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This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for the purpose of conducting market research. Proposals are NOT being requested, nor accepted at this time. Responses are being requested from both large and sma... This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for the purpose of conducting market research. Proposals are NOT being requested, nor accepted at this time. Responses are being requested from both large and small businesses. Reference: SAFR 319315B, Eureka NHL Ferry Boat Restoration. Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge regarding the type of interested design / engineering / naval architecture businesses and their qualifications. The National Park Service (NPS) will use information obtained through this notice to develop an acquisition strategy. The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a small business or other socio-economical small business set-aside for the solicitation. Analysis of the quality of responses to this source sought announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement. Additional Information: No proposal package, solicitation, specification or drawings are available with this notice. Cost Reimbursement: Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought announcement or any follow-up information requests. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541330 Engineering Services ¿ Maritime, Marine, Naval Architecture Small Business Size Standard: $41,500,000.00 Solicitation: The NPS anticipates issuing a request for proposals in the Fall of 2022. Bonding: The NPS anticipates bid, performance, and payment bonds will be required Project Description: Project Conditions: ¿ The vessel is currently located at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco, CA. ¿ The construction magnitude is more than $10,000,000.00 ¿ The park area is urban with limited facilities and staging located at the pier - 2905 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109. ¿ The construction site will be at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, CA. ¿ The structure is a historic resource. ¿ The anticipated period of performance is multiple years. ¿ There will be no seasonal or other shutdowns mandated through the construction period. Project Scope: The goal of the overall project is to rehabilitate the Steam Ferry Boat Eureka so it may continue to serve as a publicly accessible floating museum ship at SAFR and operations, maintenance, and future restoration work are viable for decades to come. The hull is considered to be in poor structural condition and will need total replacement or total repair. ¿In kind¿ replacement of the total hull assembly is considered to be highly complex because there is not a precise understanding of how much of the original hull is sound, or how concentrated or dispersed damage (rot) may be. Replacement in kind raises concerns about material availability, cost, and long-term maintainability. The owner wishes to consider alternative approaches to repair or replacing the hull, including a different material and method of construction. Any replacement hull must maintain the aesthetic appearance and dimensions of the existing hull. The superstructure, including the ¿car deck¿ will be repaired and not replaced. If constructability factors require selective demolition (for removals, access, rigging, etc.) the area or areas demolished will be replaced in kind materially and aesthetically. The superstructure will likely require substantial repairs to subcomponents, such as trim, windows, sheathing, and coatings. While there are multiple compartments and holds within the hull below the car deck, the priority of the project is to retain the engine / boiler room and the casings that contain the walking beam / A-frame and the smokestack. If the hull is replaced, the engine / boiler room and the steel casing, including their contents: boilers, engine; A-frame, walking beam; piping; valves, engine mounts, wooden ceiling, and the bulkheads would be placed inside the new hull and rendered accessible for future visitors. Background: The National Historic Landmark (NHL) Steam Ferryboat Eureka is one of the centerpieces of the six historic ships at SAFR described in the enabling legislation. Docked on the Hyde Street Pier, in her historic location, the Eureka had an important role in the transportation history of the San Francisco Bay area. Built in 1890, the Eureka is the largest historic wooden vessel still floating in the world (299 feet long); the only large wooden-hulled passenger ferry in existence; the only side-paddle ferry afloat today; the only walking beam engine in a floating vessel; the largest walking beam engine vessel in existence (2564 gross tons); and the oldest steamer in the U.S. with original power plant (126 years old). The goal of the overall project is to rehabilitate the Eureka such that it continues to serve as a publicly accessed floating museum ship at SAFR and operations, maintenance, and future restoration work are viable for decades to come. The NPS conducted a condition assessment which included an on-site inspection of the vessel and its systems and while thorough, was limited in scope due to the nature of wooden vessel construction. Essentially, the examination was limited to visible portions of the hull and its structure. Specific emphasis was placed on the structural condition of the hull, deck and superstructure including framing, internal and external planking, contemporary mechanical systems, electric and potable water supplies, fire detection and suppression systems and the condition of coating systems. Based on the evaluation, the vessel is not in immediate danger of sinking but is in need of significant repairs due to the poor conditions observed. Submittal Contents: Interested (small and large) businesses should submit the following information: (1) Company name, DUNS number, address, point of contact, telephone number, and email address. (2) Business type: Classification as a Large or Small Business under the above listed NAICS, Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), SBA certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The size of a small business firm includes all parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.¿see 13 CFR 121.108.) Misrepresentation of size status can result in penalties. (3) Statement regarding your company¿s bonding capacity. Letters from bonding companies are not required at this time. (4) Information demonstrating experience and capability on projects of same or similar size, scope and magnitude, and constructed under similar conditions. (5) In addition, businesses may submit existing marketing materials such as capability statements and brochures. Submittal Due Date/Time: 2:00PM Mountain Time, 9/6/2022 Submit To: michael_stanard@nps.gov, damon_griffin@nps.gov