Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

USCGC HAMILTON (WMSL-418) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2025 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. This announceme... USCGC HAMILTON (WMSL-418) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2025 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is seeking qualified sources to perform?Dry Dock repairs for the USCGC HAMILTON (WMSL-753), a 418-foot National Security Cutter home ported at North Charleston, South Carolina. The USCG is attempting to ascertain the availability of qualified sources to conduct the requisite repairs between 18 December 2024 and 19 March 2025, with a period of performance of 13 weeks.? A firm fixed price contract is anticipated for award. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 336611 and the small business size?standard is 1,250 employees. GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTION: None HAMILTON HOMEPORT: Charleston, SC PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Contractor's drydock facility SPECIFICATION: (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government). Contractor shall provide all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel to perform DRYDOCK repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter. The Contractor shall have and maintain facility certification and subsequently meet the requirements to dock/undock a designated Coast Guard surface asset as specified in SFLC Standard Specification 8634 and in accordance with requirements specified in SFLC Standard Specification 0000. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government) The scope of the acquisition is for the Drydock of the cutter and includes but is not limited to the repair of various items outlined below: WORK ITEM 1: Fire Prevention, Provide WORK ITEM 2: Hull Plates (Freeboard), Inspect WORK ITEM 3: Hull Plates (U/W Body), Inspect WORK ITEM 4: Superstructure, Preserve (Partial) WORK ITEM 5: U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition A WORK ITEM 6: Freeboard, Preserve (Partial) WORK ITEM 7: Tenting (Drydock), Provide WORK ITEM 8: Propulsion Shaft Fairwaters And Rope Guards, Inspect WORK ITEM 9: Chain Lockers and Sump, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 10: Chain Lockers And Sump, Preserve WORK ITEM 11: Tanks (Ballast), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 12: Tanks (Ballast), Preserve (Partial) - OPTIONAL WORK ITEM 13: Voids (Non-Accessible), Leak Test WORK ITEM 14: Voids (Non-Accessible), Preserve WORK ITEM 15: Sideport Shell Door, Level 2, Inspect and Repair WORK ITEM 16: Rescue Sideport Door Flexible Hoses, Renew WORK ITEM 17: Mast, Preserve WORK ITEM 18: Tenting (Mast), Provide WORK ITEM 19: Propulsion Shaft Alignment & Bearings (External) Clearances, Check WORK ITEM 20: Propulsion Shaft Coverings (MIL-STD-2199B), Inspect and Repair WORK ITEM 21: Propulsion Shaft Seals (Mechanical), Overhaul WORK ITEM 22: Propulsion Shafting, Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall WORK ITEM 23: Shafting System (Internal Surfaces), Preserve WORK ITEM 24: Propeller Shaft Sleeve, Skim Cut - OPTIONAL WORK ITEM 25: Stern Tube Shaft Sleeve, Skim Cut - OPTIONAL WORK ITEM 26: Controllable Pitch Propeller System, Perform General Maintenance WORK ITEM 27: Controllable Pitch Propeller Hub, Renew WORK ITEM 28: Controllable Pitch Propeller Hub Assembly, General Maintenance WORK ITEM 29: Doppler Speed Log Valve, Overhaul WORK ITEM 30: Doppler Speed Log, General Maintenance WORK ITEM 31: Fathometer Transducer (Deep Water), General Maintenance WORK ITEM 32: Shallow Water Transducer, Renew WORK ITEM 33: Fire Detection System, Inspect and Test WORK ITEM 34: Seawater Strainers (All Sizes), Overhaul and Inspect WORK ITEM 35: Sea Valves and Waster Pieces, Overhaul Or Renew WORK ITEM 36: Cascade Orificial Resistive Device, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 37: Steering Actuator, Overhaul WORK ITEM 38: Steering System Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU), Inspect And Service WORK ITEM 39: Rudder Stock Bearings, Check Clearances WORK ITEM 40: Rudder Stock Seals, Overhaul WORK ITEM 41: Rudder, Inspect and Repair WORK ITEM 42: Bow Thruster Unit (General), Overhaul WORK ITEM 43: Bow Thruster Flexible Hoses, Renew WORK ITEM 44: Cargo Handling Elevator, Annual Inspection and Test, Perform WORK ITEM 45: Anchors Chains and Ground Tackles, Inspect and Preserve WORK ITEM 46: Small Boat Ramp, Level II WORK ITEM 47: Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System, Inspect and Maintain WORK ITEM 48: Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System Dielectric Shield (Capastic Fairing), Renew - OPTIONAL WORK ITEM 49: Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System Reference Cells, Renew - OPTIONAL WORK ITEM 50: Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System Anodes, Renew - OPTIONAL WORK ITEM 51: Cathodic Protection (Zincs), Renew WORK ITEM 52: Drydocking, Accomplish WORK ITEM 53: Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide WORK ITEM 54: Vessel in Drydock Temporary Services, Provide WORK ITEM 55: Stern Tube Brackets, Install WORK ITEM 56: Stern Door Hydraulic and Control System, Modify WORK ITEM 57: Transom Double Doors and Tow Outfits, Modify WORK ITEM 58: Bilge Surfaces, Preserve (Partial) WORK ITEM 59: Welding, Provide WORK ITEM 60: Tanks (MP Fuel Service), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 61: Decks, Preserve (Partial) WORK ITEM 62: Auxiliary Seawater Piping, Modify WORK ITEM 63: QAWTD 26x66, Renew SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to: Mark.Cap@uscg.mil NO LATER than 01:00 PM EST on 23 February 2024, with ALL of the following information/documentation: 1. Name of Company, Address, CAGE Code, UEI and DUNS Number (as registered in SAM.gov). 2. Point of Contact and Phone Number. 3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: 8(a) Small Business Concern; b. HUBZone Small Business Concern; c. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC); d. Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC); e. ED Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB); f. Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC); g. Small Business Concern; h. Large Business Concern 4. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification: Please provide the following documentation as it applies to you company. a. If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certificate from SBA. b. If claiming HUBZone status, provide a copy of your HUBZone Certificate from SBA. c. If claiming SDVOSB status, provide documentation that shows the Service Disable Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company. Documentation should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs. Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. d. If claiming VOSB status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation, make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. e. If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned by one or more women who are "economically disadvantaged", and primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. A woman is presumed economically disadvantaged if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000 (with some exclusions), her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification less than $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets is less than $6 million. f. If claiming Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women that make long-term decisions for the business and hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full time during normal working hours. The women must be U.S. citizens. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. g. If claiming Small Business status, provide documentation to show the business is small under NAICS code 336611. 5. Statement of Proposal Submission: Statement on how your company will do the work and that your company WILL submit a proposal as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought Notice. 6. Past Performance Information: Evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, and dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers. If two companies are planning to conduct business and submit an offer as a Joint Venture or similar type of teaming agreement, they are requested to provide past performance information on projects of similar scope that they have performed together as a Joint Venture, if available. Providing individual past performance documentation from each company on separate projects where the two did not work together may be considered less relevant. 7. Drydock certification. Date of the Contractor's drydock USCG certification. The Contractor shall be aware that the criteria for their drydock capability shall be based on third party inspection and certification, see SFLC STD SPEC 8634 Appendix B for details of inspection criteria. If the Contractor possesses more than one type of drydock, each dock shall be certified individually. SAM: Interested parties should register at the System for Award Management (SAM) website as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013). SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/ or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation; and, it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Failure to respond or submit information in sufficient detail may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when making a decision on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriated for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Currently no solicitation exists; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of the solicitation. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation notice, and solicitation may be published on SAM.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for release of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Notice. However, responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.