U--EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - FT. CAMPBELL, KY

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source Tactical Network Solutions (TNS), 8850 Stanford Blvd, Suite 1600, Columbia, MD 21045-1832. The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This acquisition is for by instructors with vast real life experience in combating cyber threats. Other vendors utilized fall short on teach the "how' and "why" portion of the training. Traditional vendor cyber training utilizes government available only solutions, often no suitable for unconventional warfare. TNS instruction teaches from the "naked man" concept, meaning that an operator can deploy with minimal amount of gear, yet be able to easily obtain the required materials once on the ground and accomplish the mission at hand. TNS conducts direct customer engagement and use of after action reports to maintain relevancy. The activity requires detailed instruction on how to install Ubuntu and basic management of packages, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol to include layers and encapsulation, Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses, Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), IP Addresses, common service ports, IP Protocols, Domain Name System (DNS), routing, and typical web traffic. In additional, Wireshark basic topics are required for the period of 10-21 September 2012. The basis for restricting competition is because TNS is the only known offeror who can provide adequate training addressing the specific requirements identified above in the available timeframe. The NAICS code for this procurement is 611420 and the small business size standard is $7 million. This sole source requirement will be procured under Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures and awarded on an unrestricted basis. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and a solicitation will not be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer not later than 25 August 2011, 4:00 p.m. (CDT). Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with TNS. Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following address: [email protected] or faxed responses will be accepted at (270) 798-7855. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The points of contact are LTC Ed Gosline, 270-798-7129 or Kevin J. Day, (270) 798-7854, [email protected]