N66604-18-R-1850_Sources_Sought_REV_1.pdf

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 101 – Virtual Retirement FERS and CSRS Benefits Training

Sources Sought #N66604-18-R-1850

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking information for potential sources to provide Virtual Retirement Benefits Training to include Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) for Early Career, Mid- Career, and Late Career personnel.

The office of Personnel Management (OPM) requires all Government agencies to provide retirement benefits training for their employees. As a result, NUWCDIVNPT Code 101 Human Resources is tasked to provide retirement benefits training to NUWCDIVNPT employees.

To achieve this goal, Code 101 must provide resources to fulfill this specific training requirement. The contractor shall host and provide a comprehensive online financial literacy and retirement education program providing virtual retirement benefits training for a period of one year, for all career stages of NUWCDIVNPT’s employees in accordance with the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW).

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool to determine potential sources capable of providing the services and materials described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS for this requirement is 611430 with a size standard of $11M.

This procurement is a new requirement. All interested sources are encouraged to respond.

The results of this Sources Sought will be used to determine if competition is available.

The anticipated performance period is one year with one (1) base period and up to two (2) option periods if enrollment interest warrants it, as outlined in the Draft SOW. Sources must have an already established, up and running Virtual Retirement Benefits Training Program for Federal Government Employees to be considered.

After review of responses to the Sources Sought, NUWCDIVNPT will release a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation stating the acquisition strategy/decision (i.e. Full and Open Competition, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Business, Women-Owned Business, HUBZone Business, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business). It is anticipated that the RFP will be posted in May 2018 with contract award no later than 30 JUN 2018.

Place of Performance: Contractor Site

It is requested that interested sources 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 Draft SOW to Pamela J. Sheehan-McGuire, Contracts Negotiator at pamela.sheehanmcguir@navy.mil, or (401) 832-1834, by 14:00 EDT on 27 APR 2018. Questions or comments must be submitted via email by 26 APR 14:00 EDT. Absolutely no requests for extensions will be honored. Late responses will not be considered.

mailto:pamela.sheehanmcguir@navy.mil

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 Government or corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three (3) years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government or business 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 must have an established, up and running Virtual Retirement Benefits Training for Federal Government Employees (preferably both FERS and CSRS training).

• 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 and specific experience of such personnel.

• Contractor’s ability to begin performance upon contract award.

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.