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1.0 Description: This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) notice issued by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Philade... 1.0 Description: This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) notice issued by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office on behalf of Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (CNAFR). CNAFR has a requirement for General Aircraft Mission (GAM) Dispatch Support Services. This support consists of access to on-line software, web-based tools/applications optimized for specific aircraft roles, iOS applications for use on approved tablet/Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), and the automation of the computations associated with aircraft specific flight/mission planning. Once the mission planning information has been generated, it will be made available in deliverable digital format (i.e. PDF) for display on EFBs and other mobile devices including iPads, as well as aircraft navigation systems. This support may also be used for post-flight/mission debriefing. The purpose of this notice is an opportunity to obtain Industry feedback and/or suggestions to be included on a future Performance Work Statement (PWS) – see attached draft PWS. The goal is to utilize that feedback in the enhancement and improvement of the final PWS, and solicitation that will be developed as a result. Industry is also requested to provide suggestions as to the best way they feel the government can evaluate potential quoters – a technical response will be a part of any new requirement resulting from this notice, and any Industry ideas and insights along these lines would be greatly appreciated. Lastly, industry is requested to provide any ideas as to how competition can be enhanced. Reponses may cover any topic considered important, and are not restricted to the suggested topics herein. 2.0 Current Contract Action: The services outlined in the draft PWS are currently being provided through 30 November 2021 by Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. (CAGE: 19580) under purchase order N00189-21-P-Z019. This purchase order was issued on a firm, fixed price (FFP) basis and resulted from a sole source solicitation using simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items (SAP-CI) , as implemented by FAR 13.501(a). 3.0 Proposed Acquisition: A single firm, fixed price (FFP) contract action is anticipated that will consist of a one-year base period and two (2) one-year option periods. The anticipated performance periods are as follows: Base Period: 01 December 2021 through 30 November 2022 Option I: 01 December 2022 through 30 November 2023 Option II: 01 December 2023 through 30 November 2024 The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition is: 518210 – Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services, which has a size standard of $35M The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC)/Federal Supply Code (FSC) for the proposed acquisition is: R499 – Other Professional Services NOTE: The Government intends to process the proposed acquisition through a strategic sourcing vehicle in accordance with FAR 16.505. As such, interested parties are encouraged to provide a strategic sourcing vehicle (including contract number) as part of their response to this RFI/SS notice. 4.0 Requested Information: Firms possessing the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to respond to this notice via the submission of an executive summary. Submissions are not to exceed five (5) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font size. In addition to the executive summary, industry feedback to the draft PWS is requested – all comments/ideas will be considered, although any questions/comments/ideas will not be responded to directly. The goal of such feedback is to consider suggestions that might enhance competition, improve the clarity of the requirement, or leverage industry expertise, as well as any other ideas that could result in an exceptional services. The submission should include the following information: 1. Company name, address, and point of contact with corresponding phone number and e-mail address; 2. DUNS number, CAGE Code, business size and classification – NOTE: Also, identify if your organization is registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and currently active; 3. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the services outlined in the draft PWS; 4. Strategic Sourcing Vehicle (if applicable); and 5. Past Performance Information (see Section 5.0 “Past Performance” of this RFI/SS notice) Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of this notice will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party. The Government will consider and analyze all information received; formal responses will not be furnished; however, the information may be utilized in the development of a final PWS and/or solicitation. 5.0 Past Performance: To demonstrate its experience, interested parties can identify up to three (3) of its most relevant contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years, and provide any other information the contractor considers relevant to the requirements of the draft PWS. Contractors should provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contracts or efforts to the requirements in this notice. 6.0 Summary: This is NOT a notice of solicitation issue. This RFI/SS notice does not constitute a solicitation, nor does this issuance restrict the Government’s acquisition approach. Responses should be submitted to NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office – Mr. Joseph Caltagirone, via email: joseph.caltagirone@navy.mil. Responses should be submitted no later than 1000 (EST) on 01 October 2021. Facsimile responses will NOT be accepted. The Government will neither award a contract action solely on the basis of this RFI/SS notice nor will it reimburse for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Not responding to this RFI/SS notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. Finally, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review the BETA SAM website (https://beta.sam.gov/) and the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) website (https://www.neco.navy.mil/) for updates to this RFI/SS. Refer all questions concerning this notice to Mr. Joseph Caltagirone, via email: joseph.caltagirone@navy.mil.