Multi-Discipline Shipyard Engineering, Planning, and Design Services

Added: Jul 11, 2018 2:19 pm Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF) is sponsoring an Industry Day for marine design and engineering services on Wednesday, 18 July 2018. The Industry Day will be held at the Navy Museum located at 251 1st St., Bremerton, WA 98337 at 9:00AM. The purpose of the Industry Day is to provide an opportunity for the government to brief their requirement and allow companies to ask questions in an open forum (Presentations and Questions/Answers provided will be documented and provided on the government wide point of entry (FBO.gov)) on the evening of 18 July 2018.

Information will NOT be treated as proprietary unless specifically identified as such

This announcement should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Industry Day.

Registration Instructions:

Interested participants must pre-register for the Industry Day via email to kaleb.hoffer@navy.mil. Please submit the following information for each individual no later than close of business 17 July 2018 to pre-register for Industry Day. A maximum of four (4) individuals per company will be permitted to register/attend. Telephone requests will not be accepted.

1. Individual attendee's full name
2. Individual attendee's e-mail address
3. Company name
4. Company Cage Code
5. Indicate your Company size (large or small business)
6. Telephone number

When submitting registration information, please include "N4523A18R1351 A-E Industry Day" in the email subject line. There is no registration fee.

Question Submittal Instructions:
Please submit questions in advance of the event to allow for researched and accurate responses to be given. Questions should be submitted up to the evening of 16 July to allow for Government addressing these questions at the industry day.

Questions and answers will be allowed during the open question and answer portion of the industry day. The Government may not be in a position to answer directly to some of the questions asked but a response will be provided on the government wide point of entry (FBO.gov) prior to the question and answer period close.

Added: Apr 18, 2018 6:48 pm Modified: Jul 03, 2018 6:14 pmTrack Changes SYNOPSIS

THIS IS NOT A "REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)" OR "BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT" TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION UNDER FAR 13, 14, AND/OR 15.  THIS IS A SYNOPSIS PER THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS STATUTE (40 USC 11). 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 THE PREPERATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  

A-E SERVICES FOR AN INDEFINITE DELIVERY MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACTS FOR ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

Solicitation No: N4523A-18-R-1351

Agency: Department of NAVY

Office: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility

Location: Performance is primarily expected to be in Kitsap County, WA.  Other areas of performance may be expected of the contractor based upon the needs of PSNS and IMF.

 

I. CONTRACT INFORMATION

A. General

The current requirements are to provide marine design and engineering services for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive services for all current and former U.S. Naval vessels, ships, craft and boats in the areas of naval architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, industrial, and environmental engineering. The work will include cost estimating, engineering designs and calculations, technical research, and detailed reports based on engineering studies and analysis relating to marine vessels and equipment (including but not limited to cranes, caissons and similar equipment used to support ship repairs, overhaul and dismantling). The requirements also include Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) drafting and modeling.

B. Type and Number of Contracts

GOVERNMENT intends to award a multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price contract to the three most highly qualified contractors. The awarded contractors will have a five (5) year base period and a shared capacity of $40 million among the contract pool.

Contract awards are anticipated in the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.

C. Competition

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 Engineering Services, which has a size standard of $38.5 million in average annual receipts.

This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.203, FAR 19.502-3, FAR 19.502-4, however, the Contracting Officer may reserve that one awardee be small business.

Small businesses are encouraged to team with other small businesses.

D. System for Award Management

To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the Department of Defense (DoD) System for Award Management (SAM). Register via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov or by contacting the Service Desk at 1-866-606-8220. Firms must register prior to the due date for responses to this synopsis in order to enable the Contracting Officer's review of SAM Exclusions.

E. Service Contract Act

Firms are advised that the resulting contract will require that the wages and benefits of listed services employees (see FAR 22.10) be at least equal to those determined by the Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act, as determined relative to the employee's office location, not the location of the work. See http://www.wdol.gov for additional information.

II. SELECTION PROCESS

A. Selection for Contract Negotiation

In accordance with 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11 (Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute), the applicable provisions of the Competition in Contracting Act (Pub. L. 98-369, 98 Stat. 1175), the applicable provisions of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3243), and FAR 16.500(d), GOVERNMENT will select firms for contract negotiation using the procedures set forth in FAR Subpart 36.6 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 236.6:

• In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(a), GOVERNMENT will review the Standard Form (SF) 330s submitted in response to this synopsis.
• In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(b) and DFARS 236.602-1(a), GOVERNMENT will evaluate those SF 330s in accordance with the criteria in FAR 36.602-1 and DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 236.602-1, as set forth in greater detail in this synopsis.
• In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(c), GOVERNMENT will hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms regarding concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of furnishing the required services described in this synopsis.
• On the basis of the above, in accordance with FAR 36.602-3(d), GOVERNMENT will determine the firms most highly qualified to perform the required services described in this synopsis.

B. Selection for Task Order Negotiation

In accordance with 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11 (Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute), the applicable provisions of the Competition in Contracting Act (Pub. L. 98-369, 98 Stat. 1175), the applicable provisions of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3243), and FAR 16.500(d), GOVERNMENT will select firms for task order negotiation using the procedures set forth in FAR Subpart 36.6 and DFARS Subpart 236.6.

• After task order requirements are defined, GOVERNMENT will determine if the SF 330s submitted in response to this synopsis provide the information needed to provide a basis to determine the most highly qualified contractor to perform the task order requirements, or if additional, task order-specific information is needed to determine the most highly qualified contractor to perform the task order requirements.
• If GOVERNMENT determines that it requires additional, task order-specific information to determine the most highly qualified contractor to perform the task order requirements, GOVERNMENT will issue a task order synopsis to the eligible contract holders notifying them of the task order requirements and selection criteria, and offering the eligible contract holders an opportunity to submit SF 330s specific to the task order requirements. Such a task order-specific SF 330 may not include a team member not identified in Part I, Section C of the SF 330 submitted in response to this synopsis.
• In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(a), GOVERNMENT will review the contract holders' SF 330s on file or, as requested by GOVERNMENT, SF 330s specific to the task order requirements.
• In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(b) and DFARS 236.602-1(a), GOVERNMENT will evaluate those SF 330s in accordance with the criteria in FAR 36.602-1 and DFARS PGI 236.602-1.
o If GOVERNMENT's evaluation will be based upon SF 330s on file, GOVERNMENT will evaluate firms' qualifications under the selection criteria set forth below, as applied to the task order requirements. The selection criteria are listed in descending order of importance.
 Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services
 Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time
 Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules
 Knowledge of the locality of the project
 Extent of participation of small businesses (secondary criterion, to be used as a tie-breaker only)
 Total volume of DoD contracts (secondary criterion, to be used as a tie-breaker only)
o If GOVERNMENT's evaluation will be based upon SF 330s specific to the task order requirements, the selection criteria will be set forth in greater detail in the task order synopsis.
• In accordance with FAR 36.602-3(c), GOVERNMENT will hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms regarding concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of furnishing the required services for the task order.
o In instances where the same required services recently have been acquired under a substantially similar task order, GOVERNMENT has up-to-date information on the contractors' relevant qualifications under the evaluation criteria applicable to the task order, and GOVERNMENT has held recent discussions with the most highly qualified firms, discussions will be at the discretion of the selection authority. In such instances, the selection authority will use previously acquired discussion information only if all relevant information required by FAR 36.6 is available, documented, and up-to-date.
• On the basis of the above, in accordance with FAR 36.602-3(d), GOVERNMENT will determine the firms most highly qualified to perform the required services for the task order.

III. PROJECT INFORMATION

Projects will fall within the following functional areas:

Engineering Designs and Calculations
Design involving judgments in recommending alternative design or materials and in planning or conceiving engineering systems, structures, machinery, electrical or electronic installations in order to satisfy performance, economy, safety, size, strength, durability, producibility, and maintainability factors. Calculations may be required to support engineering designs. These may include Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) calculations, pipe stress analysis, piping pressure and flow loss calculations, complex structural finite element analysis for anisotropic and isotropic materials, vibration and shock analysis, system load analysis and fault current/protective device coordination analysis. Data collection may be needed for calculations, including development of mock-ups for system prototypes or models. Design shall include cost estimation and technical analysis.

Technical Document Preparation, Publication, and Reproduction for U.S. Navy Ships
Engineering drawings and manuals, which include, but are not limited to, Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Selected Record Drawings (SRDs), Ship's Information Book (SIB), and Propulsion Operating Guide (POG), shall be developed in accordance with the PSNS & IMF Engineering Planning Procedure Manual (EPPM) unless otherwise specified in the specific task order. Drawing development or associated reports may include the need for cost estimation.

Detailed Report Analysis
Engineering reports may include, but are not limited to reports or designs for equipment used to support the overhaul, repair and dismantling of ships.

Technical Research
Technical research to support development of Ship Change Documents (SCD), Installation Control Drawings (ICD), and Ship's Installation Drawings (SIDs).

Troubleshooting and Failure Mode Analysis
Engineering, reverse engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of shipboard Hull Mechanical & Electrical equipment.

Engineering Assessments and Inspections of U.S. Navy Ships:
The Contractor will be required to perform on-site surveys as necessary, including outside the United States. These surveys may involve a wide variety of ship types such as, but not limited to: aircraft carrier, cruisers, amphibians, auxiliaries, and submarines.

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and Ship Modeling for U.S. Navy Ships:
The Contractor shall develop detailed design drawings on a CADD system. The CADD system shall be capable of producing 2D and 3D design drawings.

IV. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. General Instructions

Submit an SF 330, following the instructions set forth in that form except as supplemented below. Do not submit any additional information not required by the SF 330's instructions as supplemented by the supplemental instructions set forth below. GOVERNMENT will not consider any such additional information in its evaluation of firms' SF 330s.

Except as otherwise permitted below, firms must use the fillable version of SF 330 available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications, using the space available and font settings embedded in that document.

Submit one (1) .pdf copy of the SF 330 and required attachments via ARMDEC SAFE no later than 9:00 AM on 20 August 2018. Instructions for using AMRDEC SAFE can be found by going to the following web address: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/guide.aspx

This is not a request for proposal.

B. Supplemental Instructions

1. SF 330 Part I, Section C

If additional room is needed to complete Part I, Section C because the proposed team consists of more than six firms, attach as many additional Part I, Section Cs as necessary to complete Part I, Section C. If submitting additional Part I, Section Cs, alter the identifiers in the first column (i.e., a. - f.) using the same convention so that each member of the team has a unique identifier. For example, the first six firms would be identified as a. - f., the second six firms would be identified as g. - l., and so on.

2. SF 330 Part I, Section E

Submit one Part I, Section E for each of the following key personnel to be provided in each of the six functional areas. In the upper left hand corner of each Part I, Section E, annotate the appropriate functional area.

• Principal
• Engineering Project Manager
• Mechanical Engineer (Junior, Staff, Senior, Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Structural Engineer (Junior, Staff, Senior, Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Electrical Engineer (Junior, Staff, Senior, Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Electronic Engineer (Junior, Staff, Senior, Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Senior Engineering Technician
• Engineering Technician
• Senior Logistician
• Logistician
• Drafter IV
• Drafter III
• Drafter II
• Office Automation Clerk
• Cost Estimator

Junior: Minimum Education BA/BS, Minimum Years Experience 3
Staff: Minimum Education BA/BS, Minimum Years Experience 8
Senior: Minimum Education BA/BS, Minimum Years Experience 15
Subject Matter Expert (SME): Minimum Education MA/MS, Minimum Years Experience 20

3. SF 330 Part I, Section F

For each functional area listed below, submit information regarding no more than the corresponding quantity of projects requested. Submit one Part I, Section F for each project. In the upper lefthand corner of each Part I, Section F, annotate the appropriate functional area. The same project may be submitted for more than one functional area; in such cases, submit a separate Part I, Section F for each functional area for which the project is submitted.

To be considered, each project must have been performed within six (6) years of the date that responses to this synopsis are due.

If additional room is needed to complete Block 25 because more than six firms from Part I, Section C were involved in the project, attach a continuation page providing only the necessary additional Block 25 information. Alter the firm identifiers in the first column as needed for consistency with Part I, Section C.

4. SF 330 Part I, Section G

Submit up to four Part I, Section Gs as needed to complete the required information. Alter the example project numbers as needed to cross-reference Part I, Section F.

5. SF 330 Part I, Section H

Submit one Part I, Section H for each of the two requirements below.

a. Small Business Participation

In the space allotted, provide a brief narrative explaining the roles proposed for small businesses on the team. Additionally, estimate the proposed extent of participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Veteran Owned Small Business team members. Identify each firm's name, small business category, and proposed level of participation measured as a percentage of the overall estimated effort.

b. Volume of DoD Contracts

Provide information regarding all DoD A-E contracts awarded to all firms listed in Part I, Section C within the past twelve (12) months from issue date of this synopsis. List all contract numbers, task orders, and modifications, and include their award dates and total negotiated fees. Submit additional pages only if necessary to provide complete information.

6. Past Performance

Submit information regarding past performance as an attachment to the SF 330.

For each project submitted in Part I, Section F, submit for each firm listed in Block 25:

• A completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation, if available.
• If a completed CPARS evaluation is not available, submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for the project. The standard PPQ for USACE is Form PPQ-0 (9/30/11), and is provided as an attachment to this synopsis. Firms are advised to ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Do not submit a PPQ when a completed CPARS evaluation is available.
o If the firm is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).
o Firms should follow up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Kaleb Hoffer, via email at kaleb.hoffer@navy.mil, prior to the submission closing date. Firms shall instruct the clients to refer to the synopsis number in the subject line.
o PPQs are source selection materials. All successfully submitted PPQs will receive an email confirmation upon receipt. If the firm does not receive the confirmation, it is the firm's responsibility to follow up to ensure the Government has received the information.

7. SF 330, Part II

Submit one SF 330, Part II for each firm listed in Part I, Section C.

V. SELECTION CRITERIA

The evaluation board will conduct evaluations of the SF 330s submitted in response to this synopsis to establish the most highly qualified firms. Following evaluations of SF 330s, the evaluation board will hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms regarding concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods furnishing the required services. Thereafter, the evaluation board will prepare a selection report recommending, in order of preference, at least three firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to perform the required services.

GOVERNMENT will evaluate firms' qualifications under the selection criteria set forth below. The selection criteria are listed in descending order of importance. Criteria A-E are primary factors and will be evaluated for all firms. The remaining criteria are secondary factors and will be used only as tie-breakers among technically equal firms. The firms that demonstrate the highest aggregate qualifications relevant to the primary selection criteria will be considered the most highly qualified to perform the required services described in this synopsis.

A. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence

The board will evaluate project submissions in order to evaluate the proposed team's specialized experience and technical capabilities related to the design and assessment of Naval vessels. In Part I, Section F of the SF 330, submit up to five (5) projects demonstrating similar work performed by the A-E prime or proposed subcontractors within six (6) years of the date of the date that proposals are due.

The Government will review project information in order to determine the firm's specialized experience and technical competence with the following relevant work:

• Engineering Design and Calculations
• Engineering Assessments and Inspections
• Technical Document Preparation
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and Modeling for U.S. Navy Ships

Projects performed by the prime or a Joint Venture partner will receive additional consideration over those performed by other members (i.e. subcontractors or consultants) of the proposed team.

Submittals that demonstrate having more of the relevant experiences listed will be rated as more technically relevant. If a prime A-E firm is using a subcontractor's experience to demonstrate experience, the prime A-E firm shall submit letters of commitment from those subcontractors and any key personnel employed by those subcontractors.

B. Professional Qualifications Necessary for Satisfactory Performance

GOVERNMENT will evaluate firms' professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance in each of the functional areas. This evaluation will be based upon the key personnel proposed, considering education, registration (if applicable), and recent and relevant experience as it relates to the work that will be required.

C. Capacity to Accomplish the Work in the Required Time

GOVERNMENT will evaluate firms' ability to meet workload requirements (including multiple concurrent task orders) primarily through a review of Part II of firms' SF 330s, but may consider any other relevant information bearing on capacity.

D. Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the projects submitted in Part I, Section F of the offeror's SF 330 discussed in paragraph A in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules.

Any ratings, letters of appreciation, awards, etc. provided by the offeror for these projects also will be evaluated.

In addition to the above, the Government may review other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the PPIRS (Past Performance Information Retrieval System) including CPARS, using all CAGE/DUNS (Commercial and Government Entity Data Universal Numbering System) numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror's SF 330, inquiries of owner representative(s), FAPIIS (Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System), or other databases; telephone interviews with organizations familiar with the offeror's performance, Government personnel with personal knowledge of the offeror's performance capability, and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rest with the Offeror. In reviewing past performance information, the Government will take into account the relevancy of the past performed work in addition to how well the offeror performed.

E. Knowledge of the Locality

In Part I, Section H of the SF 330, demonstrate the firm's familiarity with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Firms will be evaluated on the demonstrated breadth and depth of their knowledge in this regard.

F. Extent of Participation of Small Businesses

GOVERNMENT will evaluate small business participation as proposed in Part I, Section H. SF 330s demonstrating a greater commitment to small business participation will be evaluated more favorably under this criterion.

G. Volume of DoD Contracts

GOVERNMENT will evaluate firms' total volume of DoD contracts awarded in the twelve (12) months prior to the issue date of this synopsis as set forth in Part I, Section H. This information will assist in effecting an equitable distribution of DoD A-E contracts among qualified firms.

VI. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS SYNOPSIS

Submit all inquiries regarding this synopsis via email to Kaleb Hoffer at kaleb.hoffer@navy.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

The cutoff for questions and inquires is no later than 9:00 AM on 13 August 2018. All firms submitting an SF 330 in response to this synopsis will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses to FBO prior to their submission.

Administrative questions should be directed to Kaleb Hoffer at kaleb.hoffer@navy.mil. The secondary point of contact is Daniel Ellis at daniel.ellis@navy.mil.

The point of contact for small business questions or assistance is, Brenda Lancaster at brenda.lancaster@navy.mil.

Added: Apr 18, 2018 6:48 pm Sources Sought

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF)

Multi-Discipline Shipyard Engineering, Planning, and Design Services Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Multiple Award Task Order Contract

Solicitation No: N4523A18R1351

Contract Information

PSNS&IMF has a need for professional architect-engineering (A-E) services to provide engineering, planning, analysis, and design for multiple efforts of work.  The attached early draft performance work statement provides a breakout of the various functions of work contemplated as potential tasks under this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

Type and Number of Contracts

PSNS&IMF intends to award up to three (3) firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts.  The awarded IDIQ contracts will have a five (5) year base period and a shared capacity of $45 million among the pool.  A seed task will be issued at the initial contract award as well as a minimum guarantee to the non-seed task awardees for a total of $5,000.00 for each award.

Contract award is anticipated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.

Competition

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 Engineering Services, which has a size standard of $15 million in average annual receipts.

This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size.  In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.203, FAR 19.502-3, and FAR 19.502-4, however, the Contracting Officer may reserve one award for small business. 

Small businesses are encouraged to team with other small businesses.

System for Award Management

To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the Department of Defense (DoD) System for Award Management (SAM). Register via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov or by contacting the Service Desk at 1-866-606-8220. 

Sources Sought

The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS) Contracting Office (Code 440) is issuing this sources sought.  The sources sought is being issued as a means of conducting market research to identify industrial capabilities that might exist in order to support the upcoming requirement and to inform industry that an industry day and broad agency announcement will be released following completion of market research and acquisition planning.  For additional information regarding the technical requirement please refer to the attached early draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

"THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A "REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)", "BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT", OR "SYNOPSIS" TO BE SUBMITTED.  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 THE PREPERATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER.  NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP), IF ISSUED.  IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE).  IT IS THE RESPONIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT."

Based on the responses to this sources sought, this requirement may include the previously discussed potential award reserved for small business, the government intent at this time is for a three (3) awards with one reserved for small business.  Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, the government will not be providing evaluations or comments to companies providing sources sought responses but the responses will be used to inform the government as to the best means of procuring this requirement.

Sources Sought Submittals

Interested parties are requested to submit their sources sought via email.  The email subject line should be "Sources Sought Response for N4523A18R1351." The response to the sources sought shall be in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) and shall be addressed to Daniel.ellis@navy.mil or kaleb.hoffer@navy.mil(.)

Within the sources sought response;

1)     Organization description. (1 Page maximum)
2)     Tailored capability statement. (20 Page maximum)

(a.) Tailored Capability Statement

Selection Criteria for the future action will include;

Specialized Experience and Technical Competence
Professional Qualifications Necessary for Satisfactory Performance
Capacity to Accomplish the Work
Past Performance
Knowledge of Locality
Extent of Small Business Participation
Volume of DoD Contracts

A preliminary technical capability sheet detailing your status as a qualified firm to provide engineering services as identified within the attached early draft performance work statement with a breakout against the above selection criteria would assist in your ability to communicate a response as to your suitability to participate for a contract of this magnitude.  In addition please provide a response to the following questions;

1. Capability to handle a major increase in work (surge*)? Example or plan to handle.

*Work capacity surges are defined as Ship check tasks where up to 40 contractor employees were required to be on site.  Naval Vessel Design packages that required 5000 or more sheets to be completed over a 4 month period of varying disciplines (electrical, electronic, structural, mechanical).  

2. Mitigation planning experience for unexpected changes in performance periods? Ship check tasks sometimes require unexpected extra work days, increasing periods of performance and cost (travel, hotels, vehicles). Provide example or describe methods of extending periods of performance with limited advance notification without significant cost overruns.

3. Provide demonstrated experience similar to the work contained within the technical specifications.

4. Provide project experience with Naval Design and Engineering services.

5. Provide project experience working under Selection of Architect and Engineering Statute procedures for Naval Design and Engineering Services. 

Knowledge and ability to conform to the requirements of the technical specifications, clauses, and performance procedures.

52.236-23 -- Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor
52.236-24 -- Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts
52.236-25 -- Requirements for Registration of Designers
52.243-1 -- CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE- ALTERNATE III
52.243-7 -- NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES
52.244-4 -- SUBCONTRACTORS AND OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES AND CONSULTANTS
52.249-7 -- TERMINATION
252.227-7022 -- GOVERNMENT RIGHTS

6.  Of the work groups described within the draft performance work statement what segments of work does your firm believe it is the most highly qualified firm capable of supporting?

3)     Experience/Performance.  (2 Page maximum fo eac project example)

Please provide at least 2 projects of similar size, scope, and complexity as the current requirement.  The government does not expect the same size needs as this requirement but if you have multiple projects/contracts of a similar nature please provide a general description of how they should be viewed as similar in scope and complexity as to the current requirement.  Provide contract number and a point of contact for the customer.

ALL DATA RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT THAT IS MARKED OR DESIGNATED AS CORPORATE OR PROPRIETARY WILL BE FULLY PROTECTED FROM RELEASE OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT.

The Deputy for Small Business for this procurement is Brenda Lancaster, brenda.lancaster@navy.mil (.)