20- Spare Parts, Diagnostic Equipments, Tools, Systems, & Accessories for the Guatemalan Navy

1.0 Introduction This is a Request for Information (RFI) being released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10, Market Research. This RFI is issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) as a means to conduct market research for the acquisition of radios, spare parts, diagnostic equipment, tools & accessories for the Guatemalan Navy. This RFI is solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the USCG is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Submission of a response to this RFI is entirely voluntary. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this RFI. The USCG understands that any pricing information submitted under this RFI is an estimate only and is not binding nor constitutes a proposal. The USCG will generally treat all information received on a need-to-know basis. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested. Responders wishing to submit proprietary information should specifically mark or identify any information they perceive is proprietary/confidential for which they seek protection. All proprietary information submitted with this RFI will be treated as business sensitive or to the extent specified by the provider. Submitters are advised that Government support contractors may be involved with the review of submitted information in addition to the USCG. Each submitter that responds to this RFI will be notified of the identity of the support contractor before their information is provided to the support contractor for review. All Government support contractors required to review the information will be required to submit non-disclosure or confidentiality statements. Responses to the RFI will not be returned and become Government property. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot by accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. 2.0 Description This RFI will assist in making decisions concerning the acquisition of spare parts, diagnostic equipment, tools, systems and accessories for Navy Patrol Boats for the Country of Guatemala. Attachment 1 is provided with this RFI which includes a list of the required spare parts, diagnostic equipment, tools, systems and accessories. The Guatemalan Navy will take delivery of the spare parts, diagnostic equipment, tools, systems and accessories in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala. 3.0 Background The USCG currently has a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Enduring Friendship (EF) case for the acquisition of spare parts, diagnostic equipment, tools, systems (ex. Generators), and accessories for nine 65' - 105' Coast Guard Cutters for the Guatemalan Navy. This acquisition is for refurbishment and maintenance of nine (9) former USCG Cutters. The EF program is a multiyear funded program that provides participating countries assistance with building security to protect their borders enhances their maritime domain awareness and aims to build interoperable regional maritime security. The Government of Guatemala requested the brand name items in Attachment 1 per the Letter of Request in accordance with FAR 6.302-4, International Agreement. 4.0 Responding to RFI The primary focus of each company responding to this RFI should be on areas related to the spare parts, diagnostic equipment, tools, systems and accessories for 65' - 105' Cutters for the Guatemalan Navy described in Attachment 1. 4.1.1 RFI Instructions. 4.1.2 Please confirm that your company can supply all items in Attachment 1. If any future RFP were issued, this requested information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or services whatsoever. 4.1.3 Please provide a rough order of magnitude for items in Attachment 1. 4.1.4 Please provide an anticipated delivery lead time for items in Attachment 1. 4.1.5 Please provide details on the type of warranty your company offers for the radios, spare parts, diagnostic equipment, tools and accessories listed in Attachment 1. 4.1.6 Please provide any other information your company feels is pertinent to this request for information and details contained in Attachment 1. 5.0 Responses Interested companies are requested to provide responses via email attachment only. All responses must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Eric C. McDoniel at contact@example.gov, with "RFI Response FMS Case (Guatemala)" in the subject line prior to 4:00 PM, est. on 19 July 2012. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this RFI, or any future RFP, if any is issued.