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Revision 1: Announcement Amended CLARIFICATION: THIS PROCUREMENT OF BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES IS NOT REQUESTING OR REQUIRING NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OR SUPPLIES. TO SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT, THE V... Revision 1: Announcement Amended CLARIFICATION: THIS PROCUREMENT OF BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES IS NOT REQUESTING OR REQUIRING NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OR SUPPLIES. TO SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT, THE VENDOR MUST HAVE AN EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE/SECURITY SERVICES, EVACUATION CAPABILITY, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE/SERVICES, LODGING/ACCOMMODATIONS, AND MEALS/BEVERAGES, AS FURTHER DEFINED IN THE DESCRIPTION BELOW. Description(s): The procurement of the open market item, Basic Life Support Services, is anticipated to be awarded under a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, PEO (U&W) Department (AIR 2.4.3.2), Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to procure Basic Life Support Services (BLSS) for V-BAT “128” Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipment related services for the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) Program Office (PMA-263) in support of the Republic of Iraq, an international partner, under Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Case QY-P-SAA. These BLS services support efforts in a combat and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) capacity. It is NAVAIR’s intention to issue a sole source task order to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS) under ADS’s GSA MAS for training and Field Services Representative (FSR) in support of the V-BAT “128” UAS equipment procured by the Republic of Iraq. Due to the place of performance being in the Republic of Iraq, inherently BLSS is a required ancillary service for the individuals (estimated at five (5) personnel) performing the training and FSR services. The estimated period of performance of the BLSS requirement is approximately eight (8) months, from 01 January 2024 to 31 August 2024, however, the exact date is subject to change. NAVAIR PMA-263 defines BLSS as protective services provided when the place of performance is identified as a “high risk location” by the U.S. Department of State, thus requiring enhanced security measures due to the significant risk of terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, etc. The enhanced security measures are required to help protect personnel during deployment in order to preserve operational effectiveness and contribute to mission success. These BLS services will be in direct support of the training instructors and FSR personnel. BLSS will include, but is not limited to, security and evacuation capability, secure transportation, medical assistance/services, lodging, and meals and beverages. Security and Evacuation Capability include, but are not limited to: Develop an in-country and off-site evacuation plan Provide evacuation routes and nearest exists to the contractor personnel Execute evacuation plan if required through secure transportation as detailed above Secure Transportation Provide a security team or force with an English speaking team leader to ensure safe and secure transportation of contractor personnel outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) to include multiple off-site locations within the Republic of Iraq during the performance of this task order. The security team will include but are not limited to: A tactical or evasive driver Armed guards Armored vehicle must be protection level B6, no older than 5 years old at contract start, to include fuel, vehicle tracking, Very High Frequency (VHF) vehicle fit, trauma medical kit, full running gear, and full servicing Transportation at least 12 hours a day/ 7 days a week Emergencies: Provide emergency roadside assistance for disabled vehicles located outside the boundary of the compound. In the event of an accident or a breakdown, vehicles must be mobile within two hours of occurrence. In no situation will customers (i.e. contractor training and FSR personnel) have more than two hours on roadside during any accident/breakdown incident. Medical assistance/services include but are not limited to: First aid Combat Medic personnel to be available at least 12 hours/ 7 days a week Clinic shall include, but is not limited to: HVAC Furniture Examination table and chairs Fridge All medical equipment (to include Automated External Defibrillator, oxygen, stretcher and pharmaceutical) Lodging/accommodations include, but are not limited to: Lodging (containerized housing or comparable living quarters) Lodging could be a hotel or some other vendor owned structure, but requirements are subject to change as the security of the environment evolves. Security walls (i.e., T-Walls, barriers, or barricades) Furnishings (beds, bedding, desks, wardrobes, TV, refrigeration) Internet service Recreation facilities Lounge space Office/conference room space Storage space HVAC/Electricity/generator services Shower and latrine facilities Laundry services or facilities Medical and medical evacuation services Food, potable water Sanitation and waste water removal Cleaning and trash collection Additional security requirements at the compound location include, but are not limited to: Armed Perimeter Security Overwatch Entry Control Point Guarding Access Control and Screening Roving patrols and Incident Response Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Special qualifications The prime contractor and Tier-1 subcontractors (if receiving an award from the prime for an amount in excess of $50,000) shall be registered for installation access in the US Government Information Technology (IT) Joint Contingency and Expeditionary Services (JCXS) system containing the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) module. This registration shall be maintained throughout the performance of the contract. Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting Compliance with DODI 3020.41, Operational Contract Support Compliance with Class Deviation 2017-O0004 (15 September 2017) Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States Compliance with DoDI 3020.50 Compliance with all supplemental United States Central Command USCENTCOM guidance and regulations As such, BLSS is a critical component of the successful execution of training and FSR in support of the V-BAT “128” UAS. Since ADS’s schedule currently does not include BLSS, this ancillary service must be procured as an open market item in accordance with FAR 8.402(f). In accordance with FAR 8.402(f)(1), this Presolicitation synopsis hereby satisfies the acquisition regulation of publicizing open market items that will be included on a firm-fixed price task order issued off a Federal Supply Schedule; GSA MAS. Disclaimer THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail to the attention of Mrs. Chanice White or Mrs. Candice Anderson using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Primary POC: Chanice White chanice.b.white.civ@us.navy.mil Secondary POC: Candice Anderson candice.l.anderson6.civ@us.navy.mil

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This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION to determine availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets: HUBZone Small Business concerns, Certified 8(a) Sma... This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION to determine availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets: HUBZone Small Business concerns, Certified 8(a) Small Business concerns, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns) to provide the required products and/or services. The results of this Request for Information will be utilized to determine if any competitive opportunities exist. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, PEO (U&W), Patuxent River, Maryland, has a requirement to provide V-BAT 128 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipment related services for the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) Program Office (PMA-263) in support of the Republic of Iraq, an international partner under Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Case QY-P-SAA, in a combat and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) capacity. These services include V-BAT Basic Operator Training and Field Services Representatives (FSR) Support; however, due to the need to provide these services in-country in the Republic of Iraq, there is also a need to procure Basic Life Support Services (BLSS). The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with a total duration of one (1) year. In light of the nature of the requirement, NAVAIR intends to procure this requirement via a GSA Multiple Award Schedule under a brand name, limited sources justification under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(b). However, the BLSS portion of the requirement constitutes an open market item in accordance with FAR 8.402(f). This Request for Information is therefore being published to satisfy the requirements at FAR 8.402(f)(1). Objective: PMA-263 is seeking industry inputs to identify contractors capable of providing BLSS in the Republic of Iraq in support of the training and FSR requirement described above. The BLSS will be in direct support of the training instructors (estimated to be 3 individuals) and FSR (estimated to be 1 individual), who will conduct land-based operations and equipment related services to train, operate, maintain and sustain the V-BAT “128” UAS. Contractors would be responsible for providing BLSS in various sites within the Republic of Iraq, to include but not limited to: Security and evacuation capability Secure Transportation Lodging Meals/Beverages Contracted BLSS services would be in direct support of training instructors and FSRs providing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions requiring around the clock imagery and other sensor capability in support of those missions. Requirements: Basic Life Support Services (BLSS) The Contractor must be sufficiently qualified as a BLSS provider in Iraq. BLSS support will entail multiple off-site locations within the Republic of Iraq during the performance of this task order. Special Qualifications are anticipated to include, but not be limited to: Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting Compliance with DODI 3020.41, Operational Contract Support Compliance with Class Deviation 2017-O0004 (15 September 2017) Contractor Personnel Performing in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States Compliance with DoDI 3020.50 and all supplemental United States Central Command USCENTCOM guidance and regulations FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting requires a small business prime on a Set-Aside to perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance. As noted in the aforementioned clause, small business primes may now count “first tier subcontracted” work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, if you are a small business interested in being a prime contractor for this effort and plan to utilize “similarly situated entities” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, please identify the name & CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their Small Business size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the Request for Information (RFI) in order to assist the Government’s capability determination. Submission Details: The capability statement package shall be sent electronically to Chanice White, Contract Specialist, at chanice.b.white.civ@us.navy.mil, Karen Joachim, Contract Specialist, at karen.v.joachim.civ@us.navy.mil, and Candice L. Anderson, Procuring Contracting Officer, at candice.l.anderson6.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses shall be received no later than 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on 16 August 2023. Classified material shall not be submitted. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, and 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to provide the services listed in this Request for Information. This document must address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Title of the RFI you are applying to; (2) Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including Contract Number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government point of contact, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described in this RFI; (3) Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, CAGE code, and a statement regarding current small business/socioeconomic size status; (4) Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel which should address current hires available for assignment to this effort, possible subcontract/teaming arrangements, and strategy for recruiting and retaining qualified personnel; (5) Access to the infrastructure, materials, and other resources required to provide the BLSS across multiple sites within the Republic of Iraq; (6) Ability to satisfy the Special Requirements noted above; (7) Sufficiently qualified to serve as a BLSS provider within the Republic of Iraq, in accordance with DoDI 3020.50 and all supplemental USCENTCOM guidance and regulations and AS9100 standard. (8) If a small business, the company’s ability to perform 50% of the work, in accordance with either FAR 52.219-14 or 52.219-27, as applicable. All responses provided shall be UNCLASSIFED and not contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size, and Point of Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and email address. Anticipated Award Date: No later than 29 September 2023 DISCLAIMER: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 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 NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.