Sources Sought Notice.docx

Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information Repair of LCS 2 Class Waterjet and Impeller Shaft Assemblies

SUBJECT – The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is seeking sources for the repair of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 2 class waterjet and impeller shaft assemblies.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 27 February 2025 The scope of this contract is to perform the repair of the following US Navy National Stock Numbers (NSN):

Re-Packaging of WLD1500 SR and WLD1720 SR Waterjet Assembly

Re-Packaging of WLD1500 SR and WLD1720 SR Impeller Shaft Assembly

CURRENT CONTRACT – N64498-21-D-4041 (Firm Fixed Price (FFP) single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract)

INCUMBENT – Defense Maritime Systems

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE – A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE – The performance period will span five years.

NAICS – 811310

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): – J030

TECHNICAL CODE – 42

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE – July 2026

RESPONSE DATE – 30 Days from Posting

CONTACT POINTS – Valerie Corcoran (Valerie.a.Corcoran.civ@us.navy.mil)

CAPABILITY STATEMENTS:

Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed five (5) double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description.

· Name of Company and address

· Ownership and business size, including whether 8(a), based on identified NAICS

· Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

· CAGE Code and SAM UID

· Company’s Current Facility Clearance Level (if any)

· A statement that the company either has or does not have an approved accounting system, as required in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.301-3(a)(3) for cost-reimbursement contracts.

Section 3. Past/Current Performance. Suggested language: Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the Draft SOW.

Section 4. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the tasks identified in the Draft SOW. Information should include:

· Contractors technical ability, or potential approach to achieving technical ability, to perform at least 51% of the cost with its’ own employees in accordance with FAR 52.219-14

· The contractor’s capacity, or potential approach to achieving capacity, to execute the requirements of the SOW. This response should include a discussion of resources available such as corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to tasks under this effort to include professional qualifications, specific experience of such personnel, and the ability to have personnel located at the locations specified

· Contractor’s ability to begin performance upon contract award.

Attachments: Attachment (1) SOW_LCS2

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Milestones – It is anticipated that procurement milestones will occur on or around the following dates:

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: May 2025 Solicitation Issued: October 2025 Solicitation Closed: November 2025 Award Date: July 2026 Performance Start: July 2026

Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. No company response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Responses must be received no later than 4:00pm EST on 29 March 2025 by e-mail to Valerie.a.Corcoran.civ@us.navy.mil.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.