N0018918R0054_SourcesSought.docx

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes for qualified and experienced sources to provide communication support services to include: commercial business lines, circuits, private line 1.544Mbps -T1, Fast Ethernet (METRO-E 10Mbps, 30Mbps), primary rate interface (PRI) Digital circuits with Direct-Inward-Dial (DID) number blocks for video teleconferencing (VTC) and equipment support services for communications circuit functionality as required by Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) . This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government plans to procure these services as Commercial Item as defined in FAR 2.101.

Place of Performance (Site Location) U.S. Naval bases in Hampton Roads, Virginia; Naval Station Norfolk, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Saint Julien Creek Annex, Naval Air Station Oceana, Fentress Field, Dam Neck Annex, Naval Weapon Station Yorktown, Cheatham Annex, Naval Support Activity, Northwest Annex, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Craney Island, and Lafayette River Annex and various off-premise locations.

NAICS Code The NAICS Code for this requirement is 517110, All other Telecommunications, and the Size Standard is $32.5 Million.

Period of Performance This requirement is for five (5) year ordering period. The solicitation and resultant contract will also contain FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, thereby allowing a six (6) month extension if circumstances necessitate this option. The contract is estimated to commence 01 October 2018.

The proposed procurement is a single award, IDIQ type contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) provisions. The Firm Fixed Pricing of this requirement will be based on the monthly rate charged for the services as described in the PWS.

Reponses to this Sources Sought request should reference (N0018918R0054) and shall be submitted electronically to Dorothy Curling at dorothy.curling@navy.mil phone: (757) 443-1955 by 4:30 pm EST on 30 April 2018. Responses shall include the following information in this format: 1. Company name, address, POC name, phone number, fax number and email. 2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE Code). 3. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned. 4. If the services can be solicited from a GSA or SeaPort-e contract vehicle, provide the applicable contract number. 5. Relevant past performance on same/similar work dating back 5 years and your company’s capacity to perform the type of work. 6. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition as specified in the Draft Performance Work Statement. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed two (2) standard typewritten pages. All technical questions and inquiries maybe submitted within the response. 7. Also, indicate if your company can be a prime contractor for this effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. A draft PWS, draft Attachment 1 of the PWS is posted in this notice for your reference.

Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results. Please note the information within this sources sought will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any is issued.

Attachments:

Attachment I –Draft PWS

NOTE: Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.