Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to... This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 811219. The U.S. Government desires to procure Pipette Calibration Services on a Women-owned Small business (WOSB) set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified WOSB respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. The intent of this notice is determine the availability of qualified commercial sources technically capable of provide calibration services for pipettes within the USACIL DNA casework and database DNA, Drug Chemistry, Trace Evidence and Office of Chief Scientist branches. Performance Work Statement is attached. Please ensure your company can and will provide all services as stated. Potential offerors having the skills, experience, professional qualifications, and capabilities necessary to perform the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements shall not exceed ten (10) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.); and 4) Familiarity and knowledge of the requirement. Responses are due no later than 10:00 am EST, Thursday 4, 2021, and shall be electronically submitted to patricia.a.early10.civ@mail.mil. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information.