THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina is conducting market research to determine availability of firms that are capable of providing Specialized SCUBA Fins "Frog Fins." This special notice is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered as an Invitation for Bid, Request for Quotation, or Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this Sources Sought.

The Government is seeking responses to this sources sought synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the requirement. Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Provide suggestions on how the requirement could be structured to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Describe any conditions, if any, which may limit small businesses from participation.

Description of the requirement to include:

1. Description of Supplies and Services:

QTY: 40 Original Frog Fin (Size Large) P/N: FN103
QTY: 40 Original Frog Fin (Size XL) P/N: FN104

Manufacturer: XS SCUBA, 4040 W. Chandler Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

2. The estimated delivery date: 30 Days ARO

3. NAICS code for this requirement: 339920, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees. FSC Code: 4240

Interested firms responding to this synopsis are to include the following information:

1. Firm's name, profile, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, point of contact, telephone number, and email address.
2. Firm's capability to perform the REQUIRED service. Be specific with RELEVANT contracts of same or similar in nature of work, size, and complexity. Include contract description, dollar value, and customer POC.
3. Firm's business size (large or small) and all applicable socio-economic category information (i.e. SDB, 8(a) HUBZ, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.).
4. Responses are limited to email correspondence, and limited to 10 pages.

Questions and responses regarding this Sources Sought announcement shall be submitted NLT 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on January 28, 2016. After this deadline, questions will not be considered regarding this announcement.

Interested vendors are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. The Government (WILL NOT) review general capability statements. Please ensure submissions are tailored to this requirement.

Questions shall be submitted via email to the POC below.

SSgt Joel S. Lewis
Contract Specialist
U.S. Marine Special Operations Command
Camp Lejeune, NC
[email protected]