Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) is conducting market r... THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) is conducting market research to determine if sufficient interest and capability exists in the commercial marketplace. This RFI is issued for 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. Planned Procurement Strategy: This acquisition is open to all business concerns. A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be sent directly to interested parties identified as having the capabilities to meet this requirement. The Department will also post the RFQ to the Government Point of Entry website Beta.SAM.gov and GSA eBuy to satisfy competition requirements. The Government is considering awarding a fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government after evaluation. However, a final determination regarding the acquisition strategy and contract type will not be made until after completion of the market research activities. Capability Statement Submission Deadline: The deadline for submitting Capability Statements, Contractor Information Form, and vendor feedback is July 01, 2021 by 11:00 AM (ET) via e-mail to the following: phillip.tinsley@ed.gov, and cc: Rodneyta.Thomas@ed.gov. All e-mails must contain the requirement’s name in the subject line (NCES Logistics Support and Services) Capability Statement Instructions: In response to attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW), the Department hereby solicits capability statements and comments from all eligible, interested parties. Capability Statements shall be no longer than 5 pages (single-spaced, with a minimum of one-inch margins and 12-point font). Vendors shall provide responses for the content areas noted below. This information does NOT count against the 5-page Capability Statement page limitation. BASIC INFORMATION (a) Please state your business/company name and address. Include contact information such as a corporate email address and website URL. (b) Please state your business size status (i.e., large, small, educational institution, or nonprofit) in the stated NAICS code of 541611. Also provide all socio-economic categories for your company and the corresponding NAICS code. (c) Provide comments on the scope of work and/or identify any issues with the structure of the requirement, below: NCES Logistics Support and Services