United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is conducting market research in accordance with FAR 15.201. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).
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\nThe Government is in the early acquisition planning stage and all activities at this time are considered market research. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses to this RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.
\nRespondents will not be notified of the results of any Government assessments. The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the acquisition strategy. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.
\nRespondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this announcement and information submitted in response to this RFI will not be returned. The information obtained through this RFI is to obtain market information and capabilities. Responses will assist the Government in determining potential responsible sources and to determine appropriate strategies to meet the Agency's requirements.
\nUSSOCOM reserves its rights that it may solicit this upcoming requirement on an acquisition contract vehicle, on a competitive or sole source basis based on responses from this RFI.
\nThis notification is for market research and not an RFP or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. No solicitation document exists at this time, nor will respondents be placed on a solicitation mailing list. Providing a response to this notice is completely voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this market research or any follow-on requests for information. The Government will not rank submittals. The Government will not accept any telephone inquiries regarding this effort.
\nUSSOCOM does not intend to provide any feedback or answer any questions or comments related to this RFI. The Government will accept questions for possible clarifications in the future.
SEE TWO (2) ATTACHMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING RESPONSES.
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\nThe Government is in the early acquisition planning stage and all activities at this time are considered market research. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses to this RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.
\nRespondents will not be notified of the results of any Government assessments. The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the acquisition strategy. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.
\nRespondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this announcement and information submitted in response to this RFI will not be returned. The information obtained through this RFI is to obtain market information and capabilities. Responses will assist the Government in determining potential responsible sources and to determine appropriate strategies to meet the Agency's requirements.
\nUSSOCOM reserves its rights that it may solicit this upcoming requirement on an acquisition contract vehicle, on a competitive or sole source basis based on responses from this RFI.
\nThis notification is for market research and not an RFP or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. No solicitation document exists at this time, nor will respondents be placed on a solicitation mailing list. Providing a response to this notice is completely voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this market research or any follow-on requests for information. The Government will not rank submittals. The Government will not accept any telephone inquiries regarding this effort.
\nUSSOCOM does not intend to provide any feedback or answer any questions or comments related to this RFI. The Government will accept questions for possible clarifications in the future.
SEE TWO (2) ATTACHMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING RESPONSES.
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