Mail Screening
ID: 612571295Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCYFORT MEADE, MD, 20755-0549, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

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https://sam.gov/opp/45bb51afd8a648d0a5742565c6bca5dd/view
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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking small businesses capable of providing mail screening services to enhance security at DISA Headquarters in Maryland. The primary objective is to establish a robust process for screening mail for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) threats prior to its entry into the facility. This service is critical for ensuring the safety and security of personnel and operations at DISA, with the anticipated contract duration from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2028. Interested contractors must submit a five-page capabilities statement by January 17, 2025, detailing their qualifications and experience, while ensuring proprietary information is clearly marked. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Sarah Thacker at sarah.a.thacker2.civ@mail.mil or Daniel Limoges at daniel.g.limoges.civ@mail.mil.

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    612571295_Sources_Sought_Mail Requirement_rev1.docx
    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of providing mail screening services to enhance security at DISA Headquarters. The updated requirement involves establishing a process for screening mail for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) threats before it enters DISA’s facility. The anticipated performance period is from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2028. Key responsibilities include daily pickups from UPS and FedEx locations, offsite screening at a contractor's facility, and secure delivery of cleared mail back to DISA HQ. Contractors must possess a facility clearance and ensure personnel have at least a SECRET security clearance. The document calls for responses that demonstrate the company’s qualifications and capability to undertake the required services while promoting small business participation. Interested businesses are instructed to submit their responses via email by January 17, 2025, emphasizing the need for clarity in proprietary information. This notice serves as a preliminary information-gathering tool and does not commit the government to any contract obligations.
    612571295_Sources_Sought_Mail Requirement.docx
    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses that can provide mail screening services for its Mail Distribution Branch. The goal is to enhance security by screening mail for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) threats before it enters DISA headquarters. The anticipated contract duration is from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2028, with tasks including daily mail pickup from specified FedEx and UPS locations, off-site screening, and delivery of cleared mail to DISA headquarters. Participants must hold a Secret clearance and meet specific capabilities regarding the screening process. In addition, the document urges potential contractors to elaborate on their qualifications, any joint ventures, and relevant federal contract vehicles in their responses. This notice is purely for informational purposes and does not obligate the government to issue a contract. Interested businesses must submit a five-page capabilities statement by January 17, 2025, highlighting their ability to meet the outlined requirements while ensuring that proprietary information is marked accordingly for proper handling.
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