Sources Sought for R&D to Support DEVCOM DAC Mission of Data Analysis in Support of the Army's Future Force Modernization Enterprise (FFME)

(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date: 10 March 2025

(3) Classification Code: R425

(4) NAICS Code: 541715

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for research and develop innovative ways, using state-of-the-art methods and develop software platforms, to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center (DAC) mission of data analysis to support the Army's Future Force Modernization Enterprise (FFME).

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25R0006

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) business days from date of posting.

(10) Contact Point: Karen S. Millner, Contract Specialist, karen.s.millner.ctr@army.mil

(11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Performance Work Statement (PWS): - Please see attached PWS

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
2. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,000 employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 541715. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
3. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 1:59 pm eastern standard time five (5) business days from date of posting. Submissions should be emailed to Karen Millner at karen.s.millner.ctr@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Karen Millner at karen.s.millner.ctr@army.mil . Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Five (5) years consisting of one (1) base year plus four (4) option years.