Sources Sought N3220522Q0021.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. Military Sealift Command is seeking eligible businesses that can provide parts for the 40 ton boom crane onboard the USNS GRASP. The model number for the crane is Oldenburg 597-072-104; originally built by Peterson builders. The delivery location will be N40443 MSC BATS San Diego 9284 Balboa Avenue San Diego CA. 92123 858-694-0307.

Material required:

There is no part#; however, the drawings can be sent to interested parties if the provided non-disclosure document is returned signed.

Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 9 November 2021. After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the Sam.gov website.

All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a small business set-aside acquisition, in lieu of full and open competition, is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award of a contract on or about 26 November 2021. The appropriate NAICS Code is 331513. 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), 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 requirements to be consistent with industry.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on Friday, November 5, 2021 by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Responses can be sent via email to raymond.f.gardner.civ@us.navy.mil. Fax or mail submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Ray Gardner via raymond.f.gardner.civ@us.navy.mil.