Sources Sought - AQUA CHEM INC Cooling Plates - USNS KAISER
ID: N3220525Q2238Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

PSC

HEAT EXCHANGERS AND STEAM CONDENSERS (4420)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/87f6dac399fe46d1bc1ffec1c7b8d398/view
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    Description

    The Military Sealift Command, part of the Department of Defense, is seeking eligible businesses to provide Aqua Chem Inc. brand Cooler Plates for use on the USNS HENRY KAISER (T-AO 187). This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify potential suppliers, particularly small businesses, including those that are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone certified, to gauge market capabilities for this specific requirement. The Cooler Plates are critical for the operational efficiency of the vessel, and the anticipated solicitation release is expected around March 31, 2025, with a contract award projected for April 17, 2025. Interested parties must submit a brief capabilities package by March 21, 2025, via email to Ryan Hendricks at ryan.j.hendricks5.civ@us.navy.mil, as the government will not compensate for the information provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    RYAN HENDRICKS
    (757) 802-6467
    ryan.j.hendricks5.civ@us.navy.mil
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    SOURCES SOUGHT KAISER Cooling Plates.pdf
    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.
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