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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (NSWCPD) IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVAL FOUNDRY AND PROPELLER CENTER (NFPC)

SUBJECT: The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) recently installed a Pietro Carnaghi Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL), Serial # 47750 machine that will require maintenance to keep the machine running in optimal condition.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 14 January 2020

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 333517

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): J099

TECHNICAL CODE: Foundry

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: March 2020

RESPONSE DATE: 23 January 2020

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: TBD

CONTACT POINTS: Nicholas Swanson

Contract Type – A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) is anticipated. This requirement will be awarded to the lowest priced offeror who agrees to the term and conditions of the RFQ.

Period of Performance – The period of performance is 1 year from the date of award. This period of performance will include quarterly visits to conduct either preventative or corrective maintenance services, overall machine positioning, alignment checks and adjustments. Contractor will be given 3 weeks’ notice before expected date of visit.

Personnel Security Clearance – See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Work Location Requirements – Naval Foundry and Propeller Center; Philadelphia, PA.

Scope – The scope of work comprises of providing on-site visits for the Pietro Carnaghi Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL), Serial # 47750 machine to conduct either preventative or corrective maintenance services, overall machine positioning, alignment checks and adjustments. The contractor is responsible for performing the tasks listed in Section 3.0, Requirements found in Attachment (1) Statement of Work (SOW).

Capability Statements:

Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed 3 double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title Section 2: Corporate Description.

· Name of Company and address

· Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities (including technical, program management, prototyping, etc.) related experience, Authorization Letter from Pietro Carnaghi USA Inc. stating that the contractor can perform the requirements within the SOW, facilities, techniques, or unique combination of factors that would directly relate to the Government’s objectives as stated in the attached SOW,

(2) The qualifications, capabilities, and experiences of Contractor employees, who would be available to support this effort,

(3) Demonstrated ability to obtain security clearances at the time of contract award per the SOW;

Section 2. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current experience performing Pietro Carnaghi Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL), Serial # 47750 machine maintenance efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements described in the SOW.

Attachment (1) Statement of Work (SOW)

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on 23 January 2020 by e-mail to Nicholas.swanson@navy.mil.

Milestones – It is anticipated that procurement milestones will occur on or around the following dates:

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: 30 January 2020 Solicitation Issued: TBD Solicitation Closed: TBD Award Date: 01 March 2020 Performance Start: 31 March 2020