Sources sought

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from businesses capable of performing the required services.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. This notice will close August 3, 2013 at 900 AM EST. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at West Point, NY, has an anticipated requirement for specialized marketing and designing services to be performed IAW AR 220-90. Services will be performed for one year from date of award.
Scope of work consists of, but is not limited to: 1)Providing access to companies and individuals that can help maximize the benefit to the Army through their ability to prominently place and support the product developed by the West Point Band for maximum exposure in the marketplace. 2) Development of commercial packaging for a West Point Band CD project. a. Designing front and back covers, including the image, wording, and other content related to the effective promotion of this project b. Decision on the use of materials for the packaging and distribution in keeping with industry standards for manufacturing c. The concept must be approved by the West Point Band Commander to ensure it is in keeping with the image of the West Point Band, The United States Military Academy, and the Army 3) Development of liner notes to be included with the packaged product to include both written content and design/layout. 4) Advise on distribution options in keeping with the Freedom of Information Act, AR 220-90, and all other applicable Government Policies and Army Regulations.

Respondents shall provide a full description of their capability to meet the anticipated requirement. Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. The anticipated NAICS is 711510 with a Small Business Size Standard of $7M. Interested respondents should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length) clearly demonstrating the firm's ability to perform the services listed. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. At a minimum, the package shall address the following:
1. Title of the requirement, Company Name, Address, and POC.
2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number/CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small business status to include small business type(s)/certification(s) such as: SDB, 8a, HubZone, SDVOB, etc.
3. Prior/current experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last five years. Statements should describe the dollar value, indicate whether your firm acted as the prime or subcontractor, list a customer Point of Contact with phone number, and provide description of the experience and how the referenced experience relates to the services described herein.