THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY, OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. The Military Sealift Command (MSC), Ship Support Unit San Diego, N105, requests information pertaining to procurement of blasting machine (Blastrac Brand) installed aboard Military Sealift Command ships. The information will be used in support of upcoming requirements. Specifics are as follows: 1. Procurement of a new Blastrac blasting machine (Model 500E) with accessories. 2. Procurement of spare parts for the installed Blastrac blasting machine (Model 350E) Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: a) Name of company b) POC, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e-mail address; c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements; d) Small business standing (i.e., small or large business; HubZone status); i. For small businesses, demonstrate the capacity to meet at least 51% of the effort. ii. For small and large businesses, provide evidence of sufficient resources to meet obligations prior to invoicing for the first time. e) Contractors should consider how to enhance small business participation (joint ventures or mentor/protégé relationships) and should provide a description of how this may be accomplished; f) Any pertinent questions/concerns. g) Please identify any barriers to entry to provide this type of supply/service or alternatives. 2. It is requested that information required be provided by 22 September 2015. Points of contact is Chito Paulo, Email
[email protected] .