This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only. Responses to this RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents should not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this RFI. Respondents must submit capability statements that clearly define the firm's ability to provide the items stated in this RFI. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future request for proposal, if issued. The Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) for additional postings. The requirement supports the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) by providing instructors to conduct Post-Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) courses. See attached, Draft PWS for more information. Period of Performance (estimated start date) March 30, 2018 to March 29, 2023 (Base + Four OY). The primary place of performance is Presidio of Monterey, CA. THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool (FAR Part 10) being used to determine potential large and small business firms capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The NAICS contemplated for this requirement is 611630, Language Schools, with a size standard of $11.0M. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond. The Contract Type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price. This is a recurring requirement. The current contract is W9124N-14-D-0008 held by Mid Atlantic Professionals, Inc. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Please provide a capability statement addressing your organizations ability to provide the service required by the PWS. Include only capabilities relative to this requirement. Provide responses to this notice to:
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[email protected]. Responses shall be provided in either MS Word for PDF formats. File sizes must be smaller than 5 MB to ensure receipt by the Government. Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Please provide responses in writing no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time, Jan 4, 2018. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than fifteen (15) pages in length in a font size of not less than 12. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Address; Business Size; CAGE Code and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address. The responses should include 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.