Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

This Sources Sought notice is for planning and information purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notic... This Sources Sought notice is for planning and information purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. For the purpose of this acquisition, the NAICS code is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services and the small business size standard is $30M. Information received in response to this notice will be used to further define the Government's requirement and determine if there is a firm with information sufficient to support an 8(a) Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) direct award. We encourage all interested 8(a) ANC firms capable of satisfying the requirement in full to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement. Information received as a result of this Source Sought will be used solely for market research purposes. The Government shall use this market research in determining the best method of procurement, which is part of the acquisition planning process. This Sources Sought is for information purposes only and no award will result from the Sources Sought. This Sources Sought shall be open from June 16, 2020 through June 23, 2020. All responses are due not later than 5:00 PM CST, June 23, 2020. All responses shall be limited to email correspondence and limited to five (5) pages, single spaced in Times New Roman 12 pt. font. All responses shall be submitted via email to erin.quinn-neuendorf@gsa.gov (no exceptions). RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT: In order to be considered responsive to this Sources Sought, please provide a concise capability brief that includes: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding company size status and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial). The narrative shall draw direct correlations and relate directly to the requirement described in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS), and shall directly demonstrate the interested contractor's capabilities to perform the effort herein through the examples of past experience provided. Failure to provide the information as requested by the due date will result in the Government's continuance of the acquisition planning phase, without giving consideration to the capabilities of the contractors who do not respond timely. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ONLY RESPONSES VIA EMAIL (erin.quinn-neuendorf@gsa.gov) SHALL BE ACCEPTED.