Combined Synopsis and Solicitation_N3220525R0010.pdf

Military Sealift Command (MSC) Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice Information

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation number is N3220525R0010 and is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

a. Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), effective date 8/07/2025, is located on https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

b. DFARS Publication Notice, effective 1/17/2025 is located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

4. The associated NAICS code is 333618, size standard is 1,500 (# of Employees) and the associated PSC/FSC code is 2815 / J020 for this procurement:

is not being set-aside for small businesses.

is being set-aside for small businesses. The small business size standard is.

NOTE: A Class Waiver is not applicable to a procurement unless the NAICS code, PSC/FSC, and

NAICS Code Descriptor currently in effect, match the item(s) being procured.

5. The table below lists the Contract Line-Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)) and items, quantities and units of measure, inclusive of any applicable options:

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF

MEASURE

0001 Diesel Engine Services 1 Job 0002 Diesel Engine Supplies 1 Each 0003 Diesel Engine Time and Material 1 Job 0004 Exhibit A: A0001-A0008 CDRLs (NSP) Undefined Each 0005 Exhibit B: Rate Table (NSP) Undefined Each

6. The Government intends on awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Multiple Award (MAC) Indefinite

Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, on a limited sources basis for the aforementioned services and supplies detailed in Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS). A shared ceiling amongst all contract holders will be set at a value of $759M for the life of the contract. It is expected that award will be made no later than 20 May 2026.

7. The anticipated Period of Performance is 21 May 2026 to 20 May 2031 and performance location will be determined at the task and delivery order levels.

8. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. The provision is amended as follows:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

52.212-1 (ADDENDUM) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERICAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Any inconsistency between FAR Provision 52.212-1 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 shall be solved by giving precedence to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS OF PROPOSALS:

The Government intends to solicit and award on a limited sources basis, in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR 6.302-1. The offeror’s initial proposal shall contain the vendor's best terms from a price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct exchanges if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

1) Responses to the solicitation are due 31 October 2025 no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern (Norfolk, Virginia) Time. Only electronic submissions shall be accepted. No verbal questions will be accepted. Questions regarding this solicitation may be sent via email no later than 12:00 p.m.

Eastern (Norfolk, Virginia) Time 03 October 2025. Proposals shall be e-mailed to Timothy Lewis Jr. at timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil, Susan Moomaw at susan.h.moomaw.civ@us.navy.mil, Faith Ayana at faith.r.ayana.civ@us.navy.mil, and Jessica Collins at jessica.m.collins40.civ@us.navy.mil.

To be considered timely, an E-mail proposal must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inboxes by the due date and time for proposal submission. Proposals received after that time will be considered late. Price proposals must be held firm until awarded by the Government, unless the offeror formally withdraws their offer.

2) Submission of proposals: In addition to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the following information is provided. To be considered acceptable, proposals must include the completed solicitation documents and required information as follows:

1. Price proposals will be submitted utilizing Exhibit B – Rate Table. Original Equipment

Manufacturers (OEMs) shall provide pre-priced parts, including unit exchange parts.

a. To be considered for award, it is required that OEMs provide 5-year pricing for ALL parts, including unit exchange. Instructions and exemptions can be found on the General Instructions Tab in Exhibit B.

b. To be considered for award, it is required that all offerors provide 5-year pricing for ALL labor categories listed in Exhibit B. Offerors shall not add or remove labor categories.

2. Authorized Distributor/Service Provider Letter certified by OEM or MSC. Non-OEM(s) must be approved before the combined synopsis response date in order to receive a timely award and follow the procedures at https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business- Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-Shipboard-Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/.

3. Completed Attachment 2 - Non-Disclosure Agreements

4. Completed Exhibit C – Applicable Provisions and Clauses (Offeror is required to complete all fill-in provisions and clauses on Exhibit C).

5. If applicable, a Subcontracting Plan must be submitted with Offeror’s proposal.

a. Small Business Subcontracting Plans, or Commercial Plans, will be assessed for acceptability. For other than small businesses, the Government will evaluate the Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. Failure to submit and negotiate a subcontracting plan acceptable to the Contacting Officer will make the Offeror ineligible for award of a contract. All personnel and subcontracting personnel need to be qualified at all times when it comes to the requirements set forth in the PWS.

mailto:timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:susan.h.moomaw.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:faith.r.ayana.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:jessica.m.collins40.civ@us.navy.mil

9. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. The provision is amended as follows:

52.212-2 (ADDENDUM) EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Due to the limited sources nature of this procurement, and in accordance with FAR 15.002(a), the Request for Proposals for this requirement has been tailored to remove unnecessary information and requirements such as evaluation criteria and voluminous proposal preparation instructions. Because of the limited sources nature of this requirement, there will not be an extensive evaluation of technical proposals. Past Performance will not be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.304(c)(3)(iii).

Additionally, FAR 15.305(a)(1) Proposal Evaluation, shall be used in determining acceptability of proposals submitted under this solicitation.

As a result of this solicitation, the Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements and is in the best interest of the Government. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers:

FACTOR – PRICE:

The Offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). Contract award will not be made unless the proposed pricing can be determined fair and reasonable. The evaluation may include, but is not limited to, a comparison with independent Government estimates, submitted commercial invoices, and competitive proposed pricing and the other price analysis factors discussed in FAR 15.404-1(b).

AWARD:

A written notice of award or acceptance of a proposal furnished to the successful Offeror(s) within the time for acceptance specified in the proposal, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the proposal’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a proposal (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

10. All Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025- O0003/2025-O0004) with its offer. FAR 52.212-3 Alt I also applies. The exceptions found at FAR 25.103(b) apply. (See Exhibit C).

11. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) ALTERNATE 1 (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. (See Exhibit C).

12. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025- O0003/2025-O0004)) applies to this acquisition. (See Exhibit C).

13. Additional terms and conditions if applicable to this acquisition can be found cited in Exhibit C -

Applicable Provisions and Clauses.

14. This solicitation has a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9.

15. The following Attachments and Exhibits are applicable to this Combined Synopsis Solicitation:

• Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (with incorporated PWS specific attachments)

• Attachment 2 – Non-Disclosure Agreement

• Exhibit A – Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL A001 – CDRL A008)

• Exhibit B – Rate Table

• Exhibit C – Applicable Provisions and Clauses

16. For additional information regarding this solicitation contact Susan Moomaw at susan.h.moomaw.civ@us.navy.mil, Faith Ayana at faith.r.ayana.civ@us.navy.mil, and Jessica Collins at jessica.m.collins40.civ@us.navy.mil.

mailto:susan.h.moomaw.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:faith.r.ayana.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:jessica.m.collins40.civ@us.navy.mil

10. All Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003/2025-O0004) with its offer. FAR 52.212-3 Alt I also applies. The...