Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is not a request for proposals. This acquisition is to obtain services with a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for providing preservation materials and Field Service Technical Representative support ser... This is not a request for proposals. This acquisition is to obtain services with a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for providing preservation materials and Field Service Technical Representative support services (e.g., field service technical representative,) and technical evaluation and troubleshooting services in support of hull preservation of USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68), anticipated up to 45 days prior to 29 September 2025. The type of work being performed involves providing required paint, coating, preservation products, and engineering and technical services. The vessel will be dry-docked. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 7299A, the "Homeport Statute", this procurement will solicit offers from all offerors capable of performing the work in the Mayport homeport area. A SOLICITATION will be available on or about August 2025. Market research was conducted from June 27, 2025, through July 1, 2025; this solicitation will be set aside for small businesses. The Navy intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the performance of this requirement. This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only. It shall not be construed as a request for bids, quotations, proposals, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. This request does not oblige the Government to award any contract nor the authority to enter negotiations to award a contract. No comments, questions, or inquiries shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing . If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract supplies, please provide the following information: -Organization Name -CAGE code -Address -Email Address -Website Address -Telephone Number -Business Size and Type of ownership for the organization In addition, state whether your intention is to be a primary Contractor or potential subcontracting. All comments and questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted electronically to: Safire Peña, Code 423.1 Contracting Officer, safire.m.pena.civ@us.navy.mil -Angela McLean, Code 423.1 Alternate Contracting Officer, angela.k.mclean.civ@us.navy.mil - Tara Ford, Code 423.1 Contract Specialist, tara.v.ford.civ@us.navy.mil -Ashley Delcambre, Code 423.1 Contract Specialist, ashley.m.delcambre -distribution email, SERMC_C4231_CNO_DDG1@us.navy.mdil No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The final RFP, to include the final Specification and other relevant attachments, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check SAM.GOV for issuance of the final RFP and related documents by accessing the following internet address: http://www.sam.gov.

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This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confid... This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the marketplace. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the upcoming Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) onboard USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68). The type of work being performed are provide required paint, coatings, preservation products, and engineering/technical services. The vessel will be dry-docked. The Government seeks sources that can provide support as follows: Provide paint, coatings, and preservation products per the attached Work Statement Paint, coatings and preservation products must meet the required standard per the attached Navy Paint Warranty Company (vendor) must provide the required warranty without waiver or subcontract proof of original equipment manufacturer certification Provide personnel that meet or exceed the minimum qualifications within the Work Statement in order to perform and certify work stated Personnel may not be substituted without express approval by the Government, as submitted per the attached Work Statement Provide twelve (12) year antifouling, underwater hull and boot top coating system that complies with epoxy anticorrosive MIL-PRF-24647, Type I or II and that complies with antifouling paint MIL-PRF-24647, Type II. Provide preservation products that are suitable for use as hull and boot top marking on the ablative antifoulant paints All preservation products must be compatible and have the ability to be applied over any existing coating on like surfaces In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 7299A, the "Homeport Statute", this procurement will solicit offers from all offerors capable of performing the work in the Mayport homeport area. Offerors must have or be able to obtain an Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) or equivalency by the time of award. The anticipated contract type will be firm-fixed price. The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company and its capabilities as they relate to the requirements and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than five (5) pages. 1. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 325510 Ship Building and Repairing? If small business please specify (small, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable] 2. How many employees does your company have? 3. Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company's website address? 4. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required? Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within three years) past performance. 5. Is your company able to provide both the paint product desired AND the manufacturing guarantee, as required as stated above in the “Government seek sources”? 6. Given the complexity of the work described in this announcement, please describe your company's historical experience completing services on similar work at a similar complexity on the type of ship outlined above or briefly describe how your company would be capable of meeting these requirements as of contract award. 7. Given the complexity and size of the work described in this announcement, does your company plan to submit a proposal in response to the anticipated solicitation for the paint coating and related products of USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68)? Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. SERMC may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time. When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 1000 hours SERMC Local Time 27 June 2025. The anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ) release date is on or around 11 July 2025. Notice Regarding Sources Sought: Please note that this source sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind. Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided. Future information, if any, will be posted at the website for www.sam.gov. Telephone or Fax inquires will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluation will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Contracting Officer Address: USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68) DSRA Southeast Regional Maintenance Center Building 1488 Naval Station Mayport Jacksonville, Florida 32228 What/Where to Submit: Interested companies should submit, on company letterhead, a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to SERMC_C4231_CNO_DDG1@us.navy.mil, safire.m.pena.civ@us.navy.mil, anglea.k.mclean.civ@us.navy.mil, tara.v.ford.civ@us.navy.mil, and ashley.m.delcambre.civ@us.navy.mil by 1000 hours SERMC Local Time 27 June 2025 with "USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68) Docked Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA)" in the subject field.