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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The MARFORSOC Contracting Office is conducting market research to determine availability of Compani... THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The MARFORSOC Contracting Office is conducting market research to determine availability of Companies that are capable of providing required Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) training services support as identified in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). This special notice is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered as an Invitation for Bid, Request for Quotation, or Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI / Sources Sought. The Government (MARFORSOC) is seeking responses to this RFI / Sources Sought Synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the requirements identified in the draft SOW. Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (e.g., 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) are encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Please provide a summary of your Company capabilities and identify how you support the required EOD services and training events support. Based on responses received, the Government will determine if a follow-on Request for Quote (RFQ) will be restricted to small businesses and posted for formal quotes / responses. Also, please provide any comments, recommended changes, or questions regarding the SOW and attached pricing template for the potential contract line item number (CLIN) structure. The Government (MARFORSOC) will review and consider any Contractor suggested changes or recommendations, on methods to improve the SOW and or options to reduce resulting overall contract price and cost, while still achieving the required ISR services and support. Description of the requirement include: 1. Description of Supplies and Services: See the attached draft Statement of Work. Provide suggestions on the structure of the requirement to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Describe any conditions, if any, which may limit small businesses from participation. Identify any comments, recommended changes, questions or clarifications for the SOW requirements and proposed pricing template. 2. The estimated period of performance: 1 March 2023 through 28 Feb 2024 and four additional option years. 3. NAICS code / PSC Description for this requirement (TBD): 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction; size standard of $12M. Product Service Code Description: R499 (SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER) Or 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; size standard of $16.5M. Product Service Code Description: U099 (EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER) Request interested Companies identify what is industry standard / recommendation for associated NAICS and PSC. Historically, MARFORSOC has used NAICS 611699 and PSC R499; however, the Government may use 541990 and U099, for future requirements, if those are more appropriate per industry norms. Request interested Companies responding to this RFI / Sources Sough Synopsis provide, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Firm's name, profile, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, point of contact, telephone number, and email address. 2. Firm's capability to perform the required services. Please be specific with relevant contracts of same or similar in nature of work, size, and complexity. Include contract description, dollar value, and customer POC. 3. Firm's business size (large or small) and all applicable socio-economic category information (i.e., SDB, 8(a) HUBZ, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.). 4. Responses are limited to email correspondence, and limited to 20 pages. Questions regarding this RFI / Sources Sought announcement shall be submitted by 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 7 April 2020. After this deadline, questions will not be considered regarding this announcement. The RFI / Sources Sought responses must be received by 12:00PM EST on 12 Oct 2022. Late submissions will not be considered. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully, along with the attached SOW and Pricing template, and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. The Government will not review general capability statements. Please ensure submissions are tailored to this specific ISR services support requirement. Submit your questions and responses via email to the following: Mr. Samuel Williams, at samuel.williams1@socom.mil, and GySgt Haynes, at Skylor.m.haynes.mil@socom.mil.