This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or intent to issue a RFQ in the future. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought; therefore, all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if one is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offeror to monitor www.SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
The Air Force anticipates procuring this product as a FY24 base effort with three (3) option years. The estimated period of performance for the base year of this is subscription is 30 September 2024 – 29 September 2025. Responses to this sources sought notice will assist in a determination of whether it is in the best interest of the Government to proceed with a competition.
Period: 30 September 2024 – 29 September 2025
Option Year 1: 30 September 2025 – 29 September 2026
Option Year 2: 30 September 2026 – 29 September 2027
Option Year 3: 30 September 2027 – 29 September 2028
7630 -- Newspapers & Periodicals
516210 -- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content
Size Standard: $47.0 (standard in millions)
Subscription name: Teachable and Flix
2.0 Background
The 773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is seeking potential sources that can provides lesson plans, worksheets, learning games and printables for teachers and parents to use various topics, genres, holidays, and themes. Must also pair classic video storybooks with related nonfiction titles to reinforce early reading skills and develop real-world knowledge. Offers dozens of units to supplement social studies and science core curricula learning. Offering more than 50 complete units of study with over 6500 science-related assets in a variety of media. The product characteristics are listed below:
3.0 Requested Information
The Government will consider responses received within ten business days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government competes this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion.
Vendors responding shall specify that they can meet the requirement and provide detailed company information to show clear technical capability. Please provide the following information:
The Government will consider responses received within ten days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government competes this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion.
Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose.
All responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on 27 May 2024. Responses shall be emailed to LaTasha Boyd at [email protected]. Any questions should be directed to LaTasha Boyd through email.