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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE WITH THE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE. This is not a solicitation of 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 has a requirement for parts for the USNS FALL RIVER Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels. All potential sources are to provide proof that they are an authorized distributor for Wartsila Defense Inc.

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 in the Government's best interest. The NAICS code for this procurement is 333618 – Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,500. This is a market research tool used to determine market capability and solutions as well as 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 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), 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.

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 April 22, 2021 by 02:00 pm Norfolk, VA local time. Email submissions of the capabilities packages WILL be accepted. Please submit to Matias Parker at matias.parker@navy.mil. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Matias Parker at the above address or via the above email address.

Primary Point of Contact:

Matias Parker Contract Specialist matias.parker@navy.mil Phone: (757) 443-3075 Contracting Office Address:

Building SP-64 471 East C Street Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk, Virginia 23511 United States NAICS Code: 333618 – Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing