Sources Sought Notice_Chemicals.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (NSWCPD) IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVAL FOUNDRY AND PROPELLER CENTER (NFPC) (20-AFM-012)

Scope – The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) requires chemical products to be utilized during their daily operations. Specifically, this procurement is for refractory products that serve as a protective coating for the inside lining of the facility’s ladles and induction furnaces. The purpose of this refractory coating is to protect the outer steel shell of the ladles and furnaces from coming in contact with liquid molten metal.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 325180

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 6810

TECHNICAL CODE: Foundry

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: December 2020

RESPONSE DATE: 12 March 2020

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: TBD

CONTACT POINTS: Andrea Tomeo at: andrea.tomeo@navy.mil

Incumbent – This is currently being supported under contract N6498-19-P5077 by Allied Mineral Products, Inc. (Cage Code 65653)

Contract Type – A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) is anticipated. This requirement will be awarded to the lowest priced offeror who agrees to the term and conditions of the RFQ.

Period of Performance – The period of performance is five (5) years from the date of award. This includes one (1) Base year and four (4) Option years.

Personnel Security Clearance – See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Delivery Location – Naval Foundry and Propeller Center; Philadelphia, PA.

Capability Statements: Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed 3 double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title

Section 2: Corporate Description.

· Name of Company and address

· Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

· CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities stating that the contractor can provide the requirements within the SOW that would directly relate to the Government’s need listed in the attached SOW,

(2) The qualifications, capabilities, and experiences of the Contractor,

(3) Demonstrated ability to obtain security clearances at the time of contract award per the SOW;

Section 2. Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior experience providing the required chemicals. This shall be efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements described in the SOW.

Attachment (1) Statement of Work (SOW) DRAFT

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on 12 March 2020 by e-mail to andrea.tomeo@navy.mil.

Milestones – It is anticipated that procurement milestones will occur on or around the following dates:

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: 16 March 2020 Solicitation Issued: TBD Solicitation Closed: TBD Award Date: December 2020 Performance Start: February 2020