SOURCES SOUGHT RCLONE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

25-IT- STORAGE-RCLONE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS Code 541511 capable of providing Rclone Business Support for Rclone software as described in the Salient Characteristics described below.

Salient Characteristics – Rclone Business Support Services The Rclone open-source software, from RClone Services LTD, is in use in the NGTOC Enterprise and Program Area environments performing the following critical data management tasks. • Data Backup • Data Recovery • Data Retention Securing guaranteed Rclone software support from an authorized Rclone software vendor/reseller for these tasks is a required operational component.

Requested Rclone Business Support definition includes the following. • Limited dedicated support. Four hours per month included. Additional hours may be requested • Guaranteed response within 2 business days (excluding vacations) • Includes Rclone software maintenance, updates, and bug fixes. • New Rclone feature development. • Development priority THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

Responses to this announcement are requested from (1) ISBEE (Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, (2) SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms; (3) Small Business firms certified by a Small Business Administration (SBA) district or regional office for participation in the 8(a) program; (4) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small Business firms; (5) Small Businesses (6) Large Businesses.

In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. ISBEE, small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from firms in categories (1) through (4) above, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration.

Interested firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including DUNS NUMBER); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and their point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.

Your company must have a DUNs number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM). All responses must be submitted NLT January 28, 2025 at 12:00pm EST via e-mail to:

jpryor@usgs.gov. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided.

SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS Code 541511 capable of providing Rclone Business Support for Rclone software as described in the Salient Characteristics described below.

Salient Characteristics ¿ Rclone Business Support Services The Rclone open-source software, from RClone Services LTD, is in use in the NGTOC Enterprise and Program Area environments performing the following critical data management tasks. ¿ Data Backup ¿ Data Recovery ¿ Data Retention Securing guaranteed Rclone software support from an authorized Rclone software vendor/reseller for these tasks is a required operational component.

Requested Rclone Business Support definition includes the following. ¿ Limited dedicated support. Four hours per month included. Additional hours may be requested ¿ Guaranteed response within 2 business days (excluding vacations) ¿ Includes Rclone software maintenance, updates, and bug fixes. ¿ New Rclone feature development. ¿ Development priority THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

Responses to this announcement are requested from (1) ISBEE (Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, (2) SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms; (3) Small Business firms certified by a Small Business Administration (SBA) district or regional office for participation in the 8(a) program; (4) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small Business firms; (5) Small Businesses (6) Large Businesses.

In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. ISBEE, small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from firms in categories (1) through (4) above, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration.

Interested firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including DUNS NUMBER); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and their point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.

Your company must have a DUNs number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM). All responses must be submitted NLT January 28, 2025, at 12:00pm EST via e-mail to:

jpryor@usgs.gov. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided.