Propulsion Shaft Inspection and Preservation

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION not a

pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. 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 exists,

(2) determine if commercial items/services 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 provided 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.

The USCG anticipates awarding a contract for the inspection and repackaging of three propulsion shafts.

REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center Long Range Enforcer Product Line, Baltimore, MD to identify sources capable of providing the following:

SCOPE OF WORK: U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement for the inspection and repackaging of three propulsion shafts. The shafts range in size from approximately 54 feet long by 33 inches in diameter to approximately 70 feet long by 34 inches in diameter with the largest flange approximately 63” in diameter. Approximate weight of the heaviest shaft 170,000 lbs. not including packaging. Each shaft will require current packaging to be completely removed, inspection to ensure each conforms to respective drawing requirement including integrity of any shaft coatings, runout and dimensional checks. Each shaft shall require complete preservation, packaging and repacking in accordance with MIL-DTL-2845E (SH).

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is anticipated to be FY-2025.

ANTICIPATED PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21226

ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE/SIZE STANDARD: The applicable North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 811310- Industrial equipment and machinery repair services. The Business Size Standard is 1,300 employees.

SUBMISSION OF INFORAMTION: 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 email to Mr. William Zittle (william.r.zittle@uscg.mil) no later than 4:00 PM on December 27, 2024, Eastern Standard Time (EST) with the following information/documentation:

1. Name of Company, Address and EIN Number.


2. Point of Contact and Phone Number.

SAM: Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR), as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling the Federal Service Desk (FSD) at 1-866-606-8220.

Disclaimer and lmgortant 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 deciding 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 notices and solicitation may be published on the SAM.gov website, formerly Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the SAM.gov website for release of any future solicitation that my result from this Sources Sought Notices. However, responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.