Submarine Fenders

The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Italy (NAVSUP FLCSI) Naples Shore Branch is issuing this sources sought notice for the purposes of conducting market research.

The NAVSUP FLCSI Naples Detachment, Naples, Italy, is searching for sources for submarine fenders to be supplied to the U.S. Navy.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS REQUUEST FOR INFORMATION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND

This is a new requirement.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Details are described in the Draft Performance Specification attached to this Source Sought Notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A quantity of two (2) fenders meeting the requirements of the Performance Specification are expected to be required.  The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

ELIGIBILITY

The anticipated NAICS Code for this requirement is 326299, All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing and the anticipated PSC is 2040, Marine Hardware and Hull Items (note these are only anticipated and could change as the Government develops its acquisition strategy).  This Sources Sought Notice is requesting responses to the following criteria from all vendors that can provide the required fenders.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than four pages in length. Vendors are welcome to indicate more than one potential solution that will meet the Government’s requirements.  The single capability statement (inclusive of all potential solutions indicated) shall include the following:

• Vendor CAGE code and Unique Entity ID
• Business size in accordance with the size standard for anticipated NAICS code 326299
• A brief discussion of the vendor's ability to meet all draft Performance Specification requirements
• Specify whether the indicated solutions(s) is/are available on a Federal Supply Schedule contract (such as GSA) or another Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).
• Please include a ROM cost estimate for each solution indicated.
• Interested parties are encouraged to include questions/recommendations in regards to the draft Performance Specification in order to help the Government refine/clarify the requirement as best as possible.

The response to the Sources Sought Synopsis Notice shall be submitted via email to Chris Bigelow at Christopher.bigelow@eu.navy.mil and Danielle Lafferty at Danielle.Lafferty@eu.navy.mil in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Questions may be submitted via email to the above mentioned points of contact.