Description
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources pursuant to FAR Part 10. This notice is issued by the Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing ½ inch (nominal diameter), Type 1, general purpose, Class 2, 6X19 wire rope for a base plus four option years, if exercised by the Government, beginning January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision necessary to provide these supplies to various locations throughout the United States. At this time, no solicitation exists: therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. Vendors having the skills and capabilities necessary to provide the stated supplies are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought including, commercial market information and company information. Past performance information shall include recent and relevant contracts for the small or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contacts with telephone number and other relevant information). Offerors shall furnish this information for at least three contracts, ongoing or completed within the last three years, for like or similar services held with the U.S. Coast Guard, other Government agencies or private industries. Responses should also include the following information: company name, address, point of contact, phone number and e-mail address; business size and disadvantaged, 8(a) or HUBZone status; corporate affiliations; potential joint venture partners, teaming partners, and or major subcontractor or (prime). The applicable NAICS code is 332618 (Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing) with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited: no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any in formation provided. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a) or any other set aside arrangement as deemed appropriated for this procurement.