Annual automation testing of the main diesel engines for ABS

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 to conduct Annual Automation and Machinery Testing for FME/MAN B&W 8L & 9L 48/60 Diesel Engines onboard (9) of the T-AKE vessels commencing in FY 2017.  Work to be performed in various locations throughout the United States and outside the United States.  The estimated issue date of the solicitation (N32205-16-T-4321) is on or about 09 September 2016.  After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the FedBizOpps website: http:/www.fbo.gov/.

 All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.  The Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest.  This office anticipates award of this contract on or about 23 September 2016.  The appropriate NAICS Code is 811310, Engine Repair and Maintenance (except automotive, small engine), which has a standard size of $7,500,000.00.

 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 sources sought.

 It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to complete the requested work.  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) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.  Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED.  To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information.  Please be advised that all submissions will not be returned.

RESPONSES to this Sources Sought ARE DUE on, September 2, 2016 by 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.  Responses shall be sent via e-mail to the following:  Arnita.Waters@navy.mil.  Fax and mailing submissions WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Arnita Waters at Arnita.Waters@navy.mil.

Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government as to the extent of shipyards available for this procurement.  The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.  In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  The Government does not intend to host an information exchange meeting to discuss the RFI with interested potential respondents.  Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Ms. Waters at the above email address.