4. 11. 5 (etms) engineering, technical, and management services

This is a re-release of RFP N00421-16-R-0021..

Added: Mar 07, 2017 11:27 am This is a re-release of RFP N00421-16-R-0021.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.4), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis the services necessary to provide engineering, technical, IT, and program management support to NAWCAD 4.11.5 Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division.

Effective immediately, RFP N00421-16-R-0021 is suspended.

The Government will amend RFP N00421-16-R-0021.

Please treat the earlier released RFP N00421-16-R-0021 as a draft.

Thanks to all of you who provided feedback.

The full RFP will be released in the next two weeks.

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Added: Apr 27, 2016 10:59 am Modified: Feb 06, 2017 3:48 pmTrack Changes

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.4), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis the services necessary to provide engineering, technical, IT, and program management support to NAWCAD 4.11.5 Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division. 

Effective immediately, RFP N00421-16-R-0021 is suspended. 

The Government will amend RFP N00421-16-R-0021.

Please treat the earlier released RFP N00421-16-R-0021 as a draft. 

Thanks to all of you who provided feedback.

The full RFP will be released in the next two weeks.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.4), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis the services necessary to provide engineering, technical, IT, and program management support to NAWCAD 4.11.5 Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

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Added: Apr 27, 2016 10:59 am Modified: Jan 27, 2017 2:47 pmTrack Changes

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.4), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis the services necessary to provide engineering, technical, IT, and program management support to NAWCAD 4.11.5 Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.4), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis the services necessary to provide engineering, technical, IT, and program management support to NAWCAD 4.11.5 Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division, NAWCAD, provides engineering support, full spectrum development, systems engineering, systems integration, software support, and life cycle support for various communications, electronic, information technology, and command and control systems. The division also provides Business Operations Support for the 4.11 Department. The EPBO division is acquiring engineering, technical and management support capabilities needed to meet the diverse rapid response missions of the Engineering Divisions of the 4.11 Department, AIRWORKS, and others.

EPBO performs the following tasks to support its customers: requirements definition support and analysis; Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development; prototyping; test and evaluation; technical assistance; systems analysis and engineering; systems integration; life-cycle support; software development, integration and maintenance; hardware development, installation and maintenance; test data acquisition, reduction and analysis; technical logistics support; cyber security/information assurance; configuration management; training support; modeling and simulation; program and project management. General support elements include graphics and multimedia support; reports processing services, SharePoint development and maintenance; information management; operation, evaluation, maintenance, and seat management of classified and unclassified computer hardware and software systems, including servers and routers; software development and documentation for adaptations to assigned programs; installation and maintenance of IT and communications hardware and cabling; installation and maintenance of electronic security systems; engineering and technical support for operations of an Outdoor Antenna Range and Environmental Testing laboratory; various program management services including monitoring of project status and financial reports, IT Compliance and contracts support; local telephone administration, operation and administration of technical libraries, performing market research, performing advanced planning functions to include engineering analyses, facility planning requirements, efficiency studies and business development investigations, and preparation of associated reports and recommendations.

This is a follow-on to N00178-05-D-4174, Task Order M804. This contract was a small business set-aside with a cost structure of Cost Plus fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price line items. N00178-05-D-4174-M804 was awarded in Seaport-e with a base year plus 4 option years. The incumbent is Amelex, Inc.

Place of Performance: The services to be performed herein shall be performed at NAWCAD Patuxent River, MD and Webster Field Annex, St. Inigoes, MD.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

EPBO performs the following tasks to support its customers: requirements definition support and analysis; Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development; prototyping; test and evaluation; technical assistance; systems analysis and engineering; systems integration; life-cycle support; software development, integration and maintenance; hardware development, installation and maintenance; test data acquisition, reduction and analysis; technical logistics support; cyber security/information assurance; configuration management; training support; modeling and simulation; program and project management. General support elements include graphics and multimedia support; reports processing services, SharePoint development and maintenance; information management; operation, evaluation, maintenance, and seat management of classified and unclassified computer hardware and software systems, including servers and routers; software development and documentation for adaptations to assigned programs; installation and maintenance of IT and communications hardware and cabling; installation and maintenance of electronic security systems; engineering and technical support for operations of an Outdoor Antenna Range and Environmental Testing laboratory; various program management services including monitoring of project status and financial reports, IT Compliance and contracts support; local telephone administration, operation and administration of technical libraries, performing market research, performing advanced planning functions to include engineering analyses, facility planning requirements, efficiency studies and business development investigations, and preparation of associated reports and recommendations.

A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), draft CDRLS, draft Personnel Qualifications Description, and estimated Level of Effort (LOE) are attached for review.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification shall apply to this requirement and the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate ability to obtain a "Secret" Facility Clearance. No safeguarding of classified information is required under this contract.

The period of performance will consist of a base year and four one-year options with performance commencing on November 2017.

The contract type is anticipated to be Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price Type. The Level of Effort for the five year period of performance is estimated at 565,000 man-hours.

The proposed contract is anticipated to include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Service Contract Act.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS Code for this requirement is 541330 with a Small Business Size standard of $38.5 Million. The Product/Service Code (PSC) for this effort is R425.This Sources Sought Synopsis is requesting responses to the following criteria ONLY from small businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code.

Because the anticipated contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, offerors MUST have an adequate accounting system in accordance with FAR 16.301-3(a)(3) in order to be eligible for award of a cost-type contract.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch.

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package that must address, at a minimum, the following items:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? This should include the contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government point of contact, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the draft SOW.

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

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

4.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability
to perform the tasks outlined in the draft SOW?

5.) 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 PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

6.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNS number, CAGE code, etc.

7.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

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

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company's ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).
To assist the Government in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

Your response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Michael Cole, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) via email at Michael.a.cole@navy.mil and Theresa.newton@navy.mil

The deadline for response to this request is 3 pm, Eastern Standard Time, 11 May 2016.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

No phone calls will be accepted.

Questions may be submitted via email to Michael.a.cole@navy.mil and Theresa.newton@navy.mil. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.

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Added: Apr 27, 2016 10:59 am INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.4), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis the services necessary to provide engineering, technical, IT, and program management support to NAWCAD 4.11.5 Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (including the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The Engineering, Prototyping and Business Operations (EPBO) Division, NAWCAD, provides engineering support, full spectrum development, systems engineering, systems integration, software support, and life cycle support for various communications, electronic, information technology, and command and control systems. The division also provides Business Operations Support for the 4.11 Department. The EPBO division is acquiring engineering, technical and management support capabilities needed to meet the diverse rapid response missions of the Engineering Divisions of the 4.11 Department, AIRWORKS, and others.

EPBO performs the following tasks to support its customers: requirements definition support and analysis; Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development; prototyping; test and evaluation; technical assistance; systems analysis and engineering; systems integration; life-cycle support; software development, integration and maintenance; hardware development, installation and maintenance; test data acquisition, reduction and analysis; technical logistics support; cyber security/information assurance; configuration management; training support; modeling and simulation; program and project management. General support elements include graphics and multimedia support; reports processing services, SharePoint development and maintenance; information management; operation, evaluation, maintenance, and seat management of classified and unclassified computer hardware and software systems, including servers and routers; software development and documentation for adaptations to assigned programs; installation and maintenance of IT and communications hardware and cabling; installation and maintenance of electronic security systems; engineering and technical support for operations of an Outdoor Antenna Range and Environmental Testing laboratory; various program management services including monitoring of project status and financial reports, IT Compliance and contracts support; local telephone administration, operation and administration of technical libraries, performing market research, performing advanced planning functions to include engineering analyses, facility planning requirements, efficiency studies and business development investigations, and preparation of associated reports and recommendations.

This is a follow-on to N00178-05-D-4174, Task Order M804. This contract was a small business set-aside with a cost structure of Cost Plus fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price line items. N00178-05-D-4174-M804 was awarded in Seaport-e with a base year plus 4 option years. The incumbent is Amelex, Inc.

Place of Performance: The services to be performed herein shall be performed at NAWCAD Patuxent River, MD and Webster Field Annex, St. Inigoes, MD.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

EPBO performs the following tasks to support its customers: requirements definition support and analysis; Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development; prototyping; test and evaluation; technical assistance; systems analysis and engineering; systems integration; life-cycle support; software development, integration and maintenance; hardware development, installation and maintenance; test data acquisition, reduction and analysis; technical logistics support; cyber security/information assurance; configuration management; training support; modeling and simulation; program and project management. General support elements include graphics and multimedia support; reports processing services, SharePoint development and maintenance; information management; operation, evaluation, maintenance, and seat management of classified and unclassified computer hardware and software systems, including servers and routers; software development and documentation for adaptations to assigned programs; installation and maintenance of IT and communications hardware and cabling; installation and maintenance of electronic security systems; engineering and technical support for operations of an Outdoor Antenna Range and Environmental Testing laboratory; various program management services including monitoring of project status and financial reports, IT Compliance and contracts support; local telephone administration, operation and administration of technical libraries, performing market research, performing advanced planning functions to include engineering analyses, facility planning requirements, efficiency studies and business development investigations, and preparation of associated reports and recommendations.

A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), draft CDRLS, draft Personnel Qualifications Description, and estimated Level of Effort (LOE) are attached for review.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification shall apply to this requirement and the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate ability to obtain a "Secret" Facility Clearance. No safeguarding of classified information is required under this contract.

The period of performance will consist of a base year and four one-year options with performance commencing on November 2017.

The contract type is anticipated to be Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price Type. The Level of Effort for the five year period of performance is estimated at 565,000 man-hours.

The proposed contract is anticipated to include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Service Contract Act.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS Code for this requirement is 541330 with a Small Business Size standard of $38.5 Million. The Product/Service Code (PSC) for this effort is R425.This Sources Sought Synopsis is requesting responses to the following criteria ONLY from small businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code.

Because the anticipated contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, offerors MUST have an adequate accounting system in accordance with FAR 16.301-3(a)(3) in order to be eligible for award of a cost-type contract.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch.

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package that must address, at a minimum, the following items:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? This should include the contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government point of contact, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in the draft SOW.

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

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

4.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability
to perform the tasks outlined in the draft SOW?

5.) 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 PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

6.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNS number, CAGE code, etc.

7.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

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

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company's ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).
To assist the Government in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

Your response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Michael Cole, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) via email at Michael.a.cole@navy.mil and Theresa.newton@navy.mil

The deadline for response to this request is 3 pm, Eastern Standard Time, 11 May 2016.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

No phone calls will be accepted.

Questions may be submitted via email to Michael.a.cole@navy.mil and Theresa.newton@navy.mil. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.