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Military Sealift Command T-AH Class O2N2 Flask Expansion

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. This sources sought does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this sources sought. Draft specifications are enclosed.

Military Sealift Command has a requirement for four (4) O2N2 High Pressure Flasks for each T-AH class of vessels. This procurement will be for a total of eight (8) O2N2 High Pressure Flasks. The required delivery date is yet to be determined. Please see below salient characteristics for the High Pressure Flasks:

1. Spec: MIL-F-22606C Amendment 1 dated 17 Sept 1993

2. Size: 18” OD X .561” minwall X 7’ 11 1/2” long

3. Data: 10.0 cu ft, Class 3000, Type GF, Service B, Oxygen Service

4. Plugs: Monel QQ-N-281, both

5. Inlet/Outlet: 3/8” IPS, Type STP, O-ring seal

6. Drain: ¼” IPS w/diptube, Type STP, O-ring seal

7. ID: None. Interior will be steel grit blasted per MIL-F-22606C A-1 paragraph 3.4 and certified oxygen clean per MIL-STD-1330D. OD: Zinc Clad IV primer, Green

8. Packaging and Marking: Per MIL-F-22606C.

All Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, 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 332420, Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 750 employees. 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 statement demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, at 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) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.

Please provide your response to this sources sought notice by 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time on September 01, 2022.

E-mail submissions of capabilities statements may be made via e-mail to colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil Fax submissions of capabilities statements 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 via email at colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil.