This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), FAR Part 6.302-1 and HSAM 3006.302-1. This is not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement for the purchase of the following items: 1. Seal Assembly, Rudder Stock, P/N H75492-01, NSN: 2040-01-565-9776, 16 ea. 2. Bellows, Protection, P/N H75440-01-2-1, NSN: 5340-01-521-3573, 10 ea. 3. Seal Nonmetallic Special Shape, P/N H75440-01-3-6, NSN: 5330-01-521-4855, 20 ea. 4. Seal Plain, P/N H75440-01-2-2, NSN: 5330-01-521-3559, 40 ea. 5. Seat Assembly, Split, P/N H75440-01-1, NSN: 2040-01-521-2654, 30 ea. 6. Seat Cup, Split, P/N H75440-01-1-3, NSN: 3120-01-521-2390, 30 ea. 7. O-Cord, Sealing Strip, P/N H75440-01-1-4, NSN: 3120-01-521-2268, 31 ea. 8. Seal, Stern Tube Assembly, P/N H75440-01, NSN: 5330-01-521-3217, 20 ay. This sources sought is being issued to obtain information on what items are available on the market. The U.S. Coast Guard will purchase the items by contract with one vendor; therefore, providing information on one item will not be acceptable for consideration for future purchases. These are marine Main Propulsion Shaft Stern Tube Seals, Rudderstock Seal Assemblies and replacement parts for the U.S. Coast Guard 87 foot WPB Patrol Boat. The Government will allow competitive offers to be submitted for new items listed for purchase. The Government DOES NOT possess the necessary drawings, technical specifications, etc., to supply with this requirement. At the present time, this acquisition is expected to be restricted to a sole source; and the anticipated NAICS Code is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation. Period of Performance: It is anticipated that one firm, fixed price, one year contract will be awarded for this requirement. Submission of Information: If you intend to submit information / documentation on this acquisition, please respond by mail, email or fax and send attention to Miss Phyl'licia L. Dixon at U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center, Contracting & Procurement Div. 1 (PBPL), 2401 Hawkins Point Road - M/S 25, Baltimore, MD 21226, phone (410) 762-6234; phyl'
[email protected] or fax (410) 762-6306. E-mail submission is preferred. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure delivery of their information. The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center is a secure facility, so contact Miss Dixon before hand-delivery is attempted. Please submit your information by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 1, 2012. The following information / documentation must be included in your response: (a) a positive statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor, to include business size and, if applicable, your small business status; and (b) evidence of experience in supplying the required items to include contract numbers, project titles and dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers. At least two references are requested, but more are desirable. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made for a small business set aside. A decision on whether this will be pursued as a small business set aside or on an unrestricted basis will be posted at www.eps.gov. Disclaimer and Important Notes: The submission of this data for review shall not impede award of this contract as planned. The Government does NOT intend to pay for information solicited. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting official listed herein. Regardless of the information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriate for this requirement. No proprietary, classified, confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.