Sources Sought Shaft Seal Systems and Components Parts Purchase.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Shaft Seal Systems and Components Parts Purchase

This is a MARKET SURVEY / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), FAR Part 6.302-1 and HSAM 3006.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). There is no solicitation at this time. This Sources Sought is not a request for proposals.

REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) has a requirement for the purchase of approximately 520 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) A. W. Chesterton, Co. shaft seal systems and component parts over the course of five years (approximately 104 parts annually). The following is a list of the A. W. Chesterton, Co., OEM, parts to be purchased. Parts pricing shall include preservation, packaging, packing, marking, bar-coding (PPM) and shipping costs. Pricing is not requested at this time. Pricing columns have only been provided in order to provide contractors the proposed pricing scheme. Contact the point of contact (POC) for this Sources Sought before it closes with any proposed pricing scheme or delivery schedule issues, especially any COVID protocol related delays.

This Sources Sought is being issued to obtain information on what items/services are available in the market. The USCG will enter into a contract with only one vendor; therefore, providing information on one item will not be acceptable for consideration for future purchases. The Government will allow competitive offers to be submitted; however, all offers must be based on providing genuine OEM parts. Remanufactured or aftermarket parts are not acceptable. The Government DOES NOT possess the necessary drawings, technical specifications, etc., to supply with this requirement. This information is proprietary to the OEM. For these reasons, it is anticipated that only components produced by the OEM, whether new or reconditioned, will be accepted. The anticipated NAICS Code is 332710, Machine Shops. The solicitation for this procurement will be posted at SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities.

Period of Performance: It is anticipated that one firm, fixed-price with economic price adjustment, multi-year requirements contract with five (5) ordering periods will be awarded for this requirement.

POC for Submission of Information: If you intend to submit information on this acquisition, please respond by e-mail to:

Mrs. Phyl’licia Jolley-Dixon E-mail: phyl’licia.l.dixon@uscg.mil Phone: (410) 762-6234

Submit the following information to the POC listed above by November 15, 2022, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET):

1. Your company’s prior experience supplying approximately 104 A. W. Chesterton, Co., OEM, service-ready parts annually, including adherence to PPM requirements:

2. Your intention to submit a proposal for the upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor, to include:

Name of Company:

Address:

Website:

System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier Number:

POC Name:

POC’s Phone Number:

POC’s Email Address:

3. Business size for the applicable NAICS Code and, if applicable, your small business status:

4. If your company is a small business, provide a statement that your company has the ability to complete at least 50% of the work required with your own staff (see estimated quantities required above) without using subcontractors.

5. Does your company currently have existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWAC) (e.g. GSA) or other strategically sourced contracts for these types of requirements that the USCG can order off? If yes, please provide contract number, what agency it is with, and agency point of contact information.

6. Provide any general comments, thoughts, and feedback your company would like to share regarding this Sources Sought.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: The submission of this data shall not impede award of this contract as planned. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought. Submission of any information in response to this request is purely voluntary. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose determined necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred nor is obligated to respond. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting official listed herein. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.

Failure to respond or submit sufficiently detailed information may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when making a decision on whether or how to set-aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information submitted, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement.

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