Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management (AQM), is issuing this Sources Sought Synopsis, as a means of conducting market research to identify SMALL BUSINESSES having an interest ... The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management (AQM), is issuing this Sources Sought Synopsis, as a means of conducting market research to identify SMALL BUSINESSES having an interest in and the resources to support a requirement for Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and assist DOS in developing and further defining procurement, acquisition, and development strategies. This market research will identify all potential sources, including small business sources (including 8(a) business development participants, veteran-owned small businesses, service disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), HUB Zone small business concerns, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small business concerns and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business concerns). The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code assigned to this procurement is 519130. Interested firms must demonstrate in their qualifications statement that they are qualified to perform the work outlined in the "DRAFT" Performance Work Statement (PWS) under this NAICS code. The anticipated acquisition strategy is a commercial T&M contract which may be performance based, where possible. This is not a solicitation announcement. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals and does not bind the U.S. Government (USG) to any agreement, written or implied. Submission of any information to this market survey is purely voluntary. The USG assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by respondents. Feedback and/or evaluation information will not be provided to any firm regarding their individual capability statements in response to the Sources Sought Notice. The "DRAFT" PWS attached to this Sources Sought Notice outlines the specific level of support required. Contractors should review the attached draft and submit capability statements reflecting their companies' capabilities to provide the effort described. Note that the PWS is a "DRAFT" and may change when/if the solicitation is issued; however, the core requirements will not change. If your company has the capacity to perform the services outlined in the PWS, please provide the following information: (1) Organization name, address, email address, web site address, telephone number, point of contact, size of business, qualified small business category and certification, type of ownership (including country of ownership) for the organization, DUNS Number, Cage Code, SAM information. (2) A detailed capability statement and relevant past performance history documenting ability to perform similar requirements of the SOW. In addition, your capability statement and relevant past performance history should identify appropriate levels and types of expertise in a manner that demonstrates understanding of the requirements of the SOW. Responses are limited to 5 pages, font size 12, and shall be submitted to Terry Lord, Jr., Contracting Officer, via email at LordTG@state.gov and shall have the words "Podcast Production and Execution Support Services” in the "subject" line. Sales brochures, videos and other marketing information materials shall not be accepted. Telephone inquiries will NOT be accepted or acknowledged. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor both beta.SAM.gov for any information that may pertain to this Sources Sought Notice or a future solicitation.