Navigational Bridge Services for Northrop Grumman / Sperry Marine equipment
ID: N32205-26-SSN-NavBridgeType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4202dffbc7554ddfb68166e3631a4473/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking capabilities from both small and large businesses for navigation bridge maintenance and repair services for its fleet of vessels. The procurement aims to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards by providing comprehensive support for bridge electronic communication equipment, navigation systems, and safety systems aboard USNS and USS vessels. This opportunity is critical for maintaining the MSC fleet's operational capability, with services to be delivered under an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract over a five-year term, potentially extendable by six months. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and capabilities by July 18, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Robert Corsino at robert.j.corsino.civ@us.navy.mil or Brandy Hernandez at brandy.j.hernandez6.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Robert Corsino
    robert.j.corsino.civ@us.navy.mil
    Margaret Florez
    margaret.e.florez.civ@us.navy.mil
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    2nd Sources Sought Notice-Navigation Bridge.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to assess both small and large businesses' capabilities for providing systems and service support along with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts for navigation and communication systems aboard their vessels. This notice, a preliminary step prior to a potential procurement action, emphasizes the need for maintaining the operational readiness of MSC's fleet, which includes both commercial-grade and military vessels. Interested companies are encouraged to showcase their capabilities through a brief submission that must detail their organization’s history, relevant qualifications, and any applicable small business designations. Specific requirements include demonstrating the ability to fulfill the basic needs outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Additionally, feedback is requested on market survey questions regarding clarity of requirements, contract vehicles, and feasibility regarding bundling of services. The submission deadline is set for July 18, 2025. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330, focused on engineering services with a small business size standard of $25.5 million.
    Navigation Bridge Re-Compete PWS-SS2.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contract focused on navigational bridge maintenance and repair services for Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. The contractor must provide comprehensive systems and service support for MSC's bridge electronic communication equipment, navigation systems, and safety systems on USNS and USS vessels, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards. Services include technical support, engineering analyses, supply of parts, and configuration management, with tasks assigned through specific task orders. The contractor must use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, and repairs must be conducted by OEM-authorized personnel. Key personnel, including a Program Manager and qualified engineers, are essential for effective contract execution. The contract operates on an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) basis, allowing for flexibility across a five-year term subject to potential six-month extensions. Performance metrics evaluate the timely and quality delivery of services, with penalties for late submissions. Overall, this PWS establishes a structured approach to ensure the MSC fleet's operational capability and compliance with federal requirements while addressing safety and performance objectives.
    Navigation Bridge Re-Compete PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a contract to provide systems and service support for Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels, including various types of ships essential for military logistics. The contractor will deliver worldwide engineering support, repairs, technical evaluations, and the procurement of OEM parts for critical navigation and communication equipment, specifically focusing on Northrop Grumman/Sperry Marine brands. Key tasks include shipboard technical support, maintenance certifications, and configuration management, with performance assessed through various metrics, including timely and accurate deliverables. This contract follows an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement over a five-year period and emphasizes non-personal services. Contractor personnel will need to maintain qualifications, handle travel logistics, and ensure compliance with government regulations regarding sensitive information. The contract enforces strict oversight on performance standards, offering deductions for non-compliance and requiring monthly reporting to track progress and deliverables, thereby highlighting a clear commitment to quality and accountability within government contracting processes.
    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from both small and large businesses regarding their capabilities to support MSC’s requirements for systems and service support for bridge electronic communication and navigation equipment on its vessels, particularly OEM Northrop Grumman/Sperry Marine equipment. This notice is strictly for acquisition planning and is not a solicitation for bids or contracts. Vendors other than OEM authorized distributors may seek qualification for MSC work. Interested organizations are requested to submit a capabilities package by April 25, 2025, which includes their basic qualifications, organizational history with similar projects, and any applicable small business designations. Additionally, feedback on the clarity of the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and market survey questions is sought to refine the requirements. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 541330 – Engineering Services, with a small business standard of $25.5 million. The MSC aims to maintain high operational readiness across its fleet, making input from potential contractors crucial for fulfilling its mission effectively.
    Sources Sought Notice rev.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather input from both small and large businesses for planning purposes regarding its requirement for systems and service support related to bridge electronic communication equipment, navigation equipment, steering gear, and safety systems on its fleet of vessels. This notice signals that no contract will be awarded at this stage, yet MSC is seeking information on the capabilities of potential vendors, particularly those authorized to supply parts and services from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Northrop Grumman/Sperry Marine. Interested businesses must submit a capabilities package by May 5, 2025, detailing their qualifications, relevant experience, and socioeconomic designations. Additionally, feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is requested to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the procurement requirements. This effort is aligned with the government’s ongoing commitment to maintain operational readiness within its maritime fleets, emphasizing regulations for certification by OEM for non-OEM vendors.
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