Sources Sought Notice.pdf

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk’s is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest to provide maintenance and support for their Clarinet Merlin Receiving System (CMRS) for the Commander, Naval Information Forces NAVIFOR as required in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This is not a solicitation announcement for quotes: a contract will not be awarded from of this announcement. This sources sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

Description of Requirement

Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) requires maintenance of the Clarinet Merlin receiving sites, BCA server sites, and associated hardware of the CMRS. This PWS describes the Government's objectives and requirements for the CMRS. The effort will include the maintenance of the entire CMRS including the receiving subsystems, interface/display equipment, BCA operator training, and testing and updates of applicable Information Assurance Vulnerability Managements (IAVMs) and ACAS scanning at each site. SLEP III and Antenna sensor updates at specific locations. St. Julien’s Creek NIWC Lab upgrades as required. Additional information can be found in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Anticipated NAICS Code

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 541330 – Engineering Services, and the small business size standard is $25.5M.

Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance for this requirement will be for one (1) Base Period of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years estimated to commence on 20 April 2026. Contract Type: The Government plans to procure these services as Commercial Item as defined in FAR 2.101. The proposed procurement is a single award, Firm- Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.

Responses

The Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive acquisition strategy for maintenance and support services detailed above and in the attached draft PWS. Submissions are not to exceed five (5) standard typewritten pages in no less than 12-point font. All technical questions and inquiries may be submitted within the response. Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall include the following information in this format:

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

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

3. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned.

4. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to meet the Government’s requirement

5. Relevant Past performance information on the same/similar work within the last 5 years. Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought.

6. Please provide evidence of an existing reseller agreement with the current infrastructure owner. In addition, evidence of a facility security clearance will be required at the time of solicitation.

7. Statement indicating whether the company plans to be the prime or a subcontractor in support of this effort.

8. Technical questions, inquiries, and suggestions and;

9. Any other supporting documentation.

Capability Statements with 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 compete for this acquisition as specified in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Standard company brochures will not be reviewed.

Reponses to this Sources Sought request should reference N3600125252CMRS and shall be submitted electronically to William Spencer at William.p.Spencer.civ@us.navy.mil Phone: (771) 229-3528 no later than 10:00 AM EST 14 October 2025.

NOTE: 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. Please note the information within this Sources Sought Notice will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

Attachments List:

Attachment I – Request for Information

Attachment II – Draft Performance Work Statement