LCS Sustainment West Coast Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MAC-IDIQ)- Presolicitation Synopsis

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THIS PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS SUPPLEMENTS THE SOURCES SOUGHT POSTED ON 13 JUNE 2017 (N00024-17-R-4325). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A BID, PROPOSAL, OR QUOTATION WHICH SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY. 

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue solicitation N00024-17-R-4325 for the procurement of maintenance and modernization of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) homeported in San Diego, CA.

The Navy intends to award Multiple Award - Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contracts (MAC-IDIQ's) for the execution of LCS maintenance that will include: Selected Restricted Availabilities (SRAs), Drydocking Selected Restricted Availabilities (DSRAs), Continuous Maintenance Availabilities (CMAVs), unscheduled maintenance availabilities, Emergent Maintenance for within the continental United States (CONUS) and all Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). The Navy intends to award two tiers of MAC-IDIQ.  MAC I (BIG MAC) will be for all work both CONUS and OCONUS.  MAC II (LITTLE MAC) will be for CONUS only Preventative/Planned Maintenance Availabilities (PMAVs), Facility Maintenance (FM), and Corrosion Control (CC). The MAC-IDIQ's will have an ordering period of five (5) years.

Based on the results of the Sources Sought Notice, market research, and the Industry Day conducted on 29 June 2017, the Government has determined the MAC I requirements will be procured via full and open competition and the MAC II requirements will be set-aside for small business. The cognizant Small Business Office concurred with this decision on 5 Sept 2017, via the Small Business Coordination Record, DD2579.

It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available on the FedBizOpps website at www.fbo.gov in October 2017 and will be open for a minimum of 30 days. The anticipated award is targeted for April 2018.

Reminder:  Sources Sought Responses (Enclosure C) and Industry Day Questions (Word format) are due on 7 July 2017 by 2 PM ET.

THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT AND INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT FROM RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY INTERESTED PARTIES IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY, AND NO MONETARY COMPENSATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RESPONSE PREPARATION. SEE FAR 15.201.

PROVIDED ENCLOSURES
1. Enclosure A - Critical Systems*
2. Enclosure B - Draft SOW N00024-17-R-4325
                       (Sections B & C)
3. Enclosure C - Request for Information (RFI) 
                        Responses due 7 July 2017
4. Enclosure D - Availability Types and Durations
5. Enclosure E - Industry Day Invitation - 29 June
                        2017 in San Diego, CA & RSVP (due NLT COB 19 June 2017)

* Offerors can obtain upon request to jane.thompson1@navy.mil

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Washington DC, is seeking information from potential sources able to:
• Complete CNO Availabilities and Emergent & Continuous Maintenance (EM/CM) as part of the U.S. Navy's Surface Ship Maintenance, Repair and Modernization requirements CONUS.
• Accomplish Planned Maintenance (PM)
• Accomplish Facility Maintenance (FM)
• Accomplish Corrosion Control (CC)
• Complete Emergent & Continuous Maintenance (EM/CM), Planned Maintenance (PM) and Corrosion Control OCONUS

The Naval Sea Systems Command is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest in performing Planned Maintenance (PM), Facilities Maintenance (FM), and Corrosion Control (CC) on LCS ships homeported primarily in San Diego, CA. These efforts will begin at contract award and continue for a period of performance of five one year ordering periods.

The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine whether any Small Business Set Aside (SBSA) opportunities exist. All SBSA categories will be considered. In accordance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, Small Business concerns are reminded that in the performance of contracts awarded under SBSA procedures, at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials, shall be performed by the company.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for the complete solicitation package will not be granted at this time.

Notice Regarding Draft SOW: Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided.

Future information, if any, will be posted at the website for FBO the same site where this announcement is posted.

INDUSTRY DAY- LCS Class Sustainment Execution Contract - Follow-on (SEC West Part II) Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
NAVSEA will hold an Industry Day conference on Thursday, 29 June 2017 at Base Theater, San Diego Naval Base. The event will begin at 0930 PST and conclude at 1700 PST. This time will allow for networking opportunities among industry teams. The conference will be hosted by NAVSEA SEA 02 and PMS 505 for the purpose of discussing the Navy's plan for maintenance and repair sustainment execution during FY 18-23.

The Industry Day will begin with a discussion and overview of the contemplated requirement. This contract will be awarded as a multiple award IDIQ and will address all execution of all maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts for LCS Class ships homeported in San Diego, California for a 5 year period during FY18 through FY23.

RSVP: NAVSEA requests that firms interested in attending the Industry Day submit company names and attendee lists no later than 1400 Eastern Time, 19 June 2017 via e-mail to Ms. Jane Thompson, SEA 024, Contract Specialist, jane.thompson1@navy.mil. The subject line of the RSVP email shall be limited to: Industry Day RSVP from (Company Name). The body of the email shall include each attendee's name, Position/Title, email address, phone number, and indicate whether they have a Common Access Card (CAC) or Rapid Gate (32nd street) or DBIDS (32nd street) or Military ID in order to access the base. Companies are asked to send no more than five (5) representatives as seating is limited. The RSVP must also indicate whether a one-on-one session is requested. (See Enclosure E for additional information)

Base Access: For those without existing base access (CAC card, Rapidgate, DBIDS, retired military ID), additional coordination with base security is required. The Navy will send a base access form (SECNAV 5512) to interested parties without existing base access based on RSVP responses. It is of paramount importance to immediately complete the form and submit it as directed so that you're cleared for access for this Industry Day Event.

One-on-One Sessions: These sessions will only be held in person, in the Base Theater, at the presentation location. The intent of these One-on-One sessions is to provide Industry a private, non-public forum to present the Government with comments, concerns and recommendations. Thus, the One-on-One sessions are designed to consist of mostly one-way communication (from the firm to the Government) as the Government does not intend to share contract strategy information outside of the larger and/or public forum. Companies requesting a One-on-One session must indicate such in their RSVP email. These sessions will be no longer than 20 minutes in length, may be attended by no more than 5 people per company, and will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. The Government will inform attendees of their scheduled session by 23 June 2017.

General Stipulations and Disclaimers: Recording of the event is not permitted. Other than the planned briefing materials referenced above, the Government does not plan to provide additional information for review and comment prior to the Industry Day. 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.

This Special Notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order.

Contracting Officer Address:
N00024 NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC, Point of Contact: Mr. David Hector (SEA 02432), david.hector@navy.mil and Ms. Jane Thompson (SEA 02432T), jane.thompson1@navy.mil.