BPA for Regulators

Request for Information - Market Research
United States Marshals Service (USMS)
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Office of Procurement (OOP) and Investigative Operations Division (IOD) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support a requirement for Regulators.
USMS OOP is contemplating issuing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The information gathered as a result of this RFI will be used to assist the USMS in determining how the requirement should be structured and what components are necessary to ensure that the USMS is successful in executing a cost effective and innovative solution.
This RFI does not in any way constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and as such, shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does NOT intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice, nor otherwise pay for proposal preparation costs supporting submission of a response to this RFI. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Contractors providing information under this RFI may be afforded the opportunity to submit a proposal in response to an issued RFP. In combination with additional market research, the Contracting Officer may evaluate Contractor size/socio-economic-status for set-aside considerations.
Please be advised that all information received in response to this notice will be considered procurement sensitive and will be handled accordingly. However, any information the contractor considers to be proprietary pursuant to existing laws and regulations should be marked in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104-1.
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