2.02a Sources Sought Notice .pdf

NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND

NAVY MUSEUMS DIVISION SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Naval Supply System Command (NAVSUP), Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest to provide the following required services and supplies in support of the National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN), part of the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). The period of performance for this anticipated contract is estimated to commence on 01 September 2024 and completed by 31 March 2025.

A single award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract action under NAICS code 541618 Other Management Consulting Services with a size standard of $19M is anticipated. This proposed contract vehicle shall provide services to conduct an information technology study of other Navy, DoD, or public agencies, or museums to determine the hardware software and manning best practices for the establishment of a world class museum IT system and website.

Further details are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought synopsis for written information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

SUBMISSION:

Responses should be emailed to trumeka.c.king.civ@us.navy.mil and by 12:00 pm EST on August 12, 2024. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this sources sought notice. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise, qualifications, and experience to compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed seven (7) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font.

All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice.

Interested parties shall submit responses to this RFI. Responses should reference the RFI and shall Include the following information in this format:

1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

3. Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.beta.sam.gov)

4. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned based on the applicable NAICS.

5. Indicate if your company can be a prime contractor for this effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. If subcontractors are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and if a small or large business subcontractor will be used.

6. If the items/services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include GSA or SeaPort- NxG, provide the applicable contract number.

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7. Recent and relevant experience. Describe your ability to support the Performance Work Statement, specifically the company’s ability to meet the performance start date of 16 May and completion date of 16 June. Include brief description(s) of any prior experiences that best illustrates your company’s qualifications related to performing the services in accordance with the PWS.

The Government is determining the acquisition strategy for this potential acquisition. If any potential acquisition will be a small business set-aside, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14. If the Government determines that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used.

Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

DISCLAIMER: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.