USS MOUNT WHITNEY Propeller Shaft Assembly

See correction to the "Note" paragraph.

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.

Military Sealift Command has a parts requirement for the USS MOUNT WHITNEY for the fabrication of a ship's propeller shaft assembly.

P/N 203-4456205 PC 100 Shaft Assy, Propeller 1 EA
P/N 203-4456205F PC 1 Sleeve - Propeller Shaft 1 EA
P/N 203-4456205F PC 2 Fwd Sleeve - Propeller Shaft 1 EA
P/N 203-4456205F PC 109 Key, Machine 1 EA
P/N 203-4456205 PC 116 Pin, Straight Headless 1 EA

Note: Contract for Base Period plus three (3) Option Years. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor and materials to fabricate one assembly in accordance with Drawing 203-4456205F.

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 anticipated award of a contract no later than 21 March 2018. The appropriate NAICS Code is 811310 with a size standard of $7.5 Million. 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. 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 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 employee size standard, 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. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions will not be returned.
Please provide your response to this sources sought notice by 10:00 a.m. Norfolk, VA time on 8 February 2018. Please submit your response to the address below:
Department of the Navy
Military Sealift Command
ATTN: Mr. Andrew Sargeant, Code N1042
BLDG SP-64
471 East C Street
Norfolk, VA 23511
Submissions may be made by e-mail to andrew.sargeant@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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to host an information exchange meeting to discuss this RFI with interested potential respondents. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Andrew Sargeant at the above address or via email.