Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) Subject Matter Expertise

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement for information purposes only (FAR 52.215-3). No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. Be advised that this request does not constitute an obligation upon the Government to pursue any follow-on contract action, in part or whole, with current or potential vendors. The purpose of this synopsis is to access the market’s capability and to determine acquisition strategy and small business goal attainment. The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking sources that possess the availability and capability to provide Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) subject matter expertise to USTRANSCOM and AIT stakeholders (Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, Defense Agencies, and their components) for their AIT-related projects and implementations supporting both the DOD Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Supply and Distribution and the related DOD AIT Implementation Plan. Sources shall be knowledgeable of DOD transportation and distribution management processes, AIT policy and procedures, Electronic Product Code (EPC) global standards, and possess technical knowledge of AIT to ensure interoperability with automated systems in DOD, commercial industry, and with coalition partners. Sources shall understand the USTRANSCOM Distribution Process Owner (DPO) mission and lead proponent role for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and related AIT. The overall scope of this effort is to provide broad AIT and asset visibility technical support in the development of policy, standards, and guidance, and technical direction, program management, implementation, and strategic planning to improve the overall distribution process. Outputs may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, training and services. The majority of the work performed under this contract will support USTRANSCOM requirements with the remaining work effort supporting other DOD organizations including Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, Defense Agencies, and their components. USTRANSCOM is considering issuing a solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which will have a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years, for a possible 5 year contract. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services. The Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is $23 Million. Interested sources should provide the following information: • Offeror’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. • Offeror’s interest in providing a proposal on the solicitation when it is issued. • Brief description of the offeror’s capability to perform the work described above. • Offeror’s business size. Interested sources shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 1600 (4:00 pm CST) on 21 July 2008. Please remit your response via email to Ms. Carey Gropp at [email protected].