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

In accordance with FAR Part 15.201 -- Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposals, the following is a request for information (RFI). A previous RFI was released under RFI #: H92415R Enterprise... In accordance with FAR Part 15.201 -- Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposals, the following is a request for information (RFI). A previous RFI was released under RFI #: H92415R EnterpriseDevelopmentArchitectureTraining (now archived). This is not a request for proposal. This RFI is intended to obtain industry input to aid with the formation of a strategy for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to acquire services to support the Command. USSOCOM seeks to acquire support services to provide enterprise-wide information technology (IT) services and distribution to USSOCOM and its’ respective Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) through a modern, flexible, scalable, performance-based service management and delivery framework. The Enterprise Development, Application and Training service delivery environment is comprised of a series of interconnected IT systems whose purpose is the integration of information, applications and processes throughout USSOCOM’s global operations as well as across Department of Defense (DoD) organizational boundaries. The acquisitions will contribute to enhancing USSOCOM’s ability to support the USSOCOM mission, as well as meet the net-centric DoD acquisition parameters. The acquisitions will also build on the existing foundation to increase operations efficiency, capabilities, and deliver flexibility through standardized and consistently applied policies, procedures, oversight, resource allocation, and the provision of value-added support. To achieve USSOCOM objectives and requirements, the delivery of IT services must be well-integrated, flexible, and adaptable across all IT service areas, with the ability to rapidly scale in response to USSOCOM’s dynamic mission. Requirements of this contract cross the service areas to provide USSOCOM organizations with an umbrella contract to support project requirement documents (PRDs) for services at worldwide locations. USSOCOM participating entities require teams of highly-skilled personnel who can uphold a high level of performance across the IT services noted in Section 3 below, as well as PRD performance requirements; integrate with Enterprise contractors and Enterprise USSOCOM processes; and readily support work requirements CONUS as well as remote/ OCONUS locations, including theaters of active military operations. To help develop a strategy that maximizes competition, and contractor performance, General Services Administration (GSA) and USSOCOM are seeking industry feedback. In this exchange, the Government will ask specific questions or state our intentions regarding our potential acquisition strategy. Please respond to the questions or statements below: 1. The resulting contract is anticipated to be awarded for up to10 years with an estimated contract value in the amount up to $500M. 2. The anticipated 541519 - Other Computer Related Services, which has a small business threshold of $30,000,000.00. List any other NAICS code that the Government should consider with an explanation. 3. Due to the nature of the requirements and the potential efficiencies to be gained, the Government is considering an award for a single award IDIQ, or a multiple award IDIQ. Please provide your view of benefits and risks of these options in enabling industry to support the Government’s mission and stated objectives. 4. The Government anticipates restricting competition for this requirement to 8(a) companies. 5. The Government anticipates awarding multiple contract types. Based on what you know about the requirements, what are the contract types you would expect? 6. Should the current SOO evolve into a Performance Work Statement, what metrics would you suggest and how would you like to see them defined, quantified or qualified. 7. Are there industry standards, instructions or procedures that would meet SOCOM needs or could replace government directives that are listed in the SOO? 8. How do you see Cyber Security / SCRM affecting this requirement? 9. Based on what you know about this requirement, identify potential risks. 10. State any assumptions you have about the requirements. ***Responses to this RFI are due by 5 PM ET on December 21, 2022.***