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Welded Steel Buoy Chain and Bridles

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HSCG84-16-Q-BB5101Federal

Submission Closed04/14/2016, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → LOG-9

NAICS

332111 - Iron and Steel Forging

Place of Performance

Coastal and inland waters of the United States, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

16-Q-BB5101_Specification_No_377_Rev_M.pdf

Bridle_Drawing__121031-F.pdf

Chain_Drawing__121032-H.pdf

Market_Survey.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 28

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMar 29

Response deadline changed from Apr 28, 2016 to Apr 14, 2016. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineApr 14

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Submission Closed

04/14/2016, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → LOG-9

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → LOG-9

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Leslie K. FilipiakContract Specialist / CTR

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Dawn J DabneyContracting Officer

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Full Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the capability and availability of commercial sources to manufacture and deliver open-link, welded steel chain (buoy chain) and bridles for use as mooring aids-to-navigation buoys in the coastal and inland waters of the United States for the U.S. Coast Guard. A copy of the specifications for manufacture is attached for reference. This sources sought/market survey announcement targets companies that can provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, facilities and supervision to fabricate and ship buoy chain and bridles. Buoy chain and bridles must be manufactured in the U.S. or substantially all of the components must be produced or manufactured in the U.S. (14 USC 97). The Government anticipates issuing a single solicitation utilizing competitive procedures with the possibility of awarding up to three (3) single award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with firm fixed price (FFP) unit prices with annual adjustments made for economic price adjustments (steel and diesel). The contractor shall be available to deliver the chain and bridles between the hours of 8:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday. No deliveries are to be made on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal Federal Holidays. All interested vendors are asked to complete the attached survey identifying what specific chain sizes the vendor is able to manufacture without subcontracting; and each vendor is also asked to provide: a point of contact, identify its business size (large, small, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business or women-owned small business concerns), and provide any relevant past performance information. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This announcement is to gain industry information in the development of the acquisition plan and in no way obligates the government. Interested vendors should submit the requested information via email to Leslie.K.Filipiak@uscg.mil or fax to 757-628-4135, NLT 14 April 2016 at 3:00 PM (EST). No other sources sought notice will be provided. Competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this sources sought notice. No solicitation exists at this time; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. NAICS: The NAICS code is 332111. The Small Business size standard is 750 employees. Period of Performance: The period of performance is anticipated for a base year plus four option years with an expected start date of 1 November 2016.