Upgrade of Kongsberg Maritime SSR662 Steering System - Bigelow

Notice Number: 140802-24-0569

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

Title: Upgrade Kongsberg Maritime Steering System – Henry B. Bigelow

Response Date: July 12, 2024

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pre-solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified U.S. Domestic businesses, which could include Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Women Owned Small Business firms and even Large Businesses. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Operations requires the modification of the Kongsberg Maritime (Formerly Rolls Royce) SSR662 steering gear aboard NOAA Ship Henry B. Biglow by addition of a wheel hydraulic pump type H330 with associated valves and fittings for emergency steering operations. This requirement includes revision of all relevant drawings and documents with submission to and approval by ABS.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Deliver by September 30, 2024

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334511 with a size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Interested firms shall provide, in writing, a brief narrative (no more than 3 pages in length) and documentation to support your firm’s capability and experience meeting the requirements herein and include your firm’s name, address, point of contact, telephone number, UEID Number, CCR CAGE Number, business type and size (i.e., small, large, non-profit, educational, etc.). Any response that does not include this information will not be considered. The Government will review your response to determine if your firm has the experience, knowledge and capability to provide the items as specified above.

This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Nor does this request for information constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that any procurement action may be issued for the Government’s requirements.

No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of the submission of contractor’s information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

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NOTE: THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded based on responses received to this notice.