DMS Program Management Sources Sought.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (NSWCPD)

SUBJECT: This procurement shall only encompass specific competencies within the areas C421 is responsible for. The contractor shall provide engineering, technical, administrative, program, logistics and training support necessary to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division NSWCPD’s efforts to effectively execute the Diesel Maintenance Strategy (DMS) Program.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 10 July 2024

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 541330

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): R425

PREVIOUS STRATEGY: Small Business Set Aside

TECHNICAL CODE: Code 421

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: 24 November 2025

RESPONSE DATE: 22 July 2024

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: Small Business Set Aside

CONTACT POINTS: Karen Johnson, karen.g.johnson17.civ@us.navy.mil

Contract Type – A non-performed based Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Task Order is anticipated

Period of Performance – The performance period will span one (1) year from date of award with four (4) one (1) year options.

Facility Security Clearance – The Facility Security Clearance (FCL) requirement for this procurement is “CONFIDENTIAL.”

Work Location Requirements – While the majority of work will be performed at the Contractor’s site(s), the contractor will be required to travel periodically in support of this task order. It is anticipated 90% of the work will be performed at the contractor’s site(s). Travel will be to Naval activities, ships, industrial areas, and the facilities of other contractors, corporations and businesses associated with each particular task. The anticipated locations are listed below:

Table 1

Note 1: The number of individuals per trip indicated in Table 1 is expressed as a fraction of the total number of billets requiring travel per year.

Note 2: The information in Table 1 is expressed on a program level, and does not reflect specific individual trips.

Scope – The contractor shall provide engineering, technical, administrative, program, logistics and training support necessary to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) efforts to effectively execute the Diesel Maintenance Strategy (DMS) Program.

It is anticipated 49,800 hours of technical support will be needed per year. If all of the options are exercised the total number of hours is 249,000.

Capability Statements:

Interested companies are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed five (5) double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description.

· Name of Company and address

· Ownership, including whether a Small Business or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities (including technical, program management, prototyping, etc.) related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combination of factors that would directly relate to the Government’s objectives as stated in the attached PWS,

(2) The qualifications, capabilities, and experiences of Contractor employees, who would be available to support this effort,

(3) Demonstrated ability to obtain security clearances at the time of contract award or within 45 days for all personnel expected to provide support in accordance with the above requirement;

(4) Confirm the company has a DCMA approved Accounting System

Section 2. Past/Current Performance. Suggested language: Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the Draft SOW

Section 3. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the tasks identified in the Draft SOW Information should include:

· Contractor’s Facility Clearance

· Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel

· The contractor’s ability to manage, as a Prime contractor, the types and magnitude of all tasking in the SOW

· Contractors technical ability, or potential approach to achieving technical ability, to perform at least 51% of the cost with its’ own employees in accordance with FAR 52.219-14

· The contractor’s capacity, or potential approach to achieving capacity, to execute the requirements of the SOW. This response should include a discussion of resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to tasks under this effort to include professional qualifications, specific experience of such personnel, and the ability to have personnel located at the locations specified

· Contractor’s ability to begin performance upon contract award.

· A statement that the contractor either has or does not have an approved accounting system, as required in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.301-3(a)(3) for cost-reimbursement contracts.

Attachment (1) DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: Prior to the award of a cost-type contract, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) SubPart 16.301-3(a) requires that the contractor’s accounting system be determined adequate for considering costs applicable to the contract or order. No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Questions or comments submitted via the SeaPort portal. Responses must be received no later than 6:00 PM EST on 22 July 2024.

Milestones – It is anticipated that procurement milestones will occur on or around the following dates:

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: 22 August 2024 Solicitation Issued: 23 September 2024 Solicitation Closed: 24 October 2024 Award Date: 24 November 2025 Performance Start: 25 November 2025

NSWCPD will only accept electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses should be sent through the SeaPort portal. Responses shall be submitted no later than 6:00PM EST on 22 July 2024.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.