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Title - LANDING CRAFT AIR CUSHION (LCAC) PROPELLER SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d) posting requirement. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) intends to issue a modification to the previously awarded sole source contract to GE Aviation Systems Limited (CAGE Code U7387), 4100 Hurricane Road, Gloucester GL3 4AQ, United Kingdom extending the period of performance from 5 to 10 years for Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Propeller System Engineering and Technical Support. Provision of these services requires the use of proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data that currently reside only at GE Aviation. GE Aviation will provide engineering and technical support services to support LCAC propeller system repair process development, product improvement evaluations, and to address Fleet reported issues regarding the propellers in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).

The PSC, NAICS Code, and Size Standard are as follows:

PSC: L019, Technical Representative – Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks

NAICS Code: 336413

Size Standard: 1,250 employees

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is intended that no solicitation will be available for this procurement. However, information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for preparation of responses to this notice.

SUBMISSION CONTENT: Written responses are requested to be no more than 10 single-spaced, 8.5 x 11 inch pages using 12 point Times New Roman font minimum. If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Classified material shall not be submitted. The response should include, but is not limited to, the following:

a) A one page company profile to include Company name, address, point of contact (including telephone number and email address), Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, service disabled, veteran owned, HUB Zone, etc.), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code, major products, primary customer base.

b) NSWC PCD requests that companies respond by submitting (1) a summary outline and capabilities statement showing how requirements (summarized above) for the LCAC Propeller System Components and Assemblies engineering and technical support services will be met.; (2) contract numbers and descriptions for similar type work and products as evidence of capabilities; (3) a description of your company's past experience and performance of similar contracts, including whether any of these have CPARs ratings. This description shall address and demonstrate, through prior and/or current experience, an understanding of this requirement; (4) any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company's capability.

Submit responses to Brandon Hayes, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at brandon.d.hayes11.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Joan Troutman at joan.r.troutman.civ@us.navy.mil no later than Friday, March 31, 2023; 3:00 pm CDT.

This sources sought announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement, or any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government’s capability assessment. This sources sought closes on Friday, March 31, 2023; 3:00 pm CDT.

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