RFI - FDRMC.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

Pursuant to FAR 15.101 “Early exchanges with industry” this announcement constitutes a request for information for information and planning purposes for qualified and experienced sources to provide engineering, technical, programmatic, and analytical support and services to the United States Navy’s Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) located in Naples, Italy, with detachments in Manama, Bahrain and Rota, Spain. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than to gain the information requested, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI.

Scope

FDRMC requires personnel support in the following areas and/or disciplines:

• Engineering Technicians (for example, but not limited to Mechanical Auxiliary, Mechanical Hydraulics, Marine Gas Turbine Inspector, Combat Systems-CANES/Afloat Network, Combat Systems-SPY, and METCAL Program)

• Naval Architect

• Additive Manufacturing Technician

• Depot and Intermediate Maintenance Support/Production Controllers (for example, but not limited to D Level Planner, IMA Planner, Dive Planner, Fleet Technical Assistance Integrator, Planner)

A DRAFT Performance Work Statement is provided containing further details.

The Government may consider issuing one or more solicitations for this requirement. The Government may consider the award of either a single or multiple-award contract(s) as a result of the solicitation(s).

This is a follow on requirement of contract N0018920F3045, which currently in place providing the services described in the performance work statement.

Place of Performance (Site Locations)

• Primary: FDRMC Manama, Bahrain; FDRMC Naples, Italy; FDRMC Rota, Spain.

• Other miscellaneous outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) geographical locations in the operational area of FDRMC and the 5th and 6th Fleets, to include Romania and Poland.

• Global deployment (and TDY) as necessary to support ship maintenance operations.

• Work may be performed in office settings, as well as in industrial/shipyard environments, and on naval vessels.

• In Bahrain, work may take place at contractor and Government sites. In Italy and Spain, work takes place primarily at the Government sites.

NAICS Code

The NAICS code for this requirement is anticipated to be 541330, Engineering Services, with a size standard of $41.5 million. The product service code (PSC) is R425, Engineering and Technical Services.

Period of Performance

Performance is estimated to commence around 01 JAN 2027. The period of performance is anticipated to consist of up to five years of performance, potentially through a five-year ordering period or a one-year base and option periods, and may include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, to provide for an additional six months of performance.

Capabilities Statement

This is a market research tool. The input provided will help the Navy ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential businesses. If you are an interested business, NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, Naples Shore Office appreciates your assistance in providing a capabilities statement addressing all the items below.

Please limit your responses to the requested information only. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions must not to exceed fifteen standard typewritten pages. Submit any technical questions and inquiries within the response.

1. Full business name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Data Universal Numbering System

(DUNS) number

3. Size of business: Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, or other category

4. If the services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include the

General Services Administration (GSA) or Seaport Next Generation (NxG), provide the applicable contract number.

5. Indicate if your company can be a prime contractor for this effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. If subcontractors are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and if a small or large business subcontractor(s) will be used.

6. The Government is determining the acquisition strategy for this potential acquisition. If any potential acquisition will be a small business set-aside, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. If there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, 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. If the Government determines 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, provide details as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specifics regarding teaming arrangements, the anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted, and the business size of anticipated subcontractors. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and any previous experience in teaming must be addressed.

7. Please address the following questions in your response. Documentation of technical expertise and qualifications must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary capabilities to perform the required services.

a. Describe your ability to support the scope of the requirement in the draft performance work statement.

b. Describe your ability to support the sites of performances identified. State whether or not you can support more than one site simultaneously.

c. The support areas generally encompass technical/engineering-related areas (engineering support, quality assurance, integrated test engineering, etc.). Can you provide technical/engineering support?

d. This effort requires personnel with Top Secret-level clearance. State your ability to comply with this requirement.

e. What contract type would you recommend to meet this requirement (e.g., indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity or definitive contract; firm-fixed price, cost-reimbursement, or a hybrid; single award or multiple award)?

f. What additional information do you require to provide a proposal? Please identify any areas requiring clarity and provide any feedback related to the draft performance work statement and procurement strategy. Submit any questions you have regarding this RFI and the draft performance work statement.

Submission

Responses should be limited to no more than ten standard typewritten pages. Reponses should reference FDRMC RFI and shall be submitted by e-mail to Ricardo Lopez at Ricardo.a.lopez38.civ@us.navy.mil and Dave Biggs at david.a.biggs20.civ@us.navy.mil by 2:00 p.m. Naples, Italy time on 13 APR 2026.

Again, this is not a request for proposals. Respondents will not be notified of any results. Please note that the information within this RFI may be updated and/or may change prior to an official solicitation, if any, is issued.