Aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and parts (except engines) manufacturing

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 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 base CASA CN-235-300M provides the foundation for the USCG HC-144A aircraft. The USCG HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft are operated in support of such Coast Guard missions as: Search & Rescue, Surveillance, Logistic Support, and Law Enforcement Missions. The USCG HC-144A aircraft is equipped with a Mission System Pallet (MSP). The MSP is a roll-on, roll-off suite of electronic equipment that enables the aircrew to compile data from the aircraft's multiple integrated sensors to transmit and receive both classified and unclassified information from other assets including other aircraft, surface vessels and shore facilities. With multiple voice and data communications capabilities, as well as satellite communications, the HC-144A will contribute, via a networked Command and Control system, to the Common Tactical Picture and Common Operating Picture. The aircraft, the engines, the electronics 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. Responses are requested to be submitted by 3:45 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 15, 2013. 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 Linda.D.Clark@uscg.mil. Nomenclature and parts numbers that will be on the schedule of parts are as follows: P/N Nomenclature AL24-3370-1-9MODVER4 Audio Control Panel AL22-3330-1-8 Panel JackType AL20-3200-1-8 Audio Manag Unit AL23-3150-1-8MODVER2 Interface Unit, Cryp AL23-3140-1-8 Panel, Cabin Audio AL22-3330-1-8MODVER1 Panel Jack Type JP AL20-3200-1-8MODVER2 Audio manag Unit AL20-3200-1-8MODVER3 Audio manag Unit AL20-3200-9MODVER5 Audio manag unit AL23-3140-9MODVER3 Audio Cont Panel AL22-3330-31MODVER1 Jack Panel