Trade School Training Course for Naval Special Warfare

This Request for Information (RFI) is being published for purposes of market research (FAR Part 10) to determine the level of industry interest and identify potential sources capable of providing a Trade School Training Course to train ten (10) personnel on theory and develop their field knowledge of Electrical (National Electric Code & International Electric Code), Carpentry, HVAC/Plumbing, Welding, and Small Engines. Performance is required at a vendor provided facility in the vicinity of San Diego, CA. Formal proposals from industry are not being requested or accepted at this time.

Information received from this sources sought notification will be used to ascertain potential market capability and determine the acquisition strategy (ex. Full and open/small business set-aside, etc.).  The Government’s intent is to release a Request for Proposal (RFP), which will be posted on the beta.sam.gov website after finalization of the acquisition strategy.  The Government’s intent is to award a one time Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order or an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type of contract issuing FFP task orders.

There is no solicitation at this time. This sources sought does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred; and it shall not be construed as any commitment by the Government to execute this requirement. 

If your Company has the potential capability to satisfy this requirement as identified in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment 1, please provide the following information:

1)  Company name

2)  Cage Code

3)  DUNS Number

4)  Address

5) Point of Contact

6)  E-mail Address

7)  Web Site Address

8)  Telephone number

9) Type of ownership (SB, Large Corp., etc.) for the Company under NAICS code 811310.

10) Verification that the NAICS code identified is appropriate, or provide suggestions with supporting rationale as to why it isn’t appropriate.

11)  Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting business plans or strategies that can accurately provide the required training as described in the Draft PWS.  If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

12) Provide information on whether your company has performed this type of effort or similar type of effort (to include size and complexity) for both Government and non-Government as a commercial service. If so, provide examples and a brief description of your direct support of the effort.

The Government will evaluate responses to this Sources Sought to ascertain potential market capability. Solely expressing interest will not be considered as evidence of business capabilities.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this announcement and it reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this announcement.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to fulfill the above-listed requirement are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice as identified herein no later than 21 June 2021 at 12:00 pm PST via e-mail to julius.arrascue-pastor@socom.mil