Sources_Sought_19-Q-6704.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.

Military Sealift Command has a parts requirement for the USNS PUERTO RICO for an ISU-90 Container with cabinets shelves and dehumidifier. The required delivery date is 15 Dec 2018. AAR Manufacturing, INC part numbers are used below for informational purposes. This procurement is not restricted to a brand name.

P/N 56202000

ISU-90 CONTAINER

1 EA

P/N 50002145

PANEL ASSEMBLY DIVIDER

2 EA

P/N 50002117

SHELF ASSEMBLY

4 EA

P/N 60398002

DEHUMIDIFIER ASSEMBLY

1 EA

P/N 86019009

STORAGE CABINET, 8 DRAWER

2 EA

P/N 60205002

VIDMAR INSTALL KIT

2 EA

FACTORY INSTALLATION

1 EA

Note: Salient Characteristics

· Exterior 108"W X 88"L X 91.35”H

· Interior 400 cu.ft.

· Weight Payload 1,720 lbs.

· Capacity 10,000 lbs.

· Maximum Gross Weight 11,720 lbs.

· Four doors, two doors on each 108” side

· Four-way forkliftable

· Intermodal - transportable by air, land, sea or rail

· Stackable two-high when loaded with up to 10,000 lbs. or empty

· Compatible with standard military transport vehicles/equipment 2.5-ton and 5-ton - FMTV, LMTV, HEMTT, Flatrack, CROP, etc.

· All aluminum extruded, mechanically fastened pallet base certified not to damage aircraft roller systems

· Winching rings located at every lower corner

· Retractable folding steps for easy roof access for sling hookup

· Tie down point at every top corner

· Dividers installed to separate interior into four equal areas

· 6 removable shelves with clips for adjusting shelf location

· Factory installed 8 drawer cabinets with top cabinet shelf in opposite corners opposite side

· Factory installed dehumidifier with 115v and 220v plug 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 no later than 24 October 2018. The appropriate NAICS Code is 332439 with a size standard of 500. 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 sources sought.

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 employee size standard, 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. 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 10:00 a.m. Norfolk, VA time on 16 October 2018. Please submit your response to the address below:

Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command ATTN: Ms. Vinnie Principe, Code N104B3

BLDG SP-64

471 East C Street Norfolk, VA 23511

Submissions may be made by e-mail to vinnie.principe@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. 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 Ms. Vinnie Principe at the above address or via email.