HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AND ACQDEMO SUPPORT SERVICES
ID: N0003025SW001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSTRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMSWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20374-5127, USA

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Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES (R431)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Human Resources Office (HRO) and Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) support services. The objective is to ensure the effective execution of mission requirements and organizational needs, which includes providing dedicated onsite personnel, training, and documentation management to support the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce. This contract, set to run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030, will require a firm-fixed-price arrangement with an estimated total of 10,691 man-hours of support, and interested firms must submit capability statements by April 14, 2025, to Shirelle Womack at shirelle.womack@ssp.navy.mil or Scott Comeau at scott.comeau@ssp.navy.mil.

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    The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) has issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Human Resources Office (HRO) and AcqDemo support services to sustain its operations from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. The Contractor is required to provide dedicated onsite personnel, including a full-time Project Manager at SSP Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and support at various Field Activities (FAs) across the U.S. These support services encompass AcqDemo policy facilitation, training, and documentation management, ensuring alignment with federal and DoD guidelines. Specifically, Contractor responsibilities include creating AcqDemo training materials, facilitating pay pools, managing personnel system data, and executing communication strategies to enhance workforce understanding of HRO processes. Travel may be required for services performance, with a minimum of four and maximum of sixteen trips anticipated per year. The contract shall be firm-fixed-price with an estimated 10,691 total man-hours of support, split among various roles including program and project management. The PWS highlights the importance of quality assurance, stating that Contractor performance will be monitored through established government appraisal systems. Security protocols, conflict of interest management, and the provision of government-furnished equipment are integral to the execution of the contract.
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) from the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), seeking market research to identify capable 8(a) small businesses for Human Resources Office and AcqDemo Support Services. It outlines the need for firms to support the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project and positions to be filled at various locations, including SSP Headquarters and several strategic facilities across the U.S. Interested businesses are instructed to submit detailed White Paper capability statements showcasing their qualifications and past performance related to the specified requirements. The submission deadline is April 14, 2025. The document emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract, merely assisting the agency in determining industry interest. The government seeks to potentially set aside opportunities for small businesses or particular groups, ensuring equal access to contracting opportunities. The document's structure covers the purpose, participation requirements, qualifications, submission guidelines, and a disclaimer regarding the non-solicitation nature of the SSN.
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