Support to special information operations (SIO)

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. The Government is seeking responses from only 8(a) Small Businesses capable of performing the required services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered 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. Incumbent contract is W912CL20P0003.

ADDED: Per the DD254, the facility clearance of the subject opportunity is Top Secret Security Clearance.

Primary Personnel responsibilities, subject to change:

Special Technical Operations (STO) and Special Access Program (SAP) Systems Support. The Contractor shall support and coordinate with numerous government agencies and program offices to ensure the local STO and SAP networks, equipment, and peripherals are upgraded as required. The contractor shall interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about IT products and services. Must track problem resolution efforts to ensure customer issues are properly addressed.

SAP Security Operations and Sustainment Support. The work effort involves support to all related SAP, Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) and STO activities. The Contractor shall provide support to SAP and ACCM security while maintaining support for the writing, staffing, publishing and maintaining of all SAP security instructions applicable to USSOUTHCOM. The contractor shall support USSOUTHCOM SAP Security Manager (SAPSM) in the execution of applicable SAP and ACCM annual component Security Review Staff Assistance Visits.

This sources sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotations. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract, nor do they affect a potential respondent's ability to respond to any future synopsis/solicitation which may or may not follow or restrict the U.S. Government's eventual acquisition approach. Additionally, the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to these sources sought notice; all costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party's expense. Interested vendors responding to this sources sought notice shall provide capability information for this requirement in its entirety. Respondents will not be notified of any results derived from a review of the information provided; however, information gathered may be utilized for technical and acquisition purposes.

Interested parties are requested to respond to this sources sought notice with a capability statement / experience / past performance (max 3 examples), CAGE code / UEI, and 8(a) exit date. Responses shall be emailed to the POCs in this Sources Sought announcement.