Recruiting and Retention Support Services

The USPFO for New York Purchasing and Contracting Office, intends to issue a Request for Quotation to award a single firm-fixed-price contract for Recruiting and Retention Services consisting of a base year and three (3) options. These services are required to support the NYARNG achieve authorized end strength objectives and operational force readiness IAW State District Maintenance Plan. NOTE:  Some of the services may require an active Security Clearance in order to perform the services. The project is located in at the National Guard at Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY 12189.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns who believe they can responsibly perform this requirement should complete and submit the attached "Sources Sought Information Request Form" to the Contracting Officer/Specialist no later than 12:00 PM EST, 28 April 2021 The Sources Sought Information request form and appropriate documentation should be emailed to: christine.i.campbell.civ@mail.mil

Your attention is directed to FAR Clause 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING paragraph (c)(1) which states By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for (1) "Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern".

Note: all contractors must be registered in the BETA System for Award Management (SAM) with DFAS Representations and Certifications completed, in order to receive a contract from any DOD activity. Contractors may access the BETA.SAM website at: https://beta.sam.gov//to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program.

Note: This sources sought is issued for informational and planning purposes only. Reponses will not be returned. The information will be used to conduct market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources and commercial practices in support of the government's requirements. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement. Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in the sources sought, by potential offerors or their employees regarding this requirement is not permitted.

This is not a request for proposal, request for quote or invitation for bid. It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any products, construction, or services. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the New York National Guard to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the Federal Government. Any information provided to the government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the government. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set aside is appropriate base on response to this notice.

All questions and concerns may be submitted to the contract specialist via email only at: Christine.i.campbell.civ@mail.mil