The Defense Media Activity-Riverside (DMA-R) is seeking authorized sources to provide the following services: The proposed acquisition is for Audio Visual Maintenance (AVM) support services to the Defense Media Activity (DMA) at locations in California and Maryland by providing all project management, qualified personnel, common tools, test equipment (including calibration) and transportation necessary to accomplish all requirements of this contract. AVM services include, but are not limited to corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and depot-level repair and support activities. The proposed contract also has requirements for replacement equipment purchases to include engineering design, and training on the aforementioned equipment. A proposed sole source bridge contract is contemplated for a four (4) month gap in service (plus two (1) month option periods) between the current contract and a new contract that remains in the solicitation stage under solicitation HQ0028-16-R-0002, and is not expected to be awarded until May 2016. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: DMA-R Contracting Office 23755 Z Street Riverside, CA. 92518 INTRODUCTION: This is a sources sought synopsis to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services. The DMA-R is seeking to procure the following items: CLIN # Item Description 0001 Audio Visual Maintenance (AVM) Term: 01 Feb 2016-31 May 2016 0002 Equipment Purchases Term: 01 Feb 2016-31 May 2016 0003 Training Term: 01 Feb 2016-31 May 2016 1001 (Option) Audio Visual Maintenance (AVM) Term: 01 June 2016-30 June 2016 2001 (Option) Audio Visual Maintenance (AVM) Term: 01 July 2016-31 July 2016 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Contract Number: HQ0028-10-C-0023 Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Incumbent and their size: Taft Broadcasting LLC, Veteran Owned Small Busines (VOSB) Method of previous acquisition: Full and Open Competition Provide Brief description of the current program/effort: The overall scope of this contract is to provide Audio-Visual Maintenance (AVM) support services to the Defense Media Activity (DMA) at locations in California, Virginia and Maryland by providing all project management, qualified personnel, common tools, test equipment (including calibration) and transportation necessary to accomplish all requirements of this contract. AVM services include, but are not limited to corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and depot-level repair and support activities. The AVM contractor provides systems engineering support to DMA that includes evaluating and analyzing the DMA global satellite, broadcast, and information technology networks. The AVM contractor installs new and replacement equipment and systems and provides technical recommendations to the Government. List Anticipated Time Frame: Four Months, with two (1) month options. POP: 01 Feb 2016-31 July 2016 List Place of Performance: AFN-BC, Riverside, CA. HQ DMA, Ft. Meade, MD. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: N/A SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A SOURCES SOUGHT: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811213, with the corresponding size standard of $11M. This Sources Sought Synopsis is requesting responses to the following criteria ONLY from small businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code. To assist DMA in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement. In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company's ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14). SUBMISSION DETAILS: Responses should include: 1) Business name and address; 2) Name of company representative and their business title; 3) Type of Small Business; 4) Cage Code; 5) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email NLT 29 Dec 2015, 2 PM Pacific Daylight Time (EDT) to Ms. Susan Madrid,
[email protected]. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than five pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personal reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.