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

The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) is publicizing this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE as a means of conducting strategic market research. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR IN... The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) is publicizing this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE as a means of conducting strategic market research. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result. The Marine Corps will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. This is a RFI only to determine potential 8(a) Program small business sources that are interested-in and capable-of providing Network Infrastructure Services as stated in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The information provided in the Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. MCTSSA has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government is seeking to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential business capable of providing the Network Infrastructure Services identified in the attached Draft PWS. All interested parties are invited to respond and must be currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM). The information requested by this Sources Sought will be used within the Government to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the Agency. Should a future requirement evolve from this preliminary planning process, it is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price contract will be awarded. RESPONDENTS MUST NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. Telephone inquiries will not be permitted, entertained, accepted, or acknowledged, and respondents should not expect feedback regarding their capability submissions. However, entities may be invited to participate in a follow-on meeting with the Government for a question/answer session to further assist in the overall market research for this requirement. Entities that consider themselves to be qualified to perform the Network Infrastructure Services identified in the Draft PWS are encouraged to submit their responses to this Sources Sought Notice via email with the Subject line: Response to M68909-24-I-7609 to jean.abanilla@usmc.mil. RESPONSES DUE: 1500 (PACIFIC STANDARD TIME), 6 March 2024 Capability Statements must address the following: Company Name and Address Point of Contact (POC) information and email Telephone Number and Fax Number CAGE Code, DUNS Number and UEI Number 8(a) Certification Status Recommended change for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code if applicable. Outline possible technical solutions and capabilities. Formatting: Entities responding to this Sources Sought Notice MUST identify any data submitted that must not be disclosed outside the Government or that must not be duplicated, used, or disclosed – in whole or in part – for any purposes other than for the purposes set forth herein. Please provide all responses in searchable .PDF Format. There is no specified format for the responses but shall be limited to no greater than one (1) page with type font no smaller than 12 point. All responses should be unclassified and reviewed to ensure consideration of operational sensitivities. Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Attachments: Draft PWS Network Infrastructure Services