Sources Sought FRCMA Det Pax CMSS.pdf

CUI

Sources Sought for

Contractor Maintenance Support Services (CMSS)

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 SOLICIT OR AWARD A TASK ORDER 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 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS

STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS A MARKET RESEARCH

TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL AND ELIGIBLE BUSINESS

FIRMS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO

DETERMINING THE METHOD OF ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL.

Controlled by: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Controlled by: COMFRC

CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition and Source Selection

Distribution/Dissemination Control: FEDCON

POC: COMFRC PG Enterprise Department PCO, Beverley Rhamdeow beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil

1.0 INTRODUCTION.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Commander, Fleet Readiness Center

(COMFRC) announces its intention to procure on an 8(a)-set-aside competitive basis a contract effort for Contractor Maintenance Support Services (CMSS) for the Fleet Readiness

Center Mid-Atlantic Detachment at Patuxent River (FRCMA DET PAX), Maryland.

This Sources Sought is being used to gather constructive information from industry to improve the Request for Proposal (RFP). These requirements are subject to change and the information provided below is for informational purposes only. The final requirements will be defined under formal RFP.

This requirement is to provide direct support primarily to squadrons and activities assigned to

Naval Test Wing Atlantic and Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX RIVER) and other activities (e.g., foreign military and other Department of Defense (DOD) branches) as may be directed by the United States Government (USG). Under this contract, the Contractor is required to possess Intermediate Maintenance (I LEVEL) knowledge and expertise to seamlessly integrate qualified personnel into a maintenance organization under the Naval

Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), responsible for Navy test, restoration rebuild, maintenance, and repair.

The Contractor is required to perform as a functional part of the FRCMA DET PAX maintenance organization in support of the maintenance requirements and priorities to meet the Navy’s maintenance support mission. The Contractor is required to provide maintenance support expertise and subject-matter-experts (SME) to ensure uninterrupted support for

LEVEL II aircraft maintenance and administrative support on aircraft components, engines, and support equipment (SE) as specified in this DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). Level II is classified as maintenance or repair performed by designated I-level Maintenance Activities

(IMA) in direct support of O-level activities. I-level maintenance normally consists of diagnostic testing performed with automated equipment, calibration, repair or replacement of damaged or unserviceable parts, components, or assemblies, limited manufacture of parts, and on aircraft/equipment technical assistance to O-level activities.

2.0 ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE AND PROGRAM BACKGROUND.

a. The Government is anticipating this follow-on contract to be a Single Award Firm Fixed

Price contract. The anticipated period of performance is one (1) year with four (4) 12-month options. The estimated total number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) is to meet

355.

b. The incumbent contract information is as follows:

1. Incumbent Contractor: Tyonek Services Overhaul Facility-Stennis, LLC

(7KWV2)

2. Contract Number: N6852022C0010

3. Contract End Date: 31 Jul 2027

4. Contract Type: Cost Plus Fix Fee

5. Previous Set-Aside Designation: 8A Competed

6. Level of effort Hours or Number of FTEs on the contract: 720,000 Hours

c. Program Background/Requirement:

The contractor shall provide a scalable team to provide Contractor Maintenance Support

Services (CMSS) to augment the existing workforce performing Intermediate

Maintenance (I LEVEL) for Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Detachment Patuxent

River (FRCMA DET PAX)

This requirement is to provide uninterrupted support services for LEVEL II aircraft maintenance and administrative support on aircraft components, engines, support equipment (SE) and associated components/material, in direct support involving the rework of existing aviation end items, systems, and components and limited manufacture of items and component parts otherwise not available.

The resultant contract will procure augmented services for approximately over a five-year performance period. The estimated number of FTEs required to fulfill this requirement is expected to meet or exceed 355. Functional support areas and tasks are outlined in Attachment 1, DRAFT SOW.

3.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED CAPABILITIES.

Any anticipated special requirements and required capabilities are detailed in Attachment 1, Draft /SOW. This document details security clearance requirements for personnel, facility requirements, and any specific certifications that are required for the performance of this requirement.

4.0 ELIGIBILITY.

a. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 488190: OTHER SUPPORT

ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION

b. The Product Service Code is J015: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT-

AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

c. 8(a) businesses are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. Note: FAR 52.219-14

Limitation on Subcontracting requires a small business prime on a Set-Aside to perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance. Small business primes may now count

“first tier subcontracted” work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause deviation (52.219-14

Class Deviation 2021-O0008, revision 1).

d. To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable 8(a) set-aside for this effort and SBA-certified 8(a) Business Development Program participant , if you are a small business interested in proposing as the Prime for this effort and plan to utilize

“similarly situated entities” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, please identify the name & CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their SB size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the Sources

Sought Notice in order to assist the Government’s capability determination.

e. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level requirement will be

Level 2 Self-Assessment. Level 2 self-assessment will be acceptable for consideration for award.

5.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

a. To assist in our market research, the Government is requesting interested vendors submit contract references demonstrating experience as the Prime Contractor on projects of a similar scope. Each reference should include the issuing agency, contract number, a summary of the awarded contract's scope, and a clear explanation outlining the similarities between that contract and the requirements described herein.

1. Has the company performed an effort of similar scope, complexity and magnitude? If so, provide details including contract number, contract value, organization supported, and indication of whether the company was a prime or subcontractor, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to this effort.

2. Explain how the company will meet the contractor facility requirements in regards to capability and security performance level.

3. Explain how the company will perform the effort in Draft SOW paragraphs 3.1.

4. Explain the company’s resources that are currently available as well as how the company intends to staff any remaining positions. Address the ability to meet the required clearance levels as stated in the Attachment1, Draft SOW.

b. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, Unique Entity

Identifier (UEI) number, etc.

c. Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as an 8(a) Small

Business.

d. Provide companies current CMMC level certification.

6.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS.

Interested parties shall adhere to the following instructions for the submittal of their capabilities statements.

1) Page Limit and Format: Ten (10) 8.5 X 11 inch pages in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 point. Copies of Certifications, contract references or audits provided will not count toward the page limit.

2) Document Type: Microsoft Word or searchable Portable Document Format (PDF)

3) Delivery: Electronic-mail (Email) Submission to the Contract Specialist, Sarah

Metcalf, sarah.e.metcalf2.civ@us.navy.mil; and Contracting Officer, Beverley

Rhamdeow, beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil

4) Response date: Responses are due by 2:00 PM EDT on 22 October 2026.

5) No classified information shall be submitted in response to this Sources Sought.

6) No phone calls will be accepted.

7) All questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Sarah Metcalf, sarah.e.metcalf2.civ@us.navy.mil, and Contracting Officer, Beverley Rhamdeow, beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil

8) All responses shall include Sources Sought Notice name/number, Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact (POC), including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.

9) All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the

Government.

10) Any information or materials provided in response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the mailto:sarah.e.metcalf2.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice.