Manufacture Search and Rescue (SAR) Cabinet

This is a sources sought synopsis only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposals or a quote 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 and assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining possible sources for consideration. 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 identify sources that can provide all necessary materials, labor, tooling, and facilities to manufacture the component(s) listed below. The component(s) are to be manufactured as given in the drawings that can be requested. Documentation certifying that these components(s) are in compliance with the drawings must be provided with each component. The component(s) are subject to first article testing IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-4 for any new contractor(s).

NSN: 4220-01-HS3-2263

Part Number: PIF29651

Description: MH-60T SAR Cabinet

The drawings are available from the USCG. Before obtaining copies of these documents, Contractors shall be registered in the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP). More information on this certification can be found at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx. After ensuring registration, the Contractor shall complete DHS Form 11000-6, Non-Disclosure Agreement, specifically the section regarding “Other Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU)” information. A written request for access to the drawings should be submitted to Trenton.C.Twiford@uscg.mil along with proof of JCP registration and the completed DHS-11000-6 (Attachment 1). The USCG will only release these documents to United States (U.S.) businesses that have followed the procedures stated above. The documents will not be released to any foreign entity. If the U.S. business plans to release these documents to any foreign entity, they must first provide the USCG with a copy of a valid Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and DSP-5 authorizing release to that entity.

Attachments:

Attachment 1: DHS Form 11000-6

Responses

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

       1. Provide manufacture capabilities, along with estimated lead time for the manufacture of the SAR Cabinet.

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

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

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

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

       6.  Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm?

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

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

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

      10. Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers?

      11. 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 USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the SAM.gov 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 21 June 2023 @ 2:00pm EST. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil, attention Trenton.C.Twiford@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03823IJ0000029 in the subject line.