Summary: The PMO is seeking information on how an interested contractor could modernize, using modular/Open Microservice Architecture, the current JTT and PEX programs while also providing sustainment services. Please see attachment for more information on the RFI Submission
Vehicle: IT 70
RFP release date: 10/7/2021
Proposal due date: 10/14/2021
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Summary: Please see the Request for Information (RFI) published at SAM.gov. The SAM.gov notice ID is EPIC_FY22. The following IP address may also take you directly to the RFI: https://sam.gov/opp/c55b5005c67c4365899e909ea07134d3/view. Please also submit your response via the eGOS system.
Vehicle: CIO-SP3
RFP release date: 10/6/2021
Proposal due date: 10/19/2021
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Summary: Request for Information Information Technology Solution Integrated Services (ITSIS) THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THIS RFI WILL BE USED BY NSF TO FACILITATE DECISION MAKING AND WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…” NSF is conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested sources to support the Division of Information Services (DIS) with NSF’s Information Technology Solution Integrated Services (ITSIS). The acquisition strategy for this procurement has not been determined at this time. ITSIS is considered a high-value, mission critical acquisition. The results of this RFI will be used as one of the determining factors in deciding on the acquisition strategy. The NSF encourages all qualified businesses (large and small), including joint ventures, to respond to this RFI. Additionally, small businesses in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns) are encouraged to respond to help make a final small business set-aside determination, if any. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541511- Custom Computer Programming Services, which has a size standard of $30 million. Interested and qualified vendors should submit a response to this Request for Information. Please follow the instructions and include all content requirements below: a) Instructions: 1. Responses should be concise and compliant with the content requirements 2. Responses must not exceed 7 pages (Group 1 only) or 9 pages (Group 1 & 2) including a cover page with corporate information, 1 page for the table of contents, 3 pages demonstrating your capability, 1 page for contract staffing maturity, contract transition management, and recommendations on contract type and pricing methodology, 1 pages identifying items that would prevent you from responding to this potential RFQ/RFP, and 1 page for applicable and relevant references organizational experience, etc. 3. Responses should be provided in 12-point font 4. Generic sales brochures, videos, and other marketing information materials are not solicited and will not be reviewed 5. Do not submit cost or price information with the response 6. A viable interested party shall demonstrate the company’s capability to successfully perform the NSF’s requirements 7. A viable interested party shall provide relevant, applicable references, including references performed under a joint venture, of previous work or solution implementations that relate to the NSF’s requirements b) Content: 1. Corporate Information: i. Company name and address ii. Name of company representative, business title and email iii. Small business socioeconomic status under NAICS 541511 iv. DUNS Number v. Applicable contract vehicles your company has (e.g., Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts) available for use by NSF vi. Identify interest in Group 1, Group 2, or both (refer to SOW). 2. Organizational Experience (within the past 3 years): i. Provide a summary of your company’s relevant experience in providing services of these types to an organization of similar size and complexity of the NSF ITSIS requirement as defined in the attachment. This requirement is expected to be worth approximately $50 million annually. ii. Provide a summary of your company’s experience in supporting legacy/core agency system iii. Description shall include the period of performance, number of years, awarded dollar value, total obligated dollar amount, contract type, the role of your company on that contract (e.g., prime or sub), and scope of the previous effort 3. Contract Staffing Maturity: Provide a summary of your company’s ability to hire and retain qualified staff, assemble high quality staff to fill urgent/emerging requirements, and provide staff with all the necessary support and oversight. 4. Contract Transition Management: Provide a description of your corporate experience transitioning contracts from incumbent support contractors including lessons learned, if any. 5. Recommendations on Contract Type and Pricing Methodology: Based on the tasks included in the attachment, provide a recommendation on contract type (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (BPA, IDIQ), Requirements Contract, Task Order) and pricing structure (e.g., Firm-Fixed Price, hybrid, order dependent) and the rationale for those recommendations. If your firm has the potential capability to perform these contract services, please respond to this RFI with your submission by 10/26/2021. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. Any questions related to the preparation of a response to this RFI shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed below. NSF may contact respondents to this RFI for additional information or one-on-one due diligence sessions as the NSF continues to explore the implementation of DLT in support of its mission. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Request for Information by 10/26/2021 at 11:00AM EST. All responses under this Request for Information must be emailed to Katrina Barry, kbarry@nsf.gov . If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact Katrina Barry, kbarry@nsf.gov.
Vehicle: IT 70
RFP release date: 10/5/2021
Proposal due date: 10/26/2021
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Summary: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #1605-CRC-21-NAT-0020 for VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING (VRI) and RELAY CONFERENCE CAPTIONING (RCC) SERVICES US Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) The US Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) Office of Acquisition Services (OAS), on behalf of the Office of Assistant Secretary of Administration and Management (OASAM) Civil Rights Center (CRC) is seeking information regarding Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) services. This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, Market Research. It is for information, planning, and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the DOL. The purpose of this RFI is to help the DOL understand the industry best practices, technical solutions, and sources capable of meeting the Department’s requirements. Specifically, the Government is seeking to determine if there are any questions about the DOL’s requirements, determine if industry notes any omissions in the requirements, and information about sources available to meet the DOL’s requirements. SOURCES SOUGHT: This notice serves to determine the availability and capability of qualified small businesses (including Small Business Administration Certified 8(a) Companies; firms in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone); Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; and Women-owned small businesses) to provide VRI and RCC services, under GSA’s Multiple Acquisition Schedule (MAS) Language Interpretation Services Special Item Number (SIN) 541930. BACKGROUND: OASAM CRC has a requirement for a qualified vendor to provide VRI and RCC services to DOL’s Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center (RARC). RARC provides guidance and information about, and facilitates the provision of, reasonable accommodations for DOL employees and applicants for DOL employment who have disabilities. By doing so, RARC supports the Department’s commitment to persons with disabilities and efforts to create and maintain an inclusive, diverse work environment where all employees can reach their potential and maximize their contributions. REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Labor is seeking VRI and RCC services as described in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). REQUESTED INFORMATION: The information that CRC is seeking from industry is as follows: 1. A rough order of magnitude or estimate to support VRI and RCC services outlined within PWS. Specifically, from a pricing standpoint, this should be a non-binding estimated budget for the services outlined in the PWS. 2. Capabilities Statement from Vendor/Company Profile. 3. Past Performance history on VRI / RCC related contracts/task orders. 4. Comments and Feedback on PWS. RESPONSES: In addition to the requested information, responses shall also include the following: 1. Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. 2. Company’s GSA Federal Supply Schedules contract number and Special Item Numbers. 3. Customary practices, including warranty, discounts, contract type under which commercial sales of this services are made. 4. Business size and status (i.e. 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business). 5. DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Companies also must be registered in the System of Awards Management at www.beta.sam.gov to be considered as potential sources. This Notice is not to be misconstrued as a Request for Quote. There is no solicitation at this time. This request for information 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. Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the outcome of the DOL’s review of the information received. The DOL reserves the right to contact one or more of the respondents if additional information is required. Information obtained as a result of this notice may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation if issued. This announcement is Government market research, and may result in revisions to both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses. Responses are due on September 28, 2021 at 2pm Eastern Time. Responses shall be sent via email to Emily Pyatigorsky, Contract Specialist, at pyatigorsky.emily@dol.gov. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Request for Information VRI and RCC Services 1605-CRC-21-NAT-0020 Attachments: PWS and Q&A
Vehicle: PSS
RFP release date: 9/23/2021
Proposal due date: 9/29/2021
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Summary: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION This is not a solicitation. The Government is issuing this Request for Information to determine a competitive basis. This questionnaire is for market research purposes only. Only contractors capable of performing this type of work should respond to this Request for Information. Your response to this survey is requested by 1300 Mountain Time Thursday, 23 September 2021. Please send by email with responses to the questions below to: – Susan.Hashemi@spaceforce.mil, Contracting Officer, and – Rebecca.Graham@spaceforce.mil, Contracting Officer. ANTICIPATED REQUIREMENT The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Norther Command (USNORTHCOM) (NNC) anticipates a requirement for a firm fixed-price service contract for Afghanistan Interpretation Services at eight (8) different locations within the continental United States. The anticipated NAICS code is 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services, with a small business size standard of $8 million. The anticipated SIC code is 7389. To satisfy the Government’s anticipated requirement, contractor support will be required to: – Perform simultaneous and consecutive English-Dari and Dari-English interpretation with translation capability for written summarization as necessary. Ability to interpret Dari is required. Desirable but not mandatory if they also have Pashto proficiency: Simultaneous and Consecutive English-Pashto and Pashto-English Interpretation required. – Must be able to appropriately engage with female Afghan Evacuees, children, and other vulnerable populations. – Personnel providing services must be fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella, as well as the corona virus 2019. – Must dress conservatively with a deep understanding of appropriate customs. – Currently, the contractor will be required to book travel arrangements accommodations; however this may change. – Work schedule will be 40 hours per week with federal holidays off. The duration is anticipated to be 4 weeks for the initial phase, with potential for expansion/extension. – Contractor personnel will provide 8 hours of interpretation per day, per location. – The contractor personnel will accompany the Gender Advisory Support Personnel and will facilitate the Gender Advisor’s interactions with, and collection of information from, Afghan Evacuees, with a primary focus on women and girls. The government estimates the eight (8) Gender Advisory Support Personnel teams will operate concurrently. – Contractor personnel will primarily focus on conversations; however, translation of written material may be necessary. – Contractor personnel shall have a current certification by the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) or equivalent; a minimum performance level of 12 on the ALTA scoring protocol or equivalent certification is required. – Must be able to begin immediately ideally before 27 September. Travel and onsite interpretation to begin ASAP. REQUESTED RESPONSES 1. Name of your firm: 2. CAGE Code: 3. Point of contact, phone number and email address: 4. Are you able to meet all the above requirements within the timeframe specified? 5. Are you a Small Business classified under the above NAICS code? a. If so, do you fall into a sub-category (e.g. HubZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.)? b. Per FAR clause 52.219-14, at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. Can your firm be expected to do this, given your current employee situation? (Please respond yes or no.) 6. Please provide any additional information you feel is necessary:
Vehicle: PSS
RFP release date: 9/21/2021
Proposal due date: 9/27/2021
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Summary: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) is issuing this request for information (RFI) to solicit feedback from industry and potential sources related to USDA RD’s Single Family Housing Appraisal Services Nationwide and is for market research purposes. The applicable North American Industry Classification System is 531320, Offices of Real Estate Appraisers, and the Small Business Size Standard is $8.0 million. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). This request for capability information does not constitute a RFP or RFQ and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, whatsoever. Further, the USDA, RD is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotations. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. However, responses received will assist the Government, in part, with a setaside decision, if a Solicitation should be issued in the future. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated to this request for capability information. Not responding to this source sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ, if any is issued. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring government websites such as GSA or SAM for any potential opportunities. Responses do not guarantee award nor exclude/include your company in any potential acquisition process. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. This RFI is being used as a Market Research tool for informational purposes and for preliminary planning purposes to: identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and/or experience to perform the anticipated requirements and to obtain current market information in response to the RFI questions. Small and large businesses are encouraged to respond.
Vehicle: PSS
RFP release date: 9/21/2021
Proposal due date: 9/30/2021
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Summary: See attached RFI document and draft BPA PWS. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). IT IS STRICTLY AN eBUY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL VENDORS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND LARGE BUSINESSES CAPABLE TO FULFILL THE ATTACHED REQUIREMENT IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE IF THERE EXISTS AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED GSA SCHEDULE CONTRACTORS CAPABLE AND INTERESTED IN MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED. Response by e-mail is required and should be forwarded to Adam Sawatzke, Contracting Officer, via e-mail at adam.sawatzke@gsa.gov and Megan Knight, Project Manager, via email at megan.knight@gsa.gov. Response is requested on or before 12:00 pm (CDT) October 15, 2021. The total RFI response document shall not exceed eight (8) pages.
Vehicle: PSS
RFP release date: 9/16/2021
Proposal due date: 10/15/2021
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Summary: The Enterprise Applications Cybersecurity (EAC) Program is responsible for ensuring that IT assets under the purview of Enterprise Business Solution (EBS) are in compliance with Federal and Agency policies. EBS must be able to scale its cybersecurity capabilities to meet the needs of its customers. A flexible BPA is needed to provide a full range of cybersecurity services to assist EBS in carrying out its IT security oversight responsibilities. EBS is seeking contractor support for Operational Risk & Compliance and Security Operations. The Internal Revenue Service is issuing an Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought on behalf of The Department of Treasury, Enterprise Business Solution. Interested contractors may submit a capability statement to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the task outlined in the RFI.
Vehicle: IT 70
RFP release date: 9/13/2021
Proposal due date: 9/20/2021
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Summary: This announcement is a sources sought/request for information (RFI). This not a request for quote (RFQ)/request for proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. Enterprise Applications Cybersecurity (EAC) Program is responsible for ensuring that IT assets under the purview of EBS are in compliance with Federal and Agency policies. As the portfolio of assets continues to grow, EBS must be able to scale its cybersecurity capabilities to meet the needs of its customers. A flexible BPA is needed to provide a full range of cybersecurity services to assist EBS in carrying out its IT security oversight responsibilities. The Contractors will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise support in project management, technical and functional support, data integration and migration management, and upgrade support. The Internal Revenue Service is issuing an Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought on behalf of The Department of Treasury, Enterprise Business Solution. Interested contractors may submit a capability statement to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the task areas outlined in the RFI.
Vehicle: IT 70
RFP release date: 9/13/2021
Proposal due date: 9/20/2021
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Summary: MECHANICAL QA INSPECTIONS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTANA LOCATIONS, FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2022: CLIN 0001 – Chief Mountain Land Port of Entry (LPOE) – Chief Mountain, MT (2 each) CLIN 0002 – Havre Border Patrol Sector Headquarters (BPSHQ) – Havre, MT (6 each) CLIN 0003 – Piegan Land Port of Entry (LPOE) – Piegan, MT (6 each) CLIN 0004 – Raymond Land Port of Entry (LPOE) – Raymond, MT (6 each) CLIN 0005 – Roosville Land Port of Entry (LPOE) – Roosville, MT (6 each) CLIN 0006 – Sweetgrass Land Port of Entry (LPOE) – Sweetgrass, MT (3 each) CLIN 0007 – Turner Land Port of Entry (LPOE) – Turner, MT (6 each) CLIN 0008 – Hourly Rate for Inspections on O&M Performed Service Task Orders (while onsite for QA inspections). CLIN 0009 – Optional – Additional Site Visits, if needed, for Chief Mountain LPOE. Per Site Visit Price. CLIN 0010 – Optional – Additional Site Visits, if needed, for Havre BPSHQ. Per Site Visit Price. CLIN 0011 – Optional – Additional Site Visits, if needed, for Piegan LPOE. Per Site Visit Price. CLIN 0012 – Optional – Additional Site Visits, if needed, for Raymond LPOE. Per Site Visit Price. CLIN 0013 – Optional – Additional Site Visits, if needed, for Roosville LPOE. Per Site Visit Price. CLIN 0014 – Optional – Additional Site Visits, if needed, for Sweetgrass LPOE. Per Site Visit Price. CLIN 0015 – Optional – Additional Site Visits, if needed, for Turner LPOE. Per Site Visit Price. This Procurement is Total Small Business Set-Aside under FSS Contract/MASS: 561210FS w/Complementary SIN: OLM (Order-Level Materials). Please provide a detailed price breakout for each CLIN to include all labor categories, travel, etc. The most current Service Contract Wage Determinations for each location have been attached. The full RFQ1521728 package is attached to this posting, which includes: RFQ Task Order Requirements with Evaluation Factors; Scope; O&M PWS, Mechanical Inspection Form, Equipment Inventory; SCA Wage Determinations; and SBU Form. Quotes are due back by: Monday, September 27, 2021 at 4:00pm MST. Please send Request for Information to Shawna Horvath, CO (shawna.horvath@gsa.gov), NLT 9/21/21, to allow time to prepare and issue responses. Electronic copy of full proposal (via email and/or Ebuy), and mailed hard copies are all acceptable means of submitting proposals.
Vehicle: PSS
RFP release date: 9/12/2021
Proposal due date: 9/27/2021
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