SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE WLB WLM PRESERVATION.docx

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing the following:

This requirement is for the contractor to provide all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel to perform Topside and Bilge Preservation (Paint) Maintenance onboard select WLB, WLM, and WLBB Cutters. The homeports for the vessels are:

CGC MACKINAW (WLBB 30) Cheboygan, MI PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All work is to be performed at the vessel’s home pier.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: This acquisition shall be a firm fixed indefinite delivey indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for One Base year and Four Option Years, if exercised. Orders for preservation maintenance shall be placed by delivery order when needed. Anticipated start date on or about 01 October 2023 through 30 September 2024 (Base Year). (These dates are Subject to change at the discretion of the Government) ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE/SIZE STANDARD: The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees.

Painting Certification Program: The contractor OR their subcontractors must be certified by the Society for Protective Coating (SSPC) to the requirements of SSPC QP1 OR must hire an independent NACE Certified Inspector. The contractor shall provide these certifications with their quote or a written commitment to hire an independent NACE Inspector; ex – letter of intent or MOU with an independent NACE inspector.

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information.

SAM: Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR), as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.

Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil no later than 1:00 PM EST on 08 May 2023, with the following information/documentation:

1. Name of Company, Address and Unique Entity ID.

2. Point of Contact and Phone Number.

3. Acknowledge that your firm is in compliance Section 889 - Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment – as potential contractors may not sell or use. This may limit the competition pool or vehicle used as you review potential contractors' representations and certifications. See Section 889 Job Aid. FAR Clause 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (AUG 2020)(Deviation 20-05) and FAR Clause 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)(Deviation 20-05)

4. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: 8(a) Small Business Concern; HUBZone Small Business Concern; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC); Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC); ED Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB); Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC); Small Business Concern; Large Business Concern

5. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification:

a. If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certificate from SBA.

b. If claiming HuBZone status, provide a copy of your HuBZone Certificate from SBA.

c. If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service Disable Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51 % of the business, controls the management and daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company. Documentation should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs. Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

d. If claiming VOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation, make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

e. If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned by one or more women who are “economically disadvantaged”, and primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. A woman is presumed economically disadvantaged if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000 (with some exclusions), her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification less than $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets is less than $6 million

f. If claiming Woman Owned Small Business status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women that make long-term decisions for the business and hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full time during normal working hours. The women must be U.S. citizens. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

g. If claiming Small Business status, provide documentation to show the business is small under NAICS code 336611.

6. Statement of Proposal Submission: Statement on how your company will do the work and that your company WILL submit a proposal as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought Notice.

7. Past Performance Information: Evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, and dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers. If two companies are planning to conduct business and submit an offer as a Joint Venture or similar type of teaming agreement, they are requested to provide past performance information on projects of similar scope that they have performed together as a Joint Venture, if available. Providing individual past performance documentation from each company on separate projects where the two did not work together may be considered less relevant.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation.