Floating Oil Containment Boom

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is not a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources for a floating oil containment boom (2-24 inch HARD BOOM/Permanent Boom). The Contractor shall provide all parts as specified and shipping to location within a wood crate. Please see attached specifications for further information. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339999. The SIC code is 3429. This sources sought synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Interested sources should respond to this synopsis by submitting (1) Name, Address, and phone number of the firm (including CAGE code); (2) Size status; (3) provide literature (qualification package) that describes their product technical capabilities; their understanding of the floating oil containment boom (2-24 inch HARD BOOM/Permanent Boom). The Government will assess prospective sources' potential based on the qualification packages provided. Firms considered by the Government to be most highly qualified to deliver the Floating oil containment boom will be contacted by the PCO, and a list of such firms will be made available on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Firms considered by the Government not to be most highly qualified to deliver the Floating Oil Containment Boom will be afforded an opportunity to obtain the Government's rationale and offered the opportunity to provide additional information. Any interested source initially evaluated as not most highly qualified will be provided a copy of the solicitation upon request, should one be issued, and any offer submitted by such a firm would be evaluated without prejudice. Firms should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, and woman-owned small business, whether they qualify as socially or economically disadvantaged, and whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. Please note that FEDBIZOPPS will be the primary source of information for this acquisition. Interested parties should check FEDBIZOPPS for updates frequently. Please direct any questions on this announcement to Elizabeth Marston at e-mail contact@example.gov. Team lead Saundra Diggs at contact@example.gov. Responses must be received no later than 10am, EST, on 28 March 2011. Responses should not exceed ten (10), single-sided, 8-1/2" x 11" pages with the font no smaller than 10 point. Potential Offerors are cautioned that this synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or substituting a response to this notice