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Notice ID:N6893623Q0042
(1) INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources and their size classifications relative to the North America Industry...
(1) INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources and their size classifications relative to the North America Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 611430 (size standard: $15M) for Professional and Management Development Training. Responses to this sources sought will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement and make the appropriate determinations about potential sources. No solicitation is currently available, as such; this is not a request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. A decision to set aside all or part of this requirement is dependent upon a review of the information submitted in response to this sources sought. After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement a synopsis and/or solicitation announcement may be published. (2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This requirement is to provide Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC) certification training to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) command at China Lake and Point Mugu, California (CA), for the Human Capital Development Department, Code DA40000. Training will support the IPC Certification program which is responsible for maintaining multiple certification courses to the Technical Engineering/Engineering workforce. The objective is to ensure NAWCWD maintains a certified and highly skilled technical workforce capable of manufacturing electronic hardware to IPC specifications while avoiding any work stoppages due to non-certified employees. (3) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: The Contractor shall provide training in-person. The Contractor shall ensure training is accessible from the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) network via Government machines/assets. NMCI machines are only able to access web-based platforms. (4) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: 100 percent of the work will be conducted at the Government site. Government sites include China Lake and Point Mugu, CA. (5) CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) (6) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship Requirement. Only U.S. citizens may perform under this contract. If the Contractor cannot find qualified U.S. citizens to perform the work, the Contractor shall submit a citizenship waiver request with justification to the Government Security Office. The waiver request should include: a. The individual's name, date and place of birth, position title, and current citizenship. b. A statement that a qualified U.S. citizen cannot be hired in sufficient time to meet the contractual requirements. c. A statement of the unusual expertise possessed by the applicant. d. A statement that access will be limited to a specific government contract (specify contract number). e. A statement that the Contractor has obtained an export license for the information required to perform the contract. (7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A (8) CONTRACT RESPONSE: Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893623Q0042 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work. Contractor responses shall also include the following information: A reference to the solicitation number N6893623Q0042 and brief title of this announcement; Company name and address; Company's point of contact name, phone, and e-mail; Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company; Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified), If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners; A brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, double spaced, 12-point font minimum), demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above. An outline of previous projects related to the program description; and Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government’s consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Questions and comments are highly encouraged. No opportunity for a site visit will be offered. Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights. Contractor shall submit a capabilities statement package via email to Brianna.n.little.civ@us.navy.mil . The following restrictions apply: DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. 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 TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access CUI. See the DLIS website for registration details at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/
