W9124J-20-R-0020 Sources Sought - HQ IMCOM_v2.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Emergency Management Exercise Design, Modeling and Simulations Services

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W9124J-20-R-0020

NOTICE TYPE: This Is A Sources Sought Notice ONLY.

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for emergency management exercise and training support services in support of the HQ Installation Management Command (IMCOM). The information received will be used within the Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Sam Houston Contracting Center (MICC-FSH) for market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 – Market Research, and will not be disclosed outside of the organization.

This notice is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this Sources Sought Synopsis. This office does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Synopsis or reimburse respondents for information solicited and provided. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort.

Response to this SSS does not guarantee or exclude your participation in the forthcoming acquisition process. Any information provided by the Government under this notice is preliminary and may be updated or changed prior to release of the solicitation. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned.

The U.S. Army requires information to determine the availability of resources to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Exercise Design, Modeling and Simulations services/support.

• Critical infrastructure risk management services

• Design, modeling, and simulation support

The Government seeks to ensure: (1) successful execution of assigned resources, (2) provide feedback to the Army Emergency Management Steering Group (Army EMSG) regarding the progress of the Army EM Program implementation across IMCOM installations, (3) assess and apply resources appropriately to ensure that IMCOM installations meet all EM FOC requirements within applicable fiscal constraints, and

(4) ensure Installation EM Program Implementation established by DoDI 6055.17 and detailed in DA PAM 525-27 The information received from this SSS will be used by the Government as a preliminary planning tool for the purposes of obtaining information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 61171 (Educational Support Services) The associated size standard is $16.5 Million as measured by total revenues.

The anticipated period of performance is 9 August 2020 – 8 August 2021 (Base Year) two (2) 12-month option years.

EXISTING CONTRACT:

The U.S. Army currently contracts for emergency management exercise and training support services.

The current contract was awarded with a one (1) year base period and three (2) one-year options under Contract Number FA2517-16-D-9000 Task Order FA2517-18-F-9017.

In order to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency need exists, the Government will consider all SSS responses received, particularly those received from 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or small businesses. Responses to this SSS permit the contracting officer, in accordance with FAR 19.203(c), to consider an acquisition for the small business socioeconomic concerns (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB programs) and to consider a small business set-aside (see 19.502-2(b)). Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Provide suggestions on how the requirement could be structured to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Describe any conditions that may limit small businesses from participation.

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

Interested Offerors having the required specialized capabilities / qualifications to support some or all of the work identified in the PWS are asked to answer the following questions and submit a capability statement. Capability statements shall contain the following information:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience on similar requirements to include contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor, contract value, point of contact with current phone number. Briefly identify how the referenced contract relates to the services described for this requirement. If applicable, identify any unique characteristics or alternative solutions to the performance of work.

3. Identify how the Army can best structure this requirement to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.

4. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition.

YOUR RESPONSE TO THE SYNOPSIS: The Government will not review general capability statements, please ensure submissions are tailored to this requirement and information requested in the attached draft performance work statement (PWS). The Government requests Capabilities Statements be submitted electronically in PDF or MS Word format. Offeror's responses shall not exceed ten (10) pages single-sided - standard 8 ½ X 11 pages using not less than 10-pitch font -- and shall describe the offerors technical expertise in sufficient detail to make an informed determination of the offerors ability to successfully perform the services described in the attached PWS.

All responses shall be received no later than 30 April 2020 at 08:00 AM CT. Please respond via electronic mail (e-mail) to the Contracting Officer, Salameya Paulouskaya, and Contract Specialist, James M Davis at the following: Salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@mail.mil and james.m.davis1.civ@mail.mil. All questions MUST be in writing and should also be directed to Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. In all responses, please reference W9124J-20-R- 0020 in the subject line. Verbal questions will not be accepted. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be mailto:Salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@mail.mil mailto:james.m.davis1.civ@mail.mil notified of the results of the evaluation. No telephonic responses will be accepted.

Primary Point of Contact:

James M Davis Contract Specialist Email: james.m.davis1.civ@mail.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Salameya Paulouskaya Contracting Officer Email: Salameya.paulouskaya2@civ.mail.mil

Contracting Office Address:

2205 Infantry Post Road, Bldg. 603 Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-1361 United States mailto:james.m.davis1.civ@mail.mil