Dynamic Positioning Systems for 2 NOAA Ships

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking sources capable of providing dynamic positioning systems replacements for NOAA ships Bell M. Shimada and Pisces with supporting services as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The Government is especially interested in responses from SBA certified small business concerns that are capable of performing the work described within this notice. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) and the small-business size standard is 750 employees. The Government anticipates awarding a fixed-price commercial supply contract for this requirement. This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Nor does this request for information constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise that any procurement action that may be issued for the Government's requirements. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Please submit information to include: 1) Your firm's DUNS number & CAGE code; 2) Your firm's SBA certified small business concern status. Specifically identify if your firm is HUBZone-certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, or SBA 8(a) program certified; 3) A description of your firm's capability to provide the dynamic positioning systems replacements and related services as detailed in the SOW; Information must be received by the Contract Specialist, Mr. Levis Knox, at contact@example.gov by close-of-business on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Do not call regarding this sources sought notice. Any questions or responses regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the above e-mail address.