ASSESSMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS

TITLE: ASSESSMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is to determine the interest and capabilities of businesses to perform the work described herein. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) develop their acquisition strategy. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to: Ms. Thu Vo at: [email protected] and Ms. Gloria Brown at: [email protected] by April 8, 2016 by 3:00 PM EST. The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice - AG-3198-S-16-0040 - ASSESSMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside is within the discretion of the Government. If capability statements are not received from at least two responsible small businesses or if the Government determines that no two small businesses are capable of performing this requirement based upon an assessment of the capability statements submitted, the Government may proceed with a full and open competition. It is imperative that all questions be sent via Email to Ms. Thu Vo at: [email protected] and Ms. Gloria Brown at: [email protected] by March 31, 2016 by 3:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.