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The Air Force is publishing a Sources Sought Synopsis.  There is no solicitation available at this time.  Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.  The purpose of this Sources Sought is to determine if there are any businesses available that are capable of performing the effort described herein.  The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH is seeking sources to:              

                  Provide AFIT-wide full database access to SAE Digital Library technical papers for the period of one (1) year (01 January 2015 through 31 December 2015) with two option periods. Option year one (1) (01 January 2016 through 31 December 2016. Option year two (2) (01 January 2017 through 31 December 2017)

This notice information is to support market research being conducted by AFLCMC/PZIEC to identify capable potential sources.  The acquisition strategy has not yet been determined. Market research results will assist the Air Force in determining whether this requirement will be a full and open, a small business set aside, or a sole source acquisition. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting will apply. Therefore small businesses that would like to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they could comply.

This effort is expected to result in a Firm Fixed Price contract. The anticipated period of performance is 01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015.  The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 519130 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals).  Small Business Size standard is 500 employees.

Companies may be contacted if we need further information. We are trying to understand the marketplace.

Contractors responding to this shall submit the following information to: Glen Lange, email [email protected].

Response Date:  03 February 2015, 4:00 p.m. EST either by email (above) or postal

Glen Lange

AFLCMC/PZIEC

2275 "D" Street Bldg 16, Room 128

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Com: (937)656-5970; DSN: 986-7490

Required Submittal: Contractors should submit, by the due date listed above, the following:

•1.       Company Information to include:

•a.       Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers

•b.      Identification as a large U.S. business, small U.S. business or a foreign business.

•c.       Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.

•d.      Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.

•e.      A summary of your related capabilities information based upon the Contractor Requirements identified above.  It should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the stated requirements including: company CAGE Code (awardee will need to be registered in SAM) or DUNS Number, and description of relevant contract experience with Government or commercial customers.  Limit responses to a total page limit of 5-7 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

•2.       Address your approach to how the subscription would be provided as requested above.

•3.       Provide no more than five contract history matrices for any contract(s) relevant to this effort.  (Include information about current work or work completed within 3 years of date of this notice)  For all current or past contracts deemed relevant, provide the following administrative reference information. (There is no page limit for these matrices.)

•a.       Company/Division Name

•b.      Program Title

•c.       Contracting Agency

•d.      Contract Number

•e.      A brief description of the contract effort

•f.        Type of Contract

•g.       Delivery Date

•h.      Original Contract & Value and Current Contract & Value

•i.         Name, address and telephone number of Program Director/Manager

•4.       Any other information you think we need to assess your capabilities.  Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary.  The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response.  This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposal nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach.  The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided.  Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose.

All responses should be received no later than 03 February 2015, 4:00 PM (EST).