Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13.106, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial i... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13.106, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items. This announcement will be solicited as a 100% small business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 Total small business set-asides. This combined synopsis/solicitation constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued. It will be available for download on or about 3 July 2023 under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N6315123RX00HSA at the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/ . This solicitation documents incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2023-02 and DFARS Change Notice 202302424. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses are available in full text at the following addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. This acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order under NAICS 712110. The Small Business Size Standard is $34M. SERVICES REQUIRED: TABLE 1 – Work to be Performed The Naval Submarine Force Library & Museum is requesting service for the restoration and repair of the HA-8 Japanese Midget submarine, located in the outdoor exhibit area at the North entrance of the museum. The preservation of this artifact will ensure future generations of guests and visitors will be able to examine a critical piece of submarine history and development. The Repairs will require an extensive analysis of the submarine’s current state, to include an analysis of the existing steel, extent of rust/pitting damage, and weld/patch repairs to the stern/rudder assembly and hull, as well as any other portion deemed necessary by evaluation. An outside contractor specializing in steel will be required for specific repairs. The goal of this effort is to make necessary repairs to the HA-8, ensuring the artifact remains stable for posterity. TABLE 2 – CLIN Item Quantity 0001 SUBMARINE FORCE LIBRARY & MUSEUM, HA-8 JAPANESE 1 MIDGET SUBMARINE REHABILITATION *See performance work statement for additional details Period of performance: 24 July 2023 to 1 September 2023 Pick-up and Delivery Address: Historic Ship Nautilus (ssn-571) Submarine force library & museum 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT, 06340 FAR provision and clauses applicable to this procurement are included as an attachment.

Inactive Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)

Naval History and Heritage Command Sources Sought Notice The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to ... Naval History and Heritage Command Sources Sought Notice The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information on qualified and experienced sources for planning purposes in an effort to derive a contract vehicle that will provide support services for the Submarine Force Library & Museum (SFLM) part of the Naval History and Heritage Command. This request for information (RFI) is restricted to those vendors within 200 miles of SUBBASE Crouton CT, The period of performance for this anticipated contract is estimated to commence on 26 June and be completed by 25 August 2023. A single award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract action under NAICS code 712110 Museums with a size standard of $34M is anticipated. This proposed contract vehicle shall provide restoration services to the HA-8 Japanese Midget submarine, located in the outdoor exhibit area at the North entrance of the museum at SUBASE Groton. Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). SUBMISSION: Responses should be emailed to godfrey.u.jack.civ@us.navy.mil and by 12:00 pm on May 31, 2023. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this sources sought notice. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise, qualifications, and experience to compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed seven (7) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font. All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice. Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall reference the Sources Sought number (N0018923QAH-8Sub) and shall include the following information in this format: 1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, fax number and email address. 2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. 3. Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.beta.sam.gov) 4. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned based on the applicable NAICS. 5. 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 business subcontractor will be used. 6. If the items/services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include GSA or SeaPort-NxG, provide the applicable contract number. 7. Recent and relevant experience. Describe your ability to support the Performance Work Statement, specifically the company’s ability to meet the performance start date of 26 June 2023, and completion date of 25 August 2023. Include brief description(s) of any prior experiences that best illustrates your company’s qualifications related to performing the services in accordance with the PWS. The Government is determining the acquisition strategy for this potential acquisition. If any potential acquisition will be a small business set-aside, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14. If the Government determines that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. DISCLAIMER: This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released.