Sources_Sought_Notice.docx

This Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes to locate capable businesses. The Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS) is conducting market research and desires input from the industry to assist in requirements planning. The information requested by this synopsis will be used within the JIATFS to facilitate the decision making process and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. Please note: This is not a commercial solicitation and the JIATFS will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI.

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: JIATFS has a requirement for PostgreSQL v9.3.9 hosted on Linux, both hardware and virtual servers with telephone support, and ad hoc onsite support as needed. Architecture is as identified in tables below, with tables separating Production, Test, Development, and COOP environments.

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Request information to provide 24x7 telephone support with maximum 2 hour response by English Speaking U.S. Nationals, 24 hours a day 7 days a week for PostgreSQL v9.3.9 on the above architecture. Additionally, when support issue cannot be resolved over phone, onsite visit will be required by SECRET cleared U.S. Nationals to our command in Key West, Florida.

INFORMATION REQUESTED: Company Information to include name, address, telephone number, point of contact(s) name(s), phone number, e-mail address and CAGE code.

Capability information should include a brief description of experience in providing above-reference services. The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. JIATFS is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request.

Identification of business size and whether currently designated a small business as defined the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 19 and also currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Any special contract terms and conditions that would need to be included in the solicitation

Insight as to the commerciality of this service, i.e. do you currently provide this service to any customer other than the Federal Government

Pricing breakdown for budgetary purposes Plan for changes to architecture as we add servers to COOP, Development, Test or Production SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Response by e-mail is required and should be forwarded to Paula Claudio, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at paula.claudio.civ@mail.mil Responses must be received by this office at or before 3:00 pm (Eastern) on 13 June 2016.