The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for potential small business contractors capable of performing custodial services at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal. The anticipated contract is a Firm-Fixed Price/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a maximum term of 60 months. Interested businesses, including Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified firms, are invited to submit a capabilities package addressing relevant project experience, company profile, and geographical operational capabilities. Respondents are required to demonstrate prior similar project experience, including contract values and government point of contacts, as well as company details such as employee count and bonding capacity. The total annual value of the required services is expected to be at least $3 million. Submissions are due by April 22, 2025, and should be sent electronically. This SOURCES SOUGHT notice will assist the Navy in tailoring its requirements according to industry capabilities while encouraging small business participation in federal contracting opportunities.
The document is a pre-solicitation synopsis issued by the U.S. Navy, announcing a Facility Support contract for custodial services at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The contract is categorized as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), encompassing both recurring and non-recurring services related to custodial operations such as waste disposal, floor care, restroom maintenance, and window cleaning.
The selection will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, prioritizing proposals based on price and technical acceptability across several criteria including technical approach, corporate experience, safety, and past performance, with a minimum annual contract value of $3,000,000. The contract duration may start shorter than a year, with options to extend up to 66 months total.
The solicitation will be released electronically via SAM.gov, with proposals due at least 30 days post-release. Potential offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for bid submission. The current custodial services contract, set to expire March 31, 2026, will be replaced by this new procurement initiative. The document emphasizes limitations on discussions regarding proposals and the necessity of favorable initial offer terms.