Sources_Sought.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (NSWCPD)

SUBJECT: The contractor shall provide engineering and technical services along with the material in support of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) degaussing systems.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 29 January 2018

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 541330/ $38.5 Size Standard

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): R425

INCUBMENT: American Super Conductor (AMSC)

PREVIOUS STRATEGY: N/A

TECHNICAL CODE: Code 224

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: Q4 FY18

RESPONSE DATE: 14 February 2017

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: N/A

CONTACT POINTS: Graham Irby

Contract Type – The proposed action is a Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)/Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) supply/services contract awarded on a sole source basis.

Period of Performance – The performance period will span 3 years from the date of award; the period of performance is from date of award through thirty-six (36) months thereafter.

Performance is anticipated to begin on or after 30 September 2018.

Personnel Security Clearance – TBD

Work Location Requirements – Travel includes design meetings at Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Pascagoula, MS; and New Orleans, LA; Ship visits and demonstrations will occur at Pascagoula, MS and San Diego, CA depending on ship schedule.

Scope – The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWC-PD) Division 224 is seeking sources to provide for the development, test, and delivery of a High Temperature Superconduction (HTS) Degaussing system for a total ship demonstration and prototype installation. The HTS degaussing system components include control units, power modules, junction boxes, cry-coolers, accumulation tanks, HTS degaussing cable assemblies, cold gas lines, software and technology integration packages for Navy ship systems. Engineering and technical services to be provided shall include development and fabrication of a total ship prototype HTS degaussing system; testing and qualification of the HTS degaussing system; engineering analysis of HTS technology and integration; engineering support during prototype installation and operation; and the development of documentation for all system modifications including technical manuals, installation instruction(s), installation drawings, final configuration drawings, operation instructions, technical and programmatic reports, test notifications, and trip reports.

It is anticipated to procure this on a sole source basis to American Super Conductor (AMSC). AMSC are the only source that manufactures HTS cable and equipment that meet the US Navy’s requirements for environment and survivability at the lengths required for shipboard degaussing systems.

Capability Statements:

Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed 5 double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description.

· Name of Company and address

· Prime SeaPort-e contract number

· Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities (including technical, program management, prototyping, etc.) related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combination of factors that would directly relate to the Government’s objectives as stated in the attached PWS,

(2) The qualifications, capabilities, and experiences of Contractor employees, who would be available to support this effort,

(3) Demonstrated ability to obtain security clearances at the time of contract award or within 45 days for all personnel expected to provide support in accordance with the above requirement;

Section 2. Past/Current Performance. Suggested language: Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the Draft SOW

Section 3. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the tasks identified in the Draft SOW. Information should include:

· Contractor’s Facility Clearance (if required, this should be filled out by the negotiator)

· Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel (if required, this should be filled out by the negotiator)

· The contractor’s ability to manage, as a Prime contractor, the types and magnitude of all tasking in the SOW

· Contractors technical ability, or potential approach to achieving technical ability, to perform at least 51% of the cost of the with its’ own employees in accordance with FAR 52.219-14

· The contractor’s capacity, or potential approach to achieving capacity, to execute the requirements of the SOW. This response should include a discussion of resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to tasks under this effort to include professional qualifications, specific experience of such personnel, and the ability to have personnel located at the locations specified

· Contractor’s ability to begin performance upon award.

· A statement that the contractor either has or does not have an approved accounting system, as required in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.301-3(a)(3) for cost-reimbursement contracts.

Attachment (1) DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: Prior to the award of a cost-type task order, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) SubPart 16.301-3(a) requires that the contractor’s accounting system be determined adequate for considering costs applicable to the contract or order. No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Responses must be received no later than 12:00pm EST on 14 February 2018 by e-mail to andrea.merlino@navy.mil.