This is a Small Business Sources Sought Notice (01A). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses (SB); Historically Underutilized Business Zone small businesses (HUB Zone); service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB); 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB); woman-owned small businesses (WOSB); or small disadvantaged businesses (SDB); and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The proposed NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) for this proposed requirement is 541714. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) intends to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to all types and categories of small businesses. Statements should also include an indication of current certified business status; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement (preferably placed under the eligible small business concern’s name and address) as well as the eligible business concern’s name, point of contact, address, and DUNS number.

Please note that an Other Than Small Business Sources Sought Notice (OTSBSSN – 01B) will also be posted regarding this possible requirement, and is intended solely for prospective Offerors that are considered to be Other Than Small Businesses. Prospective Offerors should respond to the appropriate FBO notice relative to their business size standard.

THIS NOTICE IS STRICTLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH.

Please see the attached Small Business Sources Sought Notice.