D--Blackberry Professional Services

Request for Information Blackberry Professional Services This is a request for information (RFI) only. Do not submit a formal proposal. It is requested that all interested in participating in this effort please note their interest and provide indication of their respective capabilities to perform the effort described in the attached Background and Scope document. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan, Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. The information provided may be used by the VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Performance Work Statement. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI. Be advised that set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI. Responses should be as complete and informative as possible. It is requested that the contractors respond to the following questions: **Vendors may also submit additional information not specifically requested herein, which would provide value and insight to the Government. Please do not submit general capability statements, marketing materials, or other nonspecific information. ** Provide a summary of your technical capability to meet the requirements. Small businesses should also include information as to: The intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements for performance of this effort, if applicable. Information as to available personnel and financial resources. Information as to proposed team members, the percentage of work each is to perform and which PWS requirements are planned to be subcontracted. SDVOSBs must indicate whether at least 50% of the total cost of the requirement is planned to be expended for prime employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSB firms. This should also include the prime planned percentage and if under 50%, the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the 50% SDVOSB requirement. Provide any questions or recommendations you have to the Performance Work Statement. Responses are due via [email protected] by May 24, 2018 by 1:00PM EST Contract Specialist: Timothy Thomas Contracting Officer: Dana Newcomb