R -- Virtual Syscom Computing Services throughout the US

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY TO VALIDATE SCOPE AND GROUPING for Virtual Systems Command (VSYSCOM) Computing Services. The preliminary planning analysis of its Virtual Systems Command (VSYSCOM) Computing Services. The preliminary planning process is being performed in accordance with OPNAVINST 4860.7D Navy Commercial Activities Program, (28 September 2005) and the Office of Management and Budget Circular Number A-76 (Revised May 29, 2003)Performance of Commercial Activities. Market research is being conducted as part of the preliminary planning phase (prior to formal public announcement) in accordance with OMB Circular A 76 and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The purpose of the market research is to validate the scope and grouping of functions, determine the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, and confirm whether potential sources are available to satisfy agency requirements allowing standard public-private competition. Small business sources will be considered in this research. A contract may or may not result depending on the outcome of the market research and subsequent public-private competition. The purpose of conducting a public-private competition is to determine the most efficient and cost effective method for providing the services required. The public-private competition will determine whether the services will be performed under contract from commercial sources or continue to be provided by a More Efficient Organization (MEO) of the federal workforce. The Government contemplates the issuance of a solicitation for all or part of the service requirements defined below. Research Method. A questionnaire has been specifically designed to focus on the scope of requirements of this competition. A separate questionnaire form will be used to record market information obtained from each commercial source included in the research. NOTE: This is to advise any commercial source that provides information as part of this market research process that their information will not be used later as part of the evaluation process should they choose to submit a proposal to any solicitation that may result. Title: Commercial Activities Competition under OMB Circular A-76 for VSYSCOM Computing Services Location where work is currently performed: San Diego, CA; Patuxent River, MD; Jacksonville, FL; Cherry Point, NC; Indian Head, MD Scope of Requirement: Commercial Activities Competition under OMB Circular A-76 for providing VSYSCOM Computing Services to include: Systems Support; Data Management; Information Systems Security; Application Software Engineering; Systems Analysis; Technical and Functional Systems Support; Enterprise Management; Systems Administration; Systems Runs Execution PLEASE NOTE: This market research is being conducted by Warden Associates, Inc. for the Department of Navy. Please return completed surveys via e-mail to Barry Shirley, [email protected]. Questions: 1-757-328-4563