Wetsuits

Naval Special Warfare Command (NSW) has a requirement to purchase diving wetsuits. A more detailed list of requirements will be included in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Information received from this sources sought notification will be used to ascertain potential market capability and determine the acquisition strategy (ex. Full and open/small business set-aside, etc.). The Government's intent is to release a Request for Proposal (RFP), which will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website after finalization of the acquisition strategy. The Government's intent is to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type of contract issuing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders. There is no solicitation at this time. This sources sought does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred; and it shall not be construed as any commitment by the Government to execute this requirement. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WETSUITS ARE IDENTIFIED IN ATTACHMENT 1 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO) AND ATTACHMENT 2 DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS MATRIX. If your Company has the potential capability to satisfy this requirement as identified in Attachments 1 and 2, please provide the following information: 1) Company name 2) Cage Code 3) DUNS Number 4) Address 5) Point of Contact 6) E-mail Address 7) Web Site Address 8) Telephone number 9) Type of ownership (SB, Large Corp., etc.) for the Company under NAICS code 315280. 10) Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The total number of pages shall not exceed 10. 11) A completed copy of Attachment 2 Design Characteristics Matrix, indicating your company's ability to meet the stated requirements, to include affirmative statement as to whether you can provide Berry Amendment compliant solutions. The government will evaluate responses to this Sources Sought to ascertain potential market capability. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this announcement and it reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this announcement. NOTE: Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Interested vendors should provide information to determine if the company: (a) has adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a) and Subpart 52.219-14(a)) (b) is able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments. (c) has a satisfactory performance record (see 9.104-3(b) and Subpart 42.15). (d) has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (for example, see Subpart 42.15); (e) has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors). (See 9.104-3 (a).) (f) has the necessary production capacity, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a)); and (g) is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations (see also inverted domestic corporation prohibition at FAR 9.108). The final RFP will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 315280. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to fulfill the above-listed requirement are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice as identified herein no later than 20 December 2018 12:00 PM EST via e-mail to Kelly McNeill at [email protected].