Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Operation & Maintenance

See attached solicitation amendment 0003 along with revised forms A-D.

This posting is to provide notice that the response date/time for the SBX-1 RFP will be changed to 03 June 2016 at 2:00 PM Local Norfolk,VA, time.  Forthcoming amendment 0003 will be issued and as well to offically change the response date/time. 

See attached solicitation amendment 0002 along with revised attachments A and C, new attachment M, and revised forms B&D.  A conformed copy of the solicitaion has been included as well incorporating amendments 0001 & 0002.

See attached solicitation amendment 0001 along with revised attachments B-1, B-2, & K and revised Forms A-D. 

See attached solicitation N32205-16-R-3101 and attachments/forms

The purpose of this amendment to the synopsis is to:
1. Revise the estimated issue date of the solicitation to on or about 15 April 2016.
2. Post the SBX-1 draft RFP.

The purpose of this amendment to the synopsis is to revise the estimated solicitation issue date to on or about 28 March 2016.

The purpose of this amendment to the synopsis is to revise the estimated issue date of the solicitation to on or about 11 March 2016.

The purpose of this amendment to the synopsis is to revise the estimated issue date of the solicitation to on or about 19 February 2016.

The purpose of this amendment to the synopsis is to post the draft sections L&M of the SBX-1 RFP. 

1.      Action Code:  Presolicitation
2.      Date:  30 September 2015
3.      Year:  Fiscal Year:  2017
4.      Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
5.      Classification Code:  V124
6.      Contracting Office Address: 
471 East C Street
BLDG SP-64
Norfolk, VA 23511
7.      Subject: Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Operation & Maintenance
8.      Proposed Solicitation Number:  N32205-16-R-3101
9.      Closing Response Date:  TBD
10.  Contact Point: Robert McDermott 757-443-5963, email: robert.mcdermott1@navy.mil 
11.  Contract Award Number: TBD 
12.  Contract Award Dollar Amount:  TBD
13.  Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD
14.  Contract Award Date:  TBD
15.  Contractor: TBD
16. Description:

This is not a solicitation, request for quote, or proposal. No contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice.  The Military Sealift Command has a requirement for the operation and maintenance of the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1). This effort will provide qualified ship officers and crews, operational and technical support (ashore and afloat), equipment, tools, provisions, and supplies to operate, maintain, and repair the SBX. The requirement includes a 365-day Base Period and four (4) one-year option periods to commence on 01 October 2016. The operating limits shall be the Pacific Ocean operating area.

This requirement will be solicited on an unrestricted basis. The estimated issue date for this solicitation is on or about 19 January 2016 with an estimated closing date of 19 February 2016. Upon issuance, the solicitation and supporting documentation will be posted and can be found on FEDBIZOPS (https://www.fbo.gov/) under solicitation number N32205-16-R-3101. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. All respondents must provide a Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. The appropriate NAICS Code is 483111. There are no responses due based on this pre-solicitation notice and the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received for this notice. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Robert McDermott at robert.mcdermott1@navy.mil and Lee Anderson at lee.anderson1@navy.mil.

See attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further detail. MSC encourages industry comment and suggestions regarding the PWS that could result more efficient performance or cost savings to the Government.

MSC also requests interested parties submit any questions regarding the requirement to the POCs listed above.