This is a sources sought notice only

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  This is not a solicitation or a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 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 for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) on the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) commencing on or about 09 Jan 23 for a period of fifty (50) calendar days.

The USNS HENRY J. KAISER has a length of 677.5 ft. and a beam of 97.5 ft., an anticipated arrival draft of 20 ft. FWD and 27 ft. AFT not including a minimum draft clearance of three (3) feet beneath the keel at mean lower low water (MLLW) (tide ranges may be considered), and is 20,706 tons’ gross. Work to be performed at the Contractor’s facility on or about the above mentioned dates. Area of Consideration is West Coast.

Major work items associated with this availability include:

105 Stbd Side Superstructure Pres & Steel Repairs

158 Tank Preservation 1S 8C and 10C

201 Main Engine Industrial Assist for 24K on SME

507 EDG START SYSTEM – OVERHAUL

508 SSDG Maintenance Turbo Ovhl

After issuance, solicitation and supporting documents will be made available on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) website https://www.beta.sam.gov. All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Certified HUBZone 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. This office anticipates award of a contract no later than 10 Nov 22. The appropriate NAICS code is 336611. This 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 sources sought.

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall provide 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
2. The facility where the work will be performed
3. Partnership, teaming, joint-ventures or mentor agreements with any large businesses.

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

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 21 APR 22 at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via email directly to douglas.jones3@navy.mil or daria.chick@navy.mil. Mailed submissions of the capabilities package will not be accepted.