Buoy swivels

The United States Coast Guard is seeking contractors interested in submitting proposals for the fabrication and delivery of buoy swivels for USCG Waterway Operations Product Line (WOPL) used by Aids to Navigation (ATON) units across the U. S. Coast Guard. The swivels shall be fabricated in accordance with attached Specification No. 508, Drawing 121081, Rev. C.

This is a Sources Sought/Market Survey announcement targeting companies that can provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, facilities and supervision to fabricate and deliver swivels to multiple Coast Guard destinations.  The Government anticipates issuing a single solicitation resulting in the award of a Requirements Type contract with fixed-price delivery orders.  The contract will include an Economic Price Adjustment for steel.

The period of performance is anticipated to be for a base year plus four option years with an expected start date no later than December 2023.  The applicable North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 332111, Iron and Steel Forging. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees.  A small business set-aside determination will be made based upon the results of this Sources Sought notice (i.e. if enough small business interest indicates that a set-aside for small business will result in an adequate number of responses for competition purposes).

All responsible sources are requested to complete the attached questionnaire.  Company brochures are not requested or encouraged. The Sources Sought Questionnaire is requested by September 28, 2023 no later than 3:00 pm and may be submitted via email to Barbara.T.Spruill@uscg.mil and copy to Jennifer.R.Blackwell@uscg.mil.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.  This announcement is to gain industry information in the development of the acquisition plan and in no way obligates the Government.  No other sources sought notice will be issued.  Competition and set-aside decisions shall be based upon the results of this market research.  No solicitation exists at this time; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation.  This notice is for market research purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for any information obtained or provided by responding parties.