Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.2.4 and AMS Policy 3.2.1.2.1 - this announcement is to conduct a Market Survey for the purpose of soli... In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.2.4 and AMS Policy 3.2.1.2.1 - this announcement is to conduct a Market Survey for the purpose of soliciting statements of interest and capabilities from interested vendors. The Procurement Support Branch, AFB-250 is developing a follow-on acquisition to the “AVS Safety, Analytical and Technical Support Services” contract on behalf of Aviation Safety (AVS). The FAA is seeking interested sources that are capable of providing Safety, Technical and Analytical Support Services to the FAA. This support is for follow-on services for FAA organizations to support safety-related programs for the FAA that fall within AVS oversight. It is contemplated that this requirement will be competed under full and open competitive procedures. This market survey also seeks to identify potential vendors for this contract including groups of business teams. This market survey is being conducted in order to obtain the information necessary to aid the FAA in its determination as to whether adequate competition exists to set-aside the competition. The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 541990, All Other professional, Scientific and Technical Services with a size standard of $14 million. The FAA intends to have a resultant Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity/Labor Hour/Time and Material contract in place in 2026. All responses (one per company) are to be provided on company letterhead and limited to a total of 10 typewritten pages. No font less than 11 point may be used. The anticipated contract period is five (5) years and the Base Year is expected to begin February 20, 2026. The anticipated number of labor hours for the support requirements are estimated at 131,690 over the life of the contract. Background: The Associate Administration for Aviation Safety (AVS) oversees the safety of the world’s largest, most complex aviation system – an aviation system that affects millions who fly for business and pleasure. AVS does this through programs to promote continued operational safety (surveillance, oversight, education, inspections), establish safety rules and regulations (rulemaking), and certify the aviation competency of people (pilots) and organizations (individual airlines) and airworthiness of aircraft and equipment. PURPOSE: This market survey is to provide information for the FAA to consider in choosing the method and type of procurement competition – full and open; limited; or sole source. The failure to obtain adequate and appropriate SBA 8(a) or other small business participation may result in a determination to conduct this procurement under other competitive procedures. The FAA requires the following information from interested small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for participation in the SBA’s 8(a) Program. In order to make this determination the FAA requires the following information from interested vendors: CAPABILITY STATEMENT: All responders must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the following (in order): a. Type of services provided by your firm. b. Size and type of services provided under previous contracts for support services that are similar in scope. Provide detailed information and past performance information for at least three (3) previous contracts including program title, customer name, project dates, project value, customer point of contact, and description of work performed. c. Any active GSA Support Service Contracts (MOBIS, etc). Identify contract number, period of performance, scope and contract value. d. Any active Government-wide Agency Contracts (eFAST, SE2025, etc). Identify contract, period of performance, scope and contract value. e. Demonstrate experience/capability for the requirements and each of the tasks in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). f. Respondent’s ability to recruit and retain highly capable national and international talent to complete work without delay, and also have access to additional resources, skills, subcontractors, etc, if necessary to perform the contract. Ability to provide personnel to meet the SOW minimum qualifications for Senior Program Manager. If subcontracting, teaming, or partnering arrangements are anticipated, those arrangements must be identified, as well as the estimated percentage of the total effort that each subcontractor, partner, or team member will provide of the total effort. g. Cost and schedule management controls to be used in the performance of the contract. h. Approach to ensure a smooth transition. i. Business Size: Large, Small, or SDVOSB or 8(a). MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: In order to be considered responsive, organizations expressing interest in this matter must provide the following: a. Capability Statement (as defined above) b. Copy of SBA 8(a) Certification Letter (if applicable) SUBMISSION FORMAT: Format Quantity Address Electronic 1 set Cynthia.cooper@faa.gov NOTES: Submissions must not exceed 10 pages in length. The electronic submission should be in either Microsoft WORD format or portable document format (pdf). Also, please note that the FAA e-mail server restricts file size to 10MB per mail, therefore, responses may have to be submitted in more than one e-mail to be received. The functions identified in the Draft SOW are to be continued throughout the period of performance of the procurement. This market survey is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise to contract by the Government. All submissions must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on August 7, 2024 Submission may be made electronically to cynthia.cooper@faa.gov in MS Office or PDF format. For questions, requests for additional information, etc. regarding this market survey, contact Cynthia Cooper, Contracting Officer, via E-mail: Cynthia.Cooper@faa.gov. Submission must include company Point(s) of Contact, telephone number(s), FAX number(s), E-mail address (es) (if available), and mailing address. **No telephone calls will be accepted. Please submit questions through E-mail to cynthia.cooper@faa.gov. All costs associated with the preparation or submission of responses are the responsibility of the potential source. The Government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey; therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses for this announcement and will not reimburse any firm for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement. Responses will not be returned. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. No solicitation exists at this time. If a solicitation is issued, it will be synopsized on the FAA’s Contract Opportunities web page. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the solicitation. Please note that the following is for informational purposes: Attention Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: DOT, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.