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Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice:

This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 – Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (OCT 1997). It constitutes neither a Request for Proposal nor an Invitation for Bid. It does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This RFI/Sources Sought Notice IS NOT A SOLICITATION or an expression of intent to issue a solicitation of any kind in the future. It should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than to gain the information requested. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI/Sources Sought Notice. The Government will not pay for information, materials, and/or demonstrations received in response and is in no way obligated to respondents by or for any information received.

BACKGROUND, SCOPE, AND CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) is requesting information to identify possible sources to provide logistical support to include lodging, transportation, laundry, and sustenance support services for the following geographic regions: East Continental United States (ECONUS). Please see attached draft Performance Work Statement for additional information.

The anticipated contract type is a Firm, Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity type contract.

The anticipated period of performance is a 12-month base period.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 561599 - All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services and the applicable size standard is $22 million. Again, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool. The input provided will help the Navy ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential businesses both small and large. If you are an interested business, FLCN would appreciate your assistance in providing a Statement of Capabilities to include the following:

1) Full business name

2) Cage code and Duns Number of business

3) Name, phone number, and e-mail address of a company representative the Government may contact for additional information

4) Size of business [based on the applicable NAICS code]

5) Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)

6) Statement as to whether business is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate country of ownership)

7) Recent, relevant experience. Describe ability to support the scope of the requirement(s). Include brief description(s) of any prior experiences that best illustrates your company’s qualifications related to performing the aforementioned services in ECONUS.

If there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small business contractors, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate, and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Large and small businesses should provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value as well as supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

SUBMISSION:

RESPONSES ARE DUE no later than 09:00 AM Norfolk, VA Local Time on 11 February 2021.

Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to the following address: benjamin.bethel@navy.mil and samantha.miller@navy.mil. Responses are limited to 5 pages.

All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice.

Disclaimer:

This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

Any questions regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice should be directed to Benjamin Bethel at benjamin.bethel@navy.mil and Samantha Miller at samantha.miller@navy.mil.