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ID: N3220522R4024 • Type: Solicitation
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Description

Posted: March 15, 2023, 3:51 p.m. EDT

The subject amendment is due to the Scope in FAR 52.212-2, Factor II - Past Performance, Paragraph (4)(a) changing from "Experience operating, manning, and maintaining the same number of ships," to "Experience in the areas defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)." This amendment hereby extends the solicitation closing date of proposals for Volume III - Past Performance (only) to Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

If changes are not necessary, or are not received by Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at 5:00 PM EST, the previously submitted Volume III - Past Performance will be evaluated. If changes are made to Volume III, a signed SF30 of Amendment 0004 must also be submitted.

No changes to Volumes I, II, or IV will be accepted or evaluated.

Posted: Dec. 22, 2022, 5:09 p.m. EST
Posted: Nov. 22, 2022, 3:04 p.m. EST
Posted: Nov. 3, 2022, 11:33 a.m. EDT
Background
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking advertising, recruiting, and administrative support for its Civilian Mariners (CIVMAR) personnel. The MSC is responsible for the operational readiness of over one hundred ten Government Owned/Government Operated (GOGO) and Government Owned/Contractor Operated (GOCO) ships. The support services required include advertising, marketing, recruiting, call center support, contract management, coordination of recruitment events, employment data analysis, website management services, instructional activities, onboarding and screening support, and related administrative tasks for the hiring, promotion, and retention of current, future, and prospective CIVMARs.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide an effective, accessible, responsive, and high-quality CIVMAR advertising/recruitment program to crew and maintain the afloat workforce. This includes providing all necessary functions in support thereof as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contract will have a period of performance from March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2028. The work will be performed at various locations including government facilities, contractor facilities, job/recruitment fairs/outreach partner facilities, trade schools, and maritime academy locations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and its territories.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the contract is as follows:
- Phase-In: March 1, 2023
- Base Period: April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
- Option Period One: April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
- Option Period Two: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
- Option Period Three: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
- Option Period Four: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
- Final Period: April 1 - August 31, 2028

Place of Performance
The place of performance may include various locations such as government facilities, contractor facilities, job/recruitment fairs/outreach partner facilities at different locations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and its territories.

Overview

Agency
MSC Headquarters (HQ) [DoD - USN - MSC]
Response Deadline
March 22, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EDT (original: Nov. 28, 2022, 5:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Nov. 3, 2022, 11:33 a.m. EDT (updated: March 15, 2023, 3:51 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541810 - Advertising Agencies
PSC
R701 - Support- Management: Advertising
Place of Performance
Norfolk, VA 23511 United States
Source
SAM
Links
MSC's Advertising and Recruitment Services Solicitation
Current SBA Size Standard
$25.5 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Signs of Shaping
100% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Navy were awarded full & open.
On 11/3/22 MSC Headquarters issued Solicitation N3220522R4024 for MSC Advertising and Recruiting Services due 3/22/23. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541810 (SBA Size Standard $25.5 Million) and PSC R701.
Primary Contact
Name
Lawren Wolf   Profile
Email
lawren.wolf@navy.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
TAYLOR DUNN   Profile
Email
taylor.dunn1@navy.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSC > MSC HQS > MSC NORFOLK
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N32205
Source Organization Code
500045577
Last Updated
April 6, 2023
Last Updated By
lawren.wolf@navy.mil
Archive Date
April 6, 2023