THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) ONLY

This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought/Market Research announcement for information gathering, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this RFI/SS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. Any requests for a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored. Submission of any information in response to this RFI/SS/Market Research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.   

The purpose of this RFI/SS is to engage with industry early to answer questions, have open discussions, and identify potential sources that can provide Global Data Transport Services based on the attached set of draft requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This announcement contains a draft Statement of Work (SOW) and a Contractor Capability Survey. The SOW and survey allows interested parties to provide their company’s capability in response to this RFI/SS.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, your company plans to participate in this Market Research, your company should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting the requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your company’s capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. You should identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be set-aside exclusively for Small Business Concerns. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are acceptable.

All questions, comments, or responses to this RFI/SS must be submitted electronically via email to Mr. David Wallace, [email protected]. Questions regarding this announcement must be submitted electronically by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on November 22, 2022. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and completed Contractor Capability Survey to [email protected] no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on December 2, 2022. To be considered timely, all responses must be submitted by the due date and the email subject must include the title “USAGM Global Data Transport Services RFI/SS”.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/organization and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Company/Organization Name:

· Address:

· UEI and CAGE Code:

· Phone Number:

· Point of Contact and E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

· Small Business (Yes / No)

· Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

· Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

· 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

· HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

· Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

· Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

· System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Content Information:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your entity and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. This should include company background information to include an executive summary. (Not to exceed 5 pages)

2. Describe your company's past experience providing Global Data Transport Services. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). (Not to exceed 5 pages)

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

NOTICE: This RFI/SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ) nor a guarantee to issue an IFB, RFP, or RFQ in the future. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).