Sources Sought -LPD Class HTS_20-ME-042.docx

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

SUBJECT: Material, engineering and technical services in support of a LPD Class High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) degaussing system.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. It is the Government's intention to procure the material, engineering and technical services for the High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) degaussing system. NSWCPD will utilize other than full and open competition, from American Superconductor in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, as only the American Superconductor system can meet the Government's requirements. For the continued support of the HTS system, the original source is the only reasonable source with capabilities to meet the minimum requirements, both technical and schedule to support the program. Therefore, American Superconductor is currently the only responsible source for this procurement and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the Navy’s requirements. NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to American Superconductor to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a Sole Source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 09 April 2020

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 335999 / Size Standard of 500

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): R425

TECHNICAL CODE: Code 224

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: Q4 FY20

RESPONSE DATE: 23 April 2020

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business

CONTACT POINTS: Michael Excell

Contract Type – Firm Fixed Price Supplies ,Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Services Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

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 option periods.

Personnel Security Clearance – All personnel performing under this order shall possess a SECRET level security clearance. Interim clearances are acceptable.

Work Location Requirements – All testing shall be accomplished at the vendor’s facility. Travel to: Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; and Pascagoula, MS; Ship visits and demonstrations will occur at Pascagoula, MS and Norfolk, VA depending on ship schedule

Due to the possible sensitive work and areas in which work may be performed, all Contractor’s key personnel shall have or ability to secure a security clearance at the SECRET level and any classified documents and reports received or generated by the Contractor shall be classified up to and including Secret Level in accordance with the DD Form 254 “Contractor Security Classification Specification.”

Scope – The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. This requirement is for NSWCPD Code 224, which provides coordinated and integrated platform based technical and systems engineering management support across all Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) ship systems within the mission of NSWCPD.

The contractor shall provide material, engineering and technical services in support of a LPD Class High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) degaussing system. The HTS degaussing system ship set includes the following major components: control unit, power modules, junction boxes, cryo-coolers, accumulation tanks, HTS degaussing cable assemblies, and cold gas lines. A bill of material with quantities shall be provided. Technical services include support of Engineering change proposals for system level configuration changes of the system; installation and operation services; technical and programmatic reports, test notifications, and trip reports.

Capability Statements:

Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed 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

· Prime contract number

· Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· 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 PWS,

(2) The qualifications, capabilities, and experiences of Contractor employees, who would be available to support this effort,

(3) Demonstrated ability to obtain security clearances at the time of contract award or within 45 days for all personnel expected to provide support in accordance with the above requirement;

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:

· Contractor’s Facility Clearance (if required, this should be filled out by the negotiator)

· Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel (if required, this should be filled out by the negotiator)

· 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 of the contract 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.

· A statement that the contractor 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.

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 task order, 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. Responses must be received no later than 5:00pm EST on 23 April 2020 by e-mail to michael.excell@navy.mil.

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

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: 09 April 2020 Solicitation Issued: Q2 FY 20 Solicitation Closed: Q2 FY 20 Award Date: Q4 FY 20 Performance Start: Date of Award