Sources Sought Notice_Tech Library.pdf
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This Sources Sought Notice is a market research document issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to identify qualified sources for a technical library management contract. The anticipated procurement is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract set aside for 8(a) small businesses, with a NAICS code of 519210 (Libraries and Archives) and a $21M size standard. The contract will support administrative, data management, and technical support for MSC's engineering library at Norfolk Naval Station, utilizing the MSC Virtual Technical Library (VTL) electronic repository.
The contract will have a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, plus potential six-month extension options. Interested businesses are requested to submit a capability statement by 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on 22 April 2025, addressing company profile, small business standing, ability to perform, past performance, and system familiarity. Respondents should provide details including number of employees, office location, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, point of contact information, and responses to specific questions about system experience and draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) clarity. Points of contact are Taylor Neikirk and Timothy Lewis, who can be reached via their Navy email addresses.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| DRAFT TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR-TECHNICAL LIBRARY.pdf | ||
| DRAFT PWS-MSCN7 Technical Library Services.pdf |
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Sources Sought Notice Notice ID: N102C_TechLibrary_SSN
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation at this time.
Attachments:
1) Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)
2) Draft Technical Evaluation Factor
GENERAL:
This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced sources for an anticipated Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The purpose of this contract is to obtain administrative, data management and technical support of MSC’s technical engineering library.
Set aside: 8(a) NAICS Code: 519210 Libraries and Archives Size Standard: $21M
The anticipated period of performance is a one (1)-year base period plus four (4) one-year option periods and includes FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, for an extension up to six (6) months to be executed at the Government’s discretion.
Location: Norfolk Naval Station
The is NOT a request for Quote or Proposal. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regard to this notice. If a synopsis/solicitation is posted in the future, the information provided herein may differ.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Engineering Department of MSC requires the Technical Documentation Branch to provide administrative, data management and technical support of MSC’s engineering library. The Contractor will utilize the MSC Virtual Technical Library (VTL), an electronic repository and management system for technical manuals, drawings, engineering designs, engineering and technical references. The Contractor shall provide MSC Engineering Department (N7) administrative, data management, and technical support for the MSC Technical Library.
Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and draft Technical Evaluation Factor (Prior Experience) are attached with further details.
SOURCES SOUGHT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
It is requested that interested businesses submit a capability statement outlining their company profile, small business standing, ability to perform in accordance with the above information, and intent of subcontracting.
Submission is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry.
Responses should reference the Sources Sought Notice and shall include the following information:
(a) Company profile to include number of employees, office location, Unique Entity ID number, and CAGE Code.
(b) Point of contact, telephone number, address, and email address.
(c) Describe Respondent’s ability to support this requirement in accordance with the above scope of work.
(d) Describe any past performance efforts with a similar scope to the proposed requirement. Provide contract numbers, dollar value, and the period of performance for each contract referenced in response to this sources sought notice.
(e) Please provide answers to the following questions:
1. Has your company worked with the same or similar systems as the one stated in the PWS?
a. Is there a similar system you would like the Government to look into to verify if it is similar?
b. Are there any outstanding questions regarding the system provided in the PWS?
2. Does the PWS sufficiently explain what is required from potential offerors?
3. Does the Technical Evaluation Factor (Prior Experience) sufficiently outline what is required for submission?
4. Are the requirements for the Technical Evaluation Factor (Prior Experience) clear, unambiguous, and fair.
(f) Provide any additional feedback regarding the draft PWS and draft Technical Evaluation Factor
(g) Include any other supporting documentation
Responses are requested, via email, prior to 1:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time, 22 April 2025. The point of contact is Taylor Neikirk at taylor.r.neikirk.civ@us.navy.mil and Timothy Lewis at timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil.
mailto:taylor.r.neikirk.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil
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