M6785425I5312 RFI Questions and Answers.docx.pdf

M67854-25-I-5312

Request for Information

Questions & Answers

1. Is there an incumbent for this opportunity? If any, please provide the contractor’s name and contract number.

The incumbent for this opportunity is Skylla Engineering. The contract number is M67854-21-F-

3005, with a period of performance ending February 16, 2026.

2. Can the Government provide the expected number of Full Time Employees (FTEs)?

This RFI is for market research purposes to determine market capability of providing Acquisition

Lifecycle Management Support; Logistics; Engineering; Manpower, Personnel, and Training;

Risk Management; Quality Control; Test & Evaluation; Equipment Fielding and Training;

Financial Management; Information Assurance; and Security Support services.

At this time, we are determining our specific needs and do not have an expected number of FTEs.

3. What is the Government looking for in a response? It says “provide administrative information and responses to additional questions provided by the Government.” Are those additional questions posted anywhere or will there be an update to the announcement with those questions?

The government is looking for a capabilities statement from interested vendors prior to the RFI deadline. Additional questions are not posted, this statement is referring to potential questions the government may have after receiving and reviewing your capabilities statement.

4. Would any of the following NAICS Codes be acceptable to submit a proposal? 541430, 541512, 711510, 339950, 541850, 3993.

At this time, the Government is only requesting white papers in response to this RFI. We are not requesting proposals. The Government anticipates this will be a Seaport NxG solicitation and award. The Seaport NAICS Code is 541330. All submissions should be aligned with the capabilities stated within this RFI.

5. Can this project be handled remotely? We work with companies all over the US and are based in NC.

The Government’s expectation is that support will be provided on-site.

6. Does not being registered in the listed system mean we could not be awarded?

The Government anticipates this will be a Seaport NxG solicitation and award. However, we are doing market research at this time and will be accepting white papers from all interested vendors.

7. What is the possible budget for this project and how do you normally price this out?

The purpose of this RFI is to gather market research to aide the Government in developing our potential upcoming requirement. A budget and pricing structure is not available at this time.

8. Is there a Performance Work Statement (PWS) available for this effort? Having this document would help us better understand the requirements and provide a more accurate response.

The Government is conducting market research and is seeking capability statements from interested vendors. We do not intend to issue a draft PWS at this time.

9. Are there any page limits or formatting requirements (e.g., font type/size) for the response?

There is no page limit or formatting requirements for responses to this RFI.

10. Can you confirm whether the requirement to submit a Small Business Participation Plan or related metrics is waived if the respondent is a small business?

Upon further review, the Government is no longer requesting a Small Business Participation Plan or related metrics for this RFI.

11. Do you intend to pursue this competition under Seaport NxG, and will an RFI be released under Seaport NxG as well?

The Government anticipates this will be a Seaport NxG solicitation and award. However, we are doing market research at this time and will be accepting white papers from all interested vendors.

A determination has not been made regarding the release of a RFI on Seaport.

12. Which contracts currently supporting Product Manager Combat Service Support

Equipment are being rolled into this effort?

See the answer to question 1.

13. Will there be a mix of onsite, offsite, and remote positions in support of this effort?

There will be a mix of onsite and offsite. There are no remote positions in support of this effort.

14. Where are the primary work locations?

The Government intends for the primary work locations to be Stafford, Virginia and Quantico, Virginia.

15. When do you anticipate releasing the solicitation?

At this time, the Government does not have an anticipated solicitation release date.

16. Will there be a draft solicitation?

No, the Government does not anticipate issuing a draft solicitation.

17. What is the anticipated Set-aside?

At this time, the Government is conducting market research and is seeking capability statements from interested vendors. The Government has not made the determination of an anticipated set-aside.

18. What is the anticipated Period of Performance?

from interested vendors. The Government has not determined the period of performance.

19. What are the anticipated Labor Categories for Key and non-key Personnel?

The Government anticipates the labor categories for key and non-key personnel to be as follows:

Logistics (11-3071), Project/Program Management (11-1021, 13-1111), Engineers (17-2199)

20. Is there a facility safeguarding requirement?

No.

21. Does the Government anticipate awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract for this effort?

from interested vendors. The Government has not determined the pricing structure at this time.

22. How many programs will the contractor be supporting within the PM CSS Portfolio?

The anticipated service contract is to support Product Manager CSSE Individual Armor Team and

Clothing Team. The number of active programs is driven by requirements. The total number right now is 13.

23. Will contractor personnel be required to hold an active Secret or Top Secret clearance to perform the work outlined in the requirement?

The Government intends for contractor personnel to be required to gain a Secret clearance.

24. Can the Government confirm whether a specific contract vehicle is being considered for this acquisition?

from interested vendors. The Government has not determined the contracting vehicle.

25. Will the Government consider extending the white paper submission deadline to provide small businesses sufficient time to prepare a thorough response?

No, the Government does not intend to extend the deadline at this time. Responses are due 8 May

2025 at 1:00pm EST.

26. Is the procurement a recompete, new requirement, or a consolidation of multiple existing contracts?

See answer to question 1. This is not a new or consolidated requirement.

27. Is the Government requiring Offerors to provide a capabilities statement as an element of their response or are the administrative components and questions listed in the RFI the only input required?

Yes, the Government is requesting a Capabilities Statement as part of the responses to this RFI.