Sources Sought Notice N102C_08132025_DB.docx

Sources Sought Notice N102C_08182025

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation at this time.

GENERAL:

This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced sources for an anticipated Firm Fixed contract. The purpose of this anticipated contract is to obtain the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rudder, stern tube and propulsion parts required to maintain the T-AO 187 Class Vessels to include the USNS LARAMIE-26 (T-AO 203)

NAICS Code: 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing Size Standard: 1500 employees Federal Supply Code (FSC): 2010 - Ship and Boat Propulsion Components

This is NOT a request for Quote or Proposal. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential 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 notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regard to this notice. If a synopsis/solicitation is posted in the future, the information provided herein may differ.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

The contractor shall provide all necessary material to successfully complete the performance of this requirement. This includes, but not limited to, the following parts:

After reviewing, please include in your capability statement which parts, if not all of them, could be provided by your company.

The anticipated delivery date for the parts is 13 February 2026.

The contractor shall be required to deliver the parts to one of the following locations: Norfolk, VA, or San Diego, CA. The specific delivery location will be disclosed upon award.

SOURCES SOUGHT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

It is requested that interested businesses submit a capability statement outlining their company profile, small business standing, ability to provide the above parts, and intent of subcontracting. Submission is not a prerequisite to any potential future offers, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry.

Responses should reference the Sources Sought Notice and shall include the following information:

(a) Company profile to include number of employees, office location, Unique Entity ID number, and CAGE Code.

(b) Point of contact, telephone number, address, and email address.

(c) Describe Respondent’s ability to support this requirement in accordance with the above scope of work. If the Respondent cannot provide all parts, specify which parts can be supported.

(d) Company small business standing, including any and all qualifying socio-economic groups for your business.

(e) Any contract vehicles held by the contractor that may be utilized for this effort (GSA, SeaPort, etc.)

(f) Feedback on contract type and structure

(g) Feedback on the lead time and period of performance schedule.

Responses are requested via email, prior to 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, 26 August 2025. The point(s) of contact are Deborah Brett at deborah.d.brett.civ@us.navy.mil and Brandy Hernandez at brandy.j.hernandez6.civ@us.navy.mil

QUALIFICATIONS:

The required materials listed above must be obtained from the OEM, certified OEM vendors, or MSC approved non-OEM equivalent vendors.

In order to be considered a qualified provider, contractors shall be either the OEM, OEM authorized parts provider and/or service provider, or MSC Qualified Non-OEM Parts and/or Technical Field Service Providers.

Contractors may request qualification as a MSC qualified non-OEM service or parts provider.

Pursuant to COMSINST 4490.1C, vendors other than the OEM that are not certified by the OEM (ex. Letter from OEM on OEM Letterhead delineating that said Vendor is a certified parts and labor provider) can seek Qualification from MSC. Vendors are encouraged to visit https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-ShipboardSafety-on-MSC-Vessels/ in order to gain Non-OEM Qualification which is only to be used on MSC Vessels.