Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

Uploaded latest drafts for Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria. ************************************************ Updated Q&A posted. When the soliciation is released the Government will p... Uploaded latest drafts for Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria. ************************************************ Updated Q&A posted. When the soliciation is released the Government will provide access to CUI documents to include some technical orders through PIEE/Soliciation module. Technical orders that are export-controlled will require the vendor's CAGE code to be approved by DLA on a DD Fm 2345 to access documents prior to accessing. If you do not have an appproved DD Fm 2345, please contact DLA (www.dla.mil/customer-support) to submit your DD Fm 2345 for processing. ************************************************ The draft soliciation is attached and comments are due by 19 Jul 23. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will be in the Soliciation. To access CUI, a CUI nondisclosure agreement must be completed and your self-assessed Basic Confidence Level or higher will be verified in PIEE/SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System). If a vendor has not completed their self-assessment in PIEE/SPRS, the self-assessment must be completed to access the CUI portion of the soliciation. In addition, the official soliciaiton will be released through the PIEE/Soliciation module. The latest performance work statement and questions/answers will be uploaded shortly. ***************************************************** The Industry Day/Site Visit slides are posted. If you have additional questions, please submit to Susan Ulma, Tammy Martin, and Fenton Fitzgerald by 23 June 2023. Questions and answers from the site visit will be posted shortly. ******************* A site visit will be held on 15 June 2023, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Offerors are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of the contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim later. This is the only planned site visit. Attending the site visit is not required to propose; however, the offeror does so at their own risk. Personnel attending the site visit must provide their name, name of company, phone number, and email by 9 June, 3:00 pm MST to the following: Susan Ulma susan.ulma@us.af.mil Fenton Fitzgerald fenton.fitzgerald.2@us.af.mil Tammy Martin tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil The site visit bus will depart the Pass and Registration Center at approximately 8:05 am. To reach the Center take Exit 150 off I-25. The Pass and Registration Center is on the right-hand side prior to entering the South Gate at US Air Force Academy. All personnel must have a CAC, driver’s license, military or government ID. Agenda: 8:05 am Departure from Pass and Registration Center 8:15 am Sign In/Refreshments 8:30 am Mission Brief and Evaluation Criteria Overview 9:30-12:30 Visit to site performance areas 12:30 pm Departure Comments The draft soliciation will be posted mid-June for Industry comments. ******************************************** Based on responses received, this acquisition is anticipated to be a competitive small business 8(a) set aside. The Government is not accepting in-person capability briefings at this time and all communications should be written via email to the contacts below. An Industry Day/site visit is tentatively scheduled for 15 June 2023 and details will be published next month. Attendance at the Industry Day/site visit is not required to propose on the acquisition in the future. Current Contract: FA700019FA068 - Prime Response, Inc. 17200 Will Ct Accokeek, MD 20607-3436 Telephone: 240.235.0999 ***************Orginial Posting*********** SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The applicable NAICS code is 561210 - base facilities operation support services. The Government anticipates a competitive 8(a) acquisition. The proposed contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The requirement is to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, vehicles, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform the base supply management functions. The 10th Logistic Support Squadron and Logistics Material Management Flight (10 LRS/LGRM) is responsible for stocking, storing, issuing, managing, inventorying, shipping, and inspecting DoD supplies, equipment, munitions, and fuels for USAFA mission requirements supporting the Cadet Wing. 10 LRS is the primary liaison between customers and the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center. Logistics Support Services include management of supply, munitions, fuels, HAZMAT, and readiness. The current Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for reference only. Comments and/or suggestions on the PWS are encouraged and requested to be included in your capabilities package. The Governments intent is to update the PWS prior to solicitation incorporating appropriate recommendations. Requested Information: 1. Address past performance to include how those efforts relate to this requirement with regard to the PWS. 2. Does your company have a Secret Facility clearance? 3. Identify if your company is domestically or foreign owned? If foreign owned, indicate country of ownership). 4. Objective and subjective performance evaluation criteria? 5. What evaluation criteria do you recommend and why (be as specific as possible)? 6. Identify any major performance, schedule or cost risks anticipated? 7. Would a site visit help you more accurately quote on this requirement? 8. What contract transition activities do you anticipate and how long of a transition period is required? Are there issues obtaining the required equipment to perform the services? 9. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. 10. Comments/recommendations for improving or clarifying the draft PWS. 11. Any other comments/recommendations the Government should consider? Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. Interested Sources shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 15 March 2023 (1:00 PM Mountain Time). Email your responses to Melinda Lingley, Contract Specialist, at melinda.lingley@us.af.mil, AND, Kristin Ulma, Contracting Officer, at susan.ulma@us.af.mil.