Naval Surveillance Radar Engineering and Logistics Support Services

The North American Industry Classification Code System (NAICS) for this procurement is 541330 with a size standard of $38.5 Million. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), 4363 Missile Way, Port Hueneme CA 93043-4307, intends to issue a Request For Proposal for an 18 month bridge contract including a 12 month base period and three (3), two (2) month option periods with TASC, Incorporated (Inc.), 484 Viking Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7321 for Naval Surveillance Radar Engineering and Logistics support services in support of the NSWC PHD Ship Defense and Expeditionary Warfare Department. Specific services include In-Service Engineering and Acquisition Engineering; Integrated Logistics Support; Software Support; Installation Services, Support, and Coordination; and Programmatic and Project Management Support. Services shall be required at shore sites, land based test facilities, shipyards, and aboard ships in ports and at sea for the U.S., Allied Nations, and Foreign Military Sales customers. The bridge contract will be issued on a sole-source basis to TASC, Inc. in the interest of economy, efficiency and continuity of services pending award of the competitive procurement. TASC, Inc. is the only contractor who can technically continue this critically needed support without any disruption of service. No other contractor besides the incumbent could organize a workforce, obtain the required security clearance, and develop the specialized technical expertise required without causing unacceptable delays. The anticipated date of contract award is 28 May 2015. This announcement constitutes the only synopsis for this bridge requirement and is issued for notification purposes only. It is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is currently available. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirements of this bridge effort by submitting a capability statement via email no later than 4:00PM PST, April 17, 2015 to Mr. John L. Kurtz at John.L.Kurtz@navy.mil and Mr. Nelson F. Nailat at Nelson.Nailat@navy.mil. Questions shall also be submitted to the above email addresses. The Government will consider all information received before 4:00PM PST, April 17, 2014. Information received will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for this bridge effort. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed bridge effort on a full and open basis is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is also noted that a draft solicitation for the forthcoming competitive effort was posted at www.fbo.gov on February 20, 2015 (closed on March 20, 2015). Please follow the link below for more information: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e11c0aac838a8ced98acf5c077748a43&tab=core&_cview=0