24-SIMACQ-PD-1410-0080_B2_Sources Sought -Indust. Gases.docx

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

SUBJECT: The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center’s (NFPC) primary mission is responsible for the design, manufacture, and repair of propellers for the US Navy. To support the manufacturing operation at NFPC, the Government requires various industrial gases to support production.

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 described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 27 March 2024

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 5001 S. Broad Street, Building 4, Philadelphia, PA 19112

NAICS CODE: 332420

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 5430

TECHNICAL CODE: 1410

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: FY2024

RESPONSE DATE: 11 April 2024

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: TBD

CONTACT POINTS: Judy Secoda; judith.a.secoda.civ@us.navy.mil

Contract Type – A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract 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 – TBD

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

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

Scope – This scope of work comprises of the on-site delivery, use and pickup of industrial gases within the Philadelphia Naval Foundry footprint. This requirement is requested to support current and future manufacturing requirements for our production and testing departments. The gases shall be provided at three (3) locations within the Philadelphia Naval Foundry fence line. The vendor is responsible for providing the item listed in section 3.0 and delivered with no deviations to NFPC as listed in section 6.0 of the Draft 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 UEI Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities (including qualifications, campus/classroom requirements, office space, etc.) related experience to the Government’s objectives as stated in the attached SOW draft under Section 3.0, Requirements, and how the Contractor is able to meet the requirements for this effort.

Section 3. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior/current experience providing the supplies required in Attachment (1) Statement of Work (SOW) Draft or efforts of similar 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.

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, via email, no later than date stated above.

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

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: TBD Solicitation Issued: TBD Solicitation Closed: TBD Award Date: TBD Performance Start: TBD

Attachments: (1) Statement of Work (SOW) DRAFT