CIRCOR Pump Overhaul

Military Sealift Command
471 E. C St.
Norfolk, VA 23511

Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice:

This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 – Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (OCT 1997). It constitutes neither a Request for Proposal nor an Invitation for Bid. It does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This RFI/Sources Sought Notice IS NOT A SOLICITATION or an expression of intent to issue a solicitation of any kind in the future. It should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than to gain the information requested. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI/Sources Sought Notice. The Government will not pay for information, materials, and/or demonstrations received in response and is in no way obligated to respondents by or for any information received.

This is a market research tool used to determine market capability and solutions as well as the availability and adequacy of potential small businesses prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. OEM Authorized or MSC Qualified Technical Representatives and Non-OEM Parts –

In order to be a considered a qualified provider, contractors shall be either the OEM, OEM authorized distributor, or MSC Qualified Non-OEM Parts Providers.

Contractors may request qualification as a MSC qualified non-OEM service or parts provider. https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-Shipboard-Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/

**Pursuant to COMSINST 4490.1C, vendors other than CIRCOR that are not certified by the OEM (ex. Letter from OEM on OEM Letterhead delineating that said Vendor is a certified parts 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-Shipboard-Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/ in order to gain Non-OEM Qualification which is only to be used on MSC Vessels.**

BACKGROUND, SCOPE, AND CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires information to identify potential vendors capable of providing Pump Kits/parts for a WI 537 Pump Overhaul supporting the USNS KANAWHA at Naval Shipyard Norfolk.

USNS KANAWHA requires pump parts for the following: A3DBCS-337 MAJOR, S133-66.6FGEM060 MAJOR, and 14-DLBM-16 CARGO BALLAST. The anticipated contract type is a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.

Pump Name/Number        Kit/Part number     Qty    Class of ship 
1. A3DBCS-337                    3025/200R Major      4      T-AO

2. S133-66.6FGEM060         3025/200RA Major   2       T-AO

3. 14-DLBM-16 CARGO B    3125/153R Major     2       T-AO

This will be a new Purchase Order following an expired IDIQ N3220519D9006 awarded to CIRCOR Naval Solutions, LLC. The anticipated delivery date is 10 February 2025. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement are 333914, Ship & Marine Equipment and the Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 2090, Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. Again, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool. The input provided will help the Navy ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential businesses both small and large. If you are an interested business, MSC would appreciate your assistance in providing a Statement of Capabilities to include the following:

1) Full business name

2) Cage code and Duns Number of business

3) Name, phone number, and e-mail address of a company representative the Government may contact for additional information

4) Size of business [based on the applicable NAICS code

5) Statement as to whether business is actively registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)

6) Statement as to whether business is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate country of ownership)

7) Whether your organization is an authorized vendor for all the required parts 

8) If your organization provides the required parts on an existing contract vehicle, please provide the vehicle type and contract number (ex. GSA, SeaPort).

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONS

1. Can you meet the basic requirement of supplying all of the required parts?
2. Are the parts listed clearly understood with correct part numbers?
3. Are the listed parts commercial or non-commercial in nature?
4. Will you support commercial requirements that will include commercial provisions, commercial clauses, and other commercial terms and conditions?
5. Can you provide any other feedback regarding the listed parts or the basic requirements listed below?

Vendors possessing the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements are invited to respond to this source sought notice/request for information via the submission of an executive summary.

VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE A RESPONSE. Submissions are not to exceed six (6) typewritten pages in no less than 10 font size. NOTE: Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of the contents of this announcement will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party. In addition to the executive summary, industry feedback to the draft Parts requested – all comments/ideas will be considered, although any questions/comments/ideas may not be responded to directly. The goal of such feedback is to consider suggestions that might enhance competition, improve the clarity of the requirement, leverage industry expertise or any other ideas that could result in an improved product. If there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small business contractors, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate, and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Large and small businesses should provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value as well as supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

**Submissions are to be no more than 6 pages and no less than 10 point font. **

Responses should be emailed to deborah.d.brett.civ@us.navy.mil and andrew.p.macdonald2.civ@us.navy.mil by Monday, July 18, 2024, at 9AM EST.

All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice.

Disclaimer:

This is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results.