24 VDC/120 VAC Charger with Digital Multi-Control Panel

Request for Information (RFI) This is a Sources Sought Announcement and request for information only. This is not a Request for Proposals and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the Government will take procurement action on this matter. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing information provided under this Sources Sought Announcement. Responses will assist the Government in determining potential responsible sources and to determine the technical capability of the domestic production base. This is sources sought notice issued in accordance with FAR part 5, FAR Part 6.302-1 and HSAM 3006.302-1. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting officials listed herein. All inquiries shall be in writing. It is anticipated that this acquisition will be set aside 100% for small business, under NAICS 335311, with the small business size being less than 750 employees. 1. OVERVIEW The Department of Homeland Security, U.S.C.G. Baltimore YARD, Engineering Division, Electrical and Electronics Branch, are conducting a Sources Sought market survey to identify sources with the interest and capability to provide a 24VDC ECC Power Supply to replace the existing 24 Volt de power, including the Digital Multi-Control Panel, onboard the 140 WTGB Cutter Class. The unit is used for emergency power purposes onboard the Cutters. Currently there are no off the shelf items that can be procured for meeting the performance requirement. It is requested sufficient information be provided in response to this RFI to assess the ability of industry to meet the system requirements with a commercially available component. In addition to the technical information requested, please provide budgetary cost for the procurement of one (1) unit with options for up to eight (8) more over a period of 5 years. 2. INSTRUCTIONS TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS - DELIVERABLES This is NOT a Request for Proposal. Companies that desire to participate in this sources sought are encouraged to submit a response which supports the company's claim that it presently has the technology, qualifications, experience, and capabilities to satisfy the requirements. The response should discuss the company's ability to adapt and/or provide existing technologies that have the required capabilities. Potential responders should briefly discuss their experience in having conducted a First Article Test and delivered product against a military contract. Specifically, any interested companies are requested to provide the following information: 1) Name of Company 2) Business CAGE code 3) Point of contact and phone number 4) Size of Business according to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 335311 5) Other suggested NAICS codes for this program and your size classification based on these codes. 6) Company certifications - if any (e.g. ISO-9001, ASI-9100, CMMI) 7) Would you propose on a potential procurement as a prime or as a subcontractor? 8) Information on whether the product is considered commercial in accordance with the quote mark commercial item quote mark definition found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101. 9) Information on relevant similar products to the design that is projected to be proposed to include: a. Data sheets b. Any modifications that would be required to meet the technical requirements 10) Information on First Article Testing (FAT) with a description of any Government required FAT that has been successfully completed to include contracting agency and contract number. 11) The timeline for completing the following tasks (assume day 1 is the day of contract award): a. Completing any required design efforts b. Initial systems fabrication c. Preparation for conducting the required First Article Testing d. Conducting the actual First Article Testing e. Delivery of first production quantities For the purposes of companies submitting their projected production abilities and capacities, the Government is projecting an award for a production quantity of approximately 22. Current Part Numbers are as follows: CMP242020100 DMC000200000R Responses must be no longer than eight pages in length. Data sheets, if included, do not count in the eight page maximum. Comments on the above requirements are also welcome. Interested parties may submit their interest and ability to satisfy the Government's requirements to the point of contact listed below. These will be reviewed as they are received. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2013. The Government reserves the right to close this Sources Sought Notice once it has received an adequate number of responses. All requests for further information must be made via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. For questions, potential respondents shall email the Contract Specialist /Officer at Ramona.L.Vazquez@uscg.mil. Office phone 410-762-6784 Contracting Office Address: COMMANDING OFFICER USCG YARD 2401 Hawkins Point Road ATTN: Ramona Vazquez M/S 25 CPD3-SSD Baltimore, MD 21226