The presolicitatin has been cancelled in its entirety. Thespecifications have been revised.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, (NSWCCD) has a requirement for the procurement of tow cable material, i.e., “fairing†to reduce drag on Naval vessels and for the use of repairs at sea. The NAICS Code is 334417 and the size standard is 500 employees. The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Rolls-Royce Canada Ltd Naval Marine in Ontario, Canada. Rolls-Royce will provide the fabrication and installation of fairing onto a tow cable. In addition, the contractor shall design and build a reel for holding the tow cable with fairing installed. Rolls-Royce has the knowledge and capability to provide the exact material and manufacturing standards as specified; their design/product is considered proprietary and has performed well in other Naval systems.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).



Interested parties may identify their interest to respond to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by July 10, 2012, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Interested parties may contact Patricia Perzella by email at patricia.perzella@navy.mil.