International Convention For Safe Containers (CSC)
ID: N68335-25-RFI-0275Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/178ee3e9cd4845a7aed1db51dad97761/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is seeking qualified contractors to provide certification services for Mobile Facilities (MFs) in accordance with the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). These MFs, which are mobile habitable shelters designed for Marine Aviation Logistics operations in austere environments, may undergo modifications that could invalidate their existing compliance plates, necessitating a thorough plan review or physical testing to ensure continued compliance. Interested contractors are invited to respond to this Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) by November 5, 2024, as the government aims to assess capabilities and explore small business set-aside opportunities before issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated for release in November 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Daniel Webster at Daniel.g.webster2.civ@us.navy.mil or Shannan M. Germond at shannan.germond@navy.mil.

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    The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) seeks to procure certification services for Mobile Facilities (MFs), which serve as mobile habitable shelters designed for Marine Aviation Logistics operations in austere environments. These MFs are subject to modifications that may invalidate their existing compliance plates under the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). This document is a Sources Sought/ Request for Information (RFI) intended to identify potential contractors before issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) estimated for release in November 2025. The anticipated contract type will be a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The RFI aims to gather insights from industry stakeholders on their capability to perform CSC plan reviews, testing, and consultation. Interested contractors must submit their responses by November 5, 2024, while adhering to specific submission guidelines. The initiative highlights the Government’s aim to improve procurement processes and assess possible small business set-aside opportunities in this certification effort.
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