Sources Sought-USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13) Mid-Term Availability (MTA)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  This is not a solicitation or Request for Quote/Proposal/Bid and no contract or purchase order will be awarded as a result of this notice.  There is no solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time.  The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of the sources sought.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) contracting office is seeking eligible businesses for Mid-Term Availability (MTA) on the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13) commencing on or about 23 February 2021 for thirty one (31) calendar days. The USNS MEDGAR EVERS has a length of 689 ft. and beam of 105 ft. 7 in., a draft of 30 ft. 6 in. in ABL, gross tonnage at 43,758 tons and maximum displacement at 41,470 tons. Work is to be performed at the Contractor’s facility on or about the above mentioned dates. Area of consideration is East and Gulf Coast. Major work items associated with this availability include but are not limited to:

Daily COVID-19 Prevention and Control Services, Main Diesel Engine 9 Cylinder Overhaul (24k), Main Diesel Generator Pedestal Bearing Inspection, Propulsion Motor Pedestal Bearing Inspection, Htfw Cooler Cleaning and Inspection, Preservation of Ras Station and Unrep Station King Posts, Port and Stbd Plenums Weather Tight Door Installation T-Alt 408, Edg Supplemental Lube Oil Cooler Install T-Alt 359, Underwater Hull Inspection and Propeller Cleaning and ABS Class Annuals (Various).

Successful offeror must possess a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or an Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) or have submitted an application for approval prior to contract award. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 26 July 2020. After issuance, solicitation may be obtained on the beta.SAM.gov website.

All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified Section 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 NAICS Code for this procurement is 336611.  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 award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of the sources sought.

It is requested that interested firms submit to MSC contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items.  This document shall address, at 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, teaming, joint ventures, or mentor-protégé 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 by 06 July 2020 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.  Only email submissions of the capabilities packages WILL be accepted, please submit to kathryn.s.bates@navy.mil. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted.  Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Contract Specialist Kathryn Bates at the above address.