).

ii. Develop and prioritize objectives and initiatives necessary for MRDC to reorient its strategic position.

iii. Establish timelines and metrics to measure progress.

iv. Manage the implementation of initiatives, conduct strategic reviews to ensure plans stay on track and serve as a force multiplier to lead and/or assist in implementing the initiatives.

v. Evaluate goals and initiatives and continuously refine the plan.

2. Strategic Consulting. Provide MRDC Senior Leaders with guidance and advice on organizational transformation, organizational transition, strategic planning, workforce management, organizational process and integration with Department of Defense and Army level processes at the strategic level.

Key Tasks Key Task 1: The Contractor shall provide strategic planning capabilities to include but not limited to: analyses and assessments supporting development, integration and implementation of required new Command capabilities, policies and processes, monitoring and maintaining the adequacy and operation of existing USAMRDC capabilities, policies and processes. The Contractor shall provide analytical support with a focus on developing and delivering analysis reports, objective assessments, documents, and recommended plans to address mission needs, capabilities, and requirements of the USAMRDC.

Key Task 2: The Contractor shall be required to conduct any of the following analyses during this effort.

· Systems Analysis Support

· Prioritization Methodology Analytical Support

· Analysis of Alternatives

· Capability Analysis

· Management Sciences Analytical Support

· Operations Policy Development Support

· Impact to Operations Study Reports

· Prioritization Methodology Analytical Support

· Analysis of Alternatives

· Capability Analysis

· Management Sciences Analytical Support

· Operations Policy Development Support

· Impact to Operations Study Reports Key Task 3: The Contractor shall provide executive consultant services and recommendations to USAMRDC Senior Leaders, to include CG, DCG, Chief of Staff (CoS), the Secretary of the General Staff (SGS), and USAMRDC HQ Principals and the Director of PPAE.

Key Task 4: The Contractor shall provide guidance and advice on organizational transformation, organizational transition, strategic planning, workforce management, organizational process and integration with DoD and DA level processes at the strategic level.

Key Task 5: The Contractor shall support USAMRDC Senior Leaders in external DA and DoD level forums and meetings with DoD and Army Senior General Officers (GOs) and Executives.

Key Task 6: The Contractor shall collaborate with USAMRDC Senior Leaders, USAMRDC HQ staff and the DRUs to translate and align high level DoD and Army guidance to USAMRDC priorities and mission.

Key Task 7: The Contractor shall advise USAMRDC Senior Leaders on USAMRDC processes in comparison to the corresponding DoD and Army level processes to ensure USAMRDC is fully capitalizing on opportunities to communicate and compete USAMRDC capabilities and programs to the DoD and the Army.

Key Task 8: The Contractor shall advise USAMRDC Senior Leaders on organizational alignment and workforce management to achieve the organizational transformation required to better align to DoD and Army stakeholder demands and requirements.

Government Anticipated Labor Categories and Period of Performance.

Anticipated Labor Categories

This requirement is estimated to last approximately 2 years in total duration.

How to Respond:

Please submit a Capability Statement that describes relevant experience, expertise, and capabilities based upon the size and scope of this requirement stated above.

Each response should include the following business information and must not be more than five (5) pages in length:

a) Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives.

b) Name, title, telephone number, and e-mail addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses.

c) Unique Entity ID number, CAGE Code, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Companies also must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM, at www.sam.gov) to be considered as potential sources.

d) Description of business size (Large Business, Small Business, 8(a), HUBzone Business, etc.).

e) Any and all Government IDIQ Contracts (e.g. Federal Supply Schedule, OASIS, etc.) you currently hold (to include the vehicle and your contract number) that could be used to fulfill this requirement.

The formal closing date for this RFI/SS and for the submission of all responses is NLT 13 February 2023 at 4:00 ET. All responses shall be submitted electronically using PDF or MS Word formats to the POC, Mr. Matthew Gembe at matthew.w.gembe.civ@health.mil.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to allow any potential sources that can provide Strategic Planning and Campaign Plan Development and Implementation for USAMRDC, Fort Detrick Maryland (in the timeframe required) the opportunity to submit their interest and demonstrate capability for acquisition planning purposes. The information provided in the RFI/SS is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this RFI/SS should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. The Government will not entertain questions regarding this RFI/SS/Market Research. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Responses received will be considered; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.