SOURCES SOUGHT FOR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, MD, on behalf of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES), Dover AFB, DE is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Scientific, Technical, Administrative and Logistical Support Services (STALSS). The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
AFMES
115 Purple Heart Drive
Dover AFB, DE, 19902
DISCLAIMER
“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.”
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The mission of AFMES is to investigate deaths, identify the fallen, and improve readiness. Their Vision is to be the global leader in comprehensive and innovative medicolegal services enhancing the readiness, sustainability, and survivability of those they serve.
AFMES is a Tri-Service organization, comprised of administrative Support Staff (S- Staff) and three (3) integrated Divisions (Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, DoD DNA Operations, and Forensic Toxicology) whose overall mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative medico-legal services worldwide
AFMES, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Organization provides mission support to the Department of Defense (DoD) in the fields of human remains identification from both recent and previous conflicts; Forensic Toxicology, medico-legal death investigations, forensic DNA analytical services; bioinformatics analysis and management services; mass-fatality specimen collection and management services; and human reference specimen collection, cataloging, archival, and retrieval repository services. AFMES is comprised of several subordinate elements providing support to this critical worldwide mission.
SCOPE
The primary objective of this requirement is to provide scientific, technical, administrative, and logistical support to the operations in one or more of the functional categories to meet the mission needs of AFMES and to successfully accomplish research work assigned to AFDIL.
The Contractor shall provide the professional, scientific, technical expertise, and administrative and logistical support to DoD DNA Operations. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel and services required to satisfy the necessary level of capability with no degradation to mission and/or accreditation.
The Contractor shall support all AFMES, Forensic Pathology Investigations (FPI), DoD DNA Operations and Division of Forensic Toxicology (DFT) ongoing collaborative agreements with universities, federal agencies, and Department of Defense (DoD) entities including, but not limited to, Memoranda of Agreement (MOA), Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and Inter-Agency Agreements (IAA).
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Logistics (S4)
Provide logistics support services to other AFMES Components.
Major Task #1 – Laboratory Support Services
Provide augmentation support to government purchasing and resources management staff. These CSPs will work very closely with their government counterparts in providing administrative, resources management, and laboratory support.
Provide supply and inventory management support to ensure all laboratories remain operational and stocked with required supplies and equipment. This includes the stocking of supplies and equipment
Provide technical recommendations and specifications of anticipated Government supply and equipment purchases to ensure appropriateness for established protocols and laboratory procedures.
Conduct market research for supplies/equipment using web enabled and automated systems including internet, Defense Medical Logistics Supply System (DMLSS), DoD Electronic Catalog (ECAT), DoD Electronic Mall (EMALL), GSA Advantage!, etc.
Provide technical and administrative support to laboratories as required.
Major Task #2 – Biomedical Equipment Repair
Manage and perform laboratory equipment preventive maintenance, repair requests, equipment failures, and status updates regarding equipment warranties, maintenance, and one-time repairs. Support requires coordination between Government and third- party maintenance staff.
IM/IT (S6)
Provide subject matter expertise to AFMES and Division Chiefs on information technology, application development and automation processes pertaining to Medical Examiner and forensic laboratory operations.
Advise AFMES leadership on Medical Examiner and laboratory information technology initiatives to ensure mission sustainment.
Function as a liaison between Medical Examiners/laboratory scientists and information technology/information assurance professionals.
Oversee application development of Medical Examiner and laboratory information systems to ensure they fully support the current and future mission requirements of AFMES.
Provide AFMES with needs assessment and requirements gathering for new and emerging forensic laboratory and medical technologies. Provide guidance on integrating laboratory equipment and technologies into AFMES’ automated systems and applications.
Assist the AFMES information assurance staff with the certification and accreditation of networks and systems in accordance with applicable DoD, DHA, Army and/or MEDCOM directives and policies. Personnel must meet all training and certification requirements per the DoD 8570.01M, AR 25-1 and AR 25-2 for Information Assurance and Technology (IAT) level II.
Resource Management (RM) Support (S8)
Provide support to AFMES with Systems, Application, and Products (SAP) capability in its resource management (RM) office. The RM office will rely on the SAP expertise to leverage the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system, General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
Personnel (S1)
Provide human resource support to military and GS civilians.
Operations/Security (S2/S3)
Provide medical readiness SME.
OFFICE OF THE ARMED FORCES MEDICAL EXAMINER (OAFME)
Provide professional and administrative support necessary to successfully carry out multiple daily operations related to the overall effective functioning of the division. Such tasks will include family correspondence, processing death certificates and facilitating incoming/outgoing correspondence/inquiries.
Provide professional and administrative support necessary to successfully carry out the daily operations related to the QA/QC program of the division.
Provide administrative support to the staff of the division for successful archiving and records management of all casework.
DOD DNA OPERATIONS
Provide AFDIL scientific, technical, administrative, and logistical support to the operations of these work areas to successfully accomplish the various missions and research work assigned to AFDIL.
The support to AFDIL will be provided under the following Major Tasks:
Major Task 1 - Current Day Operations (CDO)
Primary mission support is to OAFME with current day operations which includes the processing of DNA samples from accident scene investigations or mass disasters IAW multiple memoranda of agreement. Lead DNA laboratory processing is nuclear polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based DNA typing methods but will include proficiency in the other DNA typing methods.
AFDIL exclusively applies PCR-based DNA typing methods of both nucDNA and mtDNA to optimize and validate new genetic marker systems and advancing automated technologies. Automated technologies are actively pursued to prepare for both peacetime and wartime mass disaster contingencies for rapid, accurate, and cost-effective DNA-based identifications of casualties.
Provide scientific, technical, and administrative support for all types of casework accomplished by AFDIL. This includes providing support to QA/QC Program requirements as specified by the Government. Provide AFDIL with support ensuring the daily operational success of casework activities, to include training activities and programs; proper day-to-day case management; evaluation of new equipment and materials for potential purchases; policy and procedures reviews; and ensure stock levels of laboratory supplies are maintained so that no degradation of services occurs.
Travel and testify as expert witnesses and participate in the development and presentation of educational activities for the benefit of the scientific community. Technical personnel will also travel to actively participate in the scientific discourse of subjects relevant to the mission of the DoD DNA Registry. Travel outside the continental US may be necessary.
Provide appropriate contractor supervisory structure to ensure daily operational success and be responsible for assigning and monitoring caseload activities of the contractor staff. Conduct technical training activities and programs necessary ensure daily casework management.
Provide a DNA collection and coordination team for deployment to sites of mass fatality incidents. Additionally, must be able to perform scheduled and unscheduled travel in support of accident scene investigations or mass disasters to assist in the collection of biological samples from victims who may have suffered violent and disfiguring deaths. Deployments to crash sites or mass disasters for specimen collection and assignments as a Mass Disaster Team Leader are routine.
Provide 24/7 staffing support for this requirement. 24/7 support includes a normal workday in addition to a pre-scheduled on-call rotation. Must be able to receive and respond to inquiries immediately and process submitted samples. This exclusively applies to Nuclear PCR-based DNA typing methods.
A minimum of two (2) qualified scientific staff (Forensic Scientist 2 or higher) must be available for 24/7 on-call response and recall at all times. Response types include telephone consultations and laboratory processing. 24-hour cell phone coverage requires a response time not to exceed two (2) hours. This requirement applies during duty hours as well as non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays, 365 days a year.
The Contractor shall provide the monthly on-call schedule 15 days prior to start of each month. The Contractor shall provide a monthly performance report to the COR, identifying all completed tasks by performance metrics.
All determinations regarding the necessity of CSP recall and which CSPs will be recalled will be made by a government representative (i.e., Division Director, On-call Pathologist, or designee).
On-call compensation will be reimbursed at a flat rate for each seven (7) day period. If the CSP is called to come perform duty at the facility, reimbursement will be at an hourly rate for hours worked.
Major Task 2 – Operations and Management Support/Technical Services
Provide professional advisory and assistance services to support and improve policy, decision-making, management, and administration of ADFIL.
Provide support in the areas of human resources, personal security requirements, in-and-out processing of staff, travel, medical and casework records management, organizational schedules, visitors and outreach, and family reference collections.
Major Task 3 – Past Accounting (PA)
Provide direct support to DPAA to include supporting DPAA Family Updates and Service Notification Visits. Additionally, the CSPs will perform laboratory processing using Mitochondrial PCR-based DNA typing methods but shall be proficient in other DNA typing methods. The PA section provides identification through the extraction of mtDNA from samples recovered from previous conflicts or airplane crashes. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following functions:
AFDIL exclusively applies PCR-based DNA typing methods of both nucDNA and mtDNA to optimize and validate new genetic marker systems and advancing automated technologies. Automated technologies are actively pursued to prepare for both peacetime and wartime mass disaster contingencies for rapid, accurate, and cost-effective DNA based identifications of casualties. (Emerging Technologies).
Provide appropriate contractor supervisory structure to ensure daily operational success of AFDIL and be responsible for assigning and monitoring caseload activities of contractor staff. Conduct technical training activities and programs necessary to ensure effective daily casework management.
Travel to actively participate in the scientific discourse of subjects relevant to the AFDIL mission. Required travel includes meetings, family updates, family notifications, and scientific exchange visits. Travel outside the continental US may be necessary.
Provide a DNA collection and coordination team for deployment to sites of mass fatality incidents.
Major Task 4 – Family Reference Sample Database/Lab Automation (FRS-LA)
Provide professional, technical, and administrative support for all types of references and casework performed by AFDIL. This includes providing support to the QA/QC Program, the Current Day Operations Program, and the Past Accounting Program requirements as specified by the Government.
Provide AFDIL with support ensuring the daily operational success of reference and casework activities, to include training activities and programs; proper day-to-day case management; responsible for assigning and monitoring turn-around times for reference sample and casework processing; evaluation of new equipment and materials for potential purchases; policy and procedures reviews; and ensure stock levels of laboratory supplies are maintained so that no degradation of services occurs.
Provide technical and management personnel to manage: Laboratory Automation and Bioinformatics automation issues for the AFDIL and DoD DNA Registry. Create reference and statistical databases as determined by the Government.
Provide appropriate contractor supervisory structure to ensure daily operational success of AFDIL and be responsible for assigning and monitoring caseload activities of subordinate CSPs. Conduct technical training activities and programs necessary to ensure daily casework management.
Provide a DNA collection and coordination team for deployment to sites of mass fatality incidents.
AFDIL exclusively applies PCR-based DNA typing methods of both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA (nucDNA and mtDNA, respectively) to optimize and validate new genetic marker systems and advancing automated technologies. Automated technologies are actively pursued to prepare for both peacetime and wartime mass disaster contingencies for rapid, accurate, and cost-effective DNA-based identifications of casualties.
Major Task 5 – QC/QM Quality Management
Provide support to the division’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs and proficiency programs to meet established standards following standard operating procedures, OSHA safety, and Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices. Assist in the production of QC samples, laboratory inspections, collection of data, and generation of reports.
Provide support to ensure successful completion of annual/bi-annual audits conducted by the following accrediting bodies and oversight committees: American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors - Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB), ISO 17025; Federal Bureau of Investigations Quality Assurance Standards (FBI-QAS); and Blind Proficiency Testing program administered by DPAA-CIL.
Recommend new equipment and materiel for potential Government purchases; prepare and maintain stock levels of critical laboratory reagents, chemicals, and primers; and review and edit, as necessary, experimental protocols, standard operating procedures, and operating instructions.
Personnel Requirements
As part of AFDIL’s ASCLD accreditation, the laboratory must adhere to ISO 17025 requirements, the FBI Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, and ASCLD supplement. AFDIL’s technicians, expert witnesses, and management level staff must possess all qualifications required by these standards, to include any necessary proficiency testing. This testing, as required by laboratory accreditation standards, is performed in-house, and takes from 6 to 8 months to complete.
AFDIL requires compliance with FBI QAS requirements for Technical Leaders (TL). TLs must have a minimum of three (3) years of forensic DNA laboratory experience obtained at a laboratory where forensic DNA testing was conducted for the identification and evaluation of biological evidence in criminal matters.
TLs and ATLs must complete the FBI-sponsored auditor training course within one year of appointment.
Upon appointment, TLs must review the validation studies and methodologies currently used by the laboratory. They also must review the educational qualifications and training records of all qualified analysts. This requirement usually takes 1 to 2 months.
Additional responsibilities of the technical leader include review of internal and external DNA audit documents and, if applicable, approval of corrective action(s); annual review of laboratory procedures and documentation of such review; review and approve training, quality assurance, and proficiency testing programs in the laboratory.
Analysts must possess a bachelor’s (or its equivalent) or an advanced degree in a biology-, chemistry-, or forensic science- related area and shall have successfully completed course work (graduate or undergraduate level) covering the following subject areas: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology; and course work and/or training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.
Each Analyst must have six (6) months of forensic human DNA laboratory experience. If prior forensic human DNA laboratory experience is accepted by the laboratory (AFDIL), the prior experience shall be documented and augmented by additional training, as needed, in the analytical methodologies, platforms and interpretations of human DNA results used by the laboratory (AFDIL). The analyst shall complete the analysis of a range of samples routinely encountered in forensic casework prior to independent work using DNA technology. The analyst shall successfully complete a competency test before beginning independent DNA analysis.
A technical reviewer is a currently or previously qualified analyst in the methodology being reviewed who performs a technical review of, and is not an author of, the applicable report or its contents. A technical reviewer must be qualified or previously qualified in the technology, platform and typing amplification test kit used to generate the data being reviewed. This would mean reviewer must have a minimum of six (6) months of casework in the methodology being reviewed.
Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR)
The Contractor shall provide the following services pertaining to AFRSSIR operations, including bloodstain card collection, storage, and warehousing.
Provide AFRSSIR with the technical, administrative, and logistical support necessary to maintain the QA/QC program established by the Government. The QA/QC program provides QC inspections; collects QC data for all aspects of AFRSSIR operations; identifies QC deficiencies and risks; proposes corrective actions; coordinates and document use of samples for QA testing; and provides summary reports of QA/QC issues for Government review.
Access and process all blood stain cards received each week. No monthly backlog will be permitted. Historically, between 4,500 and 7,500 samples have been received each week.
Conduct and supervise the QA/QC program established by the Government, and accordingly provide QC inspections and collection of QC data for all aspects of AFRSSIR operations; identify QC deficiencies and risks and propose corrective action; coordinate and document the use of samples for QA testing; and prepare summary reports of QA/QC issues for review by the Government.
Provide administrative services that coordinate the daily activities at AFRSSIR. Services may include processing destruction requests, requests for cards in AFMETS and SMS, process requests for supplies to be sent to collection sites, etc.
Provide DNA collection and coordination support during deployment to sites of mass fatality incidents.
Division of Forensic Toxicology (DFT)
Major Tasks 1 – Post-Mortem Human Performance Testing Laboratory
Provide comprehensive forensic toxicological services for AFMES, to include all post-mortem death investigations; all Armed Forces air, ground, and sea-based mishap/accident investigations; criminal investigations; fitness for duty investigations; and medico-legal death determinations (e.g., DUI)
Provide technical and scientific support to DFT with specific regard to processing specimens (i.e., urine, blood, bodily fluids, and soft tissue) arriving for forensic testing (IAW DFT’s SOPs) especially in performing confirmation and quantitative assays in biological media with particular attention to accuracy and precision as well as chain of custody (CoC).
Assist in method development and analytical procedures, and preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations. As applicable to casework, identify, plan, organize, direct, and carry out original method development projects and programs to produce innovative advances in drugs of abuse in human tissues and fluids from various sources.
Major Task 2 – DoD Drug Detection Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory
Provide support to the MPDATP and manage the DDRP laboratory certification process to include three (3) on-site, annual inspections for each of the seven (7) DoD Forensic Drug Testing Laboratories (consisting of 3 Navy, 2 Army, 1 Air Force laboratory and the SFTDTL).
Evaluate, through on-site investigation or document review, all significant non- conforming events (NCEs) that impact the quality of forensic operations.
Coordinate DDRP laboratory certification and recertification actions, for the drugs listed on the DoD drug testing panel.
Provide open and blind proficiency specimens for military laboratories throughout DoD, ensuring drug test results are reported with 100% accuracy.
Assist in method development and analytical procedures, preparation of manuscripts, and scientific presentations. As applicable to casework, identify, plan, organize, direct, and carry-out original method development projects and programs to produce innovative advances in drugs of abuse in human tissues and fluids from various sources.
Major Task 3 – Special Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (SFTDTL)
Provide the DoD’s Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) with specialized forensic analysis for drugs of emerging abuse. For example, this analysis is intended to detect and quantitate synthetic cannabinoid (e.g., Spice, K2) use by identifying synthetic cannabinoid metabolites in randomly collected urine specimens.
Provide a surveillance capability to the DDRP for the purpose of identifying emerging drugs of abuse with an operational/readiness impact to the DoD.
Assist in method development and analytical procedures, preparation of manuscripts, and scientific presentations. As applicable to casework, identify, plan, organize, direct, and carry out original method development projects and programs to produce innovative advances in drugs of abuse in human tissues and fluids from various sources.
Major Task 4 – Operations and Management Support/Technical Services
Ensure that laboratory personnel are adequately trained and experienced to conduct the work of the laboratory.
Maintain the competency of laboratory personnel by monitoring their work performance, verifying their skills, and documenting this training and experience.
Develop a complete, up-to-date procedure manual that is available to and followed by all personnel performing tests.
Establish a procedure for validating new analytical methodologies, and for maintaining a quality assurance program to ensure the proper performance and reporting of all test results.
Since forensic toxicology laboratories handle controlled substances and generate results essential to the criminal justice system, to the extent practical or permitted by law, exert reasonable efforts to ensure all personnel meet high ethical and moral standards.
Provide administrative support to DFT laboratories and programs.
Provide professional advisory and assistance services to support and improve policy, decision-making, management, and administration of DFT.
Provide training to ensure personnel are fully trained on the instruments and control systems. Exhibit proficiency in the operation of analytical instrumentation.
Major Task 5 – Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technical Services
Participate in laboratory quality control programs and proficiency programs meeting established standards following SOPs, OSHA Safety, and Good Laboratory Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP/GMP).
Provide support in preparing, certifying, writing, and revising all internal standards (IS) and operating procedures (OPs).
Assist in conducting and coordinating the QA/QC program established by the Government, and accordingly assist in the production of QC specimens, laboratory inspections, collection of data, and generation of reports.
Support managing compliance with all external accreditation programs, including the College of American Pathologists and the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) programs.
Recommend new equipment and materiel for potential Government purchase; prepare and maintain stock levels of critical laboratory reagents, chemicals, and primers; review and edit, as necessary, experimental protocols, SOPs, and Ops.
Assist in method development and analytical procedures, preparation of manuscripts, and scientific presentations. As applicable to casework, identify, plan, organize, direct, and carry-out original method development projects and programs to produce innovative advances in drugs of abuse in human tissues and fluids from various sources.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
The Contractor shall provide STALSS in support of the areas specified in Program Background (above).
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: 1) provide services consistent, in scope and scale, with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541714 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees. The Product Service Code is AN12. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)
Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 2 pm, ET, 2 June 2023. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to james.cheng1.civ@health.mil.
This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:
1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?
2.) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.
3.) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.
4.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?
5.) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.
6.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.
7.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.
8.) Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.
The estimated period of performance consists of a five-year ordering period with performance commencing in May 2024. Specifics regarding the number of option periods will be provided in the solicitation.
The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
The proposed contract is anticipated to include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Service Contract Act or a collective bargaining agreement.
Upon evaluation of the capability statements, if it is determined that this requirement will be an unrestricted competition, the Government intends to evaluate the Small-Business responses and conduct further market research to identify a subcontracting goal.
Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, James Cheng, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email james.cheng1.civ@health.mil
All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
No phone calls will be accepted.
All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified above. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.
