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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. **This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation... THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. **This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be on http://www.fbo.gov website. **GENERAL INFORMATION: ACC-Warren INSCOM (AWI), is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for a Litigation Support Services contract. The Government anticipates awarding a Basic contract with two (2) option periods, under NAICS Code 541199. The size standard associated with this NAICS code is $11 MIL. The Service Contract Act of 1965 will apply to this contract, the labor categories are: Program Manager and Litigation Support Specialist. All size firms are being looked at during our market research phase. Contract and/or Options will be awarded utilizing the terms and conditions of the basic contract. The Government is considering a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) pricing arrangement for the basic contract. Additionally, the Government is considering a fourteen (14) month contract for this service that may include: a base period of six (6) months and two (2) four (4) month option periods. System for Award Management (SAM) will be mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at www.sam.gov). DUNS information will be mandatory for this contract. (See http://smallbusiness.dnb.com or call 1-800-234-3867 for more information). The Government requests comments from interested parties to the following questions: 1. Are you interested in bidding on this type of contract, for Litigation Support Services? 2. What is your capability to effectively manage the contract? 3. Do you have a capable Sensitive Compartmental Information Facility (SCIF) at your facility? a) Accreditation Documents: b) Level of accreditation: c) 60 Mile radius of Fort Belvoir, VA: d) IAW National Counterintelligence and Security Center Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmental Information and Management Informational Facilities, Version 1.4 - 28 September 2017: e) Supply Program Manager/Team Lead and Litigation Support Specialist, equipment, facilities, and supplies: f) Do you have back-up provisions in case of emergencies (i.e. power outages, employee strikes, fires): 4. Do you have capability to access a U. S. Government Sensitive Compartmental Information Facility (SCIF)? a) Level of access: b) Common Access Card (CAC): c) Supply Program Manager/Team Lead and Litigation Support Specialist: 5. Have you ever provided litigation support services for the Government? If yes, number of contracts within the past three years? 6. Identify any litigation support service experience/contracts, you have had within the last three years. 7. Are you able to begin performance at own facility or provide qualified personnel for security vetting for working in U. S. Government SCIF; within 48 hours of contract awarded to you? a) If not what is your turn around time? 8. What comments and/or concerns do you have with the above Litigation Support Services, RFI/Sources Sought notice? 9. Please include the following with your response: Name of firm: Address of firm: Point of contract and telephone number: Business size: Small Business categories/certifications (NAICS: 541199): The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share with us regarding Litigation Support Services. We welcome your participation to making Litigation Support Services a model acquisition. Please note that official information will be provided by the Contracting Officer. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official. Send your responses by 3:00 PM EST on 17 MAY 2019. Points of Contact: Contracting Officer - Jolynda Altson, email: jolynda.i.alston.civ@mail.mil and Contract Specialist - Rodneyta Thomas-Clayborne, e-mail: rodneyta.l.thomas-clayborne.civ@mail.mil **The Contracting Officer will consolidate all inquiries and route to the appropriate person. Any questions /comments received from industry will NOT be posted on the public website.