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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS 1. Purpose This is a Sources Sought notice, issued by the Department of the Navy (DON) for informational and market research purposes only. Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath (SSBA) is seeking to identify qualified and interested businesses capable of providing a broad variety of commercial on-board supplies for T-AO and ESB class ships. The results of this notice will be used to determine whether this requirement can be set aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19. The Government is specifically seeking to identify capable small business vendors to support a potential Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. This notice is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. 2. Description of Requirement The Government has a requirement for the procurement and provision of a broad range of commercial on-board spare supplies for the T-AO and ESB class naval vessels. SSBA requires a vendor capable of supplying multiple categories of consumable and durable goods in support of U.S Navy shipboard operations. These supplies support vessel readiness, crew habitability, and galley operations. Required supplies include: Hull & Structural / Rigging Materials (e.g., stainless steel cable ties, banding, neoprene channeling) Tools & Maintenance Equipment (e.g., cable tie tensioning/cutting tools) Galley Equipment & Utensils (e.g., cookware, food preparation tools) Mess Deck Service Ware (e.g., plates, bowls, mugs, drinkware, serving items) Food Service Support Equipment (e.g., steam table pans, covers, food service containers) Habitability – Berthing (e.g., sheets, blankets, pillows, pillowcases) Habitability – Hygiene (e.g., towels, washcloths, bathmats) Housekeeping & Sanitation Supplies (e.g., cleaning tools, waste container components, cleaning chemicals) Safety Equipment (PPE) (e.g., safety glasses) See Attachment for inclusive list of required supplies. Items must be suitable for shipboard use and capable of withstanding maritime environments, including corrosion resistance, durability, and compliance with applicable military and commercial standards. 3. Performance Requirements Interested vendors shall be capable of: Providing commercial products meeting Navy shipboard usage requirements Supporting bulk and recurring supply needs Delivering to naval installations and shipyards located in San Diego, California Complying with applicable standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC where required) 4. NAICS Code(s) The Government anticipates one or more of the following NAICS codes may apply: 423840 – Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 423850 – Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 332618 – Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing 423440 – Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesal…

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