NAWCAD WOLF RAPID MAC SITE

8-MAR-2025 SET-ASIDE Update: The Government has determined that a Full and Open Competition is the most appropriate set-aside for this competition, should an RFP be released.

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

This Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that are capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government would like to ensure that there is adequate competition for this procurement. Additionally, the results of this sources sought will also be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. Only vendors currently on-boarded in Pool 4 “Shipboard Combat Systems” will be eligible to bid for this task order. All interested large and small businesses in Pool 4 are encouraged to respond with a statement stating their intention of submitting a proposal, should the Government issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) at a later date. Only those businesses or teaming arrangements that are considered small under NAICS 541330-1 will be considered for small business set-aside decisions.

INTRODUCTION

The NAWCAD WOLF Ship & Air Integrated Warfare (SAIW) Division is tasked by Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Fleet Readiness Directorate to provide Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) System Integration Test and Evaluation (SITE) Material Assist Team (MAT) Exterior Communications (EXCOMM), Remain-In-Place (RIP) Legacy, and technical and operational support aboard Atlantic and Pacific Fleet ships during designated availability windows. The SAIW, operating under the oLSI® model, has requirements to maintain combat readiness through engineering, technical services, and management of design changes, installations, upgrades, Ship Alterations (SHIPALTs), and related efforts to the systems. The resultant task order will be issued against the NAWCAD WOLF Rapid Acquisition Prototyping Integration and Development (RAPID) Multiple Award Contract (MAC). Only vendors currently on-boarded in Pool 4 “Shipboard Combat Systems” will be eligible to bid for this task order.

The Product Service Code (PSC) for this effort will be J020 – Installation of Equipment: Ship & Marine Equipment.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance will include locations at WOLF/St. Inigoes, MD, Norfolk, VA, and San Diego, CA.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) is scheduled for FY25 through FY30.

ANTICIPATED TASK ORDER TYPE

The requirement is anticipated to have Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort (LOE)/Term Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for labor and cost reimbursable CLINs for Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses already on-boarded in RAPID MAC Pool 4 submit an email of their intention to bid on this RFP, should the Government issue one.

The email be sent by email to nicholas.a.suhosky.civ@us.navy.mil, carolyn.a.emmart.civ@us.navy.mil, and Hannah.r.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil. The email must be received at the office cited no later than 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time on 27-FEB-2025. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Nick Suhosky and Carolyn Emmart via email at nicholas.a.suhosky.civ@us.navy.mil and carolyn.a.emmart.civ@us.navy.mil.