PIEE #N00173-26-RFI-TG01

Corrosion Control, Coating, and Reflector Panel Fabrication for AN/FSC-78 Terminal in Guam

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking industry input for corrosion control, coating, and reflector panel fabrication services for an AN/FSC-78 terminal in Guam. - Government Buyer: - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Code 8124, Advanced Operations Section - Contracting office located at 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named, but panels must be sourced from the original manufacturer of the AN/FSC-78 terminal - Products/Services Requested: - Corrosion control and coating services for the AN/FSC-78 terminal (excluding the reflector) - Includes surface preparation, cleaning, application of epoxy mastic and acrylic topcoat coatings per SSPC-SP standards, and environmentally compliant disposal of paint chips - Fabrication of 96 aluminum alloy 6082-T6 (or equivalent) reflector panels (18.3m size) with epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat finish - Includes engineering, planning, manufacturing, quality assurance, coating, packaging, and delivery of panels and supports - Quality control documentation and milestone-based invoicing required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have hands-on experience with the AN/FSC-78 terminal - Coordination with the original panel manufacturer is required for sourcing - Strict environmental compliance and quality control standards - 100% inspection surveillance and performance-based management - Preference for small business participation - Place of Performance: - AN/FSC-78 terminal, Guam (federal facility) - Subcontractor's fabrication facility (for panel manufacturing) - Period of Performance: - Corrosion control and coating: 6 months - Reflector panel fabrication: 12 months, with milestone-based payments

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AND NOT A SOLICITATION OR AN INDICATION THAT A CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENT WILL EXIST AS A RESULT OF THIS SSN. NRL IS NOT REQUESTING A QUOTE OR PROPOSAL AT THIS TIME, ANY PROPOSAL SUBMITTED WILL BE DELETED. THE AIM OF THIS RFI/SSN IS TO EXPLORE INDUSTRY CAPABILITIES WITHIN THE MARKETPLACE AND GAUGE INDUSTRY INTEREST/ABILITY TO MEET NRLs TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS WHILE EXPLORING POTENTIAL SMALL BUSINESS OPPURTUNITIES.This announcement is not a formal Request for Quotes (RFQ). This SSN/RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not guarantee that an award will be made. Any quotes submitted in response to this SSN/RFI are not quotes on which an order will be issued and will be deleted.The Government assumes NO financial responsibility for any costs incurred. A solicitation package is not available at this time. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against NRL shall arise as a result of a response to this SSN/RFI or NRL’s use of such information either as part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications or work statements for any subsequent requirement.Companies should continue to monitor SAM.gov and/or SEAPORT for any potential solicitation that is released related to this potential requirement.LOCATION:Contracting Office Address:NRL, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375OBJECTIVE:Procure corrosion control, coating, and reflector panel fabrication services for one AN/FSC-78 terminal in Guam to support Code 8124 Advanced Operations Section.General Requirements:The contractor shall be responsible for execution of corrosion control, coating, and reflector panel fabrication for the AN/FSC-78 Terminal in Guam. The work should be a turn-key solution that meets all specifications, schedules, and budgetary controls.The work shall generally include the following requirements:• Corrosion control and coating services (Period of Performance: 1 July 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)• Reflector panel fabrication services (Period of Performance: 1 July 2026 - 1 July 2027)• Hands-on experience with the subject AN/FSC-78 Terminal in Guam• Sourcing panels to be fabricated from the original manufacturer• Compliance with all requirements detailed in the Statement of Work• All work must meet specifications, schedules, and budgetary controls provided by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)• Preference for small business contractorsMore details are specified in the Statement of Work document.REQUIRED CONTRACTOR RESPONSE FORMAT:Interested parties, at a minimum, shall supply all of the below required information in a Capability Statement.CONTACT INFORMATION:a) Company Name and Addressb) Point of Contact for questions/clarificationc) Telephone Number and e-mail addressd) CAGE Code, and business sizee) NAICS and PSC Code of the proposed solution (SEE https://psctool.us)f) Business Size Standard / Socioeconomic CategoriesTECHNICAL INFORMATION:a) List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached specifications.b) Questions for the Technical team regarding changes/suggestions to the draft Specification to add clarity.(Questions will not receive a response but will be provided to the technical team for consideration in preparing the final specification.)COMMERCIALITY OF PROPOSED ITEM:a) Whether item(s) offered/proposed is a commercial item and customarily used by the general public or nongovernment entities for other than Government purposes.b) Whether the item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public, and if so, identify one or more such sales, leases, or licenses to document the commerciality of the item.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:a) Provide a description of how the proposed product will meet or exceed each of the specifications, as it is anticipated that ultimate evaluation will be best values and a go/no go basis.b) Provide a product brochure and highlight the areas that meet or exceed specifications.PAST PERFORMANCE:A list of contracts or task orders that are similar to that required under the attached Specification.MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACT:a) Indicate whether products and services are all available on a GSA contract, or similar vehicle.b) Provide applicable GSA or other contract number.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:Responses should be no more than 5 pages.All information and data received in response to this posting marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be protected as such.Please include this notice number on all documents and email correspondence.Classified Material shall NOT be submitted.FAR PROVISION(S):FAR 52.215-3 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR SOLICITATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES (OCT 1997)(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.(b) Although proposal and offeror are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: market research and procurement planning.(End of Provision)

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