Sources Sought Notice.docx

Topic: Sources Sought Notice – NAO 541519

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk’s intent with this announcement is to identify qualified and experienced sources for a contract vehicle that will provide support for U. S. Fleet Cyber Command (FLTCYBERCOM) / U. S. Tenth Fleet, Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) responsibilities and functions IAW all U.S. Navy and DoD regulations, policies, procedures, and Instructions, as defined in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This announcement constitutes a sources sought for written information only.

This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and a contract will not be awarded from this announcement.

This announcement 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.

Anticipated NAICS Code The NAICS Code for this requirement is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services, with the Small Business size standard of $30 million. Respondents should provide their business size in the identified NAICS code.

Reponses to this Sources Sought request should reference 2025NAO and shall include the following information format in the manner below:

1) Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.

2) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

3) Whether services can be solicited from a GWAC. If the services are available through a GWAC, specify if GSA, NASA SEWP, NITAAC, or others available to DoD/DoN.

a) Include the Contract number and period of performance.

4) Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), HubZone, Woman-owned and/or Service-disabled Veteran-owned.

5) *****A copy of Defense Security Service verification or letter from the contractor’s Corporate Officer certifying it possesses a current TOP SECRET Facilities Clearance.*****

6) Capability statement displaying the contractor’s experience and ability to provide the services, to include past performance information. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last 3 years. Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought.

7) The Government is still determining the acquisition strategy and whether this acquisition will be a small business set-aside. If the effort is set aside, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be individually capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14.

If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and whether subcontracts are to be used. Additionally, please provide the anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted, if at all, and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and documentation of previous experience in teaming must be provided.

8) Include any other supporting documentation.

9) Comments or suggested changes to the Government's NAICS Determination.

10) Identify conditions or issues the U.S. Government should consider or that may interfere with the intention of this effort.

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. STANDARD COMPANY BROCHURES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. Submissions are not to exceed ten (10) typewritten pages, single-sided, in no less than 12 font size.

Responses shall be emailed to C. Cody Christie III at charles.c.christie5.civ@us.navy.mil by COB on 13 February 2025.

This is not a Request for 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 a solicitation, if any is issued.

Attachments:

Attachment I – Draft Performance Work Statement

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