MODIFICATION
U -- ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEMS (ACES) CENTRALIZED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
- Notice Date
- 1/8/2015
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 611710
— Educational Support Services
- Contracting Office
- MICC Center - Fort Sam Houston (JBSA), Directorate of Contracting, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-1361
- ZIP Code
- 78234-1361
- Solicitation Number
- W9124J-15-R-ACES
- Response Due
- 2/5/2015
- Archive Date
- 3/9/2015
- Point of Contact
- Angelic Hatcher, 210 466-2204
- E-Mail Address
-
MICC Center - Fort Sam Houston (JBSA)
(angelic.m.hatcher.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEMS (ACES) CENTRALIZED EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The information received will be used within the Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Sam Houston (MICC-FSH) Contracting Office on behalf of the United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), to facilitate the decision making process and will not be disclosed outside of the organization. This announcement is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Quotation, or Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. This office does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or reimburse respondents for information solicited. No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Contracting Office in developing its acquisition strategy. The Government is seeking responses to this sources sought synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the requirement. Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Provide suggestions on how the requirement could be structured to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Describe any conditions, if any, that may limit small businesses from participation. MICC-FSH is seeking sources relative to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611710 (Education Support Services) with a corresponding Small Business Size Standard of $14.0 million capable of providing all personnel, equipment, facilitates, supplies, and services required to support Continuing Education Support Services. The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, supporting Soldier's professional growth through a continuum of education programs and services that range from academic and career guidance to enhancement of job performance and skill qualifications. ACES also support the education and career goals of family members, Department of the Army civilians, and other eligible personnel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. A draft Performance Work Statement as well a Workload Estimate and Army Education Support Locations has been attached for use in preparing a response to this RFI. Vendor responses are limited to fifteen (15) written pages (PDF or MS Word Format) and should include: 1.Company profile to include company name, office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, email address, and a statement regarding current small/large business status (i.e. - certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), or certified HubZone). Large Businesses ARE permitted to respond to notice. Respondents shall also indicate contracts held on GSA. 2.Name, title, address, phone number, email address of company point of contact. 3. Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel. 4. Prior/current experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last five years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government/customer point of contact with current phone number and email address, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described herein. 5. Do you have any thoughts or concerns about reserving this requirement for small businesses? 6. Primary risk areas and/or potential issues associated with an acquisition of this type. How do you propose to mitigate any risk(s)? 7. Identify the contract type (e.g., Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost, etc.) you believe is appropriate for the requirement and any limitations to your ability to propose a FFP. 8. Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate based on the attached draft PWS and the anticipated period of performance. Respondents are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. Please note respondents are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government will not return any information submitted in response to this notice. Responses to this sources sought notice shall be submitted on or before 3:00 PM on 05 February 2015 to the POC via email to Angelic Hatcher at angelic.m.hatcher.civ@mail.mil or by mail to Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Mission Contracting Office - Fort Sam Houston, ATTN: Angelic M. Hatcher, 2221 Infantry Post Road, BLDG 604, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-1361. All email responses should include in the subject line Company Name and the ACES RFI Number. Questions shall be submitted via email to the POC above. This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued for maximizing competition. Should anything in the requirement be construed as limiting competition, please feel free to contact the MICC Special Competition Advocate at dean.m.carsello.civ@mail.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: MICC Center - Fort Sam Houston (JBSA) Directorate of Contracting, Fort Sam Houston TX
- Zip Code: 78234-1361
- Zip Code: 78234-1361
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