N4008519R1238_N4008519R1238_sourcessought_cranes.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Crane Maintenance and Repair of Two (2) Marine Travelifts, and Crane Maintenance/Repair of Two (2) 200-Ton Manitowoc 777, SER 2, Crawler Cranes.

Place of Performance: Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (Little Creek Site), Virginia Beach, Virginia

Synopsis Date: 11 June 2019

Contracting Office Address: N40085 NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, PWD Little Creek, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, 1450 Gator Boulevard, Suite 150, Virginia Beach, VA 23459-8616

NAICS Code: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Solicitation Number: N4008519R1238

Description:

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID. THE INTENT OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.

U.S. Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Mid – Atlantic (MIDLANT), Public Works Department (PWD), and Facilities Engineering & Acquisitions Division (FEAD) Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- Forty Story (JEBLCFS) has a need for 200 Ton MANITOWOC Cranes and Marine Travel Lifts (MTL’s) Preventative Maintenance and Repair Contract to support SEABEE operations. The equipment owned by the Navy is aging requiring an increased amount of labor and repairs to meet mission requirements and operational needs of the SEABEEs.

The Navy is seeking qualified Commercial contractors with knowledge of maintaining the above equipment as well as providing efficient and effective maintenance and repair services to ensure minimal down time of critical Navy assets. The Navy is requesting industry input on best practices to maintain aging assets requiring continuous operation. Ideally, the Navy is seeking alternative and innovative techniques and approaches to repair and maintenance that can be agile and responsive. Also, the ability to record, manage, and maintain inventory of parts and equipment that in constant demand. Agility is key to the Navy. A contractor that can identify necessary repairs or respond to equipment casualty in less than four (4) hours would be preferred. A set preventative maintenance plan based on manufacturer and OEM standards that addresses the condition of equipment monthly through inspection and required maintenance for each piece of equipment is highly sought. In addition, an annual plan and schedule to address repair times and maintenance outages that might be experienced would assist the Navy in the use of the equipment and address any impacts to operational schedules. In addition the Navy seeks a contractor with the ability assess reoccurring casualties experienced in the past that can be prevented or have minimal impact on the Navy’s schedule. A suggested pre-priced ELIN in the contract for the most commonly reported failures of the cranes and MTLs would greatly assist the Government maintain operational scheduling and maintain parts inventory.

The anticipated Crane/MTL Maintenance and Repair Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is for a five (5) year period. This Sources Sought and is not a request for proposals nor does it constitute a statement of a current government requirement. The anticipated procurement is for scheduled maintenance and non-reoccurring repair services for various types crane and MTLs located at the United States Navy Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek / Fort Story, VA.

The establishment of this IDIQ is anticipated to be a 100% small business set-aside, but all interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements and recommended approaches to maintain cranes and MTLs monthly.

It is anticipated that this acquisition will result in one (1) firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Reoccurring maintenance services and inspections will be billed monthly on an agreed upon maintenance schedule. Task Orders will be issued as a result of task announcements for non-reoccurring repairs to the selected offeror. Task Orders awarded will vary in magnitude from a minimum dollar amount of $3,000.00 to a maximum of $250,000.00 per task. The projected total contract value is $3,000,000.00 for a term of five (5) years. The successful offeror will be required to provide all labor, material, supplies, transportation, supervision, and all other necessary items to perform a full spectrum of maintenance and repair activities including; inspection, preventative maintenance, scheduling, and casualty repairs that occur due to operation to successfully ensure Navy operations are not impacted. The intent of the Preventative Maintenance and Repair IDIQ is to provide the NAVFAC PWD/FEAD Little Creek with a stream lined contract that is flexible and responsive to meet reoccurring maintenance needs of JEBLC cranes and MTLs located within the area of responsibility of FEAD Little Creek. Contractors will be required to perform and execute services utilizing manufacturer recommended and OEM approved services personnel and parts. Contractors must also adhere to NAVFAC P-307 procedures. The executions of simultaneous Task Orders (TOs) are expected and may be required during the performance of this contract. Desired capabilities and qualifications include; - Expertise in cranes and MTL related services and OEM approved certified personnel and parts. The ability to augment the firm's capabilities with high performing specialty team members, or subcontractors. - Experience working in multiple bases and one remote location with harsh seasonal weather conditions is required. - Evidence demonstrating ability to work on multiple projects at different sites. Interested contractors should respond by registering on the Interested Vendor List for this procurement. This notice is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. All written responses must include a written narrative of capability, including technical information demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirements. The responses must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona-fide capability to meet the requirement. Responses are limited to no more than 10 pages. Cover sheets, organization charts, and business size/classification documentation are excluded from the page count. Please provide in your response the firm's business size and classification. A positive statement of the firm's intent to submit a proposal for the anticipated contract solicitation as a prime contractor is requested. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 15 days after the publication of this notice. The responses will result in an Industry Day for service contractors to meet with the Government and discuss capability statements. All questions regarding this notification shall be submitted in writing to Mr. LeRoy (Roy) Rushing via email at Leroy.rushing@navy.mil or Yolanda Davis at Yolanda.l.davis2@navy.mil. This is not a request for proposals.