Sources Sought Notice NAVCENT.docx
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This document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) Services for NAVCENT Detachment Alpha. The market survey seeks an eligible vendor to provide ship-based commercial helicopter logistical services worldwide, specifically requiring a two-helicopter detachment with 5 pilots, 3 maintainers, support equipment, and potentially an unmanned aerial capability. The primary performance location is expected to be in Bahrain, with worldwide deployment capabilities, operating 365 days per year in support of US Navy and partner nation ships.
The notice requests interested vendors to submit a capability statement by 3:00 PM local time on 19 December 2025, with specific response requirements including organizational details, business size, teaming arrangements, Air Mobility Command approval, helicopter specifications, and operational history. The NAICS code is 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. This is a market research effort to assist the Contracting Officer in developing a procurement strategy, including evaluating potential small business set-asides, and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to purchase services.
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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC)
MARKET SURVEY
N10226R0016 20 November 2025
Subject: VERTICAL REPLENISHMENT (VERTREP) SERVICES NAVCENT DETACHMENT ALPHA (A)
DESCRIPTION: This is a market survey for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation exists at this time. MSC is soliciting input to determine the technical, administrative, management and financial capability of potential offerors to perform this kind of work.
MSC is seeking an eligible vendor to provide ship-based commercial helicopter logistical and vertical replenishment services to US Navy ships, partner nation’s ships, and theater facility/operations worldwide. The contractor will provide a two-helicopter detachment (DET) of like TMS aircraft, an optional unmanned aerial capability, all support equipment and supplies, 5-pilots and 3-maintainer minimum staffing, and a support structure to deploy aboard MSC CLF ships conducting theater operations 365-days a year. Mission requirements shall be subject to all applicable DoD, DoN, FAA, MSC, and theater directives, policies, and guidance.
The nominal forward location is expected to be Bahrain.
NAICS CODE: The NAICS Code for this requirement is 481212: Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation, and the Size Standard is 1,500 employees
Interested offerors shall submit a brief but complete capability statement that demonstrates the capability to perform the type of service described in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for evaluation. This information will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist in developing the procurement strategy, including whether a small business set-aside is warranted.
This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey.
All responses to this market survey should be forwarded to Mr. Jim Ellis via email at james.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 3:00pm local time, Norfolk, VA on 19 December 2025.
1. Draft PWS
The draft PWS is provided as an attachment to this notice.
2. Place of Performance:
Worldwide.
3. Market Survey Response Instructions:
Interested parties shall furnish the following information:
1. Name of Organization, DUNS number, and CAGE code.
2. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact
3. Brief description of your organization’s capabilities
4. Brief summary of organization’s history relative to similar requirements
5. Small business standing (i.e. large or small business, specific category of small business)
6. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.
7. Does the Company have Air Mobility Command (AMC) Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval? If not, explain how the Company will obtain CARB approval prior to anticipated delivery date.
8. The Type/Model/Series of helicopter your company would use to meet the PWS specifications. Include summary of any modifications to the airframes to meet requirements.
9. Length of time operating as a FAR PART 133 and 135 carriers.
10. What is the minimum amount of time required for performance preparation between contract award and commencement of performance?
IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION BE PROVIDED NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM LOCAL TIME, NORFOLK, VA ON 19 DECEMBER 2025. RESPONSES SHALL BE EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING POC FOR THIS PROCUREMENT, MR. JIM ELLIS, AT JAMES.P.ELLIS54.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
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