Space Science Information Technology Support (SSITS)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

A. LOCATION - Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC.

B. OBJECTIVE - The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is searching for potential sources with the capability to perform the requirements set forth in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW), entitled "Space Science Information Technology Support (SSITS)".

C. CONTRACT TYPE: NRL anticipates this effort will be performed on a Cost Plus Fixed Fee basis.

D. COMPETITION STRATEGY - Currently contemplating full and open competition unless the results from this RFI support a set-aside of any kind. Federal multiple award schedule holders and/or small businesses are encouraged to reply.
E. LENGTH OF AWARD - From date of award through five years.

F. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS - The draft minimum technical requirements for the effort are in the attached specifications. The Government is currently in the planning stages for this procurement and may continue to modify the language within the requirement as necessary. These specifications do not necessarily represent the final specifications.
G. RESPONSE FORMAT - The Government asks that interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information in a Capability Statement using the following format:
REQUIRED INFORMATION

1) CONTACT INFORMATION:
a) Name of Company and Point of Contact
b) Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e-mail address of POC
c) Please indicate if your company is a SeaPort MAC Holder
d) Company's Business Size Classification for NAICS 541513 - Engineering Services
e) DUNS Number, business size, CAGE code, and number of employees

2) CAPABILITIES STATEMENT

Provide a Capabilities statement and relevant company and personnel experience to support functional areas listed in the draft SOW. Address how the proposed solution will meet or exceed each of the specifications.
A list of job titles and qualifications suggested for this effort

4) DESCRIPTION OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Provide a list of any Navy, DoD, federal, state, or local contracts supported during the past 36 months with a brief description of the type of work performed or supply/product offered.

5) SUBCONTRACTING POSSIBILITIES
Provide information on potential subcontracting opportunities. If no subcontracting opportunities exist, please explain why.

6) ASSUMPTIONS
Provide a list of assumptions, if any, which were considered in formulating the response.

OPTIONAL

In addition to the above information, input from industry detailing best practices in the following areas is welcome, as this may assist the Government in obtaining necessary products utilizing low-risk, high-efficiency procedures:

a) Methods of quantifying and qualifying specifications required if a request for proposal (RFP) is issued.

b) Proposal evaluation factors.

c) Quality assurance monitoring of contractor performance.

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52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: market research and procurement planning