Towing Tank Wavemaker N0018925Q0376

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes for a new wavemaker (including wavemaking software) for the Naval Academy Hydromechanics Laboratory (NAHL) 380 FT Towing Tank. in support of the United States Naval Academy (USNA). This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government plans to procure these supplies as Commercial Item as defined in FAR 2.101. BACKGROUND: The United States Naval Academy (USNA) NAHL features a 380 FT towing tank with the following dimensions: 380 FT (116.0 m) length, 26 FT (7.9 m) width, and 16 FT (4.9 m) water depth. Typically, the towing tank supports a wide variety of activities for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) focusing primarily on Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (NAOE) courses/electives and diverse student/faculty research. The current dual-flap wavemaker has a servo-hydraulic control with a dry back and is nearly 50 years old. The supplies required under this anticipated procurement is included in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) provided with this notice. Delivery: Not yet determined. The proposed procurement is a single award, Firm Fixed Price, contract. NAICS CODE: The NAICS Code for this requirement is 335312, Motor and Generator Manufacturing, and the Size Standard is 1,250 employees. RFI SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested parties shall submit responses to this RFI. Responses should reference the RFI and shall include the following information in this format: 1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address. 2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and DUNS Number. 3. Business size under NAICS. 4. Capability statement addressing the ability to deliver Towing Tank Wavemaker in accordance with the Draft SOW in addition to any information that demonstrates the ability to meet the requirements in the SOW. 4. Describe your ability to provide the required supplies. 5. Describe any past performance efforts with a similar scope to the proposed requirement. Provide contract numbers, dollar value, and the period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought notice. 6. Indicate if your company can be a prime contractor for this effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. If subcontractors are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and if a small or large businesses will be used. This announcement is NOT a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the U.S. Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred in response to this RFI. Documentation of technical expertise and experience must be presented in sufficient detail for the U.S. Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed five (5) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font. All technical questions and inquiries may be submitted within the response. Responses should be emailed to gilbert.k.dobison.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 PM eastern standard time (EST) on 10 July 2024. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this RFI. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes for a new wavemaker (including wavemaking software) for the Naval Academy Hydromechanics Laboratory (NAHL) 380 FT Towing Tank. in support of the United States Naval Academy (USNA). This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government plans to procure these supplies as Commercial Item as defined in FAR 2.101. BACKGROUND: The United States Naval Academy (USNA) NAHL features a 380 FT towing tank with the following dimensions: 380 FT (116.0 m) length, 26 FT (7.9 m) width, and 16 FT (4.9 m) water depth. Typically, the towing tank supports a wide variety of activities for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) focusing primarily on Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (NAOE) courses/electives and diverse student/faculty research. The current dual-flap wavemaker has a servo-hydraulic control with a dry back and is nearly 50 years old. The supplies required under this anticipated procurement is included in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) provided with this notice. Delivery: Not yet determined. The proposed procurement is a single award, Firm Fixed Price, contract. NAICS CODE: The NAICS Code for this requirement is 335312, Motor and Generator Manufacturing, and the Size Standard is 1,250 employees. RFI SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested parties shall submit responses to this RFI. Responses should reference the RFI and shall include the following information in this format: 1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address. 2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and DUNS Number. 3. Business size under NAICS. 4. Capability statement addressing the ability to deliver Towing Tank Wavemaker in accordance with the Draft SOW in addition to any information that demonstrates the ability to meet the requirements in the SOW. 4. Describe your ability to provide the required supplies. 5. Describe any past performance efforts with a similar scope to the proposed requirement. Provide contract numbers, dollar value, and the period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought notice. 6. Indicate if your company can be a prime contractor for this effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. If subcontractors are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and if a small or large businesses will be used. This announcement is NOT a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the U.S. Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred in response to this RFI. Documentation of technical expertise and experience must be presented in sufficient detail for the U.S. Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed five (5) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font. All technical questions and inquiries may be submitted within the response. Responses should be emailed to gilbert.k.dobison.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 PM eastern standard time (EST) on 22 July 2024. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this RFI. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Contracting Department, Norfolk VA intends to award a to award a Firm Fixed Price, using Full and Open Competition procedures for Towing Tank Wavemaker in support of United States Naval Academy (USNA). THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETIVE QUOTATIONS. A request for quote will be available for download on or about 14 August 2025 under RFQ number N0018925Q0376 at the following website: beta.sam.gov. This action will be solicited using Full and Open Competition under FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, using Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items FAR Part 13.5 procedures, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This action will result in a firm fixed-price award type contract for the procurement of towing tank wavemaker. Delivery location is: USNA 590 Holloway Rd., Rickover Hall, RM 070, Annapolis, MD, 21402. This announcement will close on 14 August 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern time. Responses may be submitted to Gilbert Dobison who can be reached at email gilbert.k.dobison.civ@us.navy.mil. System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://beta.sam.gov/ . All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. The applicable North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335312 and size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any information received will be reviewed by NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Potential vendors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will ONLY be available by downloading the documents at the above website. This office will no longer issue hard copy solicitations. By submitting a quote, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contract from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the quote. Through its submission, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for award to foreign vendor for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make a vendor ineligible for award. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirement by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the internet at http://www.sam.gov. The point of contact for this announcement is Gilbert Dobison who may be reached at 757-443-1380 or gilbert.k.dobison.civ@us.navy.mil.

See attached solicitation (N0018925Q0376) for details.

See attached solicitation (N0018925Q0376) for details.

See attached solicitation (N0018925Q0376) for details.

See attached solicitation (N0018925Q0376) for details.