GRIT BLASTING and COATING APPLICATIONS

This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or Quotation. 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. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. Requirement: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Surface Forces Logistics Center; Curtis Bay, MD to identify sources capable of providing necessary materials, equipment, and personnel to perform Grit Blasting, Grit Removal, Grit Disposal, and Painting Services at the U.S. Coast Guard Shipyard, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Curtis Bay, Maryland 21226. This requirement is subject to change at the discretion of the Government. PLEASE SEE SCOPE OF WORK DESCRIPTION BELOW. Anticipated Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance one (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods; if all options are exercised to begin June 1, 2023 (subject to change at the discretion of the Government). NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. Requirement Description: The scope of the acquisition is for Grit Blasting, Grit Removal, Grit Disposal, and Painting Services. Please see services description below: Grit Blasting: All areas designated for grit blasting must be completed to a SSPC-SP 10 Near-White Metal Blasting Clean Standard. All areas impractical to meet the SSPC-SP 10 standard must meet the SSPC-SP 11 Bare Metal Power Tool Clean Standard. Containment must be maintained 100% at all times. Grit Removal: Removal of all solids, wet or dry blast grit, residue, debris, rags, and cleaning liquid. Grit Disposal: Removal and disposal of all used or unused blast media. Coating Application: Painting of all designated areas in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310 and specification standards. The Government anticipates making a single award for this effort. This will be an IDIQ contract consisting of one (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities are invited to submit complete and current information discussing their capabilities/past performance within 10 calendar days from the date this notice is posted. This is not a Request for Proposals; therefore, no pricing information shall be submitted at this time. Information shall be submitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Jacquelyn Warfield jacquelyn.l.warfield@uscg.mil and to Contracting Officer: Mr. Richard Rawlings at richard.n.rawlings@uscg.mil no later than 5:00 PM EST on January 19, 2023. The Government does not intend to pay for the information that is submitted. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor this EPS system for future notices and changes. All responses will be considered by this agency. Submission of Information: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements and are interested in submitting a proposal are invited to provide information to contribute to this sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. A: Provide the following information/documentation: 1. Company Name, Address and UEI Number 2. Point of Contact and Phone Number 3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: 8(a) Small Business Concern, HubZone Small Business Concern, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business, or a Small Business Concern. All interested firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to submit bids/quotes/proposals on Government solicitations.