CNATT ECR0037 - RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: CNATT ECR0037

INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) located in Orlando, FL, is currently seeking information from potential sources in support of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT). The Government requires the procurement of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) for various CNATT CONUS locations.

PURPOSE: This is a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the availability and technical capability of any interested businesses to provide the required products and/or services. In addition, the results of this RFI will be utilized to determine the acquisition and contracting strategy for this effort. The Government requires the items and quantities listed in its enclosure titled “Parts List ECR0037”.

INSTRUCTIONS AND SUBMISSION DETAILS:

1. Only small businesses should respond to this Request for Information and return it to the Contract Specialist.

The effort will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as prescribed in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

2. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): The anticipated NAICS codes for this requirement are 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), with a Small Business Size Standard of up to 1,250 employees. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is 6910 (Training Aids).

3. Submissions shall be no more than three (3) 8.5 x 11inch pages; with a font size no smaller than 10-point; and single line spacing. submissions should address all questions listed below.

4. Return submissions to David Friedland (Contract Specialist) at david.b.friedland.civ@us.navy.mil NLT 1600

EST on 01 April 2025.

QUESTIONS:

1. Company Name, CAGE code, Point of Contact, Phone and Email:

2. Identify if your company is considered a “Small Business” under the size standard associated with NAICS code 334111; also, identify your company’s socio-economic status [i.e., 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or HUBZone Small Business], if applicable.

3. Based on the requirements listed in this RFI is your firm interested in submitting a proposal for this requirement? Yes or No? Please explain Yes/No Response Provided.

4. Based on the minimum required specifications describe your firm’s capability to successfully perform the requirement.

5. What pricing models do you recommend to maximize efficiency of ordering procedures as well as cost-effectiveness?

6. Do you have an active GSA schedule or other existing contract vehicle offering these items for purchase? If so, please include contract number, and Government POC information.

7. Any additional relevant information the Government should take into account for this RFI.

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING: If you are a small business interested in being the prime contractor for this effort, please be advised that the FAR 52.219-14, “Limitations on Subcontracting,” Class Deviation 2021- O0008, Revision 1, is now in effect which includes the definition of “Similarly Situated Entity” and provides a methodology for the 50% calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business primes may count “first-tier subcontracted” work performed by Similarly Situated Entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of Class Deviation 2021-O0008, Revision 1 - Limitations on Subcontracting for Small Business, dated 15 February 2023, at [https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000277-23-DPC.pdf].

To assist in our market research and determination for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize “Similarly Situated Entities” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, please identify the name, Unique Entity ID, and CAGE Code of the specific company(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their small business size status under the NAICS Code that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned “Similarly Situated Entity” should be included in answering any questions outlined in the SSN in order to assist the Government’s capability determination.

DISCLAIMER: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION

AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL USE THE INFORMATION RECEIVED TO

DETERMINE ITS ACQUISITION STRATEGY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE

SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.