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SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT Tracking Number: 832016406 The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT) for Armed Forc... SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT Tracking Number: 832016406 The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (CNREURAFCENT) for Armed Forces NetworkInside Plant Infrastructure Support Shore-Based Communication CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: DISA/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)/PL8312 2300 East Drive, Bldg. 3600 Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225-5406 INTRODUCTION: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses and large businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services. The Camp Lemonnier Djibouti (CLDJ) N6 Department, in collaboration with the Navy Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) Detachment (DET) Djibouti is seeking information for potential sources for unclassified, classified, and commercial infrastructure in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). CJTF-HOA was established to conduct stability operations in the area. Today, U.S. African Command (USAFRICOM) is the combatant, and CNREURAFCENT is the Base Operating Support (BOS) Commander. CLDJ N6 has a requirement to provide non-personal Contractor support for the installation and maintenance of American Forces Network (AFN) Europe at CLDJ Africa. CLDJ N6 has Operations and Maintenance (O&M) responsibility for providing AFN communications services at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Africa in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and other tenants at Camp Lemonnier. Camp Lemonnier provides service to support regional and combatant command requirements; and enables operations in the Horn of Africa. The period of performance for this effort shall be a 12-month base period followed by four 12-month periods. On site work shall be performed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa. Contract management work shall be done at the contractor’s facility. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Contract Number: N00178-11-D-6433-7N01 Contract Type: CPFF Incumbent and their size: HII Fleet Support Group Business Size: Large Business Method of previous acquisition: Full and Open Competition Period of performance: September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2020 The purpose of this program is to provide American Forces Network (AFN) engineering, technical, logistics and programmatic services in support of Camp Lemonnier Djibouti Africa (CLDJ) AFN infrastructure. This requirement involves a variety of engineering support activities to include: Information Technology (IT) equipment integration, installation and maintenance, test and evaluation, verification, and validation of network and system components as it pertain to the AFN infrastructure. The work to be performed will be done on site at CLDJ. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: The AFN Network provides engineering, technical, logistics and programmatic services in support of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Describe your experience and expertise identified in the items outlined below. Processes, methodologies, and practices utilized in the installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of coaxial, fiber and copper inside plant (ISP). Describe experience related to the installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of AFN network equipment and ancillary materials, which includes, but is not limited to capable decoders, cables, dish and feed horn antennas, low-noise block downconverter, and materials necessary to access the AFN satellite signal. Identify expertise and methodologies utilized to develop and/or update ISP drawings using AutoCad or similar industry standard diagramming tools. Describe experience and history of logistical support to include procurement of AFN materials, material inventory, and material management. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must have a SECRET facility clearance. Please provide your current Facility Clearance level. SOURCES SOUGHT: The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519, with the corresponding size standard of $30M. To assist DISA in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering. Please outline how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement. In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14). SUBMISSION DETAILS: Responses should include: Business name and address; Name of company representative and their business title; Type of Small Business; CAGE Code; Your contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and/or service, to include ENCORE III, SETI, NIH, NASA SEWP, General Service Administration (GSA): OASIS, ALLIANT II, VETS, STARS II, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) (including applicable SIN(s)), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle that allows for decentralized ordering. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email NLT July 10, 2020 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to taylor.j.rakers.civ@mail.mil. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions (no more than five pages) and demonstrating ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing submitted responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.