Tech Rep Services for Turbine Overhaul

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quotes and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available at this time. The Military Sealift Command has a requirement to provide technical representative services for the inspection of the main propulsion #1 and #2 HP and LP turbines. The reduction gear as well as the replacement of the MMR 1 and MMR 2 slip rings on all four SSTG's will also be serviced by the technical representative in this overhaul on the USNS PONCE . The required performance period is: December 1, 2014 - January 5, 2015. The Performance location will be Port KHALIFA ABU DHABI, UAE. Estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about October 24, 2014. After issuance, solicitation may be obtained on FebBizOpps website. All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether, a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award of a contract on or about 25 November 2014. The Appropriate NAICS Code is 541330 , Engineering Services, which has a size standard s of $4.5 million. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) The facility where the work will be performed; (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses. Please provide your response to this sources sought notice by 2:00 pm EST on 14 October 2014. Please submit your response to the address below: Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command ATTN: Ms. Vivette Moore, Code N1042 BLDG SP-64 471 East C Street Norfolk, VA 23511 Submissions may be made by e-mail to contact@example.gov Fax submissions of the capabilities WILL NOT be accepted. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government as to the extent of shipyards available for this procurement. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Ms. Vivette Moore at the above address or via email.