This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of Washington Headquarters Services (WHS). In order to proactively plan for future requirements, WHS is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested large and small businesses (e.g., 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned) to provide several Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) Training Classes as described in the attached draft Performance Work Statement. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this sources sought announcement. At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation.

II. Instructions

Interested businesses having the capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements may submit capability statements via email to Stephenie Charlot at [email protected].
Responses, in a Word, or Word compatible document, shall be limited to no more than 10 pages.

Responses must be submitted not later than Friday, May 10, 2013, 2 PM EDT. Capability statements will not be returned.

Please provide the following information:
1. DUNS Number.
2. Company Name.
3. NAICS codes associated with the company.
4. Company Address.
5. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address.
6. Company Size Status, Associated Concern (Small Disadvantaged Business Certified, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone Certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned).
7. Type of contracts your company has been awarded under NAICS 611420 Computer Training. Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at http://www.naics.com/.
8. Recommended NAICS codes for this effort.
9. Specific examples of prior efforts similar to those found in the attached Performance Work Statement.
10. Number of contracts currently held with the Government.
11. Point of Contact, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses.

III. Conclusion

WHS appreciates your assistance with this market research and emphasizes that this is for planning purposes only. This is not an invitation for bid, request for proposal or other solicitation and in no way obligates WHS to award a contract. The sole intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain capabilities for set-aside and procurement planning purposes. No payment will be made for responses. Respondents should clearly mark any proprietary information submitted in response to this RFI. Since WHS anticipates numerous responses to this request we will be not be engaging in telephonic discussions, presentations or meetings.

Contracting Office Address:
1225 S. Clark St, Ste 1202, Arlington, VA
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington, District of Columbia 20301-1155
United States