Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

A Sources Sought Notice is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of potential unrestricted business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition leading to... A Sources Sought Notice is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of potential unrestricted business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition leading toward a firm-fixed-price contract. The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify all capable businesses possessing the ability to provide Local Telecommunications Services (LTS) at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst (JBMDL) to include providing all labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services needed to perform and provide local access to the designated circuit demarcation point(s). These services shall include any equipment, wiring, or infrastructure to ensure the Contractor’s proposed solution is compatible with the Government’s current infrastructure without additional Government expense. Access to the local exchange shall also include operator assistance functions. These services shall not include residential or business services for non-Government entities or Government contractors. The Contractor shall follow all Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department of Defense (DoD), AF, and industry standards for this requirement. The Government is seeking qualified business sources nationwide. The NAICS Code is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications) with a 1,500 Employee size standard. The duration of the contract is anticipated to be for an initial 12 Month base period from the date of an initial contract award and will include four (4) one year options. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it restrict the 87th Contracting Squadron to an ultimate acquisition approach. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. A response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested business firms must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating capability to perform the requested services. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number and/or Cage Code and statement identifying small business status. (2) Relevant experience within the last five years, including any contract number, and Government/Agency or firm point of contact (POC) and current telephone number for the POC. Also, identify if you were a subcontractor and the work you actually performed as the sub-contractor. The Government invites input from industry relative to how this type of service is performed in order to maximize the incorporation of commercial standards and practices where practicable. Recommendations towards improving the performance work statement (PWS) are welcomed. The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended. The submittal package must be received by the 87th Contracting Squadron no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on MONDAY, 7 APRIL 2023. Electronic submissions of the Statement of Capabilities Packages can be sent electronically to Mr. Rick Driscoll, Contracting Specialist, at richard.driscoll.2@us.af.mil and Ms. Adriana Dunaway, Contracting Officer, at adriana.dunaway.2@us.af.mil . LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.