USNS GRAPPLE Rudder Dry Dock

Added: May 07, 2015 2:09 pm THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quotes and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available at this time.

The Military Sealift Command has a requirement to accomplish an emergent dry-docking of the USNS GRAPPLE to remove the existing starboard rudder stock (the rudder is missing) and install a new government furnish material (GFM) rudder and rudder stock. All work is to be accomplished in accordance with ABS requirements. The period of performance is 1 -10 September 2015. The performance area will be the East Coast. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 26 June 2015. After issuance, solicitation may be obtained on FebBizOpps website.

All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, 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 on or about 1 August 2015. The Appropriate NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repair, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. 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 an award.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, as 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 agreements with any large businesses.

Please provide your response to this sources sought notice by 2:00 pm EST on 28 May 2015. Please submit your response to the address below:

Department of the Navy
Military Sealift Command
ATTN: Ms. Eddrian Logan, Code N1045
BLDG SP-64
471 East C Street
Norfolk, VA 23511

Submissions may be made by e-mail to Eddrian.Logan@navy.mil. Fax submissions of the capabilities WILL NOT be accepted. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government as to the extent of shipyards available for this procurement. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Ms. Eddrian Logan at the above address or via email.