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Sources Sought Announcement

Metal Forging for the Naval Foundry Propeller Center (NFPC)

Agency: Department of the Navy

Office: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)

Location: NFPC Philadelphia

This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division is conducting market research to determine industry capability and interest in performing the forging of multiple types of metals. The Government is seeking responses from sources that can perform this project, which is anticipated to be awarded in FY 24.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 17 January 2024

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: N64498 (5001 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112)

NAICS CODE: 332112

CLASSIFICATION CODE (PSC/FSC): 3446

TECHNICAL CODE: Foundry/C1420

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: FY24

RESPONSE DATE: 1 February 2024

ANTICIPATED SET-ASIDE: TBD

CONTACT POINTS: Thomas Coletti at: Thomas.c.coletti.civ@us.navy.mil

INCUMBENT: Scot Forge

Contract Type – The contract type is not yet decided. This requirement will be awarded to the lowest priced and technically acceptable offeror, who agrees to the term and conditions of the RFQ.

Period of Performance – Multiple Years

Personnel Security Clearance – See attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Delivery Location – Naval Foundry and Propeller Center; Philadelphia, PA.

Capability Statements: Interested businesses are invited to submit capability statements, not to exceed 3 double spaced, single-sided pages in length, demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Capability Statements must address, at a minimum the following:

Section 1: Introduction. Identify the Sources Sought Number and Title

Section 2: Corporate Description.

Name of Company and address

Ownership, including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

CAGE Code and DUNS Number

(1) A complete description of the offeror’s capabilities stating that the contractor can provide the requirements within the SOW that would directly relate to the Government’s need listed in the attached SOW

(2) The qualifications, capabilities, and experiences of the Contractor

(3) Demonstrated ability to obtain security clearances at the time of contract award per the SOW

Section 3: Past/Current Performance. Provide one (1) example of prior experience providing the required chemicals. This shall be efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements described in the SOW.

Attachment (1) Statement of Work (SOW) DRAFT

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances.

When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 5PM local time, Philadelphia, PA February 1, 2024.

Notice Regarding Sources Sought: Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind.

Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided.

Contracting Officer Address:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, 5001 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112-1403

Point of Contact:

NSWCPD, Contract Specialist, Thomas Coletti at Thomas.c.coletti.civ@us.navy.mil

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