R--Corrosion Service Team (CST) support services

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e). NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is conducting a market survey to obtain information on responsible sources that are considered to be a 100% small business concerns based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 811198 that have the capability to provide Corrosion Service Team (CST) support services. MARCORSYSCOM has a potential requirement for CST support services and believes that there are small businesses that have the capability to provide these support services. CST support services will be performed on Marine Corps ground combat and support equipment in an attempt to extend the useful service life of these assets to include reducing maintenance requirements due to corrosion damage; and will entail the following: (1) performing surface preparation and touch-up coating procedures; (2) applying corrosion ! inhibiting products while ensuring compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State and Local laws and regulations and Marine Corps policies and procedures; (3) documenting and reporting of products and materials used on equipment applications; (4) assuring the quality of product and coating applications; (5) conducting corrosion assessments to identify the Corrosion Category Code of all assets; and (6) CST Program Management activities. The support services shall be performed primarily at the following Marine Corps Installations: I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), II MEF, III MEF and Marine Force Reserve locations within Continental United States (CONUS). The U.S. Marine Corps will use the results of this announcement to determine what capabilities exist in the marketplace. MARCORSYSCOM will not pay or provide reimbursement for any costs incurred in the preparation or delivery of the request for information. Interested firms are requested to submit a response in a Microsoft Office compatible format, not to exceed 10 pages, outlining their ability to meet or exceed the requirements identified above by no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 20 October 2009. Firms should also include their business size/type, and past performance for the same type of services, if applicable. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Interested sources shall send responses via e-mail to [email protected]. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY SERVICES/ITEMS.