Special Operations Command South- Joint Information Support Element Description The government is seeking acquisition strategy input from interested offerors. This acquisition will be for Special Operations Command South's Joint Information Support Element (JICE) follow on contract. The anticipated period of performance is a base year and four option years. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The anticipated NAICS is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), and the PSC is anticipated to be R499 Other Professional Services. Potentially interested offerors are invited to provide a brief company description and examples of past experience similar to the below PWS summary. Furthermore, interested parties are requested to assist the government in addressing the following: 1) What IDIQ's with low fees and protest protection exist that may be a good fit for this requirement? 2) A FFP contract type is preferred, however this type of work often uses a Labor Hour type contract. If performed as a FFP contract what accountability mechanisms exist to ensure the government doesnt pay for labor that is not being performed? 3) When estimating the number of annual hours for a Full Time Equivelent (FTE) position, how does your company estimate annual hours performed? How do paid time off and sick leave factor into that figure? 4) Please assist in determining whether a small business set aside is appropriate. 5) What evaluation factors would you suggest for this acquisition? Sample language is appreciated. 6) What amount of time is reasonable to create a proposal? For estimating purposes, assume a 10 page limit for the Technical Volume, The Price Volume includes a base year model of rates with basic escalation for option periods, and a Past Performance requirement) The PWS is summarized below: The overall scope of work includes 13 All-Source Intelligence Professionals to enhance national security and partner nation stability with data-driven applications.... DEPT OF DEFENSE | US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) ATTN AOCO E2929 DESERT STORM DRIVE, FORT LIBERTY , NC 28310-5200, USA Primary Point of Contact: Maegan Castro, maegan.n.castro.civ@socom.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Justin Burke, justin.burke@socom.mil donald.m.goeb.mil@socom.mil Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding H9228125X0001 United States of America GT-107957847