Sources Sought HUMPHREYS MTA.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or Request for Quote/Proposal/Bid and no contract or purchase order will be awarded as a result of 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 - Norfolk contracting office is seeking eligible businesses for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) on the USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) commencing on or about 03 July 2021 for fifty (50) calendar days.

The USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS has a length of 677 FT, a Breadth of 98 FT, an anticipated arrival draft of 20 Ft Fwd 27ft Aft not including a minimum draft clearance of three (3) feet beneath the keel at mean lower low water (MLLW) (tide ranges may be considered), and is 20,706 tons gross. Area of Consideration is East and Gulf Coast. Estimated date of Solicitation is on or about 03 December 2020. Major work items associated with this availability include:

Drydocking, Side Shell steel Replacement, Annual Firefighting, Annual Radio Equipment, Tank preservation, and DFM Contam Tank Steel Replacement

All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified Section 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 NAICS Code for this procurement is 336611. This 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 award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of the sources sought.

It is requested that interested firms submit to MSC-Norfolk contracting office a brief capabilities package 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) 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 by 23 October 2020 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses shall be sent via email directly to arnel.ngo@navy.mil or Stephanie.jewell@navy.mil. Mailed submissions of the capabilities package will not be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Arnel Ngo or Stephanie Jewell.