Forecast of Contracting Opportunities
United States Code Title 15, Section 637(A) (12) (C), requires that “Each executive agency reporting to the Federal Procurement Data System contract actions with an aggregate value in excess of $50,000,000 in fiscal year 1988, or in any succeeding fiscal year, shall prepare a forecast of expected contract opportunities or classes of contract opportunities for the next and succeeding fiscal years that small business concerns, including those owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, are capable of performing”. We fulfill this requirement by publishing this Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) and updating the information on an annual basis. The LRAF contains Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) requirements that are forecasted for the upcoming and next two fiscal years. "The information provided herein contains executed contract actions which are provided as a historical reference of the types of products and services SSP has procured."
The forecast is for informational marketing purposes only. It does not constitute a specific offer or commitment by the Navy to fund, in whole or in part, the opportunities referenced herein. This listing is not all inclusive and is subject to change. The Offeror shall comply with the terms and conditions stated in the solicitation. Refer to FedBizOpps.gov for actual solicitation.
Table of Contents
Section I
Introduction
Strategic System Mission Statement and the Message to Small Businesses
Office of Small Business Programs
Section II
How to Market Your Product to SSP
Section III
Section IV
Description of Forecast Categories
Section I: Introduction, Message To Small Businesses & Mission Statement
Introduction
SSP has over 50-years of history providing credible sea-based deterrent missile systems. Our deterrent systems have been and remain a key factor in preventing nuclear war, and they helped our Nation win the Cold War. We still have this vital deterrent mission. However, delivery of high-quality and well supported systems to the fleet on time and within budget is no longer sufficient. In the current environment and in the foreseeable future, it is necessary to better this performance to achieve more with greater efficiency and to free resources to address emergent needs.
Our missile systems continue to provide both nuclear and conventional deterrence to national threats from abroad in today’s political environment.
SSP Mission Statement
“Provide creditable and affordable strategic solutions to the Warfighter”.
Message to Small Businesses
SSP is committed to providing maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business and women-owned small business concerns. SSP encourages small and small disadvantaged businesses to partner, team or joint venture to maximize their opportunity to receive prime contracts. The Forecast will assist small and small disadvantaged businesses with the opportunity to obtain prime and subcontracting opportunities. SSP’s program offices provide information contained in this document. If you discover errors or encounter problems establishing communication with the points of contact send an email with FORECAST PROBLEM in the subject line to Office of Small Business Programs and explain your problem.
OSBP CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Small Business Programs
Strategic Systems Programs
1250 10th Street, SE, Suite 5200-14
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5127
Commercial: (202) 433-7860
Office of Small Business Programs
Office of the Secretary of the Navy
720 Kennon Street, SE Room 207
Washington, DC 20374-5015
Phone: (202) 685-6485
Fax: (202) 685-6865
Section II: How to Market your product to SSP
Identify your Product or Service. It is essential to know the Federal Supply Class or Product Service (FSC/PSC) codes and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for your products or services. Refer to the Defense Logistics Agency for a listing of FSC codes. SSP is looking for the small and large businesses who can provide the types of services and products we need. Be able to demonstrate that you can do the job in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner.
Obtain a Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) Number. Obtain a DUNS Number. The Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number is a unique nine character identification. If you do not have a DUNS Number, contact Dunn and Bradstreet to obtain one. Refer to: Information on the D&B D-U-N-S Number and how to request one
Register your business in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System. You must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be awarded a contract from the Department of Defense (DoD). SSP contracting officers and program office staff conduct market research and verify a company’s SBA certifications through this database as well as the “Dynamic Small Business Search” side of the CCR, to identify small business concerns for potential prime and subcontracting opportunities.
Familiarize yourself with Federal, DOD, and Navy contracting procedures. Read the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), and the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS).
Identify the Navy/Marine Corps contracting activity that purchases your product or service and contact the Small Business Specialist on-site. The Department of the Navy contracting functions are decentralized. Each Navy/Marine Corps major buying activity purchases supplies and services that support its own mission. Each buying activity has a Small Business Specialist assigned who is the small business entrepreneurs focal point for upcoming procurements and their sole source for counsel on small business matters at that particular activity.
Identify current and future Navy and Marine Corps procurement opportunities. Visit the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) web site, which will assist you in identifying Department of the Navy, and other DOD and Federal Government procurement opportunities. NOTE: FedBizOpps is designated as the single source for publishing federal government procurement opportunities that exceed $25,000. All agencies must use FedBizOpps to provide the public access to notice of every procurement over $25,000.
Investigate Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts. Many Navy and Marine Corps supplies and services are purchased utilizing FSS contracts and the SmartPay International Merchant Purchase Authorization Card (IMPAC). Contact the General Services Administration (GSA) for information on how to obtain a FSS contract and why you should accept the IMPAC Card when doing business with the Navy and Marine Corps.
Investigate other DOD programs. There are several DOD Small Business Programs that may be of interest to you, including Mentor Protégé, Small Business Innovation Research, Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions Program. Information on these programs, DOD publications, and much more is available for downloading from the DOD Office of Small Business Programs web site.
Explore subcontracting opportunities. Regardless of your product or service, it is important not to neglect this very large secondary market. Visit SSP’s partners web page to see who our prime contractors are that may have subcontracting opportunities. We encourage your to investigate potential opportunities with these firms.
Seek additional assistance as needed in the Navy and DOD marketplace. Procurement Technical Assistance Program are located in most states and partially funded by DOD to provide small businesses with comprehensive information on how to do business with the DOD. They provide one-on-one counseling, marketing/market research, bid matching service, seminars and conferences, training and counseling on marketing strategies, business development, financial and contracting issues, and procurement regulations.
Arrange appointments with the ADSB to introduce your company and its capabilities to discuss contracting opportunities for which you are qualified. Use your limited time with them to present your multi-page capability statement, certifications and GSA schedules. Elaborate on previous related experience, especially federal government experience.
Participate in DON Small Business Outreach events. DON sponsors several small business fairs during the year where you can market your firm to program office staff and SSP’s prime contractors. These events also provide the opportunity to network with other businesses for potential learning and subcontracting arrangements. For more information, go to US Department of Navy: Office of Small Business Programs web site.
Do your research and market your firm well.
Section III: Forecast Overview
The Forecast includes proposed contracting opportunities from both SSP and field offices. Note that some of these actions have been awarded and are being provided for historical purposes of the categories of effort we procure here at SSP. The Forecast is updated on an annual basis, with a new Forecast released every October, with the exception of holidays. All SSP competitive procurements (excluding GSA Schedule buys) expected to exceed $50,000, for which SSP is currently soliciting bids or proposals, are listed on the FedBizOpps webpage.
The Forecast includes various services and acquisition strategies such as simplified acquisitions (contracts valued between $50,000 and $100,000), full and open competitions (contracts valued over $100,000) and limited competitions against the General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedules in various forms of acquisitions strategies ranging from “open to all business sizes” to “all sources other than large”. SSP encourages 8(a) firms that have dual status (i.e. an 8(a) firm certified as a HUBZone and/or is a small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, and service-disabled veteran owned small business) to compete for SSP contracting opportunities.
Section IV: Description of Forecast Categories
The following provides a description of the categories listed in the Forecast:
Effective Date: This is the date in which the procurement process is scheduled to begin for each planned contract.
North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS): For requirements that are not GSA Schedule buys, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are provided to assist businesses in determining their size standard (small or large) for their industry. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has pre-determined the size standards for various industries. A full listing of the NAICS codes may be found at the SBA’s web site. http:www.sba.gov/size/indextableofsize.html. NAICS code definitions are located at the U.S. Census Bureau web site at the NAICS link. Where a GSA Schedule Number is listed with a NAICS Code, the GSA Schedule Numbers takes precedence.
SSP procures services and products through the U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules. The Forecast, in some instances, will provide the Schedule Name, Schedule Number and Special Item Number. For a full listing and definition of the various schedules, visit the GSA web site.
Product or Service Description and Description of Requirement: A brief narrative of the purpose of and need for the service or product; and in some instances, the responsibilities expected of the selected contractor.
Procurement Method: The procurement method (e.g. small business set aside, 8(a) sole source, full and open, small business sources) is provided for each planned contract to allow for easier marketing for both business and program management. For example, “Full and Open” means that all businesses, regardless of size, are offered the opportunity to submit a proposal or bid.
Expected Dollar Value for the Requirement (include “Options”): Each planned contract lists an estimated expected $ that has been determined sufficient to perform the service. A determination of option periods, however, may not have been completed prior to the release of the Forecast. A Request for Quotes (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) that is issued in relation to any planned contract will include the final determined performance period.
