Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

42 -- ALUMINIM LOCKER/CABINETS FOR USE IN STOWAGE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) AND COMPRESSED BREATHING AIR CYLINDERS ABOARD SHIP POC Contact, Evelyn Lamendola, Code 024, (703) 602-8200/Contracting Officer, Thomas Bikowski, (703)602-8200 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting a market survey to determine the existence of interested sources for the fabrication of aluminum cabinets/lockers for use in stowage of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and compressed breathing air cylinders aboard ship. The Navy is seeking sources capable of manufacturing aluminum lockers, as specified by detailed fabrication drawings already developed by the Navy. Companies responding to this notice are requested to supply all pertinent information and sufficient technical documentation to establish a bonafide capability to manufacture aluminum cabinets/lockers. Only written responses will be accepted. The Government will not provide payment for any information provided in response to this synopsis, nor will the Government return the data provided. All data will be for official Government use only. This announcement is a request for information and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or announcement of solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. An award will not be made on offers/proposals received in response to this notice. Qualified sources will be considered, should a solicitation be issued. Responses are requested within 30 days after publication of this notice. Responses are to be addressed to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, National Center Building No. 3, Code 03G1, Attn: Dennis McCrory, Arlington VA 22242-5160. (0281)

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