Sources Sought Notice.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS (RFP).

This market research tool is being issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. An award will not be made on offers received in response to this notice. The Government is not responsible for the cost associated with any effort expended in responding to this notice. This announcement is for information and planning purposes to determine the availability of sources prior to issuing the RFQ. This is not a solicitation, but a Sources Sought only.

NAVFAC Atlantic/ Navy Crane Center is seeking to identify ALL (both other than small and small business) capable of providing professional services related to supporting Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command - Navy Crane Center (NCC). The work performed will be predominantly within NCC’s Area of Operations (AO) with all work within the Continental United States. The primary tasks anticipated under this contract include support of NCC Business Line products and services supporting for weight handling equipment belonging to the U.S. Government on naval installations., in accordance with the description of services below.

This project consists of all work necessary to develop and provide a report evaluating the Navy 175-ton portal crane technical specification documents. It will also include an evaluation determining if a 10% basis of design should be utilized on future Navy portal crane procurements.

The project will consist of the following:

• Project kickoff meeting via Microsoft Teams

• Weekly status update via Microsoft Teams, data gathering (discord between the contractor and NCC for any additional required documentation)

• Evaluation of the data

• Performance of the evaluation

• Preparation of the initial report

• Incorporation of NCC questions and comments

• Preparation, delivery, and presentation of a final report to NCC during a final briefing and question and answer session at NCC, Portsmouth, VA.

The North American Industry System Classification code is 541330, Engineering Services, the small business size standard is $25.5 Million. The Government is contemplating the award of a Firm Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract. The duration of the contract is anticipated to be twenty-six (26) weeks or 182 days from date of award.

A response to this sources sought notice will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement. However, information gathered through this Market Research/RFI may significantly influence RFQ development. A response to this sources sought notice will not result in your firm’s name being added to a plan holder’s list to receive a copy of a solicitation.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should reference N6247025Q0015 and shall include the following information in this format:

1. Company Name, address, point of contact name, phone number, and email address;

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; Company size standard and/or socio-economic standing; i.e. Large business, small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or woman-owned small business.

3. A copy of SAM.GOV active registration. Must reflect Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE, Reps/Certs, and registration under applicable NAICS. In order to receive an award from any resultant solicitation should one be issued, the successful offeror must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

4. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s 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 7 years from no more than three (3) projects.

Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, period of performance and POC information for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought notice.

5. Include any other supporting documentation.

6. Detailed information in narrative form demonstrating how your firm would meet the requirements of Limitations on Subcontracting, FAR Clause 52.219-14 and accomplish at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel. Ensure response is specific to the work described herein and provide estimated percentages of what work your firm would accomplish for the effort. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangements that will be pursued, if any.

7. Please provide additional information that you feel relevant to the request for information.

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 accomplish the tasks provided and possibly compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed ten (10) typewritten pages in no less than 12-font size, excluding numbers 1, 2, and 3 above.

Responses should be emailed to Star Hanchey at star.m.hanchey.civ@us.navy.mil and no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), 22 July 2025.

NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS ACQUISITION

AT ANY TIME. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS

INCURRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS. ALL INFORMATION

SUBMITTED IS AT THE OFFEROR’S OWN EXPENSE. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR

SUGGESTIONS PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THE MARKET RESEARCH MAY BE

UTILIZED WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS WHATSOEVER OR COST TO THE

GOVERNMENT AND MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE SOW.

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.