The Military Sealift Command has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify eligible businesses capable of providing Aqua Chem Inc. brand Cooler Plates for the USNS HENRY KAISER (T-AO 187). Although this notice is not a solicitation for quotes or purchase orders, it serves as a market research tool to gauge the availability of potential small business sources, including Small, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and HUBZone certified businesses. The anticipated solicitation release is expected around March 31, 2025, with a contract award projected for April 17, 2025. Interested businesses are invited to submit a brief capabilities package by March 21, 2025, detailing their profile, facility information, and any partnerships with larger companies. The response will help the Government tailor requirements to align with the industry's capabilities. The document specifies operational procedures but clarifies that the government will not pay for the information received, and responses must be submitted via email only to the designated contact. This initiative emphasizes the government’s focus on engaging and leveraging small businesses for fulfilling contract requirements while promoting competitive participation in procurement processes.