Added: Oct 28, 2008 2:28 pm
I. INTRODUCTION
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Acquisition (OA) is issuing this Request for Information for market research purposes only. The TSA seeks to identify electronic tools (e.g. web based, software, etc.) available to assist with the procurement source selection process and the capability of the vendors who offer these tools. This is not a request for proposals or quotes, and may not result in a procurement. If a future procurement is forthcoming, it will be synopsized in FedBizOpps.
II. BACKGROUND
The Office of Acquisition provides mission-focused acquisition and contract services to the TSA. The TSA spent more than $2.7B in FY2008 to buy everything from airport screening equipment and canine training to leading-edge IT managed services and human resources support. The Office of Acquisition primarily functions as the business advisor and consultant for the planning, award and management of TSA s acquisition program.
III. SYNOPSIS OF REQUIREMENT
The TSA seeks to identify what electronic tools (e.g. web based, software, etc.) and/or methods are available in the commercial marketplace to assist the OA with managing the source selection process for a range of possible procurements from simplified acquisitions and GSA federal supply schedule purchases to complex full and open type competitions. The TSA seeks a source selection management tool that can improve the consistency of the documentation and evaluation process amongst the evaluators specific to different types of acquisitions, increase the security of evaluations and corresponding documents, and demonstrate a measurable return on investment. Lastly, although each acquisition is unique in its requirements, the evaluation process is essentially the same with each type of procurement (e.g. federal schedule buys, etc.), thus, it is also desirable that this tool helps standardize the evaluation process for all procurement types.
IV. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
A. Responses from Qualified Vendors
Any vendor responding to this REQUEST FOR INFORMATION shall provide a capabilities statement, not to exceed three (3) pages in length, in addition to a one (1) page cover letter and a one (1) page pricing/other information sheet, for a total submission not to exceed five (5) pages.
Cover Letter (1 Page)
The cover letter must clearly identify the following information:
1. Company s Name
2. Company s Address
3. DUNS number
4. Points of Contact(s) (Name, E-mail, phone number, etc.)
5. Business Size
6. Teaming Partners or Subcontractors
7. Whether the tool is available through the vendor s GSA Federal Supply Schedule or other Government-wide Acquisition Contract(s) (including GWAC contract number)
8. Company Overview (e.g. type of services/ products offered)
Narrative Description (1 3 Pages)
Through a narrative description, the vendor s capabilities statement must demonstrate both their experience and their electronic tool s and/or method s capabilities to support the source selection/evaluation process specific to the criteria identified below:
1. The evaluators documentation process, specific to each acquisition, is
consistent.
2. Ability to secure evaluations and corresponding source selection documents.
3. Standardization of the evaluation process amongst each procurement type.
4. Demonstrated measurable return on the Government s investment.
5. Ability to manage the evaluation criteria of the Source Selection Plan and
cross reference that criteria to the Statement of Work and proposals submitted
by offerors.
6. Provide centralized tracking and control for source selection documentation.
7. What type of procurements (e.g. simplified vs. full and open complex
acquisitions) the identified tool is identified to support.
8. Degree of involvement and resources required from the vendor and from the
Government User for operation of the tool.
Other (1 Page)
In addition to the criteria identified above, on page five (5) of the vendor s response,
please identify the following:
1. Estimated Pricing Sheet for identified tools/methods, high level details on the
price build up (i.e. est. level of effort, price of software, etc.), and what factors
would effect pricing.
2. Any technical and/or other requirements needed to be identified/ supported by
the TSA in order to implement/use the identified electronic tool/method.
3. Vendor s comments and/or advice with implementing and selecting a tool.
B. Submission of Information
The information requested above must be submitted in writing, shall not exceed five (5) pages, and should be organized in accordance with the instructions in this document in order to permit a thorough capabilities assessment by the TSA for the purposes of market research. Responses to this REQUEST FOR INFORMATION must be submitted to the TSA via e-mail to Frank.McNally@dhs.gov not later than 5:00 PM EST, Monday, November 3, 2008. Responses not received by the closing date and time may not be considered for assessment by the TSA.
V. POINT OF CONTACT
All comments, inquiries, and responses should be directed in writing via email to the following individual:
Frank McNally
Contract Specialist
Frank.McNally@dhs.gov
VI. OTHER
There is no solicitation document presently available. The Government will not return or pay for any information provided in response to this announcement.
