Worldwide Chemical Sources Sought

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time. Military Sealift Command (MSC), Norfolk, has a requirement for a Contractor to provide worldwide chemical services, both ashore and afloat in support of MSC as well as external MSC supported agencies and customers. In addition, Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires supplies and services for providing shipboard chemical treatment, foam testing, foam supply, and foam disposal, industrial gases, and refrigerants. The  Government is contracting not only for specific products and services, but also for the delivery of these products and services on a worldwide basis within specific time constraints defined by the contract. The Contractor shall provide products and services, on a worldwide basis, for MSC ships and any other Government owned or Government chartered ships designated by

MSC. Services may include, but not be limited to engineering support services (e.g. service calls, training, laboratory analysis), technical evaluation, and troubleshooting services.MSC anticipates requiring on-site (Government office) contractor support in the following locations: Norfolk, Virginia; Leonardo, NJ; Jacksonville, FL; Port Canaveral, FL; New Orleans, LA; Corpus Christi, TX; San Diego, California; Charleston, South Carolina; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Long Beach, CA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Japan; Korea; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Oman, United Arab Emirates; Djibouti; Spain; Greece; Netherlands; Germany; Iceland; Italy; Bahrain and Guam.The Government is still determining the acquisition strategy and if this acquisition will be a small business set-aside, FAR Clause 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2021- O0008), applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14. If the Government determines that a small business set- aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.The anticipated period of performance is a Base Period of One (1) Year with Four (4) One (1)-Year Option Periods. Additionally, there will be an evaluated Six (6)-Month FAR 52.217-8 Option Period. The Government is evaluating the possibility of creating a longer duration contract vehicle.The NAICS Code is 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing.There will be two associated PSC Codes with this procurement:The Supply PSC Code is 6810 - Chemicals Includes: Naphtha Solvents; Water Softening Compounds; Tanning Materials, Natural or Synthetic; Dextrines and Starches; Inedible Gelatins; Acetone; Propellant Chemicals, Bulk, not Specialized Solely for Guided Missile Use. Excludes:Gases; Foundry Dextrines; Radiographic and Photographic Chemicals; InVitro Diagnostic Substances and Reagents.The Service PSC Code is L068 - Technical Representative- Chemicals and Chemical Products.Again, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. 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 notice. Please note the information within this notice will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.CAPABILITY PACKAGE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:It is requested that interested businesses submit a capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested services. Submission of a capabilities package is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry. Responses should reference the Sources Sought Notice and shall include the following information in this format:(a) Company profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code. NAICS 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing was selected because it more aligns with the Worldwide Chemical requirement.(b) Point of contact, telephone number, fax number, address, and email address (if available)(c) Small business standing (i.e., large or small business, if small business, the specific Category/NAICS of small business).(d) Capability statement addressing aptitude to properly provide a sustained global presence as well as short notice deliveries and service as required in the Statement of Work (SOW), attached, in addition to any information that demonstrates in detail, the ability to meet the requirements in the SOW, to include the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Failure to address the requirement in its entirety will result in an evaluation of “Not Capable”.i)     Chemical Productsii)    Foam, Refrigerant and Industrial Gases Productsiii)   Service Callsiv)   Management, Handling, Transportation and Removal of Manufacturer’s Productv)    Packing and Markingvi)   Product Substitutions/Technology Empowermentvii)  Delivery of Goods and Servicesviii) Program Management(e) Describe your ability to support the scope of the requirement listed in this notice and applicable attachments as a stand-alone company or as a teaming venture with other companies. Identify if those companies may be large or small businesses.(f) 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.(g) Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM). The ROM shall include a total price for the effort as well as the annual pricing for all required services.(h) Describe your ability to provide for staffing of key personnel and the continued staffing of a global footprint to support the worldwide chemical effort.(i) Provide examples of contract structures with external entities that go beyond the compulsory five- year limit.Documentation of technical expertise and experience must be presented in sufficient detail for theU.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 Twenty (20) type written pages in no less than 12 font. All technical questions and inquiries may be submitted within the response.RESPONSES ARE DUE on Friday, 22 July 2022 by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via email to the following address: kyanee.t.mcallister.mil@us.navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Kyanee McAllister at the above emailaddress or via phone at 757-443-2901.