A00001 The below Source of sought is being extended until 07/09/2021 at 2:00PM.

Contracting Office Address:
United States Coast Guard (USCG)  Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)

Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Procurement Building 79

1664 Weeksville Road

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Description

This is a sources sought synopsis only, not a solicitation announcement.  This is NOT a request for proposals or quotes and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract.  This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  This is not a solicitation announcement for quotes/proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.  This sources sought notice has been issued to survey the market to identify possible sources for consideration.  This notice is to assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining potential sources.  All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award.

The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that have the capability to provide MH-60T Aircraft Skins (Attachment 1 - Schedule).  These aircraft skins are required during the overhaul of USCG MH-60T aircraft at the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Building 79.  The USCG is seeking sources who have the capability to manufacture and/or provide these aircraft skins. The contractor will need to be able to provide all required personnel, tools, equipment, documentation, and materials needed required to provide these skins.    

Any interested party MUST be registered in the Beta.Sam System for Award Management (SAM), be an USCG Aviation Logistics Center Medium Range Recovery approved source, and shall maintain , at a minimum , one of the following; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Defense (DOD), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Industry Standard Certification, Naval Supply Weapon Support System (NAVSUP WSS) (i.e. National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) and /or USCG certifications.

Responses

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC).  Please respond to the following questions:

1. Please provide a synopsis of manufacture and/or supply capabilities along with the required certifications.

1. Please indicate lead-time for delivery of aircraft skins.

1. Does your company have the ability to obtain all specifications described in the OEM specs?

1. Do you have other government agencies that you provide parts for, and if so, which agencies, POCs and contract numbers?

1. If possible, provide POCs for civilian users of provided parts.

1. Is your business a large or small business and how many employees?

1. Does your company send out work to subcontractors? If so, how much work and what type of work is subcontracted?

1. What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of service?

1. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?

1. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?

1. Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm?

1. Is your firm a Woman-Owned or operated business?

1. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned?

1. Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule?

After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) website.  Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate responses to any future solicitation announcement.  All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis.  Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

Closing date and time for receipt of response is June 21, 2021 at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to [email protected], attention Michelle Monds.  Please indicate 70Z03821IJ0000002 in subject line.