Vulkan_Coupling_Sources_Sought.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quote and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available at this time.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information on potential sources concerning the ability to provide the services for Vulkan Coupling Inspections and provide a qualified technician familiar with the T-AKE ships to perform all required annual inspection of all four MDE and one EDG Flexible Couplings, check alignment, recognize problems on components/systems, and ensure/restore operational reliability. Work to be performed across the T-AKE vessels listed.

The table below contains the vessel names, EXPECTED performance location and PLANNED period of performance included under this planned solicitation:

LOCATION

PLANNED PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE DATES

The estimated issue date of this solicitation (N32205-16-T-4318) is on or about 22 AUG 2016. After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the FedBizOpps website: https://www.fbo.gov/.

All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether, a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award of a contract on or about 5 September 2016. The Appropriate NAICS Code is 334511, Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 1250 employees. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to complete the requested work. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) Partnership agreements with any large businesses. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions will not be returned.

Please provide your response to this sources sought notice by 08:00 a.m. EST on 3 August 2016. Please submit your response to the address below:

Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command ATTN: Mr. Ed Ruhling Code N1044

BLDG SP-64

471 East C Street Norfolk, VA 23511 Submissions may be made by e-mail to edward.ruhling@navy.mil. Fax submissions of the capabilities WILL NOT be accepted. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government as to the extent of shipyards available for this procurement. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to host an information exchange meeting to discuss this RFI with interested potential respondents. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Ed Ruhling at the above address or via email.