USNS_YUMA_-_Sources_Sought_Notice.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 businesses for the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA)/Drydock (DD) on the USNS YUMA (T-EFP 8) commencing on or about 8 January 2017. The YUMA has a length of 338 Ft, a Beam of 93.5 Ft, a Draft of 12.85 Ft, and is 2,400 tons. Work to be performed at Contractor's facility on or about the above mentioned date. Area of consideration is East/Gulf Coast. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 18 August 2017. After issuance, solicitation may be obtained by accessing www.fbo.gov.

While the finalized list of work items is still under development, a list of the notional work package items is as follows:

Dry Docking

Anode Replacement

Sea Valve and Sea Chest Inspection

Polish Waterjet Impellers

Remove and Inspect Water-jets

Paint Water Jet inlet Tunnels

MDG Maintenance

MTU Main Engine Maintenance, 2000 Hr.

Other Maintenance

SSDG 2000 Hr. Maintenance

Mission Bay Piping Isolation/Drains/Winterization

Flight Deck Tie Down Fitting Inspect

Switchboard Cleaning

Galley Duct Cleaning

Renew NAVIBS/Radio Safety Survey

Ride Control System Bearing Inspection

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 anticipated award of a contract no later than 27 September 2017. The appropriate NAICS Code is 336611. 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.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. 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) The facility where the work will be performed (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.

Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry.