1.  THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.  This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.  This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contact for any supply or service whatsoever.  Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking quotations and will not accept unsolicited offers.  Interested vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought.  All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://sam.gov.  It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

 2.  The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) is conducting market research to identify potential contractors that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to expand the current Ciena Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Optical Transport Network (DWDM/OTN) architecture at Vandenberg SFB, CA.  

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519, “Other computer related services” with the corresponding size standard of $30 million. 

To assist 30 CONS 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.  Please outline 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). 

3.  The information that is received from this Sources will be used to make the best decision on how to proceed with this acquisition.  Information received will not be shared with other potential offerors.  If your firm is interested in potential opportunities related to this posting please email Robert Bumpass at [email protected] and Eileen Castro at [email protected].  In the body of the email please include the name of your firm, cage code, small business status and any other information you deem relevant for market research purposes.