Barracuda Mine Neutralizer

Added: Nov 09, 2017 3:52 pm The purpose of this notice is to post Amendment 0002 and bidders' question responses.

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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is issuing the final solicitation, N00024-17-R-6300, for the development, production, and test of the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System (Barracuda) as part of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Package (MP).

Companies must request a copy of restricted disclosure attachments for the final solicitation N00024-17-R-6300. Companies interested in receiving the restricted documents shall complete the Terms of Use Agreement (Attachment L-4), AND the Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254 (Attachment J-1), indicating that the requesting company has a Defense Security Service (DSS) issued SECRET facility clearance, providing for SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability. The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. The "Terms of Use" agreement shall be returned to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government, the restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed. The "Terms of Use" agreement and DD Form 254 shall be completed and returned to:

TO: Ms. Michaella Easley - michaella.easley@navy.mil
CC: Ms. Tiara Robinson - tiara.robinson@navy.mil
SUBJECT LINE: TOU Agreement (insert name of company) and DD Form 254 N00024-17-R-6300 RFP

This solicitation includes classified information, therefore, proper clearance approval is required prior to the release of the classified information. IF YOUR COMPANY HAS SUBMITTED TOU AND DD 254 FORM SINCE 07 SEPTEMBER 2017, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR REQUEST IS ALREADY IN PROCESS.

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FBO is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor the FBO page for the release of the solicitation, and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this procurement at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

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PRE-SOLICITATION RELEASE SYNOPSIS

The purpose of this announcement is to provide notice regarding the submission of a revised Terms of Use Agreement, prior to the release of the impending final solicitation.

In preparation for the release of the final solicitation N00024-17-R-6300, the Government is requesting for the resubmission of a Terms of Use (TOU) Agreement from interested industry partners, even if one was already submitted and approved for this solicitation.  Please be advised that the final solicitation will contain restricted disclosure information, outlined in Attachment L-4, TOU Agreement.  A copy of the Bidder's Library only may be provided prior to the release of the final solicitation.  All other restricted documents noted in Attachment L-4 will be provided upon the release of the final solicitation. Companies interested in receiving the restricted documents shall complete (or resubmit) Attachment L-4, TOU, AND the Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254 (Attachment J-1), indicating that the requesting company has a Defense Security Service (DSS) issued SECRET facility clearance, providing for SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability. The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. The TOU agreement (Attachment L-4) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed below. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government, the restricted disclosure documents will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed.  The TOU agreement and DD Form 254 shall be completed and returned to:

           TO: Ms. Michaella Easley - michaella.easley@navy.mil

           CC: Ms. Tiara Robinson - tiara.robinson@navy.mil

           SUBJECT LINE: TOU Agreement (insert name of company) and DD Form 254 N00024-17-R-6300 RFP

The final solicitation will include classified information, therefore, proper clearance approval is required prior to the release of the classified information.  It is recommended that Companies complete this clearance approval process by the Government prior to the release of the final solicitation to avoid delays in receiving all final documents in support of the final solicitation.

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Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission or participation in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission or participation will be at the sole expense of the source. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov) and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted, information provided, or participation in the industry day as a result of this notice.

 
SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a solicitation, N00024-17-R-6300, for the development, production, and test of the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System (Barracuda) as part of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Package (MP).  The Barracuda will be initially deployed from the MCM Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCMUSV). This system will be used to neutralize mines that have been previously located by other mine countermeasure assets. The Barracuda will be a modular, low cost, semi-autonomous, expendable neutralizer conforming to the form factor of an A-size sonobuoy.  Barracuda will use wireless communications, allowing for tetherless operation from the deployment platform. Barracuda will be hosted aboard the LCS to execute MCM missions and at shore-based MCM operations to perform Fleet training.  Barracuda will conduct reacquisition, identification, and neutralization from the surface through deep water during day and night operations.

Based upon the complexity, magnitude, and duration of the requirement, the Government's market research indicated that there are not two or more small business concerns capable of competing for the requirement as a small business set aside (FAR 19.502-2(b)). 

The solicitation will be issued electronically via Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) at http://fbo.gov and interested parties must comply with that announcement.  FBO is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet.  Interested offerors should monitor the FBO page for the release of the solicitation, and any applicable amendments.  Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this procurement at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.  The Government anticipates releasing the final Request for Proposal (RFP) between the third and fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017. 

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Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission or participation in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission or participation will be at the sole expense of the source. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov) and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted, information provided, or participation in the industry day as a result of this notice.

 
SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a solicitation, N00024-17-R-6300, for the development, production, and test of the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System (Barracuda) as part of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Package (MP).  The Barracuda will be initially deployed from the MCM Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCMUSV). This system will be used to neutralize mines that have been previously located by other mine countermeasure assets. The Barracuda will be a modular, low cost, semi-autonomous, expendable neutralizer conforming to the form factor of an A-size sonobuoy.  Barracuda will use wireless communications, allowing for tetherless operation from the deployment platform. Barracuda will be hosted aboard the LCS to execute MCM missions and at shore-based MCM operations to perform Fleet training.  Barracuda will conduct reacquisition, identification, and neutralization from the surface through deep water during day and night operations.

Based upon the complexity, magnitude, and duration of the requirement, the Government's market research indicated that there are not two or more small business concerns capable of competing for the requirement as a small business set aside (FAR 19.502-2(b)). 

The solicitation will be issued electronically via Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) at http://fbo.gov and interested parties must comply with that announcement.  FBO is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet.  Interested offerors should monitor the FBO page for the release of the solicitation, and any applicable amendments.  Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this procurement at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.  The Government anticipates releasing the final Request for Proposal (RFP) between the third and fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017. 

DRAFT RFP AND REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS

A draft solicitation (Sections A through J, draft Statement of Work, and draft Performance Specification (P-Spec)) for Industry review and comment will be posted prior to Industry Day (details noted below).  Please be advised that the Draft solicitation will include related draft requirements documents as attachments that contain restricted disclosure information.  Upon release of the Draft solicitation, Companies must request a copy of draft restricted disclosure attachments for solicitation N00024-17-R-6300.  Companies interested in receiving the P-Spec prior to Industry Day shall complete Attachment 1, Terms of Use Agreement, AND the Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254 (Attachment J-1), indicating that the requesting company has a Defense Security Service (DSS) issued SECRET facility clearance, providing for SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability. The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. The "Terms of Use" agreement (Attachment 1) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government, the draft restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed.  The "Terms of Use" agreement and DD Form 254 shall be completed and returned to:

TO: Ms. Michaella Easley - michaella.easley@navy.mil

CC: Ms. Tiara Robinson - tiara.robinson@navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: TOU Agreement (insert name of company) and DD Form 254 N00024-17-R-6300 RFP

The final solicitation will include classified information, therefore, proper clearance approval is required prior to the release of the  classified information.  It is recommended that Companies complete this clearance approval process by the Government prior to the release of the final solicitation to avoid delays in receiving all final documents in support of the final solicitation.

INDUSTRY DAY

Program Executive Office (PEO) Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Mine Warfare Program Office (PMS 495) plans to host an Industry Day to discuss the NAVSEA requirement for the engineering, development, and manufacturing efforts needed for the Barracuda Mine Neutralization Program.  The purpose of this Industry Day is for the Government to brief interested Contractors in order to improve Industry's understanding of the Barracuda requirement and anticipated contracting approach. 

Industry Day will be held from 0900 to approximately 1500 on 18 April 2017 at CSRA Inc., Suite 400 Maritime Plaza I, 1201 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003. The objective of Industry Day is to provide Government information and solicit industry feedback to support the development of the highest quality proposals in response to the planned Barracuda Final Request for Proposal.  Due to space limitations, the number of participants is restricted to five (5) per company.  All participants must have a SECRET clearance, verified in the Joint Personnel Adjudicative System (JPAS).  No audio/visual recording devices of any kind are permitted.  Parties interested in attending the Industry Day should submit the following information via email NLT 1600 EDT, 11 April 2017, to Ms. Tiara Robinson at tiara.robinson@navy.mil and Ms. Michaella Easley at michaella.easley@navy.mil: Subject line: "N00024-17-R-6300 Navy Barracuda Industry Day", company name, company address, attendees' names, email address for each attendee, and phone numbers for each attendee. Attendees must provide information in advance in order to ensure access to the Industry Day venue and assure adequate seating for attendees. An attendee list consisting of name, company, email address and phone number will be provided to all attendees after Industry Day is completed.

SUBMISSION OF DRAFT RFP AND INDUSTRY DAY QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

The Government welcomes industry comments and questions regarding the draft solicitation and Industry Day. The Government will not answer any questions during the Industry Day.  All unclassified questions must be submitted in writing either on a notecard that will be provided by the Government at Industry Day or via email to the Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer.  Offerors may electronically submit Unclassified questions and comments regarding the draft solicitation or Industry Day by sending an email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Tiara Robinson at tiara.robinson@navy.mil and carbon copy (CC:) to the Contracting Officer Ms. Michaella Easley at michaella.easley@navy.mil. For ease of Government review, Offerors must submit questions on a Microsoft Word version of the Request for Clarification Form (Attachment L-1). Information provided with each question shall include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause, or other definitive citation requiring clarification as per Attachment L-1. 

All questions related to the draft solicitation or from Industry Day must be submitted NLT 02 May 2017.    

Industry feedback will be considered in the preparation of the formal solicitation and it is the Government's intention that questions and responses will be distributed electronically to all potential Offerors via the Federal Business Opportunities website.  However, respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback or respond to Industry with respect to any information submitted.  Further, Industry is reminded that it is the formal solicitation that will govern any official acquisition.   

The Navy intends to post a sanitized version - removing any indication of the company that submitted the question, as well as any company proprietary information - of all questions and answers resulting from the Industry Day and/or the draft solicitation. 

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