Sources Sought Synopsis - W912EP25Z0004

Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Broward County Water Preserve Areas, Contract 2, C-11 Impoundment and Mitigation Area A, Broward County, Florida

This announcement constitutes a Source Sought Synopsis.  This announcement seeks information from industry and will only be used for preliminary planning purposes.  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to gauge the interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the Construction Community, to include Small Businesses, as the Government must ensure there is adequate competition amongst the potential pool of responsible contractors. This requirement is for the potential fiscal year (FY) 2025 award of the construction of the C-11 Impoundment and Mitigation Area A as part of the Broward County Water Preserve Areas (BCWPA), one of the elements of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals and submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The proposed project will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Jacksonville District anticipates the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow-up information requested.

Project Description:

The Broward County Water Preserve Areas (BCWPA), Contract 2 project consists of a portion of the overall C-11 Impoundment project. Contract 2 consists of construction of dam and levee embankment, a mitigation area, water control structures, environmentally sensitive area (ESA) systems, lake backfill, drainage conveyance, ancillary features, and associated clearing, grubbing, planting, borrow, and material processing.

Contract 2 is the second of three construction phases (combined with Contract 2.1 and future Contract 3) to complete the overall C-11 Impoundment component of the BCWPA project. The overall completed C-11 Impoundment will be an above-ground earthen reservoir targeted to have a total storage of 4,600 acre-feet with an effective interior area of approximately 1,053 acres and a normal pool water storage depth of approximately 4.7 ft.

The Contract 2 dam embankment (D-511) will have an approximate height of 15ft (crest elevation of 18.8 ft NAVD88). The Contract 2 portion of D-511 embankment will include roughly 4,800 ft of slurry wall along the southern alignments between stations 111+00 to 146+00 (east) and stations 204+00 to 218+00 (west). The slurry wall will be 41 ft tall (EL 6.0 ft NAVD88 to EL -35.0 ft NAVD) with a typical width of 2.5 ft.

The proposed Mitigation Area ‘A’, is located north of the impoundment. It will 113 acres of wetland marsh. Water levels within the mitigation area will fluctuate approximately 1.0 ft above average ground elevation (5.3 ft NAVD88). The levees surrounding the mitigation area will have an approximate height of 3 ft (crest elevation of 7.3 ft NAVD88).

Contract 2 includes 12 total Water Control Structures:

• Gated Culverts S-506A, S-508B, S-508D, and S-511
• Ungated Culverts S-500A, S-505E, S-506B, S-508A, and S-509
• Fixed, Broad-crested Weirs S-505B, S-505C, and S-505F

There are two environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) which are to be protected during construction and ultimately excluded from the project by means of embankment alignment. The ESAs will be protected from disturbance during construction and will be avoided by completed project features.

Contact 2 includes a requirement to backfill the existing Central Lake and an existing borrow area. These features are existing quarry pits estimated to be up to 55 feet deep and filled with water. Backfill of the Central Lake and Borrow Area will primarily consist of onsite muck material. However, the Contractor will be provided approximately 10,800 cubic yards of stockpiled limerock aggregate, located adjacent to SW 26th Street and the proposed construction staging area, which is approved to be placed in Central Lake.

Contract 2 will require continuous stormwater management and conveyance of an approximate two square-mile drainage area north of the project site, which flows southward through the project site, plus any stormwater generated within the Contract 2 limits for the duration of the contract. Since stormwater flows will ultimately need to pass south through the future Contract 3 project limits for discharge into the C-11 Canal, stormwater management will include the following control requirements:

• Stormwater system will convey a 100-year storm to the existing A/5 Canal outfall at the C-11 Canal.
• Contractor will construct a temporary shallow drainage diversion ditch from the eastern C-511 Canal to the existing A/5 canal. The diversion ditch will be located along the boundary between the Contract 2 and Contract 3, in a zone of temporary construction limit for future resumption by others.
• Contractor must not construct S-505F broad-crested weir until the eastern section of C-511 and the temporary diversion ditch to the existing A/5 canal are complete.

Other project features and activities include clearing, grubbing, planting, borrow, material processing, boat ramps, soil cement embankment armoring, emergency stockpiles, instrumentation and monitoring stations, wetland preservation/protection, erosion control, and debris disposal.

The Estimated Magnitude of construction is over $500,000,000.00.

The estimated period of performance for the contract is 2,227 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed excluding final establishment of grass after seeding. The anticipated date of advertisement is on or around May 1, 2025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The Small Business Size Standard for this project is $45 million.

Firm’s response to this Sources Sought shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information:

1.  Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, website, and email address.

2.  Firm’s interest in submitting a proposal on the solicitation when advertised.

3.  Firm’s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include firm’s capability to execute comparable work performed within the past 10 years from the date of this Sources Sought.  Firm should provide at least two examples which, at a minimum, include the following:

1. Brief description of the project
2. Customer name
3. Timeliness of performance
4. Customer satisfaction
5. Dollar value of the project

Emphasis should be on projects that included (1) construction of earthen embankments (2) construction of soil cement, (3) construction of mass concrete structures (4) management of surface and groundwater in areas with an elevated groundwater table, and (5) cutoff (slurry) wall construction.

If your firm is a Small Business, be sure you understand the performance of work requirements for your specific socioeconomic category. i.e. SB, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone. 

4.  Firm shall identify their Small Business classification and Small Business Size.

1. Small Business,
2. Small Disadvantage Business
3. 8(a) Small Business
4. SDVOSB
5. WOSB
6. HUBzone

5. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, firms should address the structure of such arrangements to include Joint Venture information, if applicable – existing and potential.

6.  Firm’s Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars) via letter from bonding company.

7. Firm’s responses to the following technical questions:    

1. Has your firm constructed any impoundments and/or earthen embankments for water storage? Have any of these projects been located in central or south Florida?
2. Has your firm constructed any reinforced concrete water control structures? Have any of these projects been located in central or south Florida?
3. How would your firm plan to protect exposed embankment from erosion or other damage as construction progresses?
4. How will your firm protect filter material from cross contamination with other embankment material during placement?
5. What capabilities does your firm have for crushing/processing soil/limestone material?
6. How would your firm intend to crush/process and stockpile fill material?  Centralized processing plant(s), mobile processing, other?
7. Would your firm have any concerns crushing/processing soil/aggregate from on-site for generating soil cement?
8. Would your firm anticipate problems with production or placement of soil cement using crushed/processed material?
9. How would your firm manage site drainage to facilitate foundation preparation and embankment construction during the wet season?
10. Does your firm believe the period of performance of 2,227 calendar days is reasonable?
11. Does your firm anticipate supply chain or Buy American issues?
12. How will your firm adequately supply labor for the project?
13. Does your firm have any concerns working adjacent to other construction contractors?  Understanding that limits of construction do overlap and that construction of other features is and will be ongoing during execution of this contract, how will your firm minimize or mitigate conflicts?
14. Is there any reason or additional concern that may constrain your firm’s interest to compete for this construction contract?

8.  Project Labor Agreement (PLA) - On 4 February 2022, an Executive Order (EO) was issued requiring large construction projects valued at $35 million or larger to utilize PLAs. The EO mandates that all contractors and subcontractors be a party to a labor agreement with one or more labor organizations. Due to the magnitude of this project, the EO is applicable to this acquisition. Although the EO has not yet been incorporated into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), it is likely that by the time this requirement is solicited, PLAs will be required.  As such, this Sources Sought seeks to determine the potential impacts of PLAs on this project. 

Please provide feedback regarding how the requirement for a PLA will impact your interest in submitting a proposal in response to the planned solicitation. 

PLA Executive Order for reference:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/02/04/executive-order-on-use-of-project-labor-agreements-for-federal-construction-projects/

NOTES:

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed project are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought  by no later than November 15, 2024 at 2:00PM, EST. All responses under this Sources Sought shall be sent via email to Ligaya Lowe at ligaya.m.lowe@usace.army.mil, and Manuela Voicu at manuela.d.voicu@usace.army.mil.

All responses to this Sources Sought will be evaluated and used in determining acquisition strategy. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this Sources Sought.

You must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a Government contract award. To register, go to www.sam.gov. For additional information visit the website for the Federal Service Desk (www.FSD.gov) which supports SAM or contact them at 866-606-8220 for assistance.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Sunshine Aero Industries Inc (Cage 8U446).

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Enterprise Services and Innovative Solutions Branch (PZZC), intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide Flight Test Support Services IAW Attachment 1, FTSS IDIQ Model Contract.  

The purpose of this commercial requirement is to provide Flight Test Support Services to the 96th Test Wing (96TW), 96th Cyberspace Test Group (96CTG) for ongoing United States Air Force and Department of Defense, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts, as well as Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of communications, surveillance, and other airborne and ground based electronic systems. 

The Offeror must have facilities with classified workspace, storage, and hangar space, to accommodate the test assets within 100 miles of Eglin Air Force Base FL, and must provide three (3) essential functions: 

1)  Provide aircraft, both fast movers and slow movers for support of systems under test,

2) Provide aircraft modifications (i.e., test equipment racks, antennae) necessary for support of systems under test, and

3) Provide personnel for flight test, (i.e., aircraft pilots, aircraft mechanics, and facility manager all with security clearances) as per mission requirements.

The purpose of this acquisition is to award multiple BPAs for the procurement of non-personal instructional services/training opportunities for Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), Pararescue (PJ), and Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) operations and procedures for the 920th Rescue Wing (RQW) at Patrick Space Force Base, FL. Services shall include: Academic Instruction, Theater Orientation, Scenario Development, and Field Instruction. The contractor shall supply all instructors, classrooms, instructional documentation, equipment, vehicles and/or aircraft and environmental specific requirements. Please see attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), dated 18 June 2024, for additional information. Services shall be provided in the continental United States (CONUS) at contractor identified locations during the period of performance. This will include CRO and PJ specific evolutions as well as Guardian Angel (GA) integrated with supporting assets. The contractor shall provide support logistics, training areas and/or instructor expertise required to meet 5 and 7 level CRO and PJ qualification training tasks contained within the Career Field Education and Training Plans (CFETP), as well as proficiency/refresher training requirements outlined in AFI 10-3502 Volume 1.

All invoices / Bids SHALL be sent to jrosagarcia@bop.gov. Bids sent elsewhere or after the cutoff date will not be considered.

PLEASE Review attached Statement of Work.

SUMMARY OF WORK AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman,
Florida, located at 846 NE 54th Terrace, Coleman, Florida 33251, is soliciting a vendor to
supply and deliver the refrigeration equipment and refrigerant identified within the
Statement of Work. Installation of refrigeration units is not included in this SOW. Bidders
should not include installation of these items in their proposals

Vendor shall provide:
• one (1) each of: Larkin condenser unit, model #: LCH0150LDBCDA0000, or
FBOP approved equal. Condenser unit shall be:
o 15 HP
o 460 V, 3 PH
o Low temperature, no options
o Condenser price shall include one-year parts warranty, standard.

• One (1) each of: Larkin evaporator unit, model # LEM0620DS4ECAB0403, or
approved equal. Evaporator unit shall be:
o Standard base
o Mounted TXV (404A)
o Liquid solenoid valve
o Electric room thermostat
o Medium profile walk-in evaporator/unit cooler
o Electric defrost TE
o PSC Motor 460/3/60
o Evaporator price shall include one-year parts warranty, standard.
 

• Three (3) each of: B92-440 R404A-24 Refrigerant
o In 24-pound disposable containers.
o R404A HFC blend non-flammable
• Vendor shall include delivery to the address above in their quote.

Bid pricing to include delivery to FCC Coleman. Bids should not include sales
tax, as the Federal Bureau of Prisons is a tax-exempt organization.
FCC Coleman reserves the right to disqualify bids that provide equipment that does
not meet the specifications herein.

This is a Synopsis Notice for Base Operations Support (BOS) Services for Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Florida and outlying areas supported by this command.

The procuring contracting office is NAVFAC Southeast, Bldg. 903, P.O. Box 30, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL 32212. The primary point of contact is Darrien Thomas, Contract Specialist, darrien.a.thomas.civ@us.navy.mil.

The proposed solicitation number is N6945024R0020.

This requirement includes all labor, operations, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary to perform: Facility Investment (including HVAC and Refrigeration, Automatic Doors, Fire Protection, Vertical Transportation Equipment, Exhaust Hoods and Ducts, and Water Testing and Treatment); Pest Control; and Utilities Management and other related services at NAS Key West, FL and outlying areas supported by this command. This requirement is performance based. 

The proposed contract type is a single award Facilities Support Indefinite-Quantity contract with recurring work (firm-fixed price) and non-recurring work (indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS).  It will be competitively procured using the policies and procedures of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. 

The primary NAICS Code for this procurement is 561210 and the annual small business size standard is $47.0M dollars.

The contract term is anticipated to be a base period of one-year plus four one-year option periods, for a total contract performance period not to exceed five years.  The base year recurring work requirement will be the overall minimum guarantee.  If the Government does not award a follow-on contract in time, the Government may require the Contractor to continue performance for an additional period up to six months under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. 

These services are currently being performed under contract N6945022D0065, awarded in 2022.  Information about the current contract and the incumbent contractor (e.g., value of last option exercised, firm name, address, etc.) will be included in the solicitation package.  Requests under the Freedom of Information Act are not required for this information.

The proposed solicitation will be issued as a competitive 8(a) set-aside.  The Government will only accept offers from 8(a) certified firms. 

The solicitation utilizes source selection procedures which require offerors to submit a technical proposal, past performance and experience information, and a price proposal for evaluation by the Government.  Award will be made to the offeror whose total price and technical proposal offers the best value to the Government.

Offerors can view and/or download the solicitation, and any attachments, at https://sam.gov under “contract opportunities” when it becomes available.  The anticipated date of RFP issuance is on or after 05 Feb 2024.

SOLICITATION CANCELLATION NOTICE dated 03/18/2024:  This solicitation is cancelled in its entirety.

AMENDMENT ONE: Provides additional attachments.

This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

The WPB Facilities Management Service department has identified the need
for the AE Team to provide improvements in and around the cooling tower yard. The project
primarily consists of replacing corroded or damaged piping and equipment that is beyond its useful
life. This project will not increase energy usage; all equipment being replaced is to be replaced for
equal capacity and efficiency. See attached statement of work for more detailed information.

The Department of State (DoS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Aviation (Air Wing) is hosting an Industry Best Practice Conference to conduct market research and seeking industry input as it prepares to solicit sources for future aviation support to solve problems and execute missions.  

The Air Wing’s aviation missions include counter narcotics, host nation training, maritime interdiction training, counter terrorism, embassy support, and other rotary wing, fixed wing, or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) missions around the world, often in challenging environments.

This market research event will be a way for the Air Wing to gauge interest and identify potential business sources with the resources, capabilities, and experience to successfully deliver requisite services to sustain the Department’s aviation fleet. Industry should be prepared to discuss innovative solutions to problems, available technologies, and capabilities. The Department staff will present an Air Wing overview briefing, describe functional core and supporting contract requirements, and offer opportunities for one-on-one sessions with the Government. The conference will be held on October 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Florida with follow-on one-on-one discussions.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (not a pre-solicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5) to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. 

Purpose: This notice is issued by the United States Coast Guard, Operational Logistics Command, Office of Procurement and Contracting, Regional Contracting Southeast (LOG-932) Norfolk, VA to identify businesses capable of providing Refuse and Recycling Collection Services for the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, CEU and AIRSTA Miami for a base period plus four (4) option periods, if exercised by the Government, with an anticipated start date of 01 January 2026.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) is 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) standard size value of $47M.

Disclaimer: This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or a Request for Proposals, nor should it be considered as a commitment on the part of the Government. Submission of any information in response to this request is purely voluntary; the information received will not obligate the Government in any manner nor will the Government reimburse companies for any costs associated with submittal of this Sources Sought.

After reviewing responses to this RFI, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published on the Contract Opportunities (sam.gov) website or distributed to contract holders if a strategically sourced vehicle is deemed appropriate. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Contract Opportunities website.

Failure to respond or submit sufficiently detailed information may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when making a decision on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information submitted, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose determined necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation.

Request: If your organization provides grounds maintenance/landscaping services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), please submit the following information:

1)         Organization name

2)         Address

3)         Website

4)         Point of contact name

5)         Point of contact email address

6)         Point of contact telephone number

7)         Socioeconomic status

8)         Unique Entity Identifier

9)         What information and/or resources would you typically need from the government to perform this effort?

10)       Does your company currently have existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWAC) (e.g. GSA) or other strategically sourced contracts for these types of requirements that the USCG can order off? If yes, please provide contract number, what agency it is with, and agency point of contact information.

11)       What type of contract (e.g. firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, etc.) have you been issued before for this type of work? Do you recommend one type or a perhaps a hybrid (i.e. a contract that allows several types)?

12)       Provide any general comments, thoughts, and feedback your company would like to share regarding this RFI.

13)       Address the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

14)       If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, organizations should address the logistical, administrative, and management structure of such arrangements.

Submission Instructions:

Interested parties are invited to submit a response to the above questions and provide their capability statement by 19 December 2024 at 1:00pm (ET).

All responses and questions regarding this RFI must be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Bahar Cabrera at Bahar.Cabrera@uscg.mil. Telephone responses will NOT be accepted.

Attachments:

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Thank you for your time and interest in this requirement.

USSOCOM Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) seeks to accelerate the application of commercially derived software innovation into deployable warfighting capabilities in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Early identification of warfighter needs and continuous engagement with users during software development and fielding will support increased lethality and efficiency.

1.2 In order to support rapid fielding of tailored software capabilities, SOF AT&L seeks to award FAR and non-FAR contracts and agreements to non-traditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out prototype projects for Program Executive Office SOF Digital Applications (PEO SDA) that are directly relevant to enhancing the effectiveness of software intensive programs, platforms, components, algorithms, and processes. As such, under the authority of 10 USC § 3458 and DoD Class Deviation 2022-O0007, USSOCOM SOF AT&L releases this Commercial Solutions Opening. This CSO may result in an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) or a FAR-based contract.

See Attachment for further information 

This statement provides notice that the government anticipates awarding a contract for engineering services for sustainment of the AAQ-13 Navigation Pod, sub-assemblies, and Line Replaceable Units (LRU's). Sustainment consists of the evaluation and resolution of system maintenance deficiencies, resolution of parts obsolescence deficiencies, integration between F-15E and the LANTIRN Nav pod, performance of sustainment studies and technical services in support of the analysis, review of Government engineering change proposals, reliability and maintainability (R&M), and Information Assurance (IA) support. 

The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to negotiate and award a five-year sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE: 04939), 5600 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819. This is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement of proposal, which shall be reviewed by the U.S. Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 16.201, foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. All potential offerors should contact the Contracting Specialist/Procuring Contracting Officer identified above for additional information, questions, and/or concerns. 

The period of performance will last for a total of one (1) 12-month basic period and (4) 12-month ordering periods.  The place of performance will be at Robins Air Force Base, GA or the subcontractors' facilities.

Description

This is a request for information (RFI). This is not a request for quotes, request for proposal, or a solicitation of any kind, and does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government. Responses, in any form, are not and will not be considered offers. The U.S. Government is under no obligation to award any contracts following this RFI. Responses are strictly voluntary, and funds expended in preparing them will not be reimbursed.  

Introduction 

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), Arlington, VA, intends to issue a production contract for the F-35 OPERATIONAL DATA INTEGRATED NETWORK (ODIN) Maintenance Systems Backup and Recovery components and assemblies, and is conducting market research. The Prime Contractor/Integrator for the ODIN system is Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Orlando, FL.  

The contract will require Backup and Recovery supply chain management and integration (as applicable) with the F-35 ODIN Maintenance System. The Contractor will need to ensure the procured Backup and Recovery interfaces with existing F-35 maintenance systems. The contract will require production and delivery of backup and recovery systems. The Contractor will be required to partner with Government entities and other Contractors.  

Instructions 

Responses to the following items are requested. These are intended as general market research: examples and descriptions of individual corporate experience or capability will be considered relevant only to the degree that it is indicative of the marketplace broadly. Responses that address some but not all the items are welcome. 

‘Support,’ when used below, refers to the requirements outlined in the attached requirements specification. 

1. For reference, please provide your: company name; address; CAGE code; DUNS number; authorized points of contact, with telephone numbers and email addresses; and webpage URL. 
2. What Government Furnished information would be required to successfully complete the requirement? Please address any dependencies that affect your answer, and how. 
3. What property other than data would the Government have to furnish for a contract providing this support? Please address any dependencies that affect your answer, and how. (This question should be interpreted broadly, to include tooling, support equipment, facilities, etc.) 
4. In schedule terms, how far in advance of performance would a contract be required? Please describe all assumptions in your answer. If there is specific Government support or property on which the answer depends, please explain. 
5. Provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM) price estimate, by year, to support this effort. You are encouraged to characterize your answer in whatever fashion you believe represents the most reliable estimating methodology: a high and low estimate; an average factor by which the number of included components or systems may be multiplied; etc. In any case, please describe the basis on which your estimate is developed, and the role of any assumptions or dependencies. 
6. What is the value and benefit that your company can provide in relation to this RFI? 
7. A capability matrix that is organized with the requirement document ID on one axis and a “Currently does not meet”, “Meets” or “Exceeds” column on the other axis.  Please indicate why you feel this evaluation. 
8. With supply chain requirements and changing demand across the global F-35 fleet, how does your company execute a supply chain management plan? How would this benefit the US Government in terms of cost savings, while preventing escalating costs to the F-35 Joint Program Office?

CONTENT AND FORMAT OF RFI RESPONSES

Responses shall be provided in Microsoft PowerPoint in a single briefing package.   All slides should include the company or provider’s logos or identifying information. The briefing package shall be no more than twenty (20) slides and may include speaker notes. 

SUBMISSION AND SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS

To the maximum extent allowable, responses should be UNCLASSIFIED. 

Responses shall be submitted electronically either via email or via the Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) [https://safe.apps.mil] to the Contracts POC identified in the notice.  If respondents do not have a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) to access the DoD SAFE site, they shall inform the Contracts POCs via email of their desire to submit via DoD SAFE, and the Contracts POC will send a Request for Drop-off via DoD SAFE to the submitter’s email address. 

All RFI submissions must be received no later than 60 calendar days (December 17, 2024) from publication of this RFI on the System of Award Management (SAM) website [SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities]. Failure to adhere to this timeline may result in responses being returned to the submitter without review/assessment.

If a CLASSIFED response is deemed necessary, the respondent shall contact the Technical POC identified below who will provide further instructions.  Classified responses shall adhere to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) procedures for the transmittal and receipt of CLASSIFIED information.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Responses should be provided to the Contracts POC

Any questions on the technical content of this RFI should be directed to the Technical POC, Marc Harrington, F-35 Maintenance Systems PMO Infrastructure Lead, marc.harrington@jsf.mil, with the Contracts POC on courtesy copy (cc).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). No solicitation documents exist or are planned at this time. This synopsis should NOT be construed as a financial commitment by the US Government (USG), nor will the USG pay for any costs related to the information solicited, provided, or proposed.  The Government will not provide any proprietary or classified information on the F-35 as part of this RFI.

Any information received as a result of this request that is sensitive and/or propriety to the responding organization will be protected as such. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosures, however it is incumbent upon the respondent to appropriately mark all submissions.

The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents to assist in the development of future capability, requirements, approach, and/or solution for an F-35 maintenance systems backup and recovery system.  In order to complete its review, F-35 program must be able to share the information within the Government, which may include Contactor Service Support (CSS) personnel and the Government’s prime integrator Lockheed Martin.  Should there be a desire for a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to be implemented if information is shared with the Government CSS, vendors shall indicate as such in their response. Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such internal Government deliberations will not be assessed.

Sole Sourced Acquisition.

ROJECT TITLE: BB Convert 6 West to Private Patient Rooms

PROJECT NUMBER: 673-21-149

This amendment contain the following changes:

1. Proposal due date is now : 01/15/2025 at 3:00 PM EST.
2. Proposals email to david.hernandez1@va.gov
3. Remember to submit separate proposals for price and technical aspects.

SOLICITATION CANCELLATION NOTICE dated 03/18/2024:  This solicitation is cancelled in its entirety.

06/14/2023 Amendment Three is posted, extends proposal due date, provides remaining RFI responses

05/18/2023 Amendment Two is posted, extends proposal due date, provides partial RFI responses

05/12/2023 Amendment One is posted, provides Site Visit Log, Drawings, Final Narrative

05/05/2023 Solicitation is posted and is provided in the attachments.

PROPOSALS ARE DUE ON 05/30/2023 at 5:00 PM EST

The Site Visit is May 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST. Meet COR Rob Kittelson at the Engineering Office BC‐231, 7305 N. Military Trail, WPB FL.

RFIs are Due May 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST

This requirement is 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

This requirement is a Bid Build project for the renovation of rooms 3B-134, 3B-135 and 3B-139 in the Main Hospital, Building 1, located at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. 

The solicitation for this action will be posted on or about 04/28/2023.

This is a combined RFI/Sources Sought/Notice of Intent issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 on behalf of the Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD. This procurement is for TF34 Compressor Inlet Temperature (CIT) Sensor repair as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment 1, at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) located in Jacksonville, FL. 

FRCSE is an industrial facility that reworks, repairs, and overhauls various aircraft, engines, and components.  The FRCSE is the depot source of repair (DSOR) for the Air Force A-10 engine components.  The TF34-100A engine powers the Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The A-10’s primary mission is to provide close air support to the ground forces of the United States (US) military. FRCSE does not have the capability to repair CIT Sensors for the TF34-100A platform and therefore requires inspection, overhaul and investigation services for these components. 

The NAICS code for this acquisition is 488190- Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Although this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes, interested parties may submit capability statements via email to the Contract Specialist, Karen Harris, karen.m.harris36.civ@us.navy.mil.  A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

For Reference

NAICS: 488190

PSC: J016

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL AND ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN.  THIS POSTING 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 SOLICIT OR AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT COMMITTED NOR OBLIGATED TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, AND NO BASIS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT SHALL ARISE AS A RESULT OF A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI/SYNOPSIS. ALL DATA RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI/SYNOPSIS THAT IS MARKED OR DESIGNATED AS CORPORATE OR PROPRIETARY WILL BE FULLY PROTECTED FROM ANY RELEASE OUTSIDE THE GOVERNMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

December 2024 NAVFAC Southeast Industry Day

***NAVFAC SE will be offering One-on-One sessions throughout the day.  If you are interested in participating in one of the sessions, please sign up by completing the information at the following link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/mfMB2xxJYQ.

Meetings will be no longer than 15 minutes.  Requests will be accepted until November 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST (or all sessions are filled).  Limited sessions are available.  NAVFAC SE will work to accommodate as many session as possible, but we are unable to guarantee a session. Your timeslot will be confirmed by NAVFAC SE prior to Industry Day.***

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast (NAVFAC SE) is hosting an Industry Day at the University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 on Monday, December 9, 2024, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

The Industry Day will provide an avenue for NAVFAC SE to discuss its mission, goals, and contracting opportunities with private industry. There will be opportunities to exchange ideas, have open dialogs, and network with industry professionals. The intent of this engagement is to specifically address the following:

• COMMUNICATE upcoming contracting opportunities including an in-depth overview of upcoming large construction programs.

• ENGAGE with industry to find ways to accelerate performance of construction, repair, and services at all levels, and to increase contractor interest and intrigue on future contracting pursuits.

• LISTEN to Industry feedback on things we can do to improve.

• Improve EXECUTION speed by relying more on small business at ‘arms reach/quicker response’ at our 20 field offices across our AOR.

NAVFAC SE provides engineering support to the warfighter through major and minor construction, architect-engineer design, environmental support, public works, and facility support services. NAVFAC SE area of operations covers 12 states in the Southeastern United States and other areas in the Caribbean.  

Who Should Attend:  Any contractor interested in contracting and subcontracting opportunities with NAVFAC SE. 

Registration is FREE, OPTIONAL $20 box lunch, coordinated by SAME Jacksonville, will be available at the link below:

Register at: https://samejax.org/meetinginfo.php?id=214&ts=1728039884

Registration is limited to no more than three individuals per company to maximize event availability.

For additional information about doing business with NAVFAC SE, visit the public portal page at: https://atlantic.navfac.navy.mil/NAVFAC-Worldwide/NAVFAC-Southeast/Contract-Opportunities/

Schedule and information will be updated as finalized.

29 August 2024 Update - NAICS Code is 541330 Exception 1 with has a small business size standard of $47M.

This Pre-Solicitation Notice serves as notification to industry of the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) package for the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Internal Contractor Support Services (iCSS) for NAWCTSD, Orlando (N6134024R0037). Only offerors registered and active in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) will be eligible to access the solicitation, submit a proposal, and receive corresponding documents. The following link provides offerors PIEE registration information: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/help/help.xhtml 

This requirement is to provide non-personal agile augmentation of the NAWCTSD workforce to support the NAWCTSD Mission in acquiring, through procurements or through organic capability, and managing Naval training devices and systems throughout the acquisition life cycle; from concept refinement through operation and support phases. The requirements span all Navy and Marine Corps type/model/series, other government agencies and foreign military platforms. While the overall general scope of work for the required services are well-defined, the precise quantities of services, duration of performance, individual customers, level and skill mix of each labor category for the programs and platforms will not be known at the time of contract award and may vary significantly based upon unique technical requirements of the numerous individual programs and projects, the specific delivery/performance schedule required of the customers, and/or the place of performance for each project. Functional Areas include, but are not limited to Management, Engineering, Instructional Design, and Logistics. The solicitation will result in a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract that consists of a five-year base ordering period with a two-month mobilization period, plus an option clause for up to 6 additional months.   

NAWCTSD is considering the following as solicitation requirements for contract award: 

1. Verification of an approved cost accounting system;   

2. Verification of an approved facility clearance, at the secret level, in accordance with Statement of Work; and   

3. Verification of WOSB certification via the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database.  

 A  DRAFT copy of the Statement of Work is available upon email request.   

NAWCTSD intends to compete this effort as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside that will result in a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract.  NAWCTSD anticipates evaluating on a “best value trade-off” approach using competitive acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 15. RFP is anticipated to be released first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025.   

Requests, questions and/or concerns related to this pre-solicitation notice may be submitted via email to Michael Yucht, Contract Specialist at Michael.D.Yucht.civ@us.navy.mil and Nicole Pinkney, Contract Specialist at Nicole.S.Pinkney.civ@us.navy.mil by 1600EDT on 12 September 2024. This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. 

If your company is interested in this planned procurement, it is advised that you continuously monitor the sam.gov website.   

The Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting lease proposals for a minimum of 2,492 to a maximum of 3,115 gross rentable square feet of commercial storefront space within a 1¼ mile radius of 2329 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. The space shall contain adequate/assigned parking for approximately five (5) Government vehicles both during the day and overnight. The lease is for a five-year term with Government termination rights, and a full-service lease (to include all utilities and janitorial services) is preferred. Must use Government Lease. The Government’s space and service requirements are described in the attached documents entitled Minimum and Specific Requirements, Construction Specifications and Construction Specifications Bid Proposal Worksheet, and Janitorial Services Specifications - Requirements.

Additionally, the following documents which contain other Government leasing requirements are also attached for your review:

a. U.S. Government Lease for Real Property
b. General Clauses; GSA Form 3517B
c. Corporate Certificate

Please review all the documents thoroughly so that you have a complete understanding of the Government’s requirements. One item of note in the General Clauses, GSA Form 3517B document is the requirement to register in the System for Award Management at www.SAM.gov (General Clause 17, CFR 52.204-7). This registration is mandatory for any entity wishing to do business with the Government and must be completed before lease award.

For your proposal, ensure that you obtain a contractor’s bid to complete the build-out based on the requirements. Once you have obtained a contractor’s bid, please complete and sign the attached Proposal to Lease Space form.

Additional information regarding this solicitation may be obtained from William Felder at William.C.Felder@usace.army.mil. The completed Proposal to Lease Space form and the documents listed in section 5.c of the Proposal to Lease Space form must be received in this office by email to William.C.Felder@usace.army.mil no later than 11:59 PM on Wednesday, Friday, December 11, 2024.

After receipt of all proposals, conclusion of discussions, and receipt of best and final offers, the Government will select a location based on the lowest overall cost to the Government. Past performance, if applicable, will also be taken into consideration. The selection is expected to occur approximately 30 days following the initial proposal cut-off date stated above. A Government appraisal or value estimate will be conducted to determine fair market rental value for the selected site.

NOTICE: The following information is provided for situational awareness and is not required to respond to this Sources Sought. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number) for processing their registration. If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov. Refer to www.SAM.gov for information formerly found in CCR, EPLS, ORCA and
FedReg. Please begin the registration process immediately in order to avoid delay of the contract award should your firm be selected.

ALERT: You must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator before your registration will be activated. This requirement now applies to both new and existing entities. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required before the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) will activate the entity's registration. Effective 29 June 2018, vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number). The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held via teleconference on 30 October 2024 @ 10:00am, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).  The call-in number is: 1-844-800-2712 Access code: 199 262 9798 and the link to be utilized is as follows: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/timothy.g.humphrey

It is requested that an email be sent to Timothy.G.Humphrey@usace.army.mil no later than 28 October 2024 @ 1:00 PM, (EDT) to confirm attendance by your organization.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project will consist of maintenance dredging in the Jacksonville Harbor federal navigation channel. The contract is split between a Base and four Options. The contract Base element consists of maintenance dredging portions of Cut-17 through Cut-42. Option A includes portions of Cut-42 through Cut-45. Option B includes portions of Cut-45 through Cut-55. Option C includes portions of Cut-55 through the Lower Terminal Channel. Option D includes portions of Cut-F through Cut-G in the West Blount Island Channel. Base and Option A material will be disposed into the Ocean Dredge Material Disposal Site (ODMDS), while Options B, C, and D will be disposed into Bartram Island Dredge Material Management Area (DMMA) Cell A. Work also includes turbidity monitoring, endangered species observers (hopper dredges only), bird monitoring, and disposal area pumpout.

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on or about 15 October 2024 and bids will be due on or about 14 November 2024.

NAICS Code 237990, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities.

The Small Business Standard is $37 million

The Magnitude of construction is $10,000,000.00 - $25,000,000.00.

This project will have an estimated period of performance of 245 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP), including 60 calendar days to commence work.

The total completion time of 245 days includes the following: 

120 Calendar days for the BASE (Incl. Commencement & Demob)

15 Calendar Days for OPTION A

35 Calendar Days for OPTION B

40 Calendar Days for OPTION C

35 Calendar Days for OPTION D

THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED REQUIREMENT.  

NOTE: U.S. COAST GUARD CERTIFIED DREDGE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE WORK.

Solicitation will be issued in electronic format only and will be posted on the Sam.gov website at https://sam.gov/.  In order to receive notification of any amendments to this solicitation, interested vendors must REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED VENDOR on the Sam.gov website at https://sam.gov/.  If you are not registered, the Government is not responsible with providing you with notification of any amendments to this solicitation.  You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible to receive an award from this solicitation.  For additional information, please call 866-606-8220 or visit the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/.

***Updated as of 16 April 2024***

This posting includes Amendment 0002 to the Final RFP, Answers to Industry Final RFP Questions and the Performance Specification (available upon receipt and approval of Attachment LA-2 GFI Request Form).

***Updated as of 15 April 2024***

This posting includes Amendment 0001 to the Final RFP, the conformed Final RFP, Answers to Industry's Final RFP Questions (Attachment LA-3) and associated documents.

***Updated as of 2 April 2024***

This posting includes the FINAL RFP and associated documents as attachments for the United States Marine Corps (MCAT) FY24 Modernization Program (MCAT MP) Delivery Order. TSC IV IDIQ MAC prime contract holders that are small businesses will be required to rerepresent as part of their delivery order proposal submission. The FINAL version of the Performance Specification (Section J, Attachment 2) and the Government Furnished Information (Section J, Attachment 3) for MCAT MP will be provided to authorized representatives upon completion, submission, and approval of the attached LA-2, GFI Request Form to Ms. Nicole Pinkney at nicole.s.pinkney.civ@us.navy.mil and Mr. David Friedland at david.b.friedland.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing with the use of Attachment LA-1 (Question and Answer Form). Each question or comment should reference the applicable document, page number, and paragraph number. Do not include any proprietary information in your question, because the government will provide the question and answer to all potential offerors. All questions must be submitted for the solicitation no later than 9 April 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT to Ms. Nicole Pinkney, nicole.s.pinkney.civ@us.navy.mil and Mr. David Friedland at david.b.friedland.civ@us.navy.mil. All emails must include the solicitation number and company’s name in the subject line of the email. The government is under no obligation to answer questions received after the above specified date but may answer the question if time permits.

1. General: This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, quotations, or obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services, but for planning purposes only. This RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and to explore industry capabilities. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission to this announcement or the Government use of such information. The information provided may be used by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in development of its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marked proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request for information or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI.

2. Purpose:

a. The USSOCOM, Special Operations Forces-Acquisition Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L), Program Executive Office-Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS), Program Management Office-Remote Capabilities (PMO-RC), small Uncrewed Multidomain Systems-Air (sUMS-Air) seeks information on specific technology areas to gain knowledge of, explore, and identify potential methodologies and available capabilities in the examination of Micro Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).

b. Micro UAS Required Traits:

(1) Hardware: Should be a Group 1 UAS capable of performing multiple configurable mission sets at ranges of 0.5 nautical miles and beyond for a minimum of 0.20 hours (12 minutes) at standard sea level, while simultaneously carrying and operating a dual Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensor. The UAS must be able to connect to ground control station (GCS) in less than or equal to 15 seconds from power up. The UAS should be able to launch, operate and recover during day and night operations in standard and adverse weather conditions. Conditions may include environmental (rain, dust, etc.) and atmospheric (49 °C/120 °F to -51°C /-60°F) extremes. UAS should be able to take off and be recovered in headwinds up to and exceeding 15 knots, crosswinds up to and exceeding 15 knots and tailwinds up to and exceeding 15 knots. UAS must be able to operate in Radio Frequency (RF) / Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) congested and contested environments. UAS should include modular and durable components that can be replaced, repaired, or configured for specific mission sets (airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, kinetic, etc.) by a trained SOF operator in 30 minutes or less, preferably without tools. Propulsion should be electric, or hybrid based. UAS should be able to maintain or exceed a cruise speed of 15 Knots Indicated Airspeed (KIAS) and dash at 15 KIAS.

(2) Software: UAS hardware and software, both on the aircraft and on the ground control station, should maintain a modular open systems approach that allows for the hosting and integration of government developed software for mission planning, command and control, computer vision, autonomy, and collaborative autonomy capabilities, which enable the UAS to work independently and/or together with humans on or off the loop. Government software should be able to interface with the aircraft autopilot, aircraft data bus(es), navigation systems, sensors/payloads, etc. Additionally, the government software should be able to utilize or disable all safety, automated, and autonomous functions organic to the system as delivered by the vendor. All Application Program Interfaces (API) and Interface Control Documents (ICD) should be non-proprietary, or at least made available to the Government. System and all components and subcomponents must be in full compliance with 2024 ASDA.

c. Micro UAS Desired Traits:

(1) Hardware: Integration into the SOF Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) environment or a SOF designated Common Ground Control Station (CGCS) is highly desired. Ability for the UAS to operate beyond its primary role in a maritime environment as an Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle is highly desired. A UAS capable to take off/launch and land/recover from platforms operating across multiple environments to include ground, water/maritime (fresh, salt, and brackish), etc. is highly desired; if intended to land in the water, the UAS should remain afloat till recovery or provide other novel low visibility recovery capability. Ability of UAS to take off/launch and land/recover from multiple SOF operational platforms (ground, aircraft, and maritime vessels) is highly desired. A UAS that is capable of multiple control modalities beyond a GCS such as First Person View (FPV), Augmented Reality (AR), gesture control, etc. is highly desirable. UAS should be able to operate in multiple artificial and Electromagnetic Environmental Effect (E3) based environments. Novel and unique capabilities that reduce acoustic, visual, infrared, RF, and other signatures are desired. An onboard Accelerated Processing Unit with reserved compute power or an independent Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to support government developed Artificial Intelligence, autonomy, and software is highly desired.

(2) Software: Non-proprietary APIs or ICDs to interface with platform systems is highly desired. In support of operation in disrupted, disconnected, intermittent, and low bandwidth (DDIL) environments, it is desired to have a failsafe setting configurable for a myriad of situations, including lost data link and lost GNSS. In the case of lost link or lost GNSS, it is desired for the platform to have configurable options to continue the mission. It is desired for the platform to have robust monitoring system capable of reporting health, mission status, capacities, and payloads. Additionally, it is desired for the government hardware mission module to control electromagnetic spectrum emissions. The platform should be configurable for communications to interface to either the platform C2 module or the government hardware mission module.

d. All hardware/equipment submitted for the evaluation shall be production models and capable of performing specific core mission sets conducted by Special Operations Forces (SOF) UAS operators in an operational environment.

e. Mission profile evaluation may consist of two independently conducted events:

(1) Technical Evaluation (TE), to confirm the quality and accuracy of device performance and output;

(2) Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) to evaluate training, determine usability and suitability for SOF operators in a realistic environment.

f. While un-released commercial devices that meet most of the capabilities are allowed, the expectation is that all devices will be final product versions and meet the capabilities detailed in the scenarios that align with approved mission profiles and establish statistical confidence in the results. Any submissions below Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 as determined by sUMS-Air Team, shall not be considered. TRL7 is defined as a prototype near or at planned operational system. Represents a major step up from TRL 6 by requiring demonstration of an actual system prototype in an operational environment (e.g., in an aircraft, in a vehicle, or in space).

g. Responses to this RFI may be used by USSOCOM, SOF AT&L, PEO-TIS, PM-RC and sUMS-Air and other Department of Defense entities to identify potential hardware and equipment solutions for participation in the further evaluation of market information and/or ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice.

3. Timeline: The sME 25-9 is scheduled from January 2025 thru September 2025 in the greater Tampa, Florida area. The preliminary schedule of events (subject to change) is as follows:

a. NLT 13 December 2024 – RFI Response. Interested Manufacturers/Vendors respond to this RFI. Responses should be submitted directly through the USSOCOM Vulcan platform at: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=7219fdc0-e570-48c8-8f47-dae731d29d6a and must include a detailed three (3) to five (5) page UNCLASSIFIED capability paper of the proposed current capabilities as described at Section 2. Files shall be submitted to the Government in .docx, .pdf, .xlslx or .pptx format. Please review the instructions carefully within the Vulcan platform call. If you still have additional questions about this Vulcan platform call you may send your queries to the Engage SOF team: eSOF@socom.mil. All other documents provided by the offeror shall be retained by the Government, but not reviewed. Subject to change based upon agency need.

b. 21 thru 22 January 2025 – Vendor Presentations. Manufacturers/Vendors present their proposed white papers, equipment and demonstrate the equipment’s capabilities of interest.  eSOF presentations will be conducted at 1925 East 2nd Avenue, Suite 102, Tampa, Florida 33605. Specific coordination information will be provided by eSOF when briefing dates and times are scheduled. Proceeding to the next portion is based solely upon best agency need and requirements. Subject to change based upon agency need.

c. 30 January 2025 – Technical Evaluation Invitations. Invitations will be sent to select Manufacturers/Vendors to participate in the Technical Evaluation event.  While sUMS-Air Program will provide feedback to all Manufacturers/Vendors who participated in the eSOF presentations, only those devices that sUMS-Air Program judges to have the best potential to meet the mission profile evaluation will be invited to participate in the Technical Evaluation event. All Manufacturers/Vendors will be provided a Vendor Loan Agreement (VLA) as sUMS-Air Program will request a minimum of five (5) complete systems for the duration of the events with a designated device delivery date. Subject to change based upon agency need. 

d. 6 February 2025 - Manufacturers/Vendors Accept Invitations. Deadline for Manufacturers/Vendors to notify sUMS-Air Program of their intent to participate in the Technical Evaluation and return the completed VLA for their devices and any associated items. Subject to change based upon agency need.

e. 5 May 2025 – Device Delivery. Manufacturers/Vendors deliver (on-loan) fully functional devices and associated items for technical assessment at a location to be determined later. Manufacturers/Vendors also provide necessary technical information to support USSOCOM’s safety review process. Subject to change based upon agency need.

f. 12 thru 23 May 2025 – TE Training. Manufacturers/Vendors train Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), sUMS-Air evaluators and USSOCOM testers to support use of and technical evaluation of their device(s) at a location to be determined later. Training must include proper use of the device and troubleshooting. Manufacturers/Vendors will be expected to train the USSOCOM SMEs, evaluators and testers to the point where they can confirm expected levels of performance. Manufacturers/Vendors will be offered the opportunity to conduct the same training for operators participating in the Operational Test and Evaluation portion of sME 25-9. Subject to change based upon agency need.

g. 24 May thru 27 June 2025 – TE. USSOCOM SMEs, evaluators, and testers will conduct a TE of the Manufacturers/Vendors devices to ensure they perform to the standards and levels as presented. Manufacturers/Vendors may be asked to provide reach back support during TEs. Proceeding to the next portion is based solely upon best agency need and requirements. Subject to change based upon agency need.

h. 18 thru 29 August 2025 – OT&E. USSOCOM evaluators, and testers conduct the OT&E with the participation of SOF operational personnel at a location to be determined later. Manufacturers/Vendors will be asked to conduct training of their devices during the first week but will not participate in the actual operator driven events conducted jointly by USSOCOM and the Joint Interoperability Test Command. Subject to change based upon agency need.

i. NLT 12 September 2025 – Device Return. All Manufacturers/Vendors equipment returned. Subject to change based upon agency need.

4. Disclaimers: THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PLANNED AT THIS TIME. This request for information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred; and the Government will not provide responses to any questions. Any submitter’s attention is directed to the fact that Government Support Contractor personnel may review and provide support to Government personnel when reviewing submissions.

5. Points of Contact: Any questions under this RFI must be emailed to at SOCOM.SOFATL.TIS.RC.SUMS.DL@socom.mil.

This is a pre-solicitation notice synopsis. The 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron at Hurlburt Field, FL, intends to issue a single award Firm-Fixed Price contract for Outbound Cargo Services with a base period of 1 March 2025 thru 28 February 2026 and four (4) one (1) year option periods.

This notice is not a formal Request for Quotes (RFQ), and no contract will result from this notice, nor does it commit the Government to any acquisition for these services.

Work consists of but is not limited to the following: The contractor shall provide all non-personal services to include personnel, equipment, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Outbound Cargo (OC) Shipping Packer and Woodworker Services at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The contractor shall perform OC Shipping Packer/Woodworker workload duties under the guidance of the Transportation Officer (TO) or their designated representatives.

This acquisition is being offered for competition to eligible Small Business (SB) concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 488991 with a size standard of $34 million.

Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to award of a government contract. Respondents are further advised that failure to register in the SAM Database will render your firm ineligible for award. Registration requires applicants to have a unique entity identifier (UEI) number. It is recommended to register immediately to be eligible for timely award. This solicitation will be available ONLY via the Internet at the following address: https://sam.gov. For information on how to register your company, to view or receive updates and notifications to the solicitation, please reference the "Contract Opportunities" link on the SAM.gov web site home page.

This is a follow-on effort to contract number FA4417-20-P-0153.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs.

The issuance date for this solicitation is projected to be on/about 20 November 2024.

Point of contacts are A1C Gery Reyes Ramos, Contract Specialist, email: gery.reyes_ramos@us.af.mil and SrA Abigail Turek, Contracting Officer, email: abigail.turek@us.af.mil.

This contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) TITLE:  Research and Development (R&D) for Air Force Airbase Systems

BAA NUMBER: FA8051-24-S-0001

CALL TITLE: Automated Heavy Machinery 

CALL NUMBER: 2

Please see BAA Full Text link below for more info.