This procurement is Sole Source because the required services are for highly specialized subject matter expertise, training, and continuity support for NCTAMS LANT DET Jacksonville watch standers.

1) The Contracting Department, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk, VA, 23511-3392 intends to negotiate a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price type contract to Rome Research Corporation (RRC) and will utilize the procedures of FAR Subpart 13.5, “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.â€
2) This procurement is Sole Source because the required services are for highly specialized subject matter expertise, training, and continuity support for NCTAMS LANT DET Jacksonville watch standers. RRC has provided the required services since 2015. RRC’s in-depth knowledge and experience with TSCOMM/HFGC gained over this time will enable it to provide the required support for this critical program without any interruption.
There are very few qualified SMEs in the world with the knowledge base and skill set required to provide the required subject matter expertise, training, and continuity support. To support this requirement, companies would effectively need to hire the incumbent personnel to deliver the service. Therefore, due to the reasons stated above it is imperative that RRC, who is currently supporting the TSCOMM/HFGC requirement and is the only known contractor with the required knowledge and experience continue to provide the required support services.
3) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 517311 with a size standard of 1500. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) associated with this requirement is D399.
4) The resulting contract will be for a five (5) year ordering period commencing 10 September 2019 and continuing up to and through 09 September 2024.
The solicitation and resultant contract will also contain FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, thereby allowing a six (6) month extension if circumstances necessitate this option.
5) A complete RFP package will be available on or about 9 August 2019 by downloading the documents at the NECO Website as follows: http:// www.neco.navy.mil. Potential contractors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will ONLY be available for download at the above site; this office will no longer issue hard copy solicitations. By submitting an offer, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency.
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