Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

This is a sources sought notice issued in accordance with FAR Part 5. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting officials listed herein. All inquiries shall be in writing. It... This is a sources sought notice issued in accordance with FAR Part 5. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting officials listed herein. All inquiries shall be in writing. It is anticipated that this acquisition will be a direct award to an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business under NAICS 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services with a small business size standard with average annual receipts of $16.5M. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Specialized Capabilities (CG-721) anticipates a need to procure Contractor services to provide program management support services to the Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) programs. Contracted personnel will be expected to assist the government in the preparation of program level documents and strategic planning in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: It is anticipated that a Firm, Fixed-price contract will be awarded with one (1) base year and two (2) option years. Place of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Building at 2703 Martin Luther King Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20593-7324 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide the services described in the attached PWS are requested to submit complete information discussing those qualifications by 3:00 PM EST, on 6 May 2020 to Leslie.A.Kenser@uscg.mil. In your response you must include the following: A positive statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor Evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope over multiple years/agencies to include: Contract numbers Project titles Dollar amounts Points of contact, including email addresses and telephone numbers Respondents must specifically address the requirements in Section 2.0 and Section 4.0 of the PWS. The deliverables required in Section 2.1.3 of the PWS require that contract support personnel assigned to assist the CWMD hold a TS/SCI clearance as per PWS Section 4.3. Contract Support personnel assigned to DSF deliverables in Section 2.1.4 are required to hold a collateral Top Secret clearance as described in PWS Section 4.3. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made for a direct award to an 8(a) small, disadvantaged business. FAR 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting applies to this acquisition. Therefore, at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the 8(a) small, disadvantaged business responding to this sources sought notice as the prime contractor. Inquiries or information received after the established deadline shall NOT be considered for this acquisition. Submission of this data for review shall not impede award of this contract as planned. This is a sources sought notice for information and planning purposes only. This does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. No solicitation exists at this time; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. Current Contract No. GS00Q14OADS112/Task Order No. HSCG23-17-F-MDF059