SOURCES SOUGHT
69 -- Contractor Instructor, Maintenance, Operation and Training Support (CIMOTS) for Cargo Offload and Discharge Systems (COLDS)
- Notice Date
- 8/29/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611519
— Other Technical and Trade Schools
- Contracting Office
- N61340 Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, FL
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N6134017R0091
- Response Due
- 9/29/2017
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2017
- Point of Contact
- Madeline Jackson
- E-Mail Address
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- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRODUCTION : This is a sources sought synopsis for Contractor Instruction, Maintenance, Operation and Training Support (CIMOTS) for the Strategic Sealift Cargo Offload and Discharge Systems (COLDS) in support of Logistics Over the Shore and Joint Logistics Over the Shore (LOTS/JLOTS) and requirements for other government agencies. The contractor will be required to provide instructional training (including high and medium risk), training management, maintenance, operational and training support services, to include Mobile Training Teams (MTT) for government students using government furnished equipment, material and methodologies to produce a graduate who satisfies the Fleet readiness and Strategic COLDS mission and various other requirements (see below - COLDS Major Capabilities Statement). Contractor shall be responsible for instructional services to include, maintenance, operation and training support for approximately 30 courses associated with the Strategic Sealift COLDS. The contractor shall be required to provide government students with formal classroom training on-shore, followed by underway, hands-on training in support of COLDS. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Location% On-Site Government%Off-Site Contractor EWTGPAC3070 PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The government is aware of only one source that has historically been able to satisfy the requirements of the CIMOTS/COLDS program for the Government. This sources sought synopsis is the Government s effort to ascertain if any other offeror is able to meet the needs of the Government for these requirements. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit detailed capabilities and any other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the needs of the Government. COLDS Major Capabilities Statement -Provide instructor services to teach operation and maintenance of the Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS), Offshore Petroleum Discharge System (OPDS), Elevated Causeway System (ELCAS), MPF Utility Boats, LARC V craft and Inflatable Boats (high risk training). This includes Mobile Training Teams. (Coast Guard Licenses are required in some cases) -Other elements of instructor support include oTesting, Grading, and Evaluation oRemediation oStudent Administration oCourse Administration oFormal Course Review scheduling and participation oManaging instructor training requirements oMonitoring the Instructor Training Program oMaintaining Instructor Training Records -Provide detailed instruction on Joint Logistics Over-the-Sea Operations Planning as requested by external agencies at remote sites. This may include Pentagon and Flag Officer/Staff briefings. -Provide Preventive and Corrective maintenance of fleet assets ( O and some I level): o INLS Warping Tugs and Power Modules (including water jet propulsion system) oRoll-On, Roll-Off Discharge Facility oFloating Causeways oAfloat Bulk Liquid Transfer System (ABLTS) oSingle Anchor Leg Moor (SALM) oBeach Termination Unit (BTU) oUtility Boats oLARC V Boats -Provide annual five-year assessment of major (depot level) work that will be required for all major water craft in the Prime s custody. Also, provide subcontracting support in the execution of depot level maintenance as required. This includes the submission of detailed subcontracting packages to the Primary Contracting Officer. -Provide curriculum support as requested. -Contractor may also be asked to support: oNew systems/equipment integration support oTesting and evaluation efforts oSubject Matter Expert support oForeign Military Sales oInstallation, design, testing, and evaluation of equipment alterations or fabrication of equipment for the Government oDevelopment, revision and updating of technical manuals oDevelopment, revision or updating instructional materials for emerging requirements oDisposal of Government property as needed oProcuring Technical Training Equipment oDevelopment or revision of Job Qualification Requirements (JQR) in Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) format to include the attendance of workshops as Subject Matter Experts oProvide evaluation team support in Naval Beach Group on pre-deployment evaluation/certification to include administrative checks, crew qualifications and mission capability in support of Floating Causeway, RRDF, and ELCAS. oManage supply support for an extensive spares inventory ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools). The Product Service Code is U099 Award is anticipated to be made in the form of a Requirements type contract to one technically acceptable responsible offeror. A firm fixed-price type of contract, commencing 1 January 2019 is anticipated for this effort with an ordering period of five (5) years. Interested sources shall (1) provide a plan demonstrating ability to staff the requirement with fully qualified and certified personnel; (2) present evidence of satisfactorily conducting instructional, maintenance, operational, and training support services in a military classroom and at sea training environment within the past three year period (include dollar value, complexity and point of contact; and (3) discuss overall management experience/approach of similar programs. Interested sources shall also identify their size status as it relates to the NAICS 611519, which carries a small business size standard of $15M. Small Businesses shall also indicate if they are 8(a), Women-Owned Small business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone). Answers with capabilities must be submitted by email to Ms. Madeline Jackson (madeline.jackson@navy.mil) in an electronic format that is compatible with Word 2007, no later than 4:00 pm EST, 30 September 2017. Alternative submittal method by mail to: NAWCTSD, Orlando Training Systems Division, ATTN: Code 25363 (Madeline Jackson), 12211 Science Drive, Orlando, Fl. 32826-3275. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The submission of this information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY and this synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations, request for bids or proposals, but, as stated above, is displaying the Government s intent to make certain that no other offeror is capable of meeting these requirements; as such, this sources sought notice is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any services, or for the Government to pay for the information received. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Questions concerning this requirement should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Madeline Jackson, via e-mail at madeline.jackson@navy.mil or by telephone at 407-380-4925.
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- Address: EWTGPAC
- Zip Code: 3423 Guadacanal Road
- Zip Code: 3423 Guadacanal Road
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