Professional Support Services for PEO USC PMS 420 and PMS 495
ID: N0016426SNB23Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6ed8eec330154737933884a0fea7e3ec/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is seeking information from SeaPort-NxG MAC holders regarding Professional Support Services for the Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules (PMS 420) and Mine Warfare (PMS 495). The procurement aims to gather capabilities for various task areas, including program management, technical and system engineering support, logistics, and mission module operations, to enhance the existing personnel and processes within the program offices. This sources sought notice is intended for market research purposes and to assess the potential participation of small businesses, with a total estimated labor requirement of 1,531,405 hours, categorized into junior, mid, and senior labor levels. Interested parties must submit their capability statements electronically by December 30, 2025, to the designated contacts, Logan Kelley and Jonathan Dickinson, with specific formatting and content requirements outlined in the notice.

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    Logan Kelley
    (812) 381-7772
    logan.b.kelley.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Labor Mix Summary.docx
    The provided data details labor levels, experience, and hours for a project, likely within a government RFP or grant context. It categorizes labor into three levels: Junior (>1-4 years experience), Mid (>4-10 years experience), and Senior (>10 years experience). Senior-level labor accounts for the largest portion, with 754,558 total labor hours (49%), followed by Mid-level with 461,810 labor hours (30%), and Junior-level with 315,037 labor hours (21%). The total labor hours for the project amount to 1,531,405. This breakdown is crucial for understanding the staffing structure and experience distribution, which is vital for resource allocation, cost estimation, and assessing the overall experience level of the workforce involved in the project.
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