Engineering Support Services (ESS) VII

This is an update to the previously posted responses to the questions submitted for the Draft RFP. The response to question 29 has changed.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program:  https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.

All responsible sources were invited to submit questions on the Draft RFP posted on 27 January 2022. Attached please find the Government’s responses to the questions submitted. 

It is anticipated the solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted in Contract Opportunities on the SAM website at https://sam.gov/  in mid to late April 2022.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program:  https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.

Please see the attached Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) and attachments.  Please provide comments or feedback to Chris Bachman at christopher.p.bachman2.civ@us.navy.mil by 4:30 PM PST, 10 February 2022. 

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS DRAFT RFP OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This draft RFP is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.  No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this draft RFP or the Government use of such information.  The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or part, any contractor input resulting from this draft RFP.  This draft RFP does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract.  No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort.  The information provided may be used by the Navy in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives and Performance Specifications. Section L Attachments L-1 Technical Sample Task and L-2 Technical Sample Task Estimate will be posted at a later date.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program:  https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/. 

Please see the attached Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) and attachments.  Please provide comments or feedback to Chris Bachman at christopher.p.bachman2.civ@us.navy.mil by 4:30 PM PST, 10 February 2022.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS DRAFT RFP OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This draft RFP is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.  No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this draft RFP or the Government use of such information.  The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or part, any contractor input resulting from this draft RFP.  This draft RFP does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract.  No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort.  The information provided may be used by the Navy in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives and Performance Specifications. Section L Attachments L-1 Technical Sample Task and L-2 Technical Sample Task Estimate will be posted at a later date.