Sources_Sought_CATAWBA.docx

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

The Military Sealift Command has a requirement to provide the services of a Falk Authorized Service Technician. The estimated period of performance (POP) is October 1 to October 21 2018.The service provider must be an authorized technical representative of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the clutch assemblies manufactured by Falk Corporation in order to maintain the current clutch assemblies original form, fit and functionality. The service provider must provide documentation stating their ability to work on Falk Clutch Assemblies with proper documentation from the OEM. The estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 13 July 2017. After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the FebBizOpps 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. This office anticipates award of a contract on or about 2 August 2018. The Appropriate NAICS Code is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, which has a size standard of $7.5 Million. 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 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.

Please provide your response to this sources sought notice NLT 08:00 am EST on 9 July 2018. Please submit your response to the address below:

Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command ATTN: Mr. Colin Edick, Code N104B2

BLDG SP-64

471 East C. Street Norfolk, VA. 23511

Submissions may be made by e-mail to colin.edick1@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 vendors 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. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Colin Edick at the above address or email.