Contractor Training and Training Analysis Support Services for the U.S. Coast Guard Training System
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY.
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information to assisting in the formulation of an acquisition strategy to obtain contract services for instructional, training, and assessment support services outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor will support this effort by providing support services to include training performance analysis, instructional systems development (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation), training support services and training delivery. The government is also seeking feedback from industry on the Draft PWS.
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. The information will be used in conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources in support of the Government's requirements.
Additionally, this RFI is being conducted to identify potential small business concerns relative to NAICS 611699 (size standard of 11 million or less) capable of meeting the Draft PWS requirements IAW FAR 19.203(c) and FAR 19.502-2(b). This will allow the government to determine if the work could be set aside for small business concerns. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set-aside is appropriate based on responses to this notice and other additional market research.
This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the Coast Guard and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the Government.
If your business is capable of fulfilling this requirement as identified in the Draft PWS, please indicate your interest by sending a capability statement via email no later than 05 August 2014 @ 0800ET to [email protected].
It is also requested you provide any recommendations or concerns about the requirements specified in the Draft PWS.
The capability statement should not exceed 30 pages (including title page, table of contents, and recommendations). At a minimum the following information is requested:
1. A brief summary of your company's experience, to include providing similar services outlined in the attached Draft PWS.
2. A narrative that provides sufficient written information supporting your firm's capability to perform the requirements specified in the Draft PWS.
3. Indicate whether or not your company would be likely to submit a proposal if a formal solicitation is forthcoming.
4. Provide the following prospective offeror's identification:
a. Company name, CAGE code, DUNS number, address, and company phone number and website.
b. Name of primary point of contact (POC), their current telephone number, and current email address.
c. Identify your company size (Small or Other than Small), and socio-economic categories (HUB Zone, 8a, SDVOSB, WOSB) if any.
All Inquiries or about this RFI shall be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Alan C. Boucher, Contract Specialist , Phone 2024753702, Email [email protected] - Robert Mann-Thompson, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-475-3252, Email [email protected]
