NAVSEA SEA 00D Public Affairs Office (PAO) Support Services, Sources Sought

This Sources Sought is amended to correct the estimated total level of effort to 74,000 man-hours over a period of five (5) years.

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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is seeking potential

sources to provide strategic counsel, planning and execution of communication for NAVSEA

internal and external communication and is responsible for promoting and marketing the successes

of NAVSEA's over 33 commands and 83,000 employees to the Naval Sea Systems Commands

(NAVSEA) SEA 00D Public Affairs Office.

REQUIREMENTS: See attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)

The Contract Type is anticipated to be Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), with an estimated total level of effort of approximately 74,000 man-hours over a period of five (5) years. The Government anticipates this award being a WOSB direct source award with the NAICS code 541820.

The following are the anticipated key labor categories under this requirement:

• Communications Manager
• Speechwriter
• Sr. Writer/Editor
• Videographer
• Photographer
• Multi Media Producer
• Exhibit Manager
• Public Affairs Assistant

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in the attached SOW. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization supported and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company's ability to perform at least 50% of the work.

All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 10 Oct 2022 to:

1) NAVSEA HQ

Attn: Mary (Kathryn) Bienfang

Washington Navy Yard

1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE

Building 197

Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-7003

202-781-2609

mary.k.bienfang.civ@us.navy.mil

2) NSWC IHD

Attn: Christy Mitchell, Contract Specialist

4081 North Jackson Road

Bldg. 841, Suite 108

Indian Head, MD 20640-5035

Christy.m.mitchell4.civ@us.navy.mil