Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR ACTIVE SBA 8(a) program participants only. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to award a contract or otherwise pay for t... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR ACTIVE SBA 8(a) program participants only. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any contractor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently appropriate and sufficiently detailed to allow the government to determine the contractor's qualification to perform work. Respondents are advised that the government is under no obligation to acknowledge the receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. The following is a summary of a Performance Work Statement (PWS): Capability packages should clearly address the following: (The full PWS is attached) The Vermont Army National Guard State Family Program Office is anticipating a requirement for contractor support to develop, manage, and execute all aspects of Vermont Veterans Outreach program by identifying veterans residing in all 14 counties of Vermont and connecting them to the veteran benefits and services for which they are eligible. The Contractor shall provide peer to peer support and outreach to all Vermont veterans residing in the 3 urban counties (Franklin, Grand Isle and Chittenden) as well as the 11 rural, non-metro counties. The Contractor will required to provide outreach services to educate Vermont Veterans on the available programs at the national, state and local levels. Contractor shall continuously identify improvements to delivery of services to ensure the highest level of service is provided to all Vermont Veterans. Capability will be required in the following critical functional areas: Outreach Program Development & Management Veteran Outreach Activities Building Community Capacity Training & Development Data Collection, Trend Analysis, and Reporting Contractors shall frequently deal with highly sensitive personal issues. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and Privacy Regulations will be strictly followed to ensure confidentiality and right to privacy is maintained 100% of the time. Contractor employees shall complete a confidentiality agreement prior to initiating work on this contract. Special Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with military family benefits and familiarity with military family challenges is highly desired. The contractor shall demonstrate knowledge of the following programs: Family Readiness Program (AR/NGB 600-12) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Programs Resiliency programs Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention Programs Contractor employees must be skilled in oral and written communication to convey information, explain issues to management, individuals and/or groups to accept a position or recommendations and accomplish objectives with which they might initially disagree or are hesitant to accept. The Government requests interested SBA 8(a) registered participants submit a response which shall include a brief description of same/similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers and any existing / anticipated teaming arrangements (i.e. prime contractor/subcontractor, joint venture, mentor protégé relationship, etc). Interested parties should submit their capability packages by the date and time indicated on this notice to kathleen.b.oneill.civ@army.mil. Please include company name, address, telephone number and technical point of contact, brochures / literature. Capability packages must not exceed 15 pages, must be submitted electronically and should clearly indicate whether your firm is capable to provide management and related administrative support services. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS BEING ISSUED FOR PLANNING AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. REPSONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS OFFERS AND CONNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT AND WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY INTERESTED PARTIES RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.