Navy - NAVSEA - Contract Support Services - MRAS

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the Navy, is conducting market research to identify capable firms for a non-personal services contract at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Kittery, Maine. This initiative aims to secure contracting support services that will enhance the shipyard's acquisition mission by providing professional and customer-focused contracting assistance. The overarching goal is to ensure efficient and compliant execution of procurement actions in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

The scope of work involves comprehensive cradle-to-grave contracting support across the procurement lifecycle. This includes pre-award activities such as market research, acquisition planning, drafting solicitations, and source selection support. During the award phase, responsibilities encompass cost and price analysis, negotiations, and establishing various contract vehicles like Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), Task Orders (TO), and Delivery Orders (DO). Post-award duties focus on contract administration tasks like performance monitoring, modifications, claims resolution, and contract closeout.

Contractors are expected to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, quality control measures, supervision, and other non-personal services required for successful performance under this contract. The staff must be fully qualified professionals with a strong emphasis on customer service orientation. They should be capable of delivering advisory services that ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations while meeting local command policies.

This solicitation underscores the need for contractors who can deliver timely and efficient procurement solutions while maintaining high standards of professionalism throughout all phases of the acquisition process. By engaging expert contractors through this market research effort, PNS seeks to bolster its capabilities in executing complex equipment and service acquisitions effectively.