INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE - LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES

The purpose of this Source Sought Notice is to search for qualified firms capable of providing end to end management and operation of logistical support services in execution of the USMC Prepositioning Program at Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Florida 32226. The NAICS code for this work is 811310. The Product Service Code is R706, Logistics Support Services. The USMC Prepositioning Program requires a contractor to provide both management and operation of logistical services at both Jacksonville, Florida, and OCONUS locations. Work to be performed shall be in the following areas and as set forth in the attached Performance Work Statement: 1. Maintenance; 2. Supply; 3. Transportation/Distribution; 4. Contingency Logistics Support; and 5. Support Operations that includes Voice, Data and Video Services; Equipment and Maintenance Service for non-real property like plant equipment, lube system, cranes, portable light plants, generators, etc.; Safety/Environmental Services; Subcontract Management, as applicable; and Activity Based Costing Services. The maintenance services include both ground equipment and water craft. The Afloat Program (Shipboard) is inherent in both the ground equipment and water craft. Interested firms are encouraged to review MCO P4790 for an explanation of the ground equipment maintenance management in the United States Marine Corps. Please see attached FOR INFORMATION ONLY Performance Work Statement, inclusive of all functional appendixes, attached herein. The Government makes no representations that all of the services listed within the attached "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" Performance Work Statement will be procured. This is a planning document subject to change. No information contained within this Performance Work Statement should be perceived by interested parties as definitive of any resultant contract for similar services. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) contained herein is labeled as "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and is provided so that interested firms can understand the required services and determine if it correlates to their work history and past performance. The attached "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" PWS and its appendices does represent the current contract requirements. The Government intends to utilize a performance based service contract and therefore revisions will be made to the "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" Performance Work Statement and its appendixes to ensure full compliance. Performance Based Payments will be utilized on the resultant contract. The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity five (5) year performance based service contract with performance to begin on or about 1 October 2017. The Government anticipates holding an Industry Day in June 2015. Announcement of the specific date for the Industry Day will be made through a subsequent public announcement. The Government anticipates issuing a Request For Proposal on or about 23 May 2016. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. Do not submit a proposal or quote. It is requested that all companies interested in participating in this effort please note their interest and provide information on their respective capabilities to perform the effort described in the attached "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" PWS. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. As of the date of this sources sought announcement, no funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy and Performance Work Statement for a future contract. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. All expressions of interest submitted shall be accompanied by written evidence and demonstration of the firm's ability to perform the required work. Submission shall include the following: 1. Statement of Interest 2. Statement of Capabilities, including performance of contracts of similar scope. 3. Copy of most recent SAM Report, including: (a) DUNS number (b) CAGE code (c) NAICS code (d) Business Size Certification(s) (e) Reps/Certs Note: The Capability Statement shall detail work performed in the last five (5) years, including projects that demonstrate recency, relevancy, and quality of work similar to what is required under this notice. Response deadline is by 0800 AM (EST), 10 July 2015. Please submit your written responses via e-mail to Kevin Nesmith, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov and JoAnna Lovett-Black, Contracting Officer, at contact@example.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.