Self Lubricating Split Ring Thrust Washer Assemblies

Sources Sought Notice 1. General: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION, OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (CENWP) has been tasked to solicit a contract for a self-lubricated split ring thrust washer assemblies for The Dalles Dam upstream navigation lock tainter gate. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on Federal Business Opportunities, https://beta.sam.gov/, at a later date. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the industry, to include the Small Business Community. Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (including 8(a) firms), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) (including Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB)) are highly encouraged to respond. The point of contact for small business questions or assistance is the Portland District Deputy for Small Business, Carol McIntyre, at 503-808-4602 or Carol.A.Mcintyre@usace.army.mil. 2. Contract Information: CENWP expects to solicit a contract for the self-lubricated split ring thrust washer assemblies for The Dalles Dam upstream navigation lock tainter gate. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price (FFP) contract. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to support and make acquisition strategy decisions, including, if appropriate, a small business set-aside decision. 3. Project Description: CENWP requires a self-lubricated split ring thrust washer assemblies for The Dalles Dam upstream navigation lock tainter gate. See Thrust Washer Spec and Plans (drawings). North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS): 332991 Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing Size Standard: 1,250 employees Federal Service Code: 3110 - Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing 4. Contractor Qualifications: CENWP seeks information from contractors regarding their experience and capabilities to perform the work required to complete this pipe lining project. With respect to past experience, responses to this Sources Sought Notice should include a demonstration through references, project lists, or reports that have a minimum of 10 years of experience fabricating the self-lubricated material that is proposed to meet the requirements of the specification. 5. Submission Instructions: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via email) SUBJECT: PANNWD-20-P-0000 005121 TDA Navlock US Thrust Washer. Please send to Robbie Newland, Contracting Specialist, at Robbie.R.Newland@usace.army.mil in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format by 4:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time Tuesday, 30 June 2020. An acknowledgement will be sent to verify receipt. A response to this Sources Sought Notice shall be limited to ten (10) pages and shall include the following information: The company's name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, CAGE and DUNS number. The company's small business category (i.e., Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) firm, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Woman Owned Small Business(WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)) and business size. Relevant information on the company's experience and capabilities as it pertains to the proposed work outlined in the Project Description and the elements found in Paragraph 4. Information regarding a minimum of one project similar in size, scope, and complexity to this project, including a brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, contract number, customer satisfaction, and the dollar value. The Government may verify information in CPARS or PPIRS. 6. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought Notice or any follow-up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses a solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. All interested companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ and remain current for the duration of the contract to be eligible for award of a Government contract.