N66604-15-R-0532_Sources_Sought__revisions.docx

NUWC Code 25, Ohio Class Submarine CCS/NPES DPS Sources Sought #N66604-15-R-0532

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking information for potential small business sources to provide operational maintenance and technical engineering services in support of the Ohio Class Submarine Data Processing Subsystem (DPS) Program, Command and Control System (CCS), and Non-Propulsion Electronics System (NPES). Specific tasking includes maintenance, refurbishment, design, development, integration, future planning and engineering and prototyping of the Ohio Class Submarine Data Processing Subsystem TRIDENT Signal Data Converter (TSDC).

NUWCDIVNPT’s Code 252 is responsible for the direction, control, and decisions inherent in the planning, budgeting, design, development, acquisition, engineering, and implementation throughout the life cycle of the DPS, CCS, and NPES System Engineering as mandated by the Department of Defense (DOD). The DPS is a mission critical legacy subsystem that directly supports the United States national security and both the strategic deterrent mission of the OHIO Class SSBN submarines and the strike mission of the OHIO Class SSGN submarines. To achieve these goals, Code 252 must provide the unique resources and full-spectrum facilities to meet the specific needs of the fleet and to support the technologies for the current and future programs success and progress for the Navy. The Contractor shall provide technical services in support of Code 252. Project customers include the Naval Sea Systems Commands PMS392, PMS 397, IWS6, 07L, Strategic Systems Programs (SP24) and SPAWAR .

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential small business firms capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS for this requirement is 541330 with a size standard of $38.5M.

This procurement is a follow-on to contract N66604-12-D-2130, which as awarded on a Sole Source Basis. The incumbent contractor is Systems Engineering Associates Corporation. All interested small businesses are encouraged to respond.

The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine if a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity exists. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. The total level of effort is approximately 71,605 man-hours with a five (5) year duration.

The anticipated performance period will span five (5) years from the date of award; base and four (4) one-year options, if, and to the extent that all options are exercised. After review of the submitted Sources Sought, NUWCDIVNPT will release an Advanced Notice to Industry regarding the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. UNRESTRICTED, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) prior to release of the final Request for Proposal (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted in March 20, 2015 with contract award in early September 2015. The resulting Task Order will use Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) provisions.

Place of Performance: These services shall be performed primarily on-site at NUWC Division Newport.

It is requested that interested small businesses respond with a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in the attached SOW to Stephanie Smyth, Contracts Negotiator at stephanie.a.smyth@navy.mil, or (401) 832-6964, by 14:00 EDT on 2/23/2015. Questions or comments must be submitted to the FBO portal by 14:00 EDT 2/19/2015. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses will not be considered. The Capability Statement 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

· Confirmation of Company size status under NAICS Code 541330

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

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

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

Section 2. Past/Current Performance. 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 up to the SECRET level

· Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel up to the SECRET level

· 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 Contract and/or Task Order with its’ own employees

· 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 Contract and/or Task Order 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)

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS PURELY VOLUNTARY.