RFI N68335-24-R-0193.docx

1.0 INTRODUCTION

a. Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has a requirement to procure services to certify Mobile Facilities (MFs) in accordance with 49 CFR 450, International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). The MF is a mobile habitable shelter that is eight (8) feet wide by 20 feet long by eight (8) feet high. MFs are connected together in a MF complex in an austere expeditionary environment to support Marine Aviation Logistics operations. MFs are procured with valid CSC inspection plates; however, when configured for the mission, modifications may be performed that invalidate the CSC plates. In order to maintain compliance, it is required that any modification to the shelter be approved via a plan review, or a physical test, and that compliance is documented.

b. This Market Research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The results of the Sources Sought/ Request for Information (RFI) will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. Additionally, this sources sought is being used to gather constructive information from industry to improve the Request for Proposal (RFP).

c. Estimated RFP Release: FY24

2.0 DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It 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 announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is strictly voluntary.

3.0 ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE

a. The anticipated contract type will be a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

4.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

USCG CSC Approval Authority.

5.0 ELIGIBILITY

a. North American Classification System (NAICS) code: 541330

b. Product Service Code (PSC): R425

6.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor’s response to this RFI is expected to consist of a description of the Contractor’s ability to provide CSC Plan Reviews, Test Plans, Container Testing, and Consultation. All comments or discussions pertaining to improving or enhancing the procurement should be submitted.

b. Contractors will respond to this RFI in the following manner:

1. Means of Delivery: It is requested that information be submitted in response to this RFI by May 29th, 2024 to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Webster, by electronic mail at Daniel.g.webster2.civ@us.navy.mil.

2. Media: Submissions should be in PDF Document Format

3. Page Limit: Responses shall be limited to ten (10) pages. Product specifications, sketches, or listings of authorized distributors will not count toward the page limitation.