Learning Management Solution

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 19FS1A18Q0011

Purpose: The purpose of this synopsis is to provide a notice to the public of information applicable the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Learning Management Solution acquisition.

Authority: DOS Office of Acquisitions is issuing this synopsis in accordance with FAR Part 5.204 Pre-solicitation Notices.

Description: FSI currently has a requirement for contractor support to provide all computing and support services required to plan, deploy, and integrate an enterprise-wide LMS and collaboration environment into a target environment that is compliant with DOS policies including Cloud solutions approved by the DOS's Cloud Computing Governance Board. Upon deployment of the new LMS, the contractor will provide ongoing services required to operate, maintain, and safeguard the LMS, train FSI staff on the use of the LMS and to support decommissioning the Institute's existing, locally hosted LMS and associated in-house support services.

Place of Performance: The training location will be primarily FSI, George Schultz Center at 4000 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA.

Sole Source/Competitive Acquisition: This will be a competitive acquisition. The Request for Quotations is set aside 100% for "Small Business Concerns". The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a size standard of $27.5 million.

Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with firm-fixed price and labor hour task orders.
Period of Performance: This acquisition contains a one (1) one-year base period and six (6) one-year option years.

Government-Furnished Property/Equipment: Equipment will be provided by the Government: None.

Release Date of the Solicitation: It is anticipated for Solicitation Number 19FS1A18Q0011 to be released during the fourth quarter of calendar year 2018. Should complications arise resulting in a delay in the release of the solicitation the Contracting Officer will provide an update through FedBizOpps website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.

Prospective quoters will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from FedBizOpps and no hard copies will be made available. The solicitation will provide instructions to quoters about the quote submission process. Prospective quoters are encouraged to register its interest in the solicitation at FedBizOpps to ensure notification of the solicitation and any amendments.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective quoters must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the applicable NAICS. Quoters may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov. To be eligible for award, quoters must be registered in the SAM Management database. Registration is free and potential quoters are encouraged to visit the SAM website. A contract cannot be awarded to a quoter unless registration is complete in SAM.

Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Mr. Arness Harris, Contracting Officer via email at harrisAL2@state.gov. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. All email requests or questions shall include the Solicitation Number.