Sources Sought -Lithium Battery.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (NSWCPD)

N6449822RBCS

SUBJECT: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD is requesting information to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. The anticipated requirement is to manufacturer and deliver lockers and parts listed in Section 3 of the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) in any combination and quantity up to and including the annual maximum quantity for the Lithium Battery Charging Station (BCS), 1x3 Locker, and 1x4 Locker using the drawings provided as Government Furnished Information.

It is the Government’s intention to procure these supplies utilizing full and open competition as a small business set-aside. The Government is contemplating issuing this procurement as either a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with Equitable Price Adjustment OR as an unpriced Multiple Award Contract (MAC) contract vehicle, whereby pricing would be competed by all MAC holders at the order level.

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: 21 December 2021

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 335911—Size Standard 1,250

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 6140

INCUMBMENT: New Task

PREVIOUS STRATEGY: Not Applicable

TECHNICAL CODE: 335

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: 2 December 2022

RESPONSE DATE: 6 January 2022

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: TBD

CONTACT POINTS: Francis Brady (francis.j.brady@navy.mil)

Contract Type –Either a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with Equitable Price Adjustment OR as an unpriced Multiple Award Contract (MAC) contract vehicle, Period of Performance – The performance period will span five years from the date of award; and include a base period of 12-months and four 12-month ordering periods. Performance is anticipated to begin on or after 21 December 2022.

Facility Security Clearance – N/A

Work Location Requirements – The contractor's primary place of performance shall be at the contractor’s facilities. It is estimated that 100% of the work will occur off-site at the contractor facility.

Scope – The Contractor shall manufacture the lockers and parts listed below in any combination and quantity up to and including the annual maximum quantity for the Lithium Battery Charging Station (BCS), 1x3 Locker, and 1x4 Locker using the drawings provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI) and listed in SOW Sections 9.1 through 9.3. The Contractor shall provide Production Reports monthly for all active Delivery Orders. The Contractor shall provide Request for Variance (RFV) for deviations from drawings listed in SOW Section 9.1 through 9.3

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, company size

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

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities (including technical, program management, prototyping, etc.) related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combination of factors that would directly relate to the Government’s objectives as stated in the attached SOW,

(2) The qualifications, capabilities, and experiences of Contractor employees, who would be available to support this effort, Section 2. Past/Current Performance. Suggested language: Provide one (1) example of prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and 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 3. Technical Response. Provide a detailed technical response that addresses the tasks identified in the Draft SOW Information should include:

· Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel

· The contractor’s ability to manage, as a Prime contractor, the types and magnitude of all tasking in the SOW

· 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.

Attachment (1) DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)

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 marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: Prior to the award of a cost-type contract, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) SubPart 16.301-3(a) requires that the contractor’s accounting system be determined adequate for considering costs applicable to the contract or order. No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Questions or comments submitted via email to francis.j.brady@navy.mil. Responses must be received no later than 12:00pm EST on 6 January 2022 by e-mail to francis.j.brady@navy.mil.

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

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: 11 January 2022 Solicitation Issued: 11 February 2022 Solicitation Closed: 14 March 2022 Award Date: 2 December 2022 Performance Start: 3 December 2022

NSWCPD will only accept electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Francis Brady, at francis.j.brady@navy.mil with the subject line "N6449822RBCS" All responses shall be submitted no later than 12:00PM EST on 6 January 2022.

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.