Silica Sand

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (NSWCPD)

SUBJECT: Delivery of Silica Sand

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 12 December 2018

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498

NAICS CODE: 327999/ Size Standard 500 Employees

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 56101

INCUBMENT: N00189-16-P-Z877 by American Classic Construction, Inc.

PREVIOUS STRATEGY: 100% Small Business Set-Aside

TECHNICAL CODE: Code 1424

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: Q2/Q3 FY19

RESPONSE DATE: 21 December 2018

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: Small Business

CONTACT POINTS: Gerald Furey

Contract Type -Fixed-Fee-Price (FFP) order is anticipated. This requirement will be awarded based on Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Period of Performance - The performance period will span two years from the date of award; and include a base period of 12-months and one 12-month option periods. Performance is anticipated to begin in Q2/Q3 FY19.

Personnel Security Clearance - All personnel performing under this order shall possess a SECRET level security clearance. Interim clearances are acceptable.

Work Location Requirements -Philadelphia, PA; Due to the possible sensitive work and areas in which work may be performed, all Contractor's key personnel shall have or ability to secure a standard security clearance.

Scope - The delivery of 1,300 tons of sand to the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center in Philadelphia, PA. An additional option CLIN for 2,000 tons of sand is included in the requirement.

Requirements:

The contractor shall ensure that the sand that meets the following characteristics:
1. American Foundry Society (AFS) Grain Fineness Number (GFN) of 45 +/- 5
2. The grain shape shall be sub-angular
3. The silica content shall be 99% minimum
4. The clay content shall be 0.30% maximum
5. The iron oxide shall be 1.00% maximum
The nominal sand distribution shall meet the following requirements:

1. At least 4 sieves shall retain at least 10% (4 screen distribution on 40, 50, 70 and 100)

2. The 50 and 70 Sieves shall retain a combined 50% minimum

3. The 270 Sieve and Pan shall retain a combined 0.3% maximum

4. The sand's product data sheet showing the nominal distribution must be approved by NFPC Engineering (Code 1421.1)

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Questions or comments must be submitted via email. Responses must be received no later than 12:00pm EST on 21 December 2019 by e-mail to thomas.coletti@navy.mil.

Milestones - It is anticipated that procurement milestones will occur on or around the following dates:

Set Aside Determination/Synopsis Issued: 11 January 2019
Solicitation Issued: 31 January 2019
Solicitation Closed: 4 March 2019
Award Date: 4 April 2019
Performance Start: TBD

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