Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The Regional Contracting Office MCIWEST is conducting market research to determine availability of firms that are capable of a Digital Land ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The Regional Contracting Office MCIWEST is conducting market research to determine availability of firms that are capable of a Digital Land Mobile Communication (DLMC) and High Frequency (HF) Targeting course. 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 Sources Sought. The Government is seeking responses to this sources sought synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the requirement. Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Provide suggestions on how the requirement could be structured to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Describe any conditions, if any, which may limit small businesses from participation. Description of the requirement to include: 1. Description of Supplies and Services: This requirement is to procure three (3) 10 day DLMC course and three (3) 5 day HF Targeting course. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) shall possess licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SMEs will provide instruction focused on digital communications and high frequency communications technology, equipment and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). SMEs will provide instruction on radio reconnaissance and surveillance skills in rural and urban full mission profiles, land mobile communications theory, modulation types on voice and digital communication protocols utilized in the HF, Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) spectrum. Training shall enable personnel to collect, process, and analyze DLMC and HF communications in a permissive to semi-permissive environment in order to prepare the operational environment, and enhance signals reconnaissance operations. Contractor is also required to provide scenario-driven communication over diverse-real world non-simulated means. The contractor shall possess a Top Secret (TS)/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) (TS/SCI) clearance. 2. The estimated period of performance: 2 March 2020 through 20 March 2020 for up to 10 students 2 SI SMEs, 10 DLMC kits 8 June 2020 through 26 June 2020 for up to 6 students, 1SI SME, 10 DLMC kits 3 August 2020 through 21 August 2020 for up to 6 students, 1 SI SME, no DLMC kits 3. NAICS code for this requirement: 611699, All other miscellaneous schools and instruction with a size standard of 11 million. FSC Code: U099 Interested firms responding to this synopsis are to include 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 service. 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 10 pages. Questions regarding this Sources Sought announcement shall be submitted NLT 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 14 February 2020. After this deadline, questions will not be considered regarding this announcement. Sources Sought submissions must be received no later than 10:00 AM EST on 15 February 2020. Submission after this time frame shall not be considered. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. The Government (WILL NOT) review general capability statements. Please ensure submissions are tailored to this requirement. Questions shall be submitted via email to: gary.lane@usmc.mil