Request_for_Information_RFI_Sources_Sought_SS_Notice_NAVOCEANO_SMENC.docx

NOTE: This notice is a follow-up to a Request for Information (RFI)/Source Sought (SS) notice posted to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) SeaPort Next Generation (NxG) portal, entitled “Hydrographic and Bathymetry Production Submarine Electronic Nautical Chart (SMENC) Support Services”

1.0 Description:

This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) notice issued by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate on behalf of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO). One of NAVOCEANO's essential tools is the Hydrographic and Bathymetry Production Submarine Electronic Nautical Chart (SMENC) dataset support. This Hydrographic Department collects, edits, quality controls, grids, and databases a wide variety of high-resolution hydrographic and bathymetric data. This information provides the most complete worldwide coverage of ocean and littoral zone depths.

The services outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) specifies the requirements for the SMENC Submarine Electronic Nautical Chart Dataset Support.

The purpose of this notice is an opportunity to obtain industry feedback and/or suggestions to be included on a future PWS – see attached draft PWS. The goal is to utilize that feedback in the enhancement and improvement of the final PWS, and solicitation that will be developed as a result. Industry is also requested to provide suggestions as to the best way they feel the Government can evaluate potential offerors/quoters – a technical response will be a part of any new requirement resulting from this notice, and any industry ideas and insights along these lines would be greatly appreciated. Lastly, industry is requested to provide any ideas as to how competition can be enhanced. Reponses may cover any topic considered important and are not restricted to the suggested topics herein.

2.0 Current Contract Action:

The services outlined in the draft PWS is currently provided through 20 June 2025 by General Dynamics Information Technology. (CAGE: 07MU1) under task order # N0018924FR048 issued off single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract # N0018917D0083. This task order was issued on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis and task orders and was issued by the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department, Regional Directorate

3.0 Proposed Acquisition:

A single FFP task order is anticipated that will consist of a one-year base period, four (4) one-year option periods, and a six-month option period (to account for FAR 52.217-8 “Option to Extend Services” clause). The anticipated performance periods are as follows:

· Base Period: 21 June 2025 through 20 June 2026

· Option I: 21 June 2026 through 20 June 2027

· Option II: 21 June 2027 through 20 June 2028

· Option III: 21 June 2028 through 20 June 2029

· Option IV: 21 June 2029 through 20 June 2030

· Option V: 21 June 2030 through 20 December 2030 ***

*** Option V represents services covered under FAR 52.217-8 “Option to Extend Services” – which shall not exceed six (6) months.

· The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for the proposed acquisition is: 541330 – Engineering Services (Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons exception), which has a size standard of $47.0M.

· The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) for the proposed acquisition is: R410 – Management Advisory Services - Support- Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development

· The anticipated Taxonomy of Services & Equipment Portfolio Group: Knowledge-Based Services (Program Management Services)

NOTE: The NAICS Code and/or PSC may change based on the ongoing market research.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: After a thorough research of all contract vehicles available on the Naval Strategic Sourcing link (within the NAVSUP Contracting Knowledge Site (CKS) website) and a review of the functional areas outlined in the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) Annex 22 “SeaPort Engineering and Program Management Categories”, the contracting office determined that the services outlined in the PWS are supported through the following NMCARS Annex 22 category: Program Management Services. As such, it is anticipated that the proposed acquisition will be processed through the NAVSEA SeaPort NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

4.0 Requested Information:

Firms possessing the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to respond to this notice via the submission of an executive summary. Submissions are not to exceed five (5) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font size.

The submission should include the following information:

1. Company name, address, and point of contact with corresponding phone number and e-mail address;

2. Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, CAGE Code, business size and classification – NOTE: Also, identify if your organization is registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and currently active;

3. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the services outlined in the draft PWS; and

4. Past Performance Information (see Section 7.0 “Past Performance” of this RFI/SS notice)

Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of this notice will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party.

The Government will consider and analyze all information received; formal responses will not be furnished; however, the information may be utilized in the development of a final PWS and/or solicitation.

5.0 Clearance Level:

Interested parties should provide their facility clearance level as part of their capabilities statement.

6.0 Past Performance:

To demonstrate its experience, interested parties can identify up to two (2) of its most relevant contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years, and provide any other information the contractor considers relevant to the requirements of the draft PWS. Contractors should provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contracts or efforts to the requirements in this notice.

7.0 Summary:

This is NOT a notice of solicitation issue. This RFI/SS notice does not constitute a solicitation, nor does this issuance restrict the Government’s acquisition strategy. Responses should be submitted to NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate.

· Katie Hildebrandt – katie.b.hildebrandt.civ@us.navy.mil

· Joseph Caltagirone - 564-226-0669 (MS Teams) – joseph.p.caltagirone3.civ@us.navy.mil

Responses should be submitted no later than 1100 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 30 December 2024. Facsimile responses will NOT be accepted. The Government will neither award a contract action solely on the basis of this RFI/SS notice nor will it reimburse for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Not responding to this RFI/SS notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. Finally, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) website (https://www.neco.navy.mil), SAM website (https://www.sam.gov), and the SeaPort NxG portal for updates to this RFI/SS notice.

Refer all questions concerning this notice to:

· Ms. Katie Hildebrandt, via email: katie.b.hildebrandt.civ@us.navy.mil; and/or

· Mr. Joseph Caltagirone, via email: joseph.p.caltagirone3.civ@us.navy.mil