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Sources Sought/Request for Information Description: This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Navy to identify sorbent materials in compliance ... Sources Sought/Request for Information Description: This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Navy to identify sorbent materials in compliance with Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-59759A for U.S. Navy ships. The U.S. Navy has published two CIDs related to shipboard hazardous material/oil spill clean-up and containment. CID A-A-59759A contains requirements for salient characteristics and regulatory compliance specific to individual sorbent types (pad, pillow, sock, etc.). Material requirements were developed based on Navy storage, safety, and environmental requirements. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors and products which comply with all requirements set forth in the CID, and establish a Qualified Products List (QPL) for the CID. CID A-A-59759A is provided as Attachment A. Information submitted to the RFI will be reviewed by the Navy and vendors/products found to be compliant with the CID will be forwarded by the Navy to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for establishment of National Stock Numbers (NSN) for the CID and unit(s) of issue. Synopsis Terms: cleanup, disposal, pad, pillow, sheet, sock, sweep, boom, sorbent, granular, spill. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNONCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Responses: For each product you would like the Navy to consider, the following shall be provided. The Navy will not review incomplete packages. Company Name and CAGE Company Contact Information (Address, Phone Number, email) Name of Applicable CID Type of Sorbent, as defined in CID (i.e. Type II, III, IV, V) (Type I products are not being considered) Product Part Number Unit of Issue and Unit of Measure (e.g. 50 sorbent pads, 4 sorbent pillows, 4 sorbent socks) Physical Dimensions of Product Copy of Product/Technical Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet Price per Unit Issue Objective Quality Evidence (Test Results, SDS, Statement on Company Letterhead, etc.) that the product meets all the requirements of the applicable CID. For example: Chemical Resistance: Provide SDS or statement on company letterhead stating chemicals not to be used with sorbent. Strength: Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met. Construction: Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met. Sorption: Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met. Buoyancy: Only applicable to Type V sorbents. Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met. Flammability: Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met. Environmental Considerations: Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met. Off-gassing: Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met Market Acceptability: Provide results for sorbents tested in accordance with procedures listed in CID A-A-59759A. If test results are not available, provide a statement on company letterhead that strength requirements are met.