A Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition. The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify all small business, including qualified 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZONE), Woman Owned small business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses, for the requirement described below. The scope of work requires the purchase and delivery of Labels and Ribbons to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLA DS) locations worldwide. (See attached draft Statement of Work (SOW)) Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition is in the Government's best interest. The Government intends to solicit proposals on sam.gov and award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a period of performance for this contract consisting of a one (1) 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month options. The total contract length shall not exceed five (5) years. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 339940 (Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing). The size standard of this NAICS code is 750 employees code compliance verification will occur if/when quotes are submitted There is no solicitation available at this time. If an unrestricted solicitation is issued, all responsible firms, including small businesses, are eligible to submit a proposal in response to an unrestricted solicitation. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms matching the categories referenced above must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity ID (UEI) and/or Cage Code and statement identifying small business category and status of your small business classification. Confirm your company is actively registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) SAM.gov. Note, this registration would be mandatory to receive any resulting contract. (2) Relevant experience within the last five years, including any contract number(s), and Government/Agency or firm point of contact (POC) and current telephone number for the POC. Identify if you were a subcontractor and the work you actually performed as the sub-contractor. Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered. (3) Confirm in a statement that your company has reviewed the draft SOW and the various CONUS and OCONUS shipping locations listed at https://www.dla.mil/Disposition-Services/Find-Location/. The government is requesting this confirmation to ensure respondents are aware of the sizes and types of labels and ribbons required and the full scope of shipping locations both CONUS and OCONUS. The submittal package must be emailed to
[email protected] with “Sources Sought Labels & Ribbons” in the subject line. The submittal package must be received no later than 3:30 EST on May 28, 2023. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. A response to this sources sought will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement, nor will it result in your firm's name being added to a plan holder's list to receive a copy of a solicitation. The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this "sources sought" notice or any follow-up information requests. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.