SOURCES_SOUGHT_N32205-16-T-7153.doc

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quotes 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 is seeking eligible Aqua-Chem Global Water Solutions Authorized Distributors to provide parts for the Main Engine Distilling Plant on the T-AKE Class vessel. Aqua-Chem Water Solutions is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only OEM parts will be accepted. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 27 November 2015. After issuance, solicitation may be obtained on the FBO website.

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. The appropriate NAICS Code is 333999. 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. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on Monday, November 25, 2015 by 02:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Responses shall be sent via e-mail to the following: Donnie.Leger@navy.mil. Fax submissions WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Donnie Leger at Donnie.Leger@navy.mil.