Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Sources Sought Announcement. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not serve to bind the U.S. Government in any way. Interested parties shall not b... This is a Sources Sought Announcement. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not serve to bind the U.S. Government in any way. Interested parties shall not be reimbursed for costs associated with preparation of their responses. The U.S. C.G. is conducting a Sources Sought Market Survey in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to identify potential firms that have the skills, experience, knowledge, and capabilities required to perform the following potential requirements as potential solutions. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program will be removing training development from shipbuilder acquisition contracts. The USCG is seeking information from training companies to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training support solutions for the new cutter program. Please see the attached draft PWS for requirements. The WCC Cutter RFP located at https://sam.gov/opp/c56fa847496248268093c24824517c75/view for reference. Please be aware that the USCG intends to have support contractors assist with the USCG's review of the information submitted. If, in your response, you are submitting proprietary data please contact the Contracting Officer ahead of the response date if you wish to enter into a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with the USCG's support contractor. Please ensure your proprietary data, if submitted, is marked accordingly. This special notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract from responses to this announcement. Responses received will be treated as “information only” and will not be used as a proposal. Any information submitted by interested parties is strictly voluntary, and no monetary compensation will be provided for response preparation.