This Sources Sought (SS) Notice is for information and planning purposes only. The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified sources (i.e. small businesses, 8a firms, small disadvantaged businesses, hub zone businesses, large businesses, etc.) that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Response to this survey is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SS and any follow-on information requests. No solicitation document exists at this time, and calls requesting a solicitation will not be answered. DESCRIPTION: The United States Coast Guard Command and Control Center located in Portsmouth, VA is seeking qualified sources for a requirement to replace high intensity maritime searchlight systems on the 270 foot Medium Endurance Class Cutters (270' WMEC). The Government intends to purchase a quantity of 15 searchlights system manufactured by Carlisle and Finch, Part number XE9666-AHMRF, brand name or equivalent. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 335129 applies. The Small Business Administration Size Standard is 500 employees. Detailed description requirements follow: 1.0 REQUIREMENT OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS - 1.1 The searchlight shall be capable of producing a nominal 80 million beam candlepower. 1.2 The searchlight shall be capable of being controlled by an electrical remote with the following controls and indicators: 1.2.1 Power on /off 1.2.2 Beam focus 1.2.3 Azimuth and elevation control (variable or proportional speed control) 1.2.4 Light on indicator 1.2.5 Position indicator (optional) 1.3 The system shall be capable of connection to multiple controllers (maximum of 3). 1.4 The searchlight shall be capable of rotating a full 360 degrees – 180 degrees either side of the bow. (non-continuous rotation). 1.5 The searchlight shall be capable of being equipped with an optional infrared filter for covert illumination of objects. 1.6 The searchlight shall have internal thermostatically controlled heater elements to prevent accumulation of ice. 1.7 The searchlight shall be capable of manual operation in the event of a drive motor failure. 2.0 REQUIREMENT PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS The 270 WMEC high intensity searchlight system shall be composed of four primary components which include the light and pedestal assembly, power supply / ballast, position indicator and one or more electrical remote control panels. The system shall also comply with the following additional characteristics: 2.1 Physical Characteristics 2.1.1 Weight of the light and pedestal shall be less than 200 pounds. 2.1.2 The light and pedestal shall be a minimum of 42 inches and maximum of 60 inches in height. 2.1.3 The base or mounting surface of the light and pedestal shall not exceed 22 inches in diameter or width. 2.1.4 The power supply / ballast shall be as compact and light weight as possible. The overall weight shall be limited to 225 lbs including mounting hardware. 2.1.5 The power supply shall be capable of installation up to 100 feet from the light and pedestal. 2.1.6 All cables provided with the searchlight system shall be rated as “low smoke – non halogen”. 2.1.7 All switches, controls and indicators shall be sealed to protect contacts and sensitive circuits from moisture. (Note: Controllers will be installed inside the vessel’s pilothouse however they will be subject to high humidity and salt air environment.) 2.2. Electrical Characteristics: 2.2.1 The system shall operate on nominal 440 volt three phase ship’s power. 2.2.2 Circuits shall be fused or have circuit breakers for each leg of primary power. 2.2.3 The light and pedestal assembly shall be equipped with thermostatically controlled heaters. 2.3 Environmental Characteristics: 2.3.1 The searchlight and pedestal assembly shall be of suitable design and be manufactured with non corrosive materials. Enclosures and housings exposed to the topside maritime environment shall be marine grade aluminum and/or stainless steel. 2.3.2 The searchlight and pedestal assembly shall be of spray tight and suitable for continuous exposure to salt spray and wind driven rain. 2.3.3 The searchlight and pedestal assembly shall be powder coated with white gloss paint suitable for exposure to the maritime environment. 2.4 Maintenance and Support: 2.4.1 The searchlight system shall be of a design that is easily maintained by government personnel. Skills typically available on Coast Guard cutters vary from junior technicians (entry level) through journeyman with 10 years of electronic / electrical maintenance experience. All maintenance actions shall be accomplished using standard hand tools and common electrical test equipment. 2.4.2 The searchlight vendor shall recommend an onboard repair kit consisting of those items critical to maintaining operational availability for a period of 90 days. The parts kits shall include as a minimum, a set of fuses, lamps, spare searchlight bulb and mechanical parts that are subject to continuous wear. 2.4.3 The searchlight vendor shall provide an operator / maintenance manual with each system delivered. These manuals shall include all internal wiring diagrams, theory of operation, maintenance procedures and a detailed parts list. The manual may be in electronic or paper format. Manuals prepared in electronic format shall be readable using standard software (Adobe pdf) or web browser interface. In addition to the operator and maintenance manual the vendor shall provide installation control drawings or documentation necessary for shipboard installations. REQUESTED INFORMATION REQUIRED: 1. General Information: CompanyNameCage CodeCompany AddressPoint of contactPhone NumberEmail AddressCompany Website 2. Interested and capable qualified sources should submit a product descriptions, description of your firms corporate experience for similar items, including a listing of those products Name$amountPOCinclude voice and fax numbers. 3. Responses Due: Please submit all responses and any questions prior to full response to Gwendolyn Scott at [email protected] no later than June 6, 2008.

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