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This is a Sources Sought synopsis being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time. CONTRACTING OFFICE A... This is a Sources Sought synopsis being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DIVISION (CMD) 1000 NAVY PENTAGON ROOM 5E158 WASHINGTON, DC 20350 INTRODUCTION: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine the availability of qualified sources of all sizes, both small and large businesses (including the following subsets - Small Disadvantaged Businesses; HUBZone firms; certified 8(a)s; small, small disadvantage, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; veteran owned small business, and, woman owned small business) to provide the required products and/or subscriptions. The Government is interested in sources that can provide and meet all requirements as outlined in the attached performance work statement (PWS). Please ensure you read the PWS thoroughly and understand all the requirements. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). The size standard is $12 million dollars. This Sources Sought synopsis is requesting responses from businesses that can provide the required training and equipment under the NAICS Code. In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to accomplish the requirements set forth in attached draft performance work statement of this notice. PURPOSE: The specific educational method for this requirement is to deliver junior Sailors and Marines a sixty (60) to ninety (90) minute theatrical-based training that is both interactive and improvisational on the topic of sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention. Theatrical performances shall be designed to hold the interest of diverse audiences of junior Sailors and Marines and engage service members of all genders in a positive manner (refraining from strategies that utilize blame or humiliation). The outcome objectives of these trainings are to: (1) Increase Sailors and Marines’ knowledge of consent, retaliation and prevention of harmful behaviors through theatrical performances that demonstrate a culture that embodies an equal opportunity to enjoy a fair, safe and productive work environment; (2) Enhance the skillset that Sailors and Marines can use to intervene and prevent sexual violence in the future by using realistic and common scenarios portrayed in theatrical performances. PROPRIETARY MARKINGS: Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personal reviewing Sources Sought responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not identified. QUESTIONS: Questions or comments regarding this notice may be submitted via email to: Rufus Lassiter, Contract Specialist, at rufus.i.lassiter.civ@us.navy.mil. All correspondence shall reference "SAPRO Edutainment" in the subject line of your email. The deadline to submit a question regarding this notice is: 12:00 PM EST on 27 December 2021. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Responses shall include: Business name and address; Name of company representative, their business title phone number and email; Type of Business, to include drilling down if claiming a social economic business category; Cage Code; Contract vehicles and types (i.e. FFP, T&M, IDIQ) that are currently available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, if any; to include General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, GSA OASIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, or any other Government Agency contract vehicle; Pricing structure if annual subscription that allows for 100% access to all classes. Short narrative, detailing how the company is qualified to support this requirement. Potential offerors who wish to respond to this sources sought shall send responses via email no later than 28 December 2021, 3:00 PM EST to rufus.i.lassiter.civ@us.navy.mil Interested businesses shall submit a detailed responses (no more than 10 pages) in PDF or Word format. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT, NOR SOES IT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT TO AN ULTIMATE ACQUISITION APPROACH. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND UNDERTAKEN AT THE RESPONDERS OWN COSTS.