Request for Information (RFI)_Live Berthing.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice:

This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 – Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (OCT 1997). It constitutes neither a Request for Proposal nor an Invitation for Bid. It does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This RFI/Sources Sought Notice IS NOT A SOLICITATION or an expression of intent to issue a solicitation of any kind in the future. It should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than to gain the information requested. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI/Sources Sought Notice. The Government will not pay for information, materials, and/or demonstrations received in response and is in no way obligated to respondents by or for any information received.

BACKGROUND, SCOPE, AND CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The USFFC and MARMC are seeking industry input from industry on capability and approach regarding a potential requirement for Operational Level (O-Level) maintenance, service call work, system/equipment familiarization and port husbandry services in support of the Berthing and Messing Program.

The COMUSFLTFORCOM Berthing and Messing Program maintains and operates Duty Crew Berthing Barges that are used by the Fleet when ships become uninhabitable during CNO scheduled overhaul and repair periods. The barges perform a vital function in that they provide office, berthing and messing facilities in close proximity to the ships. Many of the barges are over 40 years old and require regular preventive maintenance to support present day fleet requirements.

The contractor will provide unclassified operational support for assigned program Duty Crew Berthing Barges to include O-Level maintenance, service call work, system/equipment familiarization, and port husbandry requirements, to include customer delivery and receipt.

Berthing and Messing Program Duty Crew Berthing Barges and other Service Craft (Non-Self Propelled) covered under this requirement are located in Kittery, ME; Groton, CT; and Hampton Roads, VA.

Information is being gathered to determine industry capability to fully meet the Government's stated requirements. Potential sources either alone or with appropriate teaming partners must have demonstrated expertise/capabilities in relation to all tasks within the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). See Attachment I: Draft USFFC Berthing and Messing Program Operational Support

PWS.

The anticipated period of performance is a twelve (12)-month base for performance commencing on/around January/February 2026, with four (4) 12-month options, plus FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

The current acquisition strategy would be a single Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) service contract to provide support to all three (3) locations.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement are

336611, Ship Building and Repairing (1300 employees), and the product service code (PSC) is 1935, Barges and Lighters, Special Purpose.

Again, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool. The input provided will help the Navy ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential businesses both small and large. If you are an interested business, FLCN would appreciate your assistance in providing a Statement of Capabilities to include the following:

1) Full business name

2) UEI, Cage code and Duns Number of business

3) Name, phone number, and e-mail address of a company representative the Government may contact for additional information

4) Size of business [based on the applicable NAICS code]

5) Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management

(sam.gov)

6) Statement as to whether business is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate country of ownership)

7) The offeror shall provide proof and verification that it possesses a current Secret facilities clearance level. The proof/verification shall be in the form of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) verification certifying it possesses a current Secret Facilities Clearance. The submission shall include the following: CAGE code, Facility name, Physical location/facility, Clearance status/level, Status date/Issue date, Safeguarding level, Authorized access to, Facilities clearance level limitation(s), Facility security officer and phone number, and DSS field office location and phone number. The verification shall be dated within 30 days of the RFI closing date.

8) Provide Statement of Capabilities of corporate experience and capabilities with regards to the tasks required of Duty Crew Berthing Barge O-level maintenance support services. Provide brief description(s) of any prior experience that best illustrates your qualifications related to performing O-Level maintenance, service call work, system/equipment familiarization/maintenance, and port husbandry support, to include customer delivery and receipt of vessels. Provide the following information for each project listed:

a. Customer Activity Supported (spell out any acronyms)

b. Complete Contract number/Task Order number and project title

c. Name of contracting activity

d. Administrative Contracting Officer’s name, and current telephone number, and email address

e. Contracting Officer’s, Technical Representative, Task Order Manager or primary point of contact name, current telephone number, and email address

f. Contract type (e.g. cost plus, requirements, firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity, or combination)

g. Period of Performance (start and completion date)

h. Base contract award amount and final contract value

i. Contract Number/Task Order Number

j. Summary of contract work

- What type of work the company has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirements

- If the company has managed a task(s) of this same or similar nature before

- If the company has managed a team of subcontracts for a task of the same or similar nature, and if so, how many subcontractors

- The specific technical skills the company possesses which ensure capability to perform the requirement

- Explanation of the company’s ability to perform greater than 50% of the efforts required

- Business size and status of the company.

- Indicate if your firm was a Prime or sub-contractor on a contract for task(s) of the same or similar nature.

9) Provide any recommendations or feedback on the anticipated acquisition strategy as well as any suggested alternative solutions to satisfy this requirement.

10) Please provide any additional feedback you feel is relevant or any questions you have 8)

Recent and relevant experience. Describe ability to support the scope of the requirement(s) of sections 4, 5, and 6 of the Performance Work Statement. Include brief description(s) of any prior experiences that best illustrates your company’s qualifications related to performing the services in accordance with the PWS.

If there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small business contractors, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate, and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR 52.219- 14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Large and small businesses should provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value as well as supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

SUBMISSION:

Submissions are to be no more than 10 pages and no less than 12-point font. Electronic responses are required. Because this is a preliminary notice, general marketing materials are not required. MARMC is not scheduling in-person presentations at this time. All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice.

Responses should be emailed to Samantha Miller at Samantha.a.miller77.civ@us.navy.mil by Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 8AM EST.

Disclaimer: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.