Information Management and Information Access Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate (AD) is conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested businesses for Information Management and Information Access Support Services for the WHS - Executive Services Directorate (ESD). This is a Sources Sought notice seeking capabilities from "all" sources, including various small business categories. The estimated Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) ceiling is between $125 million and $150 million. Responses are due by July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The services required encompass a broad range of information management functions, including:
- Records and Information Management
- Automatic/Systematic Declassification and Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR)
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA) Program Support
- Pre-Publication and Security Review
- Information Collections, DoW Issuances and Program, DoW Forms
- Correspondence Management
- Graphics Development
- SharePoint and Technological Support
- Directorate Operations and Mission Support A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides further detailed requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Estimated Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Estimated Ceiling Value: $125,000,000.00 - $150,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with a $24.5 million Small Business size standard.
- Estimated Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period from February 17, 2027, to February 16, 2032.
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: June 11, 2026
Eligibility & Special Requirements
- Set-Aside: Seeking information from "all" sources, including Other than Small Businesses, Small Businesses, 8(a) Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Businesses.
- Security: Contractors must possess an active Top Secret Facility Security Clearance (FCL) with Top Secret safeguarding, accredited for storage of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) at the time of proposal submission and maintain it throughout the contract. This includes an IT network certified by DCSA and SCIF accreditation by DIA.
- Place of Performance: Work will be performed within the National Capital Region (NCR) at government and contractor facilities (e.g., Pentagon, Mark Center, National Declassification Center). Contractor facilities must be located within a 30-mile radius of the Pentagon.
Submission Details
- Interested firms should submit a tailored capabilities statement electronically to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil.
- The email subject line must be: "Sources Sought Notice: SY021220261325 Information Management and Information Access Support Services".
- Capabilities statements should include a synopsis of similar work, UEI/CAGE code, company information, points of contact, NAICS codes, socioeconomic categories, relevant contracts, recommended contract types, and details on small business participation.
- Respondents are also encouraged to provide comments on the draft PWS, focusing on suitability of contract types (FFP, LH, hybrid), FTEs, labor categories, key personnel, and any unclear areas.
Important Notes
This is for market research ONLY and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and the government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred. Proprietary information should be marked as "Proprietary for Government Use Only".