The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District intends to initiate a sources sought notice to gather market research to identify resources available to procure two (2) new Honda marine outboard engines. This sources sought notice is for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. This is NOT a REQUEST for PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, or BIDS. Responses to this request will not be returned. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future and potential solicitation. It is the intent of the Contracting Office to use this information for market research purposes only. The Government WILL NOT pay for the provision of any information, nor will it compensate any respondents for the development of any such information. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be via the Federal Business Opportunities (http:www.fbo.gov). The engines must meet the following technical specifications: 1. One outboard shall be a HONDA Outboard Engine, 135 hp, part number BF135A2XA - standard rotation 2. One outboard shall be a HONDA Outboard Engine, 135 hp, part number BF135A2XCA - counter rotation No propellers or oil are to be supplied with the outboard engines. The new engines shall be packaged in crates for mechanical and physical protection and delivered on pallets to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New York District Caven Point Marine Terminal 3 Chapel Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305 For this sources sought notice, the NAICS code is 336310 and the size standard is 750 employees. All interested business concerns for this requirement may submit the following: Company name DUNS number CAGE code Type of business concern Years in business Statement of capability and qualifications of the organization to perform the requirement Each submission shall not exceed 5 pages total. Failure to comply with this page limit may preclude your response from being evaluated. All offerors who provide goods or services to the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) located on the website https://www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Services Disabled/Veterans Owned Business or Veterans Owned Small Business must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center of Veterans Enterprise Vet Biz Registry located at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Questions can be directed to
[email protected]. This office will not accept any responses to this sources sought notice through telephonic, written, or faxed. All responses must be submitted through electronic mail. All responses shall be received on or before 1700 EST on 12 June 2015.