Sources Sought - NSG_PSMI.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVAIR) SUSTAINMENT GROUP (NSG)

PRODUCT SUPPORT MANAGEMENT/INTEGRATION (PSMI)

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL

NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY

FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO

AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE

AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION & PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division Procurement (NAWCAD) Group, Research and Development (A2515000) Branch, Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure Integrated Product Support (IPS) management, and Logistics Support services for acquisition and sustainment of specified weapon systems, system of systems, sub-systems, and support equipment for NAVAIR Program Offices and Functional Activities by utilizing an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for services.

This will be a follow-on competitive effort to the previously-awarded small business award in support of AIR-6.6 IDIQ MACs: N0042117D0022 N0042117D0023, N0042117D0024, N0042117D0025, N0042117D0026, N0042117D0027, N0042117D0028, N0042117D0029, N0042117D0030.

The MAC is required to provide contractor support services for the PSMI Department customers in the areas of Integrated Product Support Elements, which includes: sustainment program planning and management; sustainment analysis; IPS development; training; Support Equipment management;

facilities planning; and sustainment program execution. The potential customers to receive the PSE support include, but are not limited to, NSG, NAVAIR Mission Aligned Organization and its Business Units, Program Executive Offices, and PMAs.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

This effort will be competed as a small business set aside, and awarded as an IDIQ MAC for support services in accordance with FAR 16.505. The contractor shall provide technical support services in support of the areas specified in the Introduction & Program Background above. Further detail is provided in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) attached to this announcement (see Attachment 1).

ELIGIBILITY

The Product Service Code for this requirement is R706 Support- Management: Logistics Support. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 541330 Engineering Services with a size standard of $41.5 million. All interested small businesses are encouraged to respond. Specifically, the Government is evaluating the possibility of establishing this requirement as a Small Business (SB)/ Other Socio-economic Set-Aside. As such, all eligible Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/8(a) are encouraged to respond.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The resultant IDIQ MAC will consist of a total of eight (8) years; a base five (5) Year Ordering Period and a three (3) year option-ordering period. The base 5-year IDIQ is expected to start April 2022, followed by the optional ordering period. Subsequent competitive task orders period of performance will be determined at the task order level.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE

The contract type is anticipated to be performance based (Fixed Price) and non-performance based (Cost Plus fixed Fee (CPFF)) with cost-type Other Direct Costs (ODCs) line items.

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement package to the A2515000 Procurement Group in no more than 10 pages in length demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed in the attached SOW. A page is defined as a single sided 8.5” by 11” page using “1” inch margins from each edge. Response must be in font size 12, Times New Roman. Inclusion of the questionnaire (Attachment (2)) is in addition to the above-mentioned page count. Responses must address, at a minimum, the following:

1. Complete the questionnaire (Attachment (2)) of the sources sought to provide the requested information (no substitutions, additions or deletions).

2. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

3. Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.

4. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, please provide details.

5. Can or has your company managed Classified tasking (please specify the classification level) at your facilities and on-site at Government facilities?

6. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?

7. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an Explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this draft SOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

8. Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.

9. Suggestions and comments on how to improve the draft SOW are encouraged. Please identify any sections which require clarification (specify unclear verbiage and suggest improvements).

The capability statement package shall be sent via email to beverley.rhamdeow@navy.mil.

Submissions must be received at the email address specified no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 25 March 2021. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Beverley Rhamdeow via email at beverley.rhamdeow@navy.mil.

Do not submit any documents (letters, corporate statements or marketing information) other than the nine (9) areas itemized above. The Government may elect not to discuss submissions received in response to this sources sought with individual responders. There is no requirement to respond to the sources sought in order to be eligible to propose to the planned RFP. However, the Government places tremendous value on the information received and may utilize it to finalize its acquisition strategy. Respondents shall fully use this opportunity to describe proven capabilities in performing services similar to those described in this draft SOW.

The information shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - INDUSTRY DAY INFORMATION

NAWCAD, intends to conduct a virtual Industry Day 17 March 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST. This event will be hosted via Microsoft Teams to introduce the sustainment work that is required for this acquisition. The meeting will be open to any interested company that has the capabilities to support the requirements identified in the draft SOW. Attendance at the Industry Day is not a requirement and in no way affects any company from submitting a response (capabilities statement) to this Sources Sought notice and/or a proposal in response to any forthcoming solicitation.

All companies desiring to participate in the Industry Day event must pre-register by providing the business name, address, names of attendees, phone number and email address via email to Beverley Rhamdeow at beverley.rhamdeow@navy.mil and Silas Alexander at silas.alexander@navy.mil. The subject line of the email should read “NSG-PSMI- Industry Day Pre-Registration” and should be submitted no later than 12:00 pm EST 15 March 2021. Copies of the materials to be presented will be made available at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting via Microsoft Teams. As requested above, please verify that the point(s) of contact to receive the presented materials are clearly identified on the submitted list to ensure successful transmittal of the material.

All participants must be U.S. Citizens.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to Beverley Rhamdeow, Phone 301-757-9718; E-mail beverley.rhamdeow@navy.mil. Please reference “NSG-PSMI” when responding to this notice.

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