Public Opinion Assessments

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available.  This combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on both Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov) and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil). This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is N0018924QZ014. The proposed contract action is for commercial services. The NAICS code is 541910 and the Small Business Standard is $22.5 Million. This solicitation includes and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2023-05 and DFARS Change Notice 20230929. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov.

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) Pentagon Directorate intends to solicit General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) (CAGE 07MU1) as a sole source bridge action for a period to sustain operations until a competitive follow-on contract is awarded. These services are currently being performed by GDIT under task order N0018918FZ380 whereby GDIT provides contracted support to the Department of the Navy (DON) Chief of Information (CHINFO) to evaluate the Navy’s communication efforts through periodic assessments using scientific methods that collect and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research.  These assessments focus on general public perceptions, knowledge, issue awareness, message exposure, recall and salience, and engagement with the Navy to provide a broad snapshot of awareness and sentiment toward the Navy.  The research and assessments are generally performed during organized Navy Week events that are scheduled at various locations through the year. 

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and the Government will consider information received by the specified response date. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining potential sources for the competitive follow-on procurement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. No telephonic inquires will be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Justification & Authorization (J&A) is included as an attachment to this notice.

CLIN                Description                              QTY                Unit of Issue

0001                Services IAW the PWS from         6                        Months

                        11/1/2023 – 4/30/2024

0002                Travel/ODCs                                1                            Lot

0003                CDRLs. Not Separately Priced

1001                Option. Services IAW the PWS      3                           Months

                        From 5/1/2024 – 7/31/2024

1002                Travel/ODCs                                  1                             Lot

1003                CDRLs. Not Separately Priced        

2001                Option. Services IAW the PWS        3                            Months

                        From 8/1/2024 – 10/31/2024

2002                Travel/ODCs                                   1                                Lot

2003                CDRLs. Not Separately Priced