MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) issues this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify interested parties for this requirement. This Sources Sought Notice is focused on identifying capabilities in the market place and resources to support this requirement, as well as obtaining related technical information for the procurement of the items listed below.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 611430, with a Small Business Size Standard of $11.0 Million. Product/Service Code (PSC) is U012.

The envisioned items anticipated to be procured from a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation are identified below.

The purpose of this requirement is to procure 18 commercial training courses for the Information Technology/Cybersecurity Workforce (IT/CSWF), with an option year to procure an additional 12 training courses. These training courses are required by SECNAV-5239.2, paragraph 3. f.

Location of training courses will be Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), Port Hueneme, California, with detachments in San Diego, California, White Sands, New Mexico, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, Specific locations and dates for each course TBD.

Base Year Training Courses:
-1 class of CompTIA Network+ and Certification Exam (N10-007),
Course Length: 5 Days, Class Size: 10 Students.
-2 classes of CompTIA Security+ and Certification Exam (SY0-501),
Course Length: 5 Days, Class Size: 15 Students.
-2 classes of Red Hat Linux Essentials, Course Length: 5 Days,
Class Size: 15 Students.
-2 classes of Red Hat System Administration I (RH124),
Course Length: 5 Days, Class Size: 8 Students.
-2 classes of Red Hat System Administration II (RH 135),
Course Length: 5 Days, Class Size: 8 Students.
-1 class of Installing & Configuring Windows 10, Course Length: 5 Days,
Class Size: 10 Students.
-1 class of Deploying and Managing Windows 10 Using Enterprise Services,
Course Length: 5 Days, Class Size: 12 Students.
-1 class of Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016,
Course Length: 5 Days, Class Size: 15 Students.
-1 class of Networking with Windows Server 2016, Course Length: 5 Days,
Class Size: 15 Students.
-1 class of Identity with Windows Server 2016, Course Length: 5 Days,
Class Size: 15 Students.
-2 classes of Microsoft Project Server 2016, Course Length: 5 Days,
Class Size: 12 Students.
-2 classes of Analyzing Data with Power BI, Course Length: 3 Days,
Class Size: 20 Students.
Option 1 Year Training Courses:
1 of each training course listed above.

Requested Information: The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this Sources Sought Notice:

a. Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS.
b. Response Point of Contact name, telephone number, email address, and website URL.
c. Tailored Information describing company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines that demonstrate an ability to provide the items described above.
d. Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category, and Type of Ownership for the Company.
e. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to provide the items in the quantity described above.
f. Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for providing the items described above.
g. Information regarding the commerciality of the items described above.
h. Availability of these items on a GSA Schedule or Blanket Purchase Agreement.
Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government.

The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:

a. Provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this
notice and otherwise anticipate.

b. Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements.
Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions:
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services should respond to this Sources Sought Notice. Responses are required to be received no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Time on 09 August 2019. Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). Receipt of responses will be acknowledged. Responses will not be returned. Following the date of response submission, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of submitted information. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted to Rachel T. Smith at [email protected].

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Rachel T. Smith at [email protected].

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to the Sources Sought Notice nor will the Government compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing information for, participating in meetings with, or engaging in discussions with the Government.
Proprietary and Limited Distribution: It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to this Sources Sought Notice to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities.

There is no solicitation at the current time and NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking.