Concrete Sinkers for U. S. Coast Guard River Buoy Tenders Throughout the Midwest

 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the capability and availability of commercial sources with experience in fabricating Concrete Sinkers for U.S. Coast Guard River Buoy Tenders throughout the Midwest section of the United States.

The successful contractor shall furnish all labor, material, transportation and equipment necessary to fabricate and deliver 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 lbs concrete sinkers to the following U.S. Coast Guard River Buoy Tenders locations: St. Louis, Mo, Omaha, NE, Peoria, IL, Keokuk, IA, Dubuque, IA, Natchez, MS, Pine Bluff, AR, Memphis, TN, Vicksburg, MS, Sallisaw, OK, Greenville, MS, Demopolis, AL, Colfax, LA, Eufaula, Al, Buchanan, TN, Owensboro, KY, Sewickley, PA, Chattanooga, TN, Hickman, KY, and Leavenworth, KS.

Please see the attachment to this Sources Sought for additional specifications information. The contractor shall be available to deliver the concrete sinkers between the hours of 8:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday. No deliveries are to be made on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal Federal Holidays. Multiple deliveries are acceptable. The anticipated start date will be on or about 01 March 2016 and the requirement is anticipated to extend through
30 September 2020.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 327331 (Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing). The Small Business Size Standard in number of employees is 500. A set-aside determination has not yet been made. All responsible sources are requested to submit the following information: Company Name, Point of Contract, Company Address, DUNS Number, Phone Number, Fax Number, Email Address, Business Size, and Statement of Capabilities.

The business size shall include any applicable preference programs (i.e. 8a, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business). Interested parties should provide a statement of their capabilities to meet this requirement by providing a description of past contracts and/or purchase orders. Responses are request by 3:00 pm 16 November 2016 and may be submitted via email to: lucinda.p.williams@uscg.mil. Please address all requests for additional information, comments, and questions to Ms. Lucinda P. Williams, Contract Specialist/CTR, (757) 628-4125, fax (757) 628-4135.

This notice is for market research purchases only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or Request for Proposal; and it is not considered a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a) or any other set-aside arrangement as deemed appropriate for this procurement. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this SOURCES SOUGHT Notice or Government use of any information provided.