USNS CATWABA - Sources Sought Notice.docx

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

Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking eligible businesses to provide the services of Propulsion System Inc. (PSI), the OEM and an ABS-recognized Marine Propulsion shafting repair facility, to refurbish two E-85/4 ATF Shore Side Spare propeller hubs in support of the USNS CATWABA. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 21 February 2025. After issuance, solicitation may be obtained by accessing SAM.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 anticipated award of a contract no later than 15 April 2025. The appropriate NAICS Code is 811310. 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), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status;

(2) The facility where the work will be performed;

(3) Partnership, teaming, joint ventures, or mentor-protégé 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.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on Wednesday, 10 February 2025 by 13:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via mail to the following address: Military Sealift Command, Code N104A (attn: Ian Keller; Ryan Hendricks), 1278 Franklin Street, Norfolk, VA 23511. Email submissions of the capabilities packages (ian.l.keller.civ@us.navy.mil; ryan.j.hendricks5.civ@us.navy.mil) WILL be accepted. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Ian Keller and/or Ryan Hendricks at the above address or via email at ian.l.keller.civ@us.navy.mil; and/or ryan.j.hendricks5.civ@us.navy.mil

While the finalized list of performance details are still under development, a list of the notional performance details is as follows:

1. ABSTRACT:

0. The intent of this work item is to provide the services of Propulsion System Inc. (PSI), the OEM and an ABS-recognized Marine Propulsion shafting repair facility, to refurbish two E-85/4 ATF Shore Side Spare propeller hubs currently located in the MSC warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia.

1. REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES:

1. Catawba Hub Overhaul Information – PSI-generated document detailing results of open and inspect.

1. DWG 20736_H Shafting Installation

1. DWG PL 20744-A Parts List, LIAAEEN Model E85/4 Hub Assembly

1. ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION/QTY:

2. Two (2) E-85/4 ATF propeller hubs, crated separately for shipping.

1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES:

3. Government furnished material:

0. Two (2) E-85/4 ATF propeller hubs.

3. Government furnished services:

1. Shipping services to move the hubs from Military Sealift Command (MSC) facility in Norfolk, Virginia to PSI facility in Seattle, Washington.

1. NOTES: None additional

1. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional

1. STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

6. Contractor will open, inspect, and refurbish the material provided in paragraph 4.1.1 utilizing OEM procedures, in accordance with the OEM tech manual, and contractor-provided OEM parts.

6. Upon receipt of GFM material, contractor will provide MSCREP with an “as-received” condition report.

6. Contractor will perform an open and inspect of the GFM hubs and take the following actions.

2. Contractor shall provide two (2) initial reports (CFRs) that shall include digital photos of the two hubs to the port engineer to document the as found condition of each hubs internal.

2. Contractor will provide a clear recommendation of all repairs required to return the hubs to a serviceable, OEM-approved, condition. Contractor will also provide time and cost estimates of the recommended repairs.

6. At a minimum, the following components and parts of each of the two hubs will be renewed using contractor-furnished OEM materials:

3. Retaining Ring Rod Seal-PN 19261-B (2 each)

3. Bearing Ring Outer- PN 19198-B (4each)

3. Bearing Ring Inner- PN 19200-B (4 each)

3. Bearing Ring Hub-PN 19201-B (4 each)

3. Sliding Block Crank Disc- PN 19270-B (4each)

3. Piston Ring- PN 19258-B (2 each)

3. Seal KIT- PN 20744-SK (2 each)

3. Repair Kit –PN 20744-RK (2 each)

3. Long Term Storage Seal. (2 each)

6. Any additional repairs identified in paragraph 7.3.2 will be the subject of a contract change order (CCO).

6. After all parts renewal and any repairs agreed upon as a result of paragraph 7.5 are complete, the hubs are to be reassembled and tested.

5. Each hub will be hydrotested in accordance with OEM specifications and a condition report will be provided to the MSCREP. Condition report is to include hydrotest conditions (pressure and duration), relevant OEM specifications for testing (including cited source), visually dated photographs of the hubs showing them under pressure during the test, and the hydro pressure as captured on an installed calibrated pressure gauge. Calibration sticker(s) for the utilized gauge(s) are also to be provided in the CFR.

6. Contractor shall, following satisfactory hydro testing of the two hubs, prepare the hubs in accordance with OEM Procedure, crate the two hubs in separate crate for long term storage. The government will arrange for shipping of the two crated hubs to MSC Warehouse, or to designated location as directed by the port engineer.

6. Contractor shall provide a final, “as-released” condition report. The report shall consist of all measurements and clearances, parts installed from the repair kit, and all parts re-used to restore hubs to specification.

6. OEM/Mandatory Source Propulsion Systems Inc.

609 NW 45th Street Seattle, Washington 98107 206-789-0944

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional

Place and Period of Performance: The overall Period of Performance will begin upon award and end 01 September 2025. All work shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility.