The solicitation will be posted under solicitation number N32205-17-R-4901. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or Request for Quote/Proposal/Bid and no contract or purchase order will be awarded as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. The Military Sealift Command is conducting market research to determine the feasibility and initial planning for a streamlined contract vehicle(s) to assist in maintaining main propulsion diesel engines (MPDEs) contained within multiple classes of ships. These MPDEs include Colt-Pielstick PC4.2, MAN 8L 48/60, MAN 9L 48/60, Fairbanks Morse 38D 8-1/8, Fairbanks Morse 38D 5-1/4, ALCO 251F, and MAN 12V 48/60CR engines. Both parts and technical representative services may be required for maintenance. Parts shall be compatible with the existing MPDEs, be capable of maintaining all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranties, comply with USCG and ABS IMO regulatory requirements, and ensures engine reliability and crew safety. Services shall be provided through OEM authorized technical representatives. As part of the market research being conducted, the Government has identified the attached parts as meeting the above requirements and inclusive of most parts that could be required to maintain the MPDEs. Respondents may provide comments for this parts list such as obsolete parts and part numbers, additional parts that may be required to maintain our equipment, other possible solutions to maintaining this equipment, etc. In addition, respondents shall provide a full description of their capability to provide parts and services to maintain this equipment. Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified Section 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. The NAICS Code for this procurement may be either 333618 or 811310. This is a market research tool used to determine market capability and solutions as well as the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of the sources sought. In addition to the information, requested above, it is requested that interested firms submit to MSC-Norfolk contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items or alternative solutions. This document shall address, 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 and status; (2) Alternative solutions proposed, including product literature; (3) Lead time for delivery of the solution(s). (4) Suggestion of labor categories required to maintain/service this equipment (5) Capability to maintain some or all of the engines (6) Any suggestions or comments about the NAICS code selection, contract type, or effort in general. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry. RESPONSES ARE DUE by 9 November 2016 at 10:00 AM Local Time. Email submissions of the capabilities packages WILL be accepted, please submit to
[email protected] . Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Contract Specialist Mark Draluck.