SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Engineering and Technical Services
- Notice Date
- 7/10/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command, FISC NORFOLK ACQUISITION GROUP, CODE 200 1968 GILBERT STREET, SUITE 600, NORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392
- ZIP Code
- 23511-3392
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-N00181-06-ETS-NNSYD
- Response Due
- 7/21/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/5/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Fleet & Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk is seeking information on sources that can provide engineering and technical support to the Engineering and Planning Department, Code 200, Norfolk, Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia. Work in support of this task will primarily be at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Work/travel will be required to various shipyards and aboard ships (at-sea) for troubleshooting, repair and testing of equipment and components. The contractor will provide the engineering and engineering management expertise, corporate guidance and technical support necessary to ensure the success of this task in accordance with this Statement of Work. The contractor shall be required to enter data and information into various software systems. Specific hardware and software may change as NMCI is implemented. The contractor is required to possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access Database, Outlook, and Microsoft Project. In addition, the contractor shall be required to work the Shift Operations Management System (SOMS) system, and the Advanced Industrial Management (AIM) system. For work control management and testing control functions, the ATIS and JEDMICS database shall be used. During the period of this Task Order the contractor will provide, but is not limited to, support in the following areas: Test and Certification Support: Advance planning preparation and assisting with coordination of a test program for complex ship?s systems (primarily electrical and mechanical). Provide Chief Test Engineer (CTE), Shift Test Director (STD) and Test Director (TD) technical support, in providing technical engineering advice and direction, evaluating and analyzing the scope of problem areas, and providing recommendations for resolutions. Test and Certification support will include HM&E and combat systems; Monitor test performance, including resolution of problems, and anticipate and examine other issues that may arise during testing; Determine status of systems and testing at start of shift and assist with turnover procedures at completion of shift; Brief personnel on planned operations and tests, and ensure system, equipment and personnel safety for conduction of tests; Specify prerequisite conditions to maintain vessel in a condition that is safe for personnel and equipment; Evaluate and analyze test data and results; Prepare comprehensive reports outlining test procedures; Interpret test results and make recommendations on validity of tests. Work Control & Tag Out Support: Advanced planning, preparation and coordination of a work control and tag out program for complex ship?s systems, including electrical, mechanical, and combat systems; Provides expert technical engineering advice and independently evaluates and analyses the scope of conventional and innovative problem areas and plans and recommends technically sound processes and solutions; Monitor the project?s work control program, including resolution of problems and anticipate and examine other issues, giving consideration to such matters as cost, user acceptance, and productive solutions; Develop system turnover procedures under shipyard operational control; Ensure proper concurrence and coordination for interfaces with nuclear and combat systems and components utilizing a broad comprehension of their functional relationships. Ensure systems equipment and personnel safety; Assist the Chief Test Engineering (CTE) and Advanced Planning Manager in specifying prerequisite ship conditions for performance of productive work to ensure the vessel is maintained in a condition that is safe for personnel and equipment. Evaluate all aspects and may recommend alternatives or deviations from established procedures, when testing novel performance characteristics of a new system or subsystem; Plan work to be accomplished and establish priorities and timetables. Assist the CTE and Advanced Planning Manager with technical support and management of project work control and tag out programs; Act as authoritative source for decisions regarding work control and tag out isolations, and resolve issue of conflicting requirements; Evaluate and respond to changes in schedules, or provide rationale as to the validity of such changes; Prepare formal and informal comprehensive reports, interpreting and/or outlining the procedures and guidelines of the tag out and work control programs with properly analyzed and valid conclusions and/or recommendations. Engineering Support: Perform data gathering, data collection and analysis. Generate reports, presentations, and other engineering deliverables that meet TPOC requirements and expectations. Accomplish track walks onboard ships, and review other documentation to validate and insure the ships diagrams and documentation are in order and where necessary, assist in obtaining updated documentation. Coordinate work with engineers and technicians handling interrelated phases of projects for compatibility with production requirements and timely completion; Prepare procedures for conducting tests on various mechanical, electrical/electronic, and structural equipment, and components and systems. Determines special equipment required to perform tests and instruments needed to acquire operating data and the extent of testing to be performed based on the amount and type of work accomplished on equipment. Establishes operational parameters such as flow, speed, pressures, etc.; Perform technical evaluations for acceptable substitutes for materials, which are not available, based on engineering evaluation of material properties, environmental considerations, service conditions and system operating parameters; Prepare technical working documents such as Job Summaries and Task Group Instructions which break the work down to the shop man-hour level providing all phases of the job including, but not limited to, site preparation and restoration, pre-fabrication, rip out, modification, reinstallation and testing of cognizant system equipment or components for mechanical, electrical and structural areas assigned; Act as a troubleshooter in the identification and resolution of problems encountered during installation, grooming, or testing phases of waterfront production efforts. During these efforts technical instructions may be required to be issued to the shops for repair or modification to enable the component/system to perform its intended function; Effectively communicates on design engineering projects with other personnel from other engineering codes or from other activities, in order to gather or disperse appropriate information, when a satisfactory conclusion is dependent upon the performance of several cognizant activities; Develop training materials and conduct training for ship equipment and/or shipyard processes; Perform Advanced Planning preparation of Job Summaries, E-Specifications and other technical work documents including, material identification and ordering and planning and estimating; The Advanced Planning Manager position requires knowledge of and experience with the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD). Technical Support: Provide Technical Assistance in data gathering, data collection and analysis. Assist in generating reports, presentations, and other engineering deliverables that meet TPOC requirements and expectations. Accomplish track walks onboard ships, review other documentation to validate, insure the ships diagrams and/or documentation are in order and where necessary assist in obtaining updated documentation. Coordinate work with engineers and technicians handling interrelated phases of projects for compatibility with production requirements and timely completion; Prepare procedures for conducting tests on various equipment and systems. Determine special equipment required to perform tests and instruments needed to acquire operating data and the extent of testing to be performed based on the amount and type of work accomplished on equipment. Establishes operational parameters such as flow, speed, and pressures required to demonstrate proper performance and reliability; Prepare specifications for the procurement of special material and services associated with assigned projects, ensuring specifications describe completely the material, operating parameters, and special requirements; Perform technical evaluations for acceptable substitutes for materials, which are not available, based on engineering evaluation of material properties, environmental considerations, service conditions and system operating parameters; Prepare technical working documents such as Job Summaries and Task Group Instructions which break down to the shop man hour level providing all phases of the job including site preparation and restoration, fabrication, rip out, modification, reinstallation and testing of equipment and system components; Act as a troubleshooter in the identification and resolution of problems encountered during installation, grooming, or testing phases of waterfront production efforts. During these efforts technical instructions may be required to be issued to shops for repair or modification to enable the component/system to perform its intended function; Effectively communicates on design engineering projects with personnel from other engineering codes or from other activities, in order to gather or disperse appropriate information, when a satisfactory conclusion is dependent upon the performance of several cognizant activities; Perform Advanced Planning preparation of Job Summaries, E-Specifications and other technical work documents including, material identification and ordering and planning and estimating. Logistics Support: Identify and validate logistics products related to ship alterations and accomplish sight validation of all new, modified, and/or removed ship equipment. Perform track walks onboard ships to insure the ships adequate preparation and maintenance of stock records, property data and source documentation; assist ships force in establishing stock control levels and determine point when items requisitioned are required. Review and validate ships diagrams and documentation, to insure they are in order, and assists in obtaining updated documentation when required; Review, update, validate and make recommendations for improvement of ship and/or shipyard material files and databases IAW shipyard policies and practices. Admin Support: Perform technical aspects of office administration, which may include obtaining funds, reporting requirements and systems, procurement of office equipment and supplies, and office automated information systems; Independently research, analyze and consolidate data for recurring and special reports. Prepares narratives, charts, graphs, and handouts for briefings and presentations. Recommends ways to obtain data needed to ensure management requirements for administrative programs/projects are met. Prepare and present presentations as required; Conduct work measurement and workflow studies and prepares detailed reports, including recommendations for improvement. Review space layouts, working conditions, etc. Study new office equipment designed to improve or expedite flow of work and recommend acceptance or rejection of their use; Compile, consolidate and summarize budgetary data from source documents such as, supply orders, purchase orders, accounting records, work reports, and payroll records for use in preparing estimates and providing statistical data as requested; Review incoming mail to determine which requires personal attention, route other mail to the appropriate Manager in the Department. Gather related background material from the files for the use of the Code Supervisor. Review incoming publications, reports and correspondence and notes items of interest for their attention. Independently composes routine correspondence of an administrative or non-technical nature, determining the need for this correspondence from reviewing mail, attendance at meetings, and conversations with the Code Supervisor; Review outgoing office correspondence for completeness, clarity, expression, adherence to office policy, attachment of enclosures, proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and brings to the writer?s attention any conflict between the correspondence and departmental policy. Return inadequate or incorrect correspondence or reports for revision before submission for signature; Provide library services by maintaining technical data such as reference material, technical manuals, drawings etc. in an orderly and up to date manner for personnel use; Maintain the Code/Division calendar up-to-date and inform appropriate staff of scheduled appointments and conferences. Have knowledge of regularly scheduled meetings and commitments, schedule new appointments without prior approval, advise Code/Division staff of such appointments and provide available background information on the subject of the meeting; Make arrangements for conferences to be held by the Code/Division Head, arranging for necessary space and notifying all attendees. Since workshops/conferences may involve representatives from NAVSEA, other Shipyards, etc., may arrange for travel/security arrangements ensuring they encounter no inconvenience; Use office automation software, practices and procedures in the performance of this task. Examples of these systems include electronic typewriters, personnel computers and associated equipment such as printers; Acquire and maintain required reference publications; Perform runner/document delivery services within the waterfront environment (inside shop/shipboard) or between shipyard and outside activities. Courier of Classified materials will be required in some cases. For the purposes of Small Businesses, the NAICS Code is 541330, Engineering Services, and the Size Standard is $4.5M. Your response shall include the following information and can be submitted in your own format: Size of company, i.e., large, 8(a), WOSB, SB, Veteran, all others, number of employees, revenue for the past 3 years, relevant past performance on same/similar work dating back 5 years and your company's capability to perform the type of work. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Also, please indicate if your company can be a prime contractor for this effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. Since this is a Sources Sought Announcement, no evaluation letters will be issued to the participants. This information should be sent to FISC Norfolk by close of business (COB) Friday, 21 July 2006, Attn: Christine Foskey-Brown, Suite 600, Code 230.1, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392 or by e-mail at christine.foskey@navy.mil.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Planning and Engineering Department, Building 30, Portsmouth, Virginia
- Zip Code: 23709-5000
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 23709-5000
- Record
- SN01085928-W 20060712/060710221221 (fbodaily.com)
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