USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA)

This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program.  The Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the FY22 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability on the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) on a Coast-wide (East & Gulf Coast) solicitation.  The Naval Sea Systems Command is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest. The Government is seeking responses from sources that can perform dry dock and pier-side maintenance, repair, and alterations anticipated to be 1/17/2022 - 5/26/2023 (subject to change).The anticipated RFP release date is on or around 3/31/2021 (subject to change).The Government has provided an outline of some of the work anticipated to be completed under the expected FY22 DSRA as an enclosure to this sources sought document (see Enclosure (1)).  The

anticipated contract type will be firm-fixed price.What/Where to Submit:Companies that already possess a current NAVSEA certified Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Susan Ferralli.  Please email your letter of interest to the Contracting Officer Susan Ferralli, susan.ferralli@navy.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Danielle Bences, at danielle.bences@navy.mil with “USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) FY22 DSRA Sources Sought Response” in the subject field. The notice of interest should include the following information:The Name, CAGE, and DUNS code of company that intends to submit the proposal,Indicate an interest in submitting a proposal for solicitation N00024-21-R-4425Companies that do not already possess a NAVSEA certified Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) and Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Susan Ferralli.  Please email your letter of interest to the Contracting Officer Susan Ferralli, susan.ferralli@navy.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Danielle Bences, at danielle.bences@navy.mil with “USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) FY22 DSRA Sources Sought Response” in the subject field. The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth in Enclosure (1), and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than five (5) pages.Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 336611 (a small business must have 1,250 or less employees)?How many employees does your company have?Does your company have a website?  If so, what is your company’s website address?Does your company have access to a dry dock and pier capable of berthing USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7)Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required?  Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance.Does your company have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors)?  In addition to the previous question, please answer the following sub-questions:Does your company plan on obtaining a NAVSEA certified Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA)?Does your company plan on obtaining a NAVSEA Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR)? Given the complexity of the work described in this announcement, including Enclosure (1), please describe your company’s historical experience completing work on similar systems at a similar complexity on the critical systems outlined in Enclosure (1), or briefly describe how your company would be capable of meeting these requirements as of contract award. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act.  All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government.  NAVSEA may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement.  This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 15.201.  This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal.  The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the market place.  Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time.When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 11/16/2020.Notice Regarding Sources Sought: Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources.  This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind.Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided.Future information, if any, will be posted at the beta.SAM.gov website. Enclosure (1): Outline of some of the work anticipated to be completed under the expected USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) DSRA GeneralCompetition Area: Coast Wide – East Coast Rough Estimate Man-Days: Maintenance Ship Yard~ 300,000Modernization Ship Yard~ 80,000 Ship Particulars:Length: 844 ft.Beam: 118 ft.Draft: 27.4 ft.Displacement: 42,335 tonsAir Draft (mast height above BL): 216 ft. 9.5 inchesNavigational Draft: 30 ft.Class and type: WASP class amphibious assault ship  Facility Particulars:Pier Length: >844 ft.Electrical: 7200 amps, 450 volts, 60 hz, 3 ph (UFC 4-150-02 table C-7)Compressed Air: 800 SCFM, 125 PSIG (UFC 4-150-02 Table C-2)Potable Water: 32,000 GPD, 2.5 inch hose connection (UFC 4-150-02 Table C-4)Sea Water: 4 Inch Connections (UFC 4-150-02 Table C-3), 2500 GPM (NAVSEA Technical Publication S0570-AC-CCM-010/8010), 150 PSI measured at the most remote outlet (UFC 4-150-02, Para 3-3.2.1)Sewage: 4 inch connections (UFC 4-150-02 Table C-6). Ability to accommodate and dispose of ~25,000 GPD.Mean Pier Water depth draft: ~35 feet  The Availability’s modernization scope will include a significant amount of work across multiple trades and spaces.  The successful contractor must be able to provide an integrated production schedule that incorporates AIT, 3rd Party contractors, and Government workload.  Key trades & efforts include: structural welding, cabling pulling, piping, electrical, and ventilation work if needed. Both the prime contractor and AIT contractors will execute the structural/industrial work.  Further direction will be provided in the work specification package to define the work split. The Availability’s maintenance requirements are expected to include the following types of work: Hull StructureSea Valves/Ballast Valves/Waster SleevesCondition-based repair and replacement of watertight doors, hatches, and scuttlesPreserve SuperstructurePreserve underwater hullPreserve freeboard Propulsion PlantBoiler 5-year Strength and Integrity Inspection and associated repairsBoiler 18-month Inspection and associated repairsMRG L/O Heaters and Coolers clean and inspectRemove/inspect/repair rudder seal assembliesMain Feed Pump RepairsMain Feed Booster Pump repairsForced Draft Blower Repairs Electric Plant and Distribution EquipmentCableway inspection and condition-based repairCircuit breaker repair Command and Surveillance CANES HW 1.2SSEE INC F Auxiliary SystemsCondition-based repair and replacement of insulation and lagging in machinery spacesOverhaul A/C plant compressorsCondition-based repair to ASW/FM piping (in place) as identified by the maintenance teamOverhaul HPACsOverhaul LPACsClean the CHT piping system. Also, condition-based repair to CHT pumps, piping, and valve repairRemove/preserve Port/Starboard anchors/chainFire and Flushing Pump; overhaulAircraft Elevator RepairsVent Plenum repair and preservationStern Gate Hydraulic Ram repairSideport door repairs  Outfit and FurnishingsCondition-based interior preservationCondition-based exterior preservationCondition-based repair and preservation of the stacksCondition-based replacement of deck covering and exterior deck non-skidCondition-based replacement of flight and hangar deck non-skidCondition-based replacement of hull insulation ArmamentCondition-based repair and preservation of RSLsAccomplish SOT Level III test on six of six Cargo Weapons Elevators Ship Assembly and Support ServicesServices are directly related to availability, location, duration, and man-day determination.  Man-days can differ by region and whether the availability is performed in a public or private ship repair facility.  Services are predominately driven by availability duration with the exception of cleaning and pumping (tanks and bilges), crane, rigging, and temporary refrigeration services which are more ship-specific. Temporary Air Conditioning/LodgingHazardous waste control  Key Maintenance Work Items (not all inclusive)Ballast Tank repair, inspect, repair and preserveFuel Oil Service Tank; repair and preserveFuel Oil Compensating tanks; repair and preserveCHT Tanks; repair and preservePotable Water Tanks; repair and preserveAnchor/Chain/Chain Locker preservationPropulsion shafting inspect/repairsRudder inspect/repairsVentilation Duct Cleaning; accomplishVentilation Duct repairs; accomplishHigh Pressure Air (HPAC) Compressor repairsLow Pressure Air (LPAC) Compressor repairsBoat Davit weight testCollection, Holding and Transfer (CHT) Piping System; hydroblast cleaningHelo Safety Net and Frame; repairUnderwater Log Trunk; repair and preserveFlight Deck Nonskid; replaceCHT Pump ReplacementRadar Tank Level Indicator InstallationFire and Flushing Pump Turbine Overhaul  Key Modernization Work Items (not all inclusive)NAB- Landing ForceNAB- Troop Rifle LockersCANES HW 1.2SSEE INC FSPQ-9BNMT AN/WSC-9 Antenna Shock UpgradeICOPLMMT