Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) CVN Industrial Repair Contracting Division is conducting a market survey to determine the availability of large or small businesses capable of providing contractor service to install one existing Geka Puma 165SD Ironworker machine, and provide machine operation training after installation at NNSY. No formal solicitation exists for this requirement, though one may be issued in the near future. The purpose of this notice is conducting Market Research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 that of market research to identify vendors who are capable and would be interested in the above-described requirement.

- The NAICS Code for this requirement is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

- The proposed contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

- The period of performance is undefined, we would like to begin performance as soon as possible.

Contractor’s response shall include the following information and can be submitted in your own format: Size of company, i.e., 8(a), WOSB, SB, Veteran, all others. All submissions shall be in a Microsoft compatible format. Submissions are not to exceed six (6) typewritten pages and shall be prepared in no smaller than 10-pitch, single-spaced with no less than a one inch margin on all sides.

Reponses to this Request for Information should reference N42158-24-RFI-GI and shall be submitted electronically to Casey D. Ferguson, at casey.d.ferguson.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 10:00 AM EST on 5 March 2023. All technical questions and inquiries may be submitted within the response. Please also include the company name, address, POC name, phone number, fax number and email, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE Code). Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEM, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED OR FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING THE INFORMATION.