RFI_-_FRC_Maintenance_Support.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION

October 13, 2015

Request for Information (RFI) In support of the Fleet Readiness Center Aviation (FRC) Aviation Support Equipment (ASE), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services.

Introduction and Overview

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Lakehurst is requesting information pertaining to providing Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment (FRC ASE) maintenance, repair and overhaul services to meet Naval Aviation Enterprise entitlements and the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan requirements in support of the FRC ASE Systems Command.

The headquarters element of FRC ASE is located aboard the Naval Recreation Center Solomons Island, MD. This element supports the development and execution of the Navy’s 1C7C – Equipment Maintenance budget which funds the rework of fleet aviation SE and that for the New Ships Construction Outfitting, Refueling Complex Overhaul and Maritime Prepositioning Forces Programs.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, New Jersey (NJ) is releasing the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) as a part of a Request for Information (RFI) to identify interested parties, and solicit comments pertaining to providing the services required to ensure FRC ASE’s success as the Naval Air Systems Command Center of Excellence for Naval Aviation SE repair and rework.

The Government’s intent is to eventually release a five (5) year (12 month base period with 4 twelve month option periods) Request For Proposal (RFP).

The NAWCAD is searching the market to find what services are available to provide comprehensive SE maintenance repair and overhaul services with a goal of reducing repair cycle time while improving the availability of ready for use SE in the fleet and its supporting infrastructure. The purpose of this RFI is to gather information to assist the NAWCAD in formulating its requirements, and identify qualified offeror’s who are able to meet those requirements.

The following labor categories, estimated hours per year, and qualifications are required for this effort.

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

627,840

Total Hours Per Year

915,840

Total Hours Over 5 Year Period

4,579,200

All personnel must be United States citizens and will require at a minimum a Secret clearance.

The scope of the attached draft SOW is to provide comprehensive integrated SE maintenance repair and overhaul services. The Contractor shall provide these services for the Naval Air Systems Command Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment located in Solomons Island, MD and the following other work locations:

NORIS NAS North Island, CA

Response Topics

Topic 1: In addition to receiving comments on the draft PBSOW, the Government is interested in obtaining information from industry concerning capabilities to meet the requirements of the SOW. Specifically, the Government requests that respondents complete the questionnaire, based upon the requirements communicated in the SOW. This RFI is for market research and is not part of any down selection process.

Topic 2: The Government anticipates that this will be released under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Under this classification, small business participant is identified as a business having less than $32.5M in annual revenues. This requirement will require a minimum of a Secret facilities clearance. The Government welcomes responses from industry, to include small business as well as large business. If your company is considered a large business, provide your subcontracting strategy as to how you would best incorporate small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, HUB Zone small business, veteran owned small business, and service disabled veteran owned small business, in the overall performance of this effort.

Topic 3: The Government has structured standard-based task areas to ensure that the current and future requirements are met over the term of the order. These requirements, however, need to be tightly integrated. The Government wants to avoid any stove-piped responses. The Government is in favor of an integrated team to provide boundary less support within the scope of the order, with only exceptions for some elements of network defense and security which need to be offset to ensure the integrity of those processes. Coincidentally, the Government wants a structured approach, with best of breed, standards based, repeatable processes and a strong program management office. Please comment on how the SOW could be improved to reinforce these desires.

Topic 4: Please include comments specifically focused on perceived ambiguities in the SOW, e.g. requirements that are incomplete, unclear, or in conflict, consequently making it difficult to estimate the work required.

RFI Response Instructions

Complete the questionnaire located on page 5 of this RFI to provide the requested information (no substitutions, additions or deletions). Any questions and responses to the RFI should be submitted electronically to Laurie Jiavaras at laurie.jiavaras@navy.mil.

Responses shall be limited to the below topics and are bound by sectional page limits.

1) Please discuss your interest in this requirement and corporate capabilities to satisfy the requirement. (no more than 2 pages)

2) If you are a small business, discuss the suitability for small business. (no more than 2 pages)

3) Recommendations to the SOW to have the benefits of standards-based, structured services without encouraging stove-piped solutions from industry. (no more than 2 pages)

4) Recommendations to the SOW to incorporate performance based contracting approaches. (no more than 2 pages)

5) Identification of and/or recommendations to improve any ambiguities or perceived contradictions in the draft SOW. (no more than 2 pages)

A page is defined as a single sided 8.5” by 11” page using 1 inch margins from each edge. Response must be in font size 12, Times New Roman. Inclusion of the below questionnaire is in addition to the above mentioned page count.

The information shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED.

Do not submit any documents (letters, corporate statements or marketing information) other than the completed Questionnaire and any comments on the SOW.

Any questions should be submitted via the Seaport-e web-based system.

The Government may elect not to discuss submissions received in response to this RFI with individual responders.

There is no requirement to respond to the RFI in order to be eligible to propose on the planned RFP. However, the Government places tremendous value on the information received and may utilize it to finalize its acquisition strategy. Respondents shall fully use this opportunity to describe proven capabilities in performing services similar to those described in the SOW.

DISCLAIMER

The Government does not intend to award a Task Order on the basis of this RFI. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e) responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract/agreement. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION

QUESTIONNAIRE

I. CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Name of Company

Name of Business Unit Responding to the RFI (if applicable)

DUNS Number

CAGE Code

CAGE Code (for classified storage, if different than above)

Corporate Address

Total Number of Full Time Employees

Number of Full-Time Consultants

Date of Establishment

Website URL

□ Small □ Large

Indicate whether your company is a current SBA 8(a) BD Program participant.

Additional Type of Small Business, if Applicable (e.g. Woman-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HUBZone)

One Point of Contact Name (Enter Name, phone number and email address)

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