This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in 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. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing and sent to Michael Owen II (Michael.a.owen.civ@us.navy.mil) and Ricardo Lopez (ricardo.a.lopez38.civ@us.navy.mil) to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether or not to compete the requirement. Challenges must include information sufficient to enable the Government to decide that an equivalent service exists which would meet the Governments needs as stated herein. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The NAICS Code is 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping and the PCS Code is V228 Transportation: Port Operations. Small Business Standard is $47,000,000.00 or less. The contractor shall provide technical support services to the U. S. Navy Freedom Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Platform (3100 tons, LOA: 389 ft, Beam: 59 ft, Draft: 14 ft, Navigational Draft: 20 ft, Diesel/Gas Turbine Waterjet propulsion) while navigating from Marinette, WI through the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway, to include all associated locks and canals. The scope of this PWS includes consulting services to support the safe navigation and maneuvering in close quarters situations for Littoral Combat Ships through all phases of the transit. This contract will contain 3 Contract Line Items (CLINs): CLIN 0001 USS Nantucket, LCS 27 (Period of Performance
31 July 17 August 2024); CLIN 0002 USS Beloit, LCS 29 (PoP 01 16 November 2024) and CLIN 0003 USS Cleveland, LCS 31 (PoP 01 16 May 2025). CLINS 0002 and 0003 will be option CLINs and are not guaranteed to be exercised. By submitting an offer, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the offer. By submission of an offer, the contractor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov.