Inactive
Notice ID:N0017821R4408
This Sources Sought is being posted to the website at https://beta.sam.gov/. It is understood that this is the single point of entry for posting of Synopsis, and Solicitations to the Internet. The Nav...
This Sources Sought is being posted to the website at https://beta.sam.gov/. It is understood that this is the single point of entry for posting of Synopsis, and Solicitations to the Internet. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to issue a solicitation for a sole source Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract to Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, MA. Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. will provide for research, development, test and evaluation (RTD&E) engineering and technical services, independent assessment and validation, and fabrication support for miniaturization technology insertion, technology demonstration, engineering refinement, experiments, and operational studies. This contract will provide the capability to develop, adapt, and create new capabilities to significantly reduce the size, weight, and power of multi-chip processors and other related technologies. Draper Laboratory is the only organization capable of developing miniaturized multi-chip processors and other related technologies while maintaining system functionality. Draper achieves this capability using patented Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEM) technologies. Since Draper holds these MEM patents, no other organization has the capability to achieve the same level of miniaturization of multi-chip processors while maintaining system functionality. With these patents, Draper Laboratory is the only organization capable of meeting tactical requirements to significantly reduce size, weight and power of multi-chip processors and other technologies associated with the Government’s requirements. This requirement will be solicited in accordance with the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) and FAR Part 6.302-1(a) (2) (iii), "Only One Responsible Source." Only Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. has the specialized knowledge and expertise to support this effort. Specifically, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. is the only organization capable of developing miniaturized multi-chip processors and other related technologies while maintaining system functionality. The contract will be for Technology Evaluation and Analysis Services in support of research, development, test, and evaluation efforts. Responsible sources may identify their interest and capability which shall be considered by the agency. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. directly. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or around 9 June 2021 and will be open for 30 days. Contract award is anticipated approximately around 9 March 2022. Request for Capability Statements: Capability statements are requested to determine if a small business set-aside can be made. All small businesses capable of fully satisfying the requirements described above and outlined in the attachment should submit capability statements/expressions of interest providing the Government the necessary information to determine actual capability. Capability statements shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages and shall include the following items: (1) A company profile including CAGE Code and DUNS number and a statement regarding current Small Business status (including all applicable categories of Small Business: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBzone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business); (2) A complete description of the offeror's capabilities relating specifically to the attached Draft SOW, specifically addressing relevant experience and understanding of the work for which this acquisition will support; (3) A complete description of the offeror’s ability to meet the mandatory requirements defined in the Draft SOW; (4) The specific capabilities of the offeror’s facilities available to meet this requirement; (5) Business / contracts / marketing office point(s) of contact; (6) A summary of specific past performance on same or similar size and scope of work performed by the Offeror as a Prime Contractor within the past five (5) years, including a description of the services/materials provided, the dollar value of the effort, and the contract number; (7) Any additional information that may be useful to the successful procurement of the requirements, if solicited. (8) Interested Offeror(s) shall identify any potential “similarly situated entity” arrangements being considered. A “similarly situated entity” means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, which has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award and that is considered small for the NAICS code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract the subcontractor will perform. If “similarly situated entity” subcontracting is contemplated, the capability statement shall contain detailed information concerning the planned “similarly situated entity” subcontracting/consulting arrangement(s) (including proposed work share, DUNS number(s), and all applicable categories of Small Business status) to assure the Government that the limitations of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations of Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2019-O0003), can be met for each contract period. The limitations identified in the aforementioned clause require the Offeror/Contractor to agree that in the performance of the resultant contract it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Capability statements shall adhere to a fifteen (15) page submission limit, plus any commercial marketing information, brochures, or web links. General statements, not supported by the specific information requested above, will not be considered responsive. Questions or clarifications: All questions are to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist: Felicidad Morgan, felicidad.morgan1@navy.mil and Contracting Officer: Amy T. Richards, amy.t.richards@navy.mil, with email title to include: "Technology Evaluation and Analysis Support - N00178-21-R-4408" in subject line. Capability Statements shall be provided by e-mail to felicidad.morgan1@navy.mil and amy.t.richards@navy.mil no later than 1400 EST on 4 February 2021. Capability Statements received after that time may not be considered for purposes of the subsequent Request for Proposal. Electronic responses must be in Microsoft Word® or Adobe Acrobat® formats and the font size shall not be smaller than 10 point. NOTE: This Sources Sought is issued for the purpose of determining market interest, feasibility, and capability of sources and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. Point of Contact is Felicidad Morgan, 540-653-1756 or felicidad.morgan1@navy.mil.
