Sources Sought - Limitorque Valve Actuators.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP).

Notice of intent to use a brand name product. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic (NAVFAC Atlantic) is performing a market survey to determine if other potential sources of supply can provide a valve actuator that has equal performance and listing/approval requirements to the Limitorque Valve Actuator, L120. The intent of this notice is to identify other potential sources of this product. MCON P-1062 Dry Dock 3 Modernization, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia requires six (6) valve actuators that have the following characteristics:

Requirements for the valve actuator(s):

1. ACTUATORS TO BE COATED FOR SALTWATER ENVIRONMENT. PROVIDE WITH NEMA 4 RATED

ENCLOSURES.

2. ACTUATORS TO BE RATED FOR SALTWATER IMMERSION. PROVIDE WITH NEMA 6 RATED

ENCLOSURES.

3. PROVIDE FLOORSTAND, STEM EXTENSIONS, AND LEXAN STEM COVERS.

5. PROVIDE WITH SEALED PUSH BUTTON, LOCAL CONTROLS, AND MANUAL HAND WHEEL.

6. PROVIDE 0-10 V DC PROPORTIONAL CONTROL INDICATION TO CONTROL PANEL.

7. PROVIDE OPEN / CLOSED INDICATION ONLY VIA LIMIT SWITCH SIGNAL TO DOCK CONTROL PANEL.

8. PROVIDE WITH COMPARTMENT AND MOTOR HEATERS TO LIMIT INTERNAL CONDENSATION.

9. ACTUATOR TO BE EQUIPED WITH BRONZE GEARS.

This notification is for market research purposes only to identify if other potential sources of supply can meet the requirements of the Government. This is not a request for proposals, quotes, or an invitation for bid. To be considered, please submit detailed technical data in order for the Government to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your product to ensure compatibility with the existing system. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), a response to this notice is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The responder is solely responsible for the information it submits and any associated costs. The Government reserves the right to disregard any submittal that is incomplete or vague. Please do not submit company brochures.

Please submit complete information via email to Mr. Daniel Rocha via electronic mail at daniel.r.rocha2.civ@navy.mil no later 3 March 2025 at 12:00 p.m. E.S.T. Information received after the due date/time will not be considered. Any information provided to the Government in response to this RFI will become U.S. Government property and will not be returned. All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately.

NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS ACQUISITION AT ANY TIME. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS.

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS AT THE OFFEROR’S OWN EXPENSE. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR SUGGESTIONS PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THE MARKET RESEARCH MAY BE UTILIZED WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS WHATSOEVER OR COST TO THE GOVERNMENT AND MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE PWS.

Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal.

Respondents will not be notified of the results. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.