Expeditionary fast transport (EPF) RCS/imcs technical support

Added: Jun 08, 2018 11:06 am Modified: Jun 08, 2018 11:24 amTrack Changes

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 (MSC) is seeking eligible businesses that can provide all management, supervision, personnel, labor, materials and equipment (except for Government furnished items) required to maintain and support the Austal Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS), Ride Control System (RCS), and critical aluminum structure on the Expeditionary Fast Transport class of ships at Military Sealift Command (MSC).

Support shall include periodic equipment grooms, technical representative support, telephone consultations, remote technical support via e-mail and telephone, hardware and software configuration, management services, new/overhauled parts supply, maintenance/repairs and periodic equipment training. Service representatives will be required to visit EPF class vessels at various ports in the United States and globally.  All work is to be performed by Austal authorized/certified technicians and all parts and equipment required are to be Austal OEM. All potential sources are to provide proof that they are an authorized Austal repair facility and can provide OEM parts.

All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone, Woman Owned 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. The appropriate NAICS Code is 811219. 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 synopsis.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. 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) The facility where the work will be performed (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.

Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on 15 June 2018 by 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via mail to the following address: Military Sealift Command, Code N104-A2 (Attn: Norma Rehbein), 471 East C Street, Norfolk, VA 23511. Email submissions of the capabilities packages (norma.rehbein@navy.mil) WILL be accepted. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Norma Rehbein at the above address or via email at norma.rehbein@navy.mil.

Added: Jun 08, 2018 11:06 am  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 (MSC) is seeking eligible businesses that can provide all management, supervision, personnel, labor, material and equipment (except for Government furnished items) required to management support, system specialist support, commissioning service, field service, repair support and parts support for equipment associated with the Austal Integrated Machinery Control (IMCS), Ride Control System (RCS), and critical aluminum structure on the Expeditionary Fast Transport class (T-EFP).

Support shall include periodic equipment grooms, technical representative support, telephone consultations, remote technical support via e-mail and telephone, hardware and software configuration, management services, new/overhauled parts supply, maintenance/repairs and periodic equipment training. Service representatives will be required to visit EPF class vessels at various ports in the United States and globally.  All work is to be performed by Austal authorized/certified technicians and all parts and equipment required are to be Austal OEM. All potential sources are to provide proof that they are an authorized Austal repair facility and can provide OEM parts.

All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone, Woman Owned 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. The appropriate NAICS Code is 811219. 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 synopsis.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. 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) The facility where the work will be performed (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.

Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on 15 June 2018 by 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via mail to the following address: Military Sealift Command, Code N104-A2 (Attn: Norma Rehbein), 471 East C Street, Norfolk, VA 23511. Email submissions of the capabilities packages (norma.rehbein@navy.mil) WILL be accepted. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Norma Rehbein at the above address or via email at norma.rehbein@navy.mil.