FY22 TMDE LCS SSN Description and White Paper Capability Statement Reqts.pdf

1.0 Synopsis

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) announcement. SSNs are issued to assist the Agency in performing market research to determine industry interest and capability. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION

FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS.

Therefore, no proposals are being requested or accepted in response to this SSN. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests.

2.0 Purpose

In accordance with FAR Part 10, SSP is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of performing the required Test, Measurement & Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE) Lifecycle Support (LCS) services identified in the statement of work (SOW) cited in paragraph 6 below. The Period of Performance will include a base year FY22 effort from 1 October 2021 – 30 September 2022, and four (4) corresponding one-year option periods. SSP is seeking White Paper capability statements from interested vendors who demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications identified in paragraph 3.0 below and who have demonstrated recent and relevant experience performing efforts similar in scope, size, and complexity as defined in the paragraph

4.0 SOW requirements.

Small Business firms having the capabilities to perform the requirements described in this SSN are encouraged to respond. It should be noted in the event this contract is set aside for small business concerns, at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred shall be for the cost of employees of the small business concern (i.e. the Prime) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020). See FAR 52.219-14 for prescription and complete version of the clause.

3.0 Minimum Qualifications / Experience Requirements

Interested businesses must have an active Quality Assurance program that is nationally recognized and a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NAVLAP) in order to execute these requirements with personnel who have first hand, demonstrated experience supporting both the functional and technical aspects of the of the Navy’s Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) program.

4.0 Description of Requirements

See Enclosure (1) TMDE LCS SOW Requirements

4.1 Relevant & Recent Experience / Supporting Narratives

As detailed above, interested vendors must have the requisite minimum experiential qualifications identified in paragraph 3.0 above and demonstrated relevant and recent experience. Relevant experience is defined as performing/providing support efforts similar in scope to the enclosure (1) SOW with an annual incurred cost/expense of at least $4M. Recent experience is defined as work performed within 5 years of the SSN posting date. Information per customer / contract reference data shall include the following:

(i) Summary of relevant work performed and how the work demonstrates capability to perform the requirements defined in the enclosure (1) SOW

(ii) Current / Prior Contract Numbers and Customer/Agency Supported

(iii) Identification of your role as the Prime or Subcontractor

(iv) Contract Type

(v) Period of performance

(vi) Dollar value for each contract reference

(vii) Customer point of contact with valid phone number (this information is required to verify offeror’s performance).

NOTE: Work deemed not relevant or recent to the enclosure (1) SOW requirements will not be considered. Responders must have a facility clearance of at least SECRET and have a computing facility that is cleared to process SECRET data.

TABLE A – SUMMARY OF RELEVANT WORK

SOW

Para Requirement

Summary – Identify recent and relevant experience to the enclosure (1) SOW requirements & associated contract/customer reference information identified in paragraph 4.1 above.

A. Program Coordination Support Services

B. Information System Support Services

C. Fleet Indoctrination Support Services

D. Audit Support

E. Shipboard Calibration and Scheduling Program Support

F. Technical Support

5.0 Qty of Personnel Required / Place of Performance

30 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) personnel who will provide on-site support at the Washington Navy Yard, Naval Base Kitsap, and Naval Base Kings Bay. Performance of these support services shall require 30 FTEs providing support at SSP Headquarters (HQ) at the Washington Navy Yard (18 FTEs), as well as SSP Field Activities, (i.e. Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT), Kings Bay GA (6 FTEs); and Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific (SWFPAC), Silverdale WA (6 FTEs).

6.0 White Paper Capability Statement Submittal Requirements

White Paper Capability Statements shall be submitted in Microsoft Word for Office 2000 compatible format or PDF format and are due no later than 16 December 2020, 4:00pm EST.

The White Papers shall not exceed five (5) pages in total, using 12-point Times New Roman and 1” margin and shall be submitted via e-mail to Stephen Lupton at stephen.lupton@ssp.navy.mil.

ALL White Paper Capability submittals shall include the following information for the respondent which is “not” included in the aforementioned maximum five (5) page limit:

1) Company Administrative Information

a) Company Name:

b) Company Point of Contact (email and phone) and Title:

c) Company Address:

d) DUNS No:

e) Cage Code:

f) ISO accreditation (i.e. ISO 9000, ISO 17025, Z540)

2) Size of business, including; total annual revenue, by year, for the past three years and number of employees;

3) Ownership, including whether: small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns;

4) Number of years in business;

5) Identification of the current security clearance held at your facility that will provide support to the enclosure (1) SOW requirements. NOTE: Work to be performed under this contract shall require the contractor to have a facility clearance of at least SECRET and a computing facility that is cleared to process SECRET data. Further, all personnel to perform this effort shall possess an active security clearance rating of

SECRET.

Responders shall indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. It is the responsibility of the interested businesses to monitor the beta.SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to any potential acquisition.

7.0 SSN Disclaimer

This SSN is issued solely for Market Research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSN does not commit the Government to solicit or award a contract for any support service. The information provided in the SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Respondents are advised that ALL costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested parties expense and the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or costs incurred or associated with submitting a SSN White Paper Capability statement. The Government reserves the right to consider a set-aside for small businesses or one of the small business preference groups. (e.g., small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns).