Sources Sought Notice.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS (RFP)

This market research tool is being issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. An award will not be made on offers received in response to this notice. The Government is not responsible for the cost associated with any effort expended in responding to this notice. This announcement is for information and planning purposes to determine the availability of sources prior to issuing the RFP. This is not a solicitation, but a Sources Sought only.

The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify qualified Small Businesses (SB) to provide Vertiv Liebert GXT5 2000VA-120V UPS and GXT5-48VBATKIT.

A full description of both Vertiv Liebert GXT5 2000VA-120V UPS and GXT5-48VBATKIT is attached.

Respondents should be Small Businesses (SB) under North American Industry System Classification (NAICS) code is 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing. The Government is contemplating the award of a Single Firm Fixed-Priced contract.

A response to this source sought notice will not be considered an adequate response to any forth-coming solicitation announcement. However, information gathered through this Market Research/Request for Information (RFI) may significantly influence RFP development. A response to this source sought notice will not result in your firm’s name being added to a plan holder’s list to receive a copy of a solicitation.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should reference N6247025QBATKIT and shall include the following information in this format on a company letterhead:

1. Company Name, address, point of contact name, phone number, and email address;

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; Company size standard and/or socio-economic standing; i.e. small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, or 8(a) business. Provide information for any GSA or SeaPort, e-contracts that you currently have, if applicable.

3. A copy of SAM.GOV active registration must reflect Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), Commercial, CAGE, Reps/Certs, and registration under applicable NAICS at https://sam.gov. In order to receive an award from any resultant solicitation should one be issued, the successful offeror must be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM).

4. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the services, to include past performance information. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last four (4) years. Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, period of performance, and POC information for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought.

https://sam.gov/

5. Include any other supporting documentation.

6. Detailed information in narrative form demonstrating how your firm would meet the requirements of Limitations on Subcontracting, FAR Clause 52.219-14 and accomplish at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel. Ensure response is specific to the work described herein and provide estimated percentages of what work your firm would accomplish for the effort. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangements that will be pursued, if any.

7. Please provide additional information that you feel relevant to this source sought notice.

Submission Instructions: Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to accomplish the tasks provided and possibly compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed ten (10) typewritten pages in no less than 12-font size.

Responses should be emailed to Alicia N. Mitchell @ Alicia.n.mitchell2.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 9AM Eastern Standard time (EST), 03 December 2024.

Late responses will not be accepted.

Note: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS ACQUISITION AT ANY

TIME. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED IN ORDER TO

PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS AT THE OFFEROR’S

OWN EXPENSE. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR SUGGESTIONS PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO

THE MARKET RESEARCH MAY BE UTILIZED WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS

WHATSOEVER OR COST TO THE GOVERNMENT AND MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS).

Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal.

Respondents will not be notified of the results. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought.

mailto:Alicia.n.mitchell2.civ@us.navy.mil