DVSS sources sought.docx

DDG-Modernization (DDG-M) Digital Video Surveillance System (DVSS) Sources Sought Notice for Naval Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) SUBJECT: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is seeking sources to provide engineering and technical services required for the design, development, fabrication, test, repair, and fleet implementation of Digital Video Surveillance System (DVSS) that is deployed on DDG Modernization (DDG-M) Backfit and SCN Ships intended for the monitoring of remote or unmanned engineering spaces. DVSS is also installed on new construction ships (SCN systems) starting with the USS John Finn (DDG 113).

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

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 20 July 2023

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: The NAICS code for the potential acquisition is 336611.

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 2090

INCUMBENT: This work is currently being performed under contract N64498-19-D-4011 by Leidos Inc., 1750 Presidents St., Reston VA 20190-5617.

PREVIOUS STRATEGY: The period of performance spanned five (5) years.

TECHNICAL CODE: Code 226 & 223

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: July 2024

RESPONSE DATE: 23 August 2023

CONTACT POINTS: Victoria Purcell (Victoria.purcell.civ@us.navy.mil)

CONTRACT TYPE: It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed-Price Supply/Services, Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) single award contract will be awarded from the forth coming RFP.

Period of Performance – The performance period will span five years. Performance is anticipated to begin (July 2024).

Personnel Security Clearance – All personnel performing under this order shall possess a SECRET level security clearance. Interim clearances are acceptable.

Facility Requirements – The Facility Security Clearance (FCL) in accordance with the DD254 to perform certain work under the contract. Although it is not required at the time of award, it shall be obtained within 5 DAYS after award.

Work Location Requirements: Task order performance may occur in various CONUS and OCONUS regions.

SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide engineering and technical services required for the design, development, fabrication, test, repair, and fleet implementation of Digital Video Surveillance System (DVSS). See attached draft SOW summary for more details.

Capability Statements: Interested businesses 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

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

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

Section 3: Past/Current Performance. Suggestion language: Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size, scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contract with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the reference contract relates to the services described in the Draft SOW.

Section 4: Technical Reponses. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the tasks identified in the Draft SOW Information should include:

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 Draft SOW.

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 90 days for all personnel expected to provide support in accordance with the above requirement.

Note: 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 email to Victoria Purcell, Victoria.purcell.civ@us.navy.mil. NSWCPD will only accept electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Victoria Purcell at Victoria.purcell.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line “DVSS Sources Sought” All responses shall be submitted no later than 4PM EST on 23 August 2023.

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.