• The Defense Human Resources Activity seeks vendors for Safe Helpline services under a draft PWS.
• Interested parties are invited to submit information for market research on individual and family services NAICS code 624190.
• No requirement or solicitation has been issued by the Government, only a means of gathering potential contractors' interest.
• All responses must be submitted voluntarily and at no cost; subsequent requirements are not guaranteed.
Description
The Defense Human Resources Activity is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and the resources for, providing services in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government is specifically performing Market Research to see if there are potential vendors who can provide Safe Helpline services. This requirement is currently being performed by Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), under contract H9821023C0011. 2. This notice shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. In addition, it does not guarantee that a subsequent solicitation will be issued. Submission of any information in response to this Sources Sought notice is voluntary and will assist in selecting the appropriate solicitation type/method. Costs associated with any submission shall not be reimbursed by the Government. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. 3. The proposed NAICS for this effort is 624190, Other Individual and Family Services (size standard $16M). Comments on this NAICS and suggestions for alternative codes must include supporting rationale. 4. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A business must be a current participant and certified by SBA if responding as an 8(a) firm and HUBZONE small businesses must be certified by SBA by the time of proposal. A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) must represent to the contracting officer that is it certified as such at the time of offer submission. Women-owned small business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) should indicate if their certification is a self-certification or if they are formally certified by SBA (or will be by time of any proposal). 5. Interested parties are requested to submit an unclassified capability statement, limited to 8 pages, that includes: a) Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. Include Unique Entity Identifier from the System for Award Management (UEI (SAM)), CAGE Code and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). b) Type of business, including small business socio-economic category if applicable (e.g. Other than Small, 8(a) s, HUBZone, Non Profit) c) Small businesses shall specify if any kind of teaming arrangement will be involved and “other than small” businesses shall address subcontracting opportunities that exist. d) If applicable, GSA contract number, schedule, Multiple Award IDIQ contract number (e.g. OASIS, NITAAC). e) Indicate if you are interested as a Prime contractor or subcontractor. f) Describe any teami…
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