This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 10.001 and DFARS 210.001 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement. The Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing a FY25 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability. The Naval Sea Systems Command is especially focused on determining small business capability and interest.
The Government is seeking responses from sources that can perform pier-side maintenance, repair, and alterations onboard USS NEW YORK (LPD 21).
- USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA: 09/01/2025 10/09/2026
The anticipated RFP release date for this CNO Availability is on or around 10/21/2024 (Planned availability and RFP dates are subject to change).
The Government has provided an outline of some of the work anticipated to be completed under the expected USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA as an enclosure to this sources sought document (see Enclosure (1)). The anticipated contract type for this CNO availability will be firm-fixed price.
What/Where to Submit:
- Companies that already possess a current NAVSEA Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: CDR Jonathan Pagnucco, SEA 0244. Please email your letter of interest to the Contracting Officer, CDR Jonathan Pagnucco, jonathan.p.pagnucco.mil@us.navy.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Jhalin Anderson, SEA 0244 at jhalin.d.anderson.civ@us.navy.mil with USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA Sources Sought Response in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest. The notice of interest should include the following information:
- The Name, CAGE, and SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) of company that intends to submit the proposal,
- Indicate an interest in submitting a proposal for solicitation N0002425R4431
- Companies that do not already possess a NAVSEA Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: CDR Jonathan Pagnucco, SEA 0244. Please email your letter of interest to the Contracting Officer, CDR Jonathan Pagnucco, jonathan.p.pagnucco.mil@us.navy.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Jhalin Anderson, SEA 0244 at jhalin.d.anderson.civ@us.navy.mil with USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA Sources Sought Response in the subject field and hand or digitally sign your letter of interest. The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth in Enclosure (1) and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than five (5) pages.
- Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 336611 (a small business must have 1,300 or less employees)?
- How many employees does your company have?
- Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company's website address?
- Does your company have access to a pier capable of berthing USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA? See Enclosure (1) (A. General; c. Ship Particulars) for specifications.
- Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required? Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance.
- Does your company have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by your company and prospective subcontractors)?
In addition to the previous question, please answer the following sub-questions:
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- Does your company plan to apply for a NAVSEA Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA)?
- Does your company plan to apply for a NAVSEA Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR)?
- Given the complexity of the work described in this announcement, including Enclosure (1), please describe your company's historical experience completing work on similar systems at a similar complexity on the critical systems outlined in Enclosure (1), or briefly describe how your company would be capable of meeting these requirements as of contract award.
- Given the complexity and size of the work described in this announcement (Enclosure (1), does your company plan to submit proposals in response to the anticipated solicitation for the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA?
Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. NAVSEA may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 10.001 and DFARS 210.001. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the business base. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time.
When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 4PM Local Time, Washington D.C. on 08/13/2024.
Notice Regarding Sources Sought: Please note that this sources sought is for market research purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind.
Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided.
Future information, if any, will be posted at SAM.gov.
Contracting Officer Address:
NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND
1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
Point of Contact:
CDR Jonathan Pagnucco, SEA 0244 Contracting Officer, jonathan.p.pagnucco.mil@us.navy.mil
Jhalin Anderson, SEA 0244 Contract Specialist, jhalin.d.anderson.civ@us.navy.mil.
Background
The Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing a FY25 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) for the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21). This sources sought announcement aims to gather information from potential contractors, particularly focusing on small business capabilities and interest in pier-side maintenance, repair, and alterations onboard the vessel.
Work Details
The anticipated work under the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA includes significant maintenance and modernization tasks across multiple trades and spaces. Key areas of focus include:
1. **Maintenance Requirements**:
- Hull Structure: Preservation and structural repairs of fuel oil service tanks, hull structure, bulkheads, deck modifications, watertight doors, hatches, and scuttles.
- Propulsion Plant: Repairs on main propulsion diesel engines, seawater cooling pump overhauls, and various piping repairs.
- Electric Plant: Maintenance of ship's service diesel generator engines and upgrades to frequency converter distribution.
- Auxiliary Systems: Replacement of A/C plant compressors and repairs to water system pumps.
- Outfit and Furnishings: Replacement of decking covering and non-skid surfaces.
- Armament: Repairs to cargo/weapons elevators.
2. **Modernization Scope**:
- Includes work across multiple trades with an integrated production schedule that incorporates Alteration Installation Teams (AIT), third-party contractors, and government workload management. Major modernization tasks include upgrades to auxiliary seawater systems, installation of new control panels, and various system enhancements as listed in the enclosure.
Period of Performance
The period of performance for the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) FY25 SRA is from September 1, 2025, to October 9, 2026.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed pier-side at a facility capable of accommodating the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), with specific requirements outlined in the solicitation.
