Detail Design and Construction of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Test and Training Craft and Production Units

This synopsis is an update to the 09 May 2011 synopsis issued under Classification Code 19 – Detail Design and Construction of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Test and Training Craft and Production Units and referenced as solicitation N00024-11-R-2401. Prospective Offerors are advised that the Government has answered certain bidder’s questions and both questions and answers are attached to this notice as draft solicitation N00024-11-R-2401, “Questions and Answers Draft Release 0002â€, dated 18 May 2011 as a spreadsheet file. Also attached is “Attachment to Q and A Draft Release 0002†as a PDF.



The Government makes no representation that additional bidder’s questions will be answered. No information contained in “Questions and Answers Draft Release 0002†shall supersede any information contained in the final solicitation, if and when it is issued.

Publication of “Questions and Answers Draft Release 0002†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 still accepting comments and questions pertaining to the DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) that was released 01 March 2011. Offerors shall submit any questions or comments regarding the DRAFT RFP via email to Ms. Linda Squires at linda.squires@navy.mil and Mr. Todd Rollins at todd.rollins@navy.mil. No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the Points of Contact (POCs) listed above. All comments and questions shall be emailed directly using the subject line "SHIP TO

SHORE CONNECTOR DRAFT RFP" and submitted on the form contained in the Section L Addendum L-1 included in the DRAFT RFP, and attached to this notice.



The Government will consider all comments and questions received.

The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. Any subsequent revision to the DRAFT RFP or draft specification based on comments or questions received remains solely at the Government’s discretion.



The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.



Inquiries/questions concerning this announcement may be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Ms.

Linda Squires, at linda.squires@navy.mil. This synopsis, any future synopses, the RFP and any amendments will be posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command.



No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the Contracting Officer identified in this synopsis.



CAUTION: The final solicitation, if any, will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto.

Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder’s mailing list.



The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. This is not a request for proposals, a promise to issue a request for proposals, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this synopsis or any subsequent synopsis announcing the availability of draft specifications for industry participation and feedback. Establishment of the SSC Industry Website and the issuance of a DRAFT RFP do not restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition strategy.

This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

This synopsis is an update to the 10 March 2011 synopsis issued under Classification Code 19 – Detail Design and Construction of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Test and Training Craft and Production Units and referenced as solicitation N00024-11-R-2401. Prospective Offerors are advised that the Government has answered certain bidder’s questions and both questions and answers are attached to this notice as draft solicitation N00024-11-R-2401, “Questions and Answers Draft Release 0001â€, dated 09 May 2011 as a spreadsheet file. Also attached are “E.16 FINAL ACCEPTANCE†dated 09 May 2011 as a PDF and “L-3 Special Studies Skill Mix and Categories 20110126†dated 26 January 2011 as a PDF.



The Government makes no representation that additional bidder’s questions will be answered.

No information contained in “Questions and Answers Draft Release 0001†shall supersede any information contained in the final solicitation, if and when it is issued. Publication of “Questions and Answers Draft Release 0001†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 still accepting comments and questions pertaining to the DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) that was released 01 March 2011. Offerors shall submit any questions or comments regarding the DRAFT RFP via email to Ms. Linda Squires at linda.squires@navy.mil and Mr. Todd Rollins at todd.rollins@navy.mil. No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the Points of Contact (POCs) listed above.

All comments and questions shall be emailed directly using the subject line "SHIP TO

SHORE CONNECTOR DRAFT RFP" and submitted on the form contained in the Section L Addendum L-1 included in the DRAFT RFP, and attached to this notice.



The Government will consider all comments and questions received. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. Any subsequent revision to the DRAFT RFP or draft specification based on comments or questions received remains solely at the Government’s discretion.



The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.



Inquiries/questions concerning this announcement may be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Linda Squires, at linda.squires@navy.mil. This synopsis, any future synopses, the RFP and any amendments will be posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable.

Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command.



No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the Contracting Officer identified in this synopsis.



CAUTION: The final solicitation, if any, will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder’s mailing list.



The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. This is not a request for proposals, a promise to issue a request for proposals, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this synopsis or any subsequent synopsis announcing the availability of draft specifications for industry participation and feedback.

Establishment of the SSC Industry Website and the issuance of a DRAFT RFP do not restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition strategy. This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

This synopsis is an update to the 1 March 2011 synopsis issued under Classification Code 19 - Detail Design and Construction of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Test and Training Craft and Production Units and referenced as solicitation N00024-11-R-2401. Prospective Offerors are advised that the Government is now accepting comments and questions pertaining to the DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) that was released 01 March 2011. Offerors shall submit any questions or comments regarding the DRAFT RFP via email to Ms. Linda Squires at linda.squires@navy.mil and Mr. Todd Rollins at todd.rollins@navy.mil. No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the Points of Contact (POCs) listed above.

All comments and questions shall be emailed directly using the subject line "SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR DRAFT RFP" and submitted on the form contained in the Section L Addendum L-1 included in the DRAFT RFP, and attached to this notice.





The Government will consider all comments and questions received. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. Any subsequent revision to the DRAFT RFP or draft specification based on comments or questions received remains solely at the Government’s discretion.





Inquiries/questions concerning this announcement may be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Linda Squires, at linda.squires@navy.mil. This synopsis, any future synopses, the RFP and any amendments will be posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil.

While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command.





No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the Contracting Officer identified in this synopsis.





CAUTION: The final solicitation, if any, will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder’s mailing list.





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. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. This is not a request for proposals, a promise to issue a request for proposals, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this synopsis or any subsequent synopsis announcing the availability of draft specifications for industry participation and feedback. Establishment of the SSC Industry Website and the issuance of a DRAFT RFP do not restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition strategy. This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

This synopsis is an update to the 31 January 2011 synopsis issued under Classification Code 19 - Detail Design and Construction of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Test and Training Craft and Production Units and referenced as solicitation N00024-11-R-2401. The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a full and open competitive solicitation in the March 2011 timeframe for the detail design of the Ship to Shore Connector, the construction of a Test and Training craft, and Technical Manuals. The solicitation will also include options for Off Craft Mission Planning Capability, Test and Training Craft Instrumentation, up to eight production craft, spares, interim support, data, additional Technical Manuals, Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List material, Engineering & Industrial services, Software Support services, shipment of craft and up to 50,000 man-hours of Special Studies services.





The Navy intends to post, on FEDBIZOPPS, a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about 1 March 2011.

No questions or comments from industry will be entertained by the Government at this time.





The following draft solicitation attachments: J-1 - Draft Craft Specifications, J-4 - Draft Schedule A – Government Furnished Equipment, J-5 - Draft Schedule C – Government Furnished Information, J-6 - Draft GFE Weight Report, J-11 - Draft Test Documentation Booklet, J-12 - Draft Technical Manual Contract Requirements, J-13 - Draft LMI Data Selection Sheets, J-14 - Draft ILS Supportability Approach, J-15 - Draft Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Plan, J-16 - Draft Item Unique Identification Plan, J-17 - Draft Hazardous Material Management Plan, J-18 - Draft System Safety Program Plan, J-19 - Draft Maintenance Concept, J-20 - Draft Off Craft Mission-Planning Change Package, J-21 - Draft T&T Craft Instrumentation Change Package; J-23 - Draft Integrated Flight Control Change Package, J-25 - Draft Technical Manual Management Plan, J-27 - Draft Configuration Management Plan, and J-28 Draft Factors for Determining Variable Loads, will be made available to potential Offerors only through the internet on the SSC Industry Website in the folder entitled “*DRAFT - Solicitation # N00024-11-R-2401: J Attachments - DRAFT*†at the following address:





https://www.ideservicecenter.com/PEOShips/PMS377/Windchill/netmarkets/jsp/folder/list.jsp?oid=project%7Ewt.projmgmt.admin.Project2%3A6468634&u8=1





In order to access the attachments on the SSC Industry Website, Offerors must have an SSC Industry Website account and submit a copy of a valid DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement), signed by the US/Canada Joint Certification Office, to Mr.

Ian McClintock at ian.mcclintock@navy.mil. If an Offeror already has an SSC Industry Website account, a new SSC Industry Website account is not required. Offerors are not required to re-submit a DD Form 2345 if the Offeror has previously submitted a valid DD Form 2345 to PMS377 during prior SSC Industry Day Events. Instructions for obtaining a DD Form 2345 can be found at:





http://www.dlis.dla.mil/JCP/documents.aspx





To obtain an SSC Industry Website account, Offerors must send an email to Mr. Ian McClintock, at ian.mcclintock@navy.mil with the subject: “SSC Industry Website Registration Form Requestâ€.





Inquiries/questions concerning this announcement may be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Ms.

Linda Squires, at linda.squires@navy.mil. This synopsis, any future synopses, the RFP and any amendments will be posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command.





No comments, questions or inquiries shall be made of any Government person other than the Contracting Officer identified in this synopsis.







CAUTION: The final solicitation, if any, will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder’s mailing list.





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. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. This is not a request for proposals, a promise to issue a request for proposals, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this synopsis or any subsequent synopsis announcing the availability of draft specifications for industry participation and feedback.

Establishment of the SSC Industry Website and the issuance of a DRAFT RFP do not restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition strategy. This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

The Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Detail Design and Construction pre-solicitation synopsis released for Solicitation N00024-11-R-2401 on 09 DEC 2010 stated that the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a full and open competitive solicitation in the January 2011 timeframe. Due to unforeseen events, NAVSEA now intends to issue the subject solicitation in February 2011. All other information contained in the pre-solicitation synopsis, as updated by the 22 DEC 2010 Modification Notice, remains unchanged.

The Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Detail Design and Construction pre-solicitation synopsis released for Solicitation N00024-11-R-2401 on 09 DEC 2010 stated that the SSC Technical Data Package, Attachment J-1, to the prospective RFP contains a classified addendum that will be made available to Offerors upon RFP release and receipt of a written request containing the required security information from an Offeror. For informational purposes only and in order to facilitate identification of individuals requiring access to this classified addendum, Offerors are advised that the general subject of the classified addendum is the SSC's armor protection system requirements.



All other information contained in the pre-solicitation synopsis remains unchanged.



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. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a full and open competitive solicitation in the January 2011 timeframe for the detail design of the Ship to Shore Connector, the construction of a Test and Training craft, and Technical Manuals. Each will have a delivery date of no later than August 2016. The solicitation will include options for up to 8 production craft with the latest delivery date, if all options are exercised, of May 2020. The solicitation will also include options for Off Craft Mission Planning Capability, Test and Training Craft Instrumentation, spares and interim repair parts, data, additional Technical Manuals, Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List material, Engineering & Industrial services, Interim Integrated Logistic Support services, Software Support services, shipment of craft and up to 50,000 man-hours of Special Studies services.



All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration.

Inquiries/questions concerning this announcement may be e-mailed to Ms. Linda Squires at linda.squires@navy.mil. This synopsis, any future synopses, the Request for Proposals (RFP) and any Amendments will be posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command.



Immediately following the release of the formal solicitation, the SSC Technical Data Package, Attachment J-1 to the prospective RFP, will be made available to the Offerors only through the internet on the SSC Industry Website at the following address:



https://www.ideservicecenter.com/PEOShips/PMS377/Windchill/netmarkets/jsp/folder/list.jsp?oid=project%7Ewt.projmgmt.admin.Project2%3A6468634&u8=1



In order to access the Technical Data Package on the SSC Industry Website, Offerors must have an SSC Industry Website account and submit a copy of a valid DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement), signed by the US/Canada Joint Certification Office, to Mr.

Ian McClintock at ian.mcclintock@navy.mil. If an Offeror already has an SSC Industry Website account, a new SSC Industry Website account is not required. Offerors are not required to re-submit a DD Form 2345 if the Offeror has previously submitted a valid DD Form 2345 to PMS377 during prior SSC Industry Day Events. Instructions for obtaining a DD Form 2345 can be found at:



http://www.dlis.dla.mil/JCP/documents.aspx



To obtain an SSC Industry Website account, Offerors must send an email to Mr. Ian McClintock, at ian.mcclintock@navy.mil with the subject: “SSC Industry Website Registration Form Requestâ€.



The SSC Craft Specification contained in Attachment J-1 to the prospective RFP references a classified addendum, Addendum 1, which will not be available on the SSC Industry Website.

Offerors who have obtained access to Attachment J-1 and are interested in receiving the classified Addendum 1 must submit a written request to Ian McClintock at 202-781-3134; fax number 202-781-4596, email ian.mcclintock@navy.mil. The written request must contain data on the company facility and specific individual(s) requiring access as follows: facility security clearance level, issuing Government agency, and expiration date; facility security office phone/fax numbers; facility storage level, cage code, and complete destination address; personnel for whom access to classified data is requested to include full name, security clearance level, issuing Government agency, and expiration date; date of birth; and city/state of birth.

Offerors must mark all email or fax requests with “FOUO – Privacy Sensitive†in the Subject line and "For Official Use Only - Privacy Sensitive - Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure may result in both civil or criminal penalties." at the bottom of each page submitted with the request. Once a prospective Offeror’s “need-to-know†and security clearance is verified, a classified CD will be mailed to the prospective Offeror upon release of the RFP.



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.

If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.