USS COWPENS (CG 63) and USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) Modernization Period (MODPRD) Availability

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue nation-wide competitive solicitation N00024-17-R-4439 for the execution of both the USS COWPENS (CG 63) Fiscal Year (FY) 18 Modernization Period (MODPRD) and the USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) Fiscal Year (FY) 18 Modernization Period (MODPRD) on or around 25 September 2017.

The advanced work package for both Availabilities is hereby available upon request. Please contact Craig Barton, Contracting Officer, and Billy Castleberry, Contract Specialist, at Craig.s.barton@navy.mil and Billy.castleberry@navy.mil to request copies of the files.

Please note that the advance package is comprised of work items that are not expected to change before the release of the Availability's final published work package. Any changes to the advance package work items from this point will be specifically documented to provide clear traceability to potential offerors.

Ship Checks: USS COWPENS (CG 63) will be available for ship check prior to the proposal submission due date. Offerors, including significant subcontractors, may inspect the USS COWPENS (CG 63) upon request at Naval Base San Diego, California. Please note: These dates are subject to last minute change. To schedule a ship check, offerors shall email a "Request for Ship Check" to Craig Barton and Billy Castleberry at craig.s.barton@navy.mil and billy.castleberry@navy.mil, respectively. Participants will be subject to security, safety, and other applicable regulations established by Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) and ships' Commanding Officers. Contractors conducting SWRMC related work efforts must visit SWRMC security website for latest forms and instructions at http://www.swrmc.navy.mil/visitors.html

USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) will be available for ship check prior to the proposal submission due date. Offerors, including significant subcontractors, may inspect the USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) upon request at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia. Please note: Ship availability may be subject to last minute change. To schedule a ship check, offerors shall email a "Request for Ship Check" to Craig Barton and Billy Castleberry at craig.s.barton@navy.mil and billy.castleberry@navy.mil, respectively. Participants will be subject to security, safety, and other applicable regulations established by Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) and ships' Commanding Officers. Contractors conducting MARMC related work efforts must visit MARMC security website for latest forms and instructions at http://www.marmc.navy.mil/visitors.html

In order to provide the maximum amount of time for review and comment in preparation for RFP response, offerors are encouraged to ask bidder's questions (see Attachment) based on this advanced package. Note that the Navy will treat these questions received as Bidder's Questions and will post them publically to FBO.

ALL INQUIRIES shall be made in writing and to Craig Barton, Contracting Officer, and Billy Castleberry, Contract Specialist, at Craig.s.barton@navy.mil and Billy.castleberry@navy.mil, respectively.

To ensure the Government adequately addresses and responds to offeror requests for information (RFIs) via amendment, it is requested questions be submitted no later than 25 October 2017 at 3:00 pm, local time, Washington DC. The Navy reserves the right to not answer any requests received after this date and time. Furthermore, offerors should note that the proposal due date will not be extended solely on the basis of requests received after this date and time. RFIs should reference a solicitation and/or specification page and paragraph number and be submitted on the Pre-Proposal Information (PPI) form (Attachment S-3) provided with this solicitation.

Estimated Award Date: The Government anticipates making a single award on or around 1 February 2018. Offerors must provide a period of 120 calendar days from the proposal due date for Government acceptance of the offer (Complete block 12 of the Standard Form (SF) 33).

Proposal Due Date: All copies of proposals (Volumes I & II) are expected to be due to the Government no later than 4 December 2017 at 10:00 am, local time, Washington, DC. The Government intends to consider this Advance package period part of the offeror's proposal development timeline.

Contracting Officer Address:
NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, DC 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376

Points of Contact:
Craig S. Barton, SEA 02444 Contracting Officer, craig.s.barton@navy.mil
Billy Castleberry, 02444C Contract Specialist, billy.castleberry@navy.mil

This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 in anticipation of a potential future Request for Proposals (RFP).  NAVSEA is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the FY18 Modernization Period (MODPRD) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Availabilities for both the USS COWPENS (CG 63) and USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64).  NAVSEA intends to compete both of the Availabilities under a single solicitation on a nation-wide basis.  If a potential offeror is unable to accomplish both ships, NAVSEA would like to know if there would be interest in competing for one ship's CNO Availability.  A single contract is expected to be solicited and awarded on the basis of the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal for both ships, but based upon the responses received to this announcement NAVSEA may reserve the right to award to multiple offerors from a single solicitation.  

A Government provided outline of the anticipated work under the expected MODPRD Availabilities is included with this sources sought document at Enclosure (1).  The anticipated contract type will be fixed price.

What to Submit:  Interested companies should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and email address of one point of contact to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Billy Castleberry SEA 02444C. The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth in Enclosure (1), and answers to the following specific questions.  Please limit your response to no more than 10 pages.  

1.     Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 336611? For NAICS code 336611, a small business must have 1,250 employees or less.

2.     How many employees does your company have?

3.     Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company's website address?

4.     Does your company have access to a pier and dry-dock capable of berthing one, or both USS COWPENS (CG 63) and USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64)? See Enclosure (1) (A. General; c. Ship Particulars) for specifications.

5.     Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required?  Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance.

6.     Does your company have the organization, experience, accounting systems, operational controls, and technical skills for requirements such as these potential MODPRDs, or the ability to obtain them? These elements may include production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors.  In addition to the previous question, please answer the following sub-questions:

a.     Is your company a NAVSEA certified Master Ship Repair Contractor (MSRA)?
b.     Is your company a NAVSEA certified Boat Repair Contractor (ABR)?

7.     Given the complexity of the work described in this announcement, including Enclosure (1), please describe your company's historical experience completing work on similar systems at a similar complexity on the critical systems outlined in Enclosure (1), or briefly describe how your company would be capable of meeting these requirements as of contract award.

8.     Given the complexity and size of the work described in this announcement (Enclosure (1)):

a.     Does your company plan to submit a proposal in response to the anticipated solicitation for both the FY18 USS COWPENS (CG 63) and FY18 USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) MODPRD Availabilities or only one of them?

9.     Please provide any comments or concerns your company may have on the Navy's contemplated acquisition approach described in this announcement.

Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act.  All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. NAVSEA may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement.  This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 15.201.  This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal.  The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the market place. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  

No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time.

How to Submit:  Please scan your letter of interest and email it to the Contracting Officer, Doug McCreary, at douglas.mccreary@navy.mil and the Contract Specialist, Billy Castleberry, at billy.castleberry@navy.mil with "USS COWPENS (CG 63) and USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) MODPRD Sources Sought Response" in the subject field.  The Letters of Interest must be signed (hand or digital signatures accepted).

When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 2PM local time, Washington D.C. on 5 May 2017.

Notice Regarding Sources Sought:  Please note that this sources sought is for informational 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.

Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or material provided in response to either this announcement or any follow up information requests.  The Government will not return any data provided.

Future information, if any, will be posted as an amendment to this sources sought and further discussed as part of a future May/June 2017 industry day.

Contracting Officer Address:
NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, DC 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376

Points of Contact:
Doug McCreary, SEA 02444 Contracting Officer, douglas.mccreary@navy.mil
Billy Castleberry, 02444C Contract Specialist, billy.castleberry@navy.mil