A sources sought is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of potential vendor sources prior to determining the method of acquisition. The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify vendors for a Firm-Fixed type contract for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)/Ethernet (Metro and Regional Services). This requirement is to be performed at San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), Fort Sam Houston (FSH), TX. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine the most appropriate acquisition strategy that is in the Government's best interest. The Government intends to solicit and award a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 517210, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). The duration of the contract is anticipated to be for a one-year (base) plus two- to three-option years. A response to this sources sought synopsis will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement. Please see the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). A final PWS will be issued at time of solicitation (Date: TBD). Potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft PWS content. The government may not respond to or publish comments, resulting actions, changes, etc; however, the draft PWS may or may not be revised based on feedback provided. The government does not expect significant changes to the draft PWS published. Potential offerors are cautioned that proposals must be based on the actual RFQ, once posted, and not posted draft documents. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: It's imperative that business concerns responding to this Sources Sought articulate their capabilities clearly and adequately. Interested vendors shall submit a brief capabilities statement (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) Written narrative of the company's technical expertise and capability, presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that the company possesses the necessary expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition of a DIA/Ethernet (Metro and Regional Services) circuit that can provide initially 150 Mbps and alternately a maximum of 300 Mbps; 2) Company size in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 517210, and Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code; 3) The socioeconomic status of the company, i.e., small business concern, 8(a) business, HUB Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, veteran owned small business, or Service disabled veteran owned small business, and; 4) Demonstrate the company has adequate financial resources to perform this requirement; or the ability to obtain financial resources to perform this requirement. 5) Point of Contact information to include name, email address, telephone and fax numbers. All submissions must be received no later than 3:00PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Monday, 22 March 2016. Packages can be sent electronically to:
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