USNS MERCY Life Raft Annual Inspections

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 for the services of a USCG Certified Marine Life Raft Repair and Certification firm to accomplish annual servicing of the USNS MERCY sixty-five (65) 25-Man Elliott Davit Launched Life Rafts. Provide and put in place 15 new Elliott lift rafts (SOLAS/ABS/USCG approved life rafts for this class of vessel). The period of performance will start October 8, 2015 going through January 22, 2016. The place of performance will be San Diego, CA. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about 06 October 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 09 October 2015. The Appropriate NAICS Code is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, which has a size standard of $38.5. 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 9:00 am EST on 05 October 2015. Please submit your response to the address below: Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command ATTN: Ms. Shawnda Forbes, Code N1045 BLDG SP-64 471 East C Street Norfolk, VA 23511 Submissions may be made by e-mail to [email protected]. 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. Shawnda Forbes at the above address or via email.