SYNOPSIS: Accomplish Demilitarization of Frames 40.5 to 60.5 MTS-711

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101 requiring the dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is not a solicitation or request for quotes or proposals and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. MTS-711 Accomplish Demilitarization of Frames 40.5 to 60.5 MTS-711; for Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) N42158 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to accomplish the complete requirements of demilitarization of frames 40.5 to 60.5 during the conversion of USS San Francisco SSN-711 to Moored Training Ship (MTS) 711. The contract will be awarded using the policies and procedures of FAR Part 13.5. The requirement will be solicited using full and open competition. The demilitarization process includes cutting the pressure hull, internal bulkheads, and equipment foundations as specified in the work specifications. Also required is the removal and demilitarization of piping, cables, and approximately 57 mechanical components weighing between 40 and 500, and 20 mechanical components over 500 pounds but less than 5,000 pounds and one each ships service diesel generator as specified in the work specifications. Respondents must possess a valid Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR). All removed material will be disposed of by NNSY. A travel CLIN is not anticipated for this effort. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 336611, Shipbuilding and Repair with a size standard of 1250 employees. The Product Service Code is J998. The solicitation, any documents related to this procurement, and all amendments issued will be in electronic form. THE SOLICITATION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. Once available, solicitation N42158-18-R-00XX and subsequent amendments will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS). The solicitation is expected to be available in late August or early September of 2018. Prospective Offeror's are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and for frequently monitoring the FEDBIZOPPs website for the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. The Government is not responsible for inability of the Offeror's to access solicitation documents posted. Prospective Offeror's should also register at FEDBIZOPPSs on the interested vendor list under N42158-18-R-00XX. No telephone or FAX requests will be accepted, and no hardcopy solicitation/amendment will be mailed or faxed. Offeror's must also be registered in the System for Award Management in order to participate in this procurement at http://www.sam.gov. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government. By submitting a proposal, the offeror will be self-certifying that neither the principal corporate officials nor owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the proposal. By submission of a proposal, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. All RFP questions shall be submitted in accordance with the solicitation, Section L, dates and procedures. Please direct all questions regarding this requirement to Keith G. Douglas, Lead Contract Specialist at keith.g.douglas@navy.mil or Kristen Duhaime C451 Branch Head at kristen.duhaime@navy.mil.