Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking eligible businesses to support the Isotta Fraschini V1312c2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators (SSDG's) 12k and 10k maintenance services, for onboard the USNS TRENTON. The OEM, Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA), is required for all Isotta Fraschini V1312c2ME-HPCR SSDGs maintenance and services onboard all T-EPF Class vessels. The estimated issue date of this solicitation (N3220519Q6874) is on or about 27 September 2019.  After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the FedBizOpps website: https://www.fbo.gov/.

All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUB Zone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether, a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award of a contract on or about 14 October 2019.  The Appropriate NAICS Code is 333618, All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 1,500.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL.  It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to complete the requested work. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.  Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions will not be returned.

Please provide your response to this sources sought notice by 03:00 p.m. EST on 27 Septmeber 2019. Please submit your response to the address below:

Department of the Navy
Military Sealift Command
ATTN: Ms. Vinnie Principe, Code N104B3
BLDG SP-64
471 East C Street
Norfolk, VA 23511

Submissions may be made by e-mail to [email protected].  Fax submissions of the capabilities WILL NOT be accepted.  Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.  In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  The Government does not intend to host an information exchange meeting to discuss this RFI with interested potential respondents.  Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Ms. Principe at the above address or via email.