Postal Services

Subject to FAR clause 52.215-3 entitled “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes,” this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes for qualified and experienced sources to provide postal operations in support of the United States Naval Academy. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than to gain the information requested, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government has determined that these supplies and services are noncommercial items as defined in FAR 2.101. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI/Sources Sought Notice.

Scope

USNA will be relocating the current post office due to renovations and is looking to optimize the operations by utilizing a reduced footprint while gaining efficiency, internal parcel tracking and notification to users through an experienced four employee team. The vendor will be required provide (1) Postal manager and (3) mail clerks to perform all postal duties and maintain cleanliness of associated areas. The contractor shall provide direct labor, supervision and equipment/supplies required to perform the required postal support services in support of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Areas of Responsibility (AOR). Navy Mail Service Centers as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except as specified herein as Government-furnished property, materials, and services.

NAICS Code

The NAICS code for this requirement is anticipated to be 491110, Postal Service. This is a new requirement.

Period of Performance

Performance is estimated to commence around 01 June 2026. The anticipated period of performance will include a 12-month base, plus four 12-month options and FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

Capabilities Statement

This is a market research tool. The input provided will help the Navy ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential businesses. If you are an interested business, FLCN appreciates your assistance in providing a capabilities statement addressing the items below. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed four standard typewritten pages. All technical questions and inquiries may be submitted within the response.

1. Full business name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address


2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code


3. Size of business: Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), HubZone, Woman-owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, or other category


4. If the items can be obtained from any contract vehicle, provide the applicable contract number.


5. Describe your ability to support the scope of the requirement listed in this notice and in the provided draft PWS. Documentation of technical expertise and qualifications must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary capabilities contained in this notice.


6. Indicate if your company can be a prime contractor for this effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. If subcontractors are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and if a small or large businesses will be used.


7. A draft PWS is provided. Please provide any additional feedback you feel is relevant related to the draft PWS and procurement strategy. Please submit any questions you have regarding this RFI / Sources Sought Notice and the draft PWS.


8. Please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM).

Submission

Responses should be limited to no more than ten standard typewritten pages. Reponses should reference USNA Postal Services and shall be submitted by e-mail to Caitlin King at caitlin.d.king2.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on 06 May 2025.

Again, this is not a request for proposals. Respondents will not be notified of the results. Please note that the information within this RFI/Sources Sought Notice may be updated and/or may change prior to an official solicitation, if any, is issued.