RFI Response Instructions and Questionnaire.docx

RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the attached questionnaire to provide the requested information (no substitutions, additions, or deletions).

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

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 outlined 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 tasks.

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 to be eligible to propose on the planned RFP. However, the Government places great 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 tasks.

Any questions and responses should be submitted to Mr. Kieran Connolly at Kieran.Connolly@navy.mil no later than 12:01pm EST on 10 December 2019.

RESPONSE TOPICS

Topic 1: The Government is interested in obtaining information from industry concerning capabilities to meet the requirements of the tasks outlined above. Specifically, the Government requests that respondents complete the attached questionnaire and indicate their capability of performing each task. This RFI is for market research purposes only and is not part of any down-selection process. (No more than 3 pages)

Topic 2: The Government anticipates that this will be released under the NAICS 336611- Ship Building and Repairing. Under this classification, small business is identified as a business having less than 1,250 employees. The Government welcomes responses from industry to include small business as well as large business. Provide a subcontracting strategy how small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, HUB Zone small business, veteran owned small business, and service disabled veteran owned small business would best be incorporated in the overall performance of this effort. (No more than 2 pages)

Topic 3: The Government welcomes comments from industry on perceived ambiguities in the tasks that make it difficult to estimate the work required (e.g., requirements that are incomplete, unclear, or in conflict with each other). (No more than 2 pages)

Topic 4: In accordance with the Task Areas listed above, do these tasks lend themselves to Performance Based Contracting? If so, why? If not, why? (No more than 2 pages)

DISCLAIMER

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI. This is not a RFP. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. 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

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Name of Company

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

3. DUNS Number

4. CAGE Code

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

6. Corporate Address

7. Date of Establishment

8. Website URL

9. Indicate whether your company is a Small or Large Business under NAICS Code 541330 Small Business Large Business

10. Business Classification (What Type) 8(a) Veteran-Owned Small Business Service Disabled Business Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business HUBZone Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Women-Owned Small Business Other (please describe) _________________________________________________

11. One Point of Contact Name (Name, Phone Number and Email Address) Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________________

12. Is your accounting system DCAA approved?

Yes No

13. Have you ever been a Prime Contractor before on this size effort?

Yes No

14. Have you been a prime on a contract that has managed subcontracts, if so please provide no more than 5 contract numbers with associated contract value.

15. Is your company interested in this effort as a Prime contractor or a subcontractor?

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