Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

DESCRIPTION This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is Not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purpose... DESCRIPTION This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is Not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of U.S. Department of State market research and in itself does not itself constitute an RFP. This requirement is covered under NIAICS code 541611. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled veteran owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran owned small businesses; woman owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the contemplated acquisition. Be advised that acquisition strategy and set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI. BACKGROUND The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Security Infrastructure Directorate is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research or as a market survey to determine the availability of potential qualified vendors to fulfill a contemplated requirement for professional and management support services which will include, but are not limited to, security analysis, security administration, security operations, security management, credential identification, Information Technology, data management, administrative assistance, business analysis, financial analysis, budget formulation and planning, Office management, program management, program analysis, communication analysis, records management, staff assistance, training development, and technical writing analysis. This requirement will provide contract labor support to offices within the Diplomatic Security, Security Infrastructure Directorate. Offices to be supported include the Security Infrastructure Front Office, The Office of Information Security, Office of Personnel Security and Suitability, and the Insider Threat Program Office, enabling each of these offices to successfully meet their day-to-day mission. Work to be completed under the contemplated requirement will require cleared personnel, depending on job function, with clearance levels ranging from Secret to the Top-Secret. These support services are to be provided at Department of State locations throughout the National Capitol Region. Under this contemplated requirement anticipated services will include but not limited to the following: - Maintain program continuity, uninterrupted high-quality work, and availability of required competent professional service employees. - Obtain existing and future qualified professional service employees to meet the mission objectives of the Directorate and supported offices. - Effectively fill vacancies with qualified personnel within the established timeframes - Meet travel requirements established for the individual professional services employees - Provide customers with a positive experience by maintaining a professional, efficient workforce, and maintain a professional work environment. The contemplated contract will include an on-site Program Manager to oversee the ongoing functions of the contract labor and serve as the first line interaction with Government supervisors in addition to the personnel to be provided across multiple position descriptions within the supported offices.