Rubber Valve Top Seals

This RFI is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ/IFB/RFP in the future. No solicitation document exists currently. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this RFI. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this RFI. The specifications for this requirement will only be available upon solicitation issuance.

PURPOSE: The Government is conducting this RFI/Sources Sought in support of Market Research only to notify and seek potential qualified members of industry to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications to include the Small Business Community. No solicitation document is currently available.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District anticipates a requirement for a Firm-Fixed Supply contract for fabrication and delivery of three (3) Mark 25/4-5 to Pickwick Landing Lock, Counce, TN 38326. Top seals shall be delivered without 13/16” diameter holes. Bolt holes will be provided by others. The Government is considering North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)

Codes: 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Size Standard 500 Employees or 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Size Standard - $16.5 Million. Request industry suggestions on most appropriate NAICS for this acquisition.

SURVEY: The Government is issuing this notice to determine a competitive basis. This is not a solicitation and the items listed herein are subject to change or elimination from the requirement. Only contractors capable of performing this type of work should respond to the RFI. Respondents interested in providing a response to this RFI should submit information which clearly describes the following:

A. Name of your firm, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses: B. If this requirement is advertised, do you anticipate submitting a quote? C. Are you able to perform the required tasks described above and do you have the capacity to perform the work? D. Are you a small business concern? If so, what socioeconomic category are you? (WOSB, VOSB, EDWOSB, Small Disadvantaged, etc)

RESPONSES: Please submit your response no later than 12:00 PM Central Time on 19 August 2024 via email to Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil and Bridget.Passatore@usace.army.mil.