SYNOPSIS:
This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. This is NOT a request for proposals and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of commercially available products that may be of interest to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) currently operates thirteen HC-144A aircraft each powered by two CT7-9C3 turboprop engines. The end state for the fleet size is still under review but could include as many as 36 assets. The HC-144A aircraft is manufactured by EADS CASA based in Seville, Spain, the CT7-9C3 turboprop engines are manufactured by General Electric, Aviation Division based out of Lynn, MA, USA. The model 14RF-37 Propeller assemblies are manufactured by Hamilton Sundstrand based out of Windsor locks CT, USA. The base CASA CN-235-300M provides the foundation for the USCG HC-144A aircraft. The USCG HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft and its CT7-9C3 turboprop engines, are operated differently from general aviation in support of such Coast Guard missions as: Search & Rescue, Surveillance, Logistic Support, and Law Enforcement Missions. These missions require frequent operation at lower altitudes and in salt-laden environments which accelerate corrosion on airframe structures, engines and other components. The aircraft, the engines and their components are inspected by USCG personnel in accordance with (IAW) the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) periodic requirements and in conjunction with the USCG's specialized Asset Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS).
USCG OBJECTIVES:
To establish a five year, firm-fixed price contract to purchase aircraft parts (see listing).Only the exact part numbers listed in the schedule will be accepted. This requirement must be restricted to authorized sources of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or firms who can effectively demonstrate their ability to provide the components and obtain the proprietary data required meeting form, fit, and function of the units. The USCG requires that distributors or other potential sources be ASA-100 certified, or in compliance with other quality systems listed in FAA Advisory Circular 00-56A.These requirements are necessary in order for the USCG to maintain the capability to adequately support all USCG missions.

REPLIES:

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, and telephone number, point of contact (POC), and complete product details, brochures, etc. which will allow the USCG to understand your product, configurations, auxiliary equipment, and options. Please state the approximate lead-time for acquiring your product and the details and terms of any standard warranty included with the product. Responses can be for all or for a few of the part numbers listed.

The applicable NAICS code is 336413- Aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and parts (except engines) manufacturing. Please respond to the following questions (1) Is your business a large or small business and how many employees? (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified hub zone firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned? (7) Is your product listed on a GSA schedule? (8) Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers? (9) If possible, provide POCs for civilian users for general usage of product questions. After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the government still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on FedBizOpps. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. Again, this is not a request for proposals
All interested parties should respond via email to: Linda Clark, HC-144A Contract Specialist at [email protected]

Nomenclature and parts numbers that will be on the schedule of parts are as follows:

P/N Nomenclature
782750-14 PROPELLER ASSY.
RFA12A1POC BLADE,PROP,A/C
794349-4 BULKHEAD AND RINGS
790185-2 SPINNER
820507-1 BRUSH-BLOCK PROP.AY
814721-2 HUB,AIRCRAFT,PROPEL
786060-1 RING,RETAINING
782490-57 CONTROL-PROPELLER
775652-3 GOVERNOR,OVERSPEED
798570-2-003 SYNC.DGTL.PROP.
778743-2 SENSOR-MAGNETIC
789263-1 RETAINER
789576-1 FILM,EROSION
786059-15 SPACER .1201
778743-2 SWITCH,PROXIMITY
817387-3 BLADE SEAL
817443-2 LEAD,BLADE HEATER
786059-7 SPACER
786059-8 SPACER
786059-18 SPACER .1351
786059-11 SPACER .1001
786059-21 SPACER .1501
786059-5 SPACER
786059-23 SPACER .1601
786059-17 SPACER .1301
786059-10 SPACER .0951
786059-9 SPACER .0901
786059-20 SPACER .1451
786059-12 SPACER .1051
786059-19 SPACER .1401
786059-22 SPACER .1551
786059-6 SPACER
815597-1 BUSHING,COMPOSITE
786059-4 SPACER
786059-2 SPACER
786059-1 SPACER
786059-3 SPACER
817443-1 LEAD,BLADE HEATER
790184-1 OIL CHECK LABEL
786059-13 SPACER .1101
786059-14 SPACER .1151
786059-16 SPACER .1251
786057-3 HEATER LEAD SUPPORT
815597-2 BUSHING,COMPOSITE
AN104915 BOLT
69915-8 SEAL, GASKET
69494K33 PACKING-PREFORMED
69329-6 FLAT WASHER
AS3209-043 PACKING PREFORMED
782673-1 SEPARATOR,BALL
69992A16 BALL, BEARING
782734-1 BOLT
69249-335 PACKING,PREFORMED
779247-7 PACKING,PERFORMED
784776-1 NUT,DOUBLE
732200-2 SHIM
775687-1 COVER,ACCESS
792229-1 SPRING
772536-7 BEARING ROLLER NEED
69494J138 PREFORMED PACKING
794298-1 BOLT
775688-2 BRUSH,ELECT.CONTACT
815468-1 SPLIT SPACER
815469-1 SPLIT WASHER
794444-1 O-RING
69329-4 WASHER
69494M224 PREFORMED PACKING
CAN69494M222 PREFORMED,PACKING
776902-3 VALVE,REGULATING TE
754822-2 SELECTOR
784501-1 VALVE, CHECK
778686-2 VALVE,REG,FLUID PRE
775691-1 RECEPTACLE
782674-1 RACE BEARING OUTER
790219-1 TIMER
775770-1 NUT
782640-1 HEAT EXCH, DUAL LH
782640-2 HEAT EXCH, DUAL RH
784916-1 BRACKET
781101-3 SPRAY NOZZLE
778695-4 VALVE,PRESS.REG.
802248-4 PUMP-AUX DRIVE MOTO
782630-5 AIR CYCLE MACHINE
820475-1 SHIM COMPOSITE
784611-1 DUCT ASSY PRIMAY
776903-3 WATER COLLECTOR
783670-1 CONDENSER/MIXER
748830-2 VALVE CHECK
772535-6 BEARING,RACE
782291-1 VALVE
784601-5 PACK,REFRIGERATION
784601-6 PACK,REFRIGERATION
750659-5 SWITCH
750659-6 SWITCH
747700-14 SWITCH
754691-2 SENSOR,TEMP.
782100-3 SWITCH
750665-4 SWITCH
754661-10 CONTROLLER-TEMP.
772535-3 RACE BEARING WASHER
732137-8 WASHER
814799-4 Oil Transfer Tube

 

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