FY20-11676-Offsite Backup Tape Storage

MARKET SURVEY – Request for Information (RFI):  The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) issues this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify interested parties for this requirement.  This Sources Sought Notice is focused on identifying capabilities in the market place and resources to support this requirement, as well as obtaining related technical information for the procurement of the items listed below.The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.  The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334112, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 Employees.  Product Service Code is D325.The envisioned item anticipated to be procured from a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation is identified below.Provide for offsite media storage and transport of backup tapes between contractor and customer

facilities on a regular monthly basis for a Base plus four option years, IAW the attached Statement of Work (SOW).Requested Information:  The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this Sources Sought Notice:Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS.Response Point of Contact name, telephone number, email address, and website URL.Tailored Information describing company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines that demonstrate an ability to provide the items described above.Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category, and Type of Ownership for the Company.Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to provide the items in the quantity described above.Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for providing the items described above.Information regarding the commerciality of the items described above.Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:Provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipate Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements.Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.Submission Instructions:Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services should respond to this Sources Sought Notice.  Responses are required to be received no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Time on 10 May 2020.  Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf).  Receipt of responses will be acknowledged.  Responses will not be returned.  Following the date of response submission, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of submitted information.  All responses under this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted to Rachel T. Smith at rachel.t.smith@navy.mil. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact:  Rachel T. Smith at rachel.t.smith@navy.mil. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to the Sources Sought Notice nor will the Government compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing information for, participating in meetings with, or engaging in discussions with the Government.Proprietary and Limited Distribution:  It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to this Sources Sought Notice to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements.  All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities.There is no solicitation at the current time and NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts.  This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract.  The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement.  Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking.STATEMENT OF WORKOffsite Backup Media StorageDescription:   NSWC PHD has a requirement for offsite media storage of their backup tapes in order to be compliant with regulations and be in compliance with Approval to Operate documentation networks. The contractor shall provide offsite media storage and transport between contractor and customer facilities on a regular monthly scheduled basis.  Contractor shall also provide special delivery options, to support out of cycle deliveries as required. The following requirements are requested.Storage and Transport RequirementsUp to 12 locked metal or plastic devices used to transport and/or store Media. Containers vary significantly in size, design and capacity. Container fits over 40 and up to 60 pieces of media when the media is similar to a standard DLT or LTO tape, and 3.5 inch hard drives, keeping a 3 month rotation offsite at a contractor facility.Manual handling of Closed Containers between contractor facility and a Customer Location or within a contractor facility.The service of picking up or delivering Items on a scheduled basis within 50 miles of the servicing facility. Scheduled Service is generally performed by a contractor representative.Special Delivery RequirementsDeliveries will generally be scheduled on a monthly basis.Special delivery service in which delivery or pickup is scheduled to occur within twenty-four (24) hours of the Customer's verified telephone notification within 50 miles of the servicing facility. A Routine use of the Standard Special service in lieu of Scheduled Service for transportation may require the use of contractor dedicated transportation.Emergency transportation service in which delivery or pickup of Media is scheduled to occur within three (3) hours of the Authorized Customer employees telephone notification: also refers to a Customer request for non-scheduled deliveries where the request is entered at a time such that the contractor cannot consolidate the requested items on an existing scheduled route and effect delivery within the desired schedule within 50 miles of the servicing facility.Weekends and Holiday may be required. Option Year One:  Same as base year.Option Year Two:  Same as base year.Option Year Three:  Same as base year.Option Year Four:  Same as base year.Invoicing/billing will be accepted either monthly or quarterly, in arrears, in accordance with the contract Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) clause.