This is a request for information (RFI), i.e. sources sought notice, for information and acquisition planning purposes.  This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time.  This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a RFQ.  The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided.  Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is seeking small business concerns to procure/manufacturer

one (1) Lapping machine capable of lapping gate valve wedges up to twelve (12) inches. Lapping machine shall ensure gate valve wedges obtain a water tight seal when gate valve is in the shut position.

 Items will be delivered to the attention of Minerva Holman at:

SWRMC building 3278
3755 Brinser St
San Diego, CA 92136

The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials required to accomplish the work described above.

SWRMC is contemplating award of a single award firm fixed price contract for the requirement specified above. The applicable NAICS code is 333517 Machine Tool Manufaturing. 

Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement (not to exceed five pages) that demonstrates their capability to perform the services described herein. The capabilities statement shall include:

Company name

Address

Business size (small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable]

Point of contact (POC) information for the interested firm

Company's technical capabilities

The capabilities statement should also identify, by contract number, past or current contracts and/or subcontracts that were awarded to your firm, period of performance, contract type, contract amount, a description of the relevant corporate experience gained, and a point of contact for the customer/recipient of the work performed.

The Government will evaluate each respondent's capabilities statement to determine if the respondent has the requisite experience and past performance to complete the requirements described herein.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comments or questions. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this announcement.

Responses should be received no later than 11:00 AM 13 Sept 2017. All responses should be sent to Cynthia Urias, email: [email protected] and Roderick Rioveros, email: [email protected].