SEATEL DIRECT TO SAILOR (DTS) HDTV SYSTEM

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ANNOUNCEMENT

Navy Supply Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget sound (NAVSUP FLCPS) is posting a sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest and capability to replace the obsolete Direct to Sailor (DTS) satellite entertainment system onboard a Military Sealift Command (MSC) T-AKE class vessel with a SEATEL 6011-4 HDTV Tri-Band DTS system (Part Number: 40-300250). The Government is anticipating a firm fixed price Supply-type contract utilizing FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures. Any future solicitation and subsequent amendment(s) will be posted via SAM.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336611 with a small business standard size of 1,300 employees.

The results of the market research may contribute to future procurement process decisions. No feedback or evaluations will be provided regarding any submissions on the sources sought. Please provide a response no later than 02 DEC 2024 @ 1200 PST.

A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

DESCIRPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

This work item is for the removal of an obsolete TV-DTS AL-7200-3MR2 Series Satellite DTS system and replacement with a SEATEL 6011-4 HDTV Tri-Band DTS system (Part Number: 40-300250). Removal work includes controlled welds to remove outdated antennae and system components; removal of fiber optic wires, cabling, piping, etc; and prepping the ship for the installation of the SEATEL 6011-4 HDTV Tri-Band DTS system. The SEATEL 6011-4 HDTV Tri-Band DTS system is expected to utilize as much existing equipment as possible, such as pre-existing wiring, cabling, etc. Once installed, additional welding, aluminum work, or painting may be necessary to return various ship surfaces to as-found condition. The contractor will be responsible for aligning and testing the SEATEL 6011-4 HDTV Tri-Band DTS system, as well as familiarizing the ship’s crew representative with usage, testing, maintenance, etc procedures.

Period of Performance is anticipated to start in JAN 2025 and continue into MAR 2025. Location is currently TBD Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS). The contractor must be capable of traveling to locations within Europe, the Middle East, or the Far East/Asia.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All responses to this notice shall be emailed to the Primary Point of Contact noted below and include the Secondary Point of Contact on the CC line.

Please include the following information:

1. Organization name, address, Cage Code, website, main point of contact email and telephone number, and business size (large or small) as determined by the applicable NAICS code 336611; and


2. Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of capability, including place of manufacturer. Provide the details of any sales for similar supplies your company has made to the Government or any civilian agencies in the past.

*** THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE ***. This request for sources sought does not constitute a request for quote; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The results of the market research may contribute to future procurement decisions. No feedback or evaluations will be provided, via telephone or otherwise, regarding any submissions on the sources sought announcement.