W.P. Franklin Bulkhead Seals W912EP26X1ARU

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties capable of providing bulkhead seals for the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79) in Alva, FL. See attached Description of Supplies for specifics. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. There is no solicitation currently. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, namely the ENTIRE Contractor Community, to include Other than Small Business, Small Business, Section 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned (WOSB) and Historically Underutilized (HUBZone) concerns. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This sources sought synopsis is not a request for quotes and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the requested services may submit substantiating documentation in writing within seven (7) days of this notice. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Submission Instructions: Interested parties capable of supplying the items are invited to submit a response to this synopsis by 8 October 2025 at 11AM EDT. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice shall be emailed to Brittany Jackson at brittany.r.jackson@usace.army.mil and Dustin Furrey at dustin.l.furrey@usace.army.mil. A firm s response to this synopsis shall be limited to 10 pages and shall include the following information: Firm s name, address, point of contact, phone number, website, and email address. Firm s interest in bidding on the solicitation when issued. Firm s capability to provide the supply item and lead time. Firm s Business category and Business Size Other than Small, Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBzone. If your firm is a Small Business, be sure you understand the performance of work requirements for your specific socioeconomic category (i.e. SB, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone). Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this sources sought synopsis. You must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a government contract award. To register, go to www.sam.gov. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Brittany Jackson at brittany.r.jackson@usace.army.mil and Dustin Furrey at dustin.l.furrey@usace.army.mil.