ALCOA Spares

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 end state for the fleet size is still under review but could include as many as 36 assets. The HC-144A aircraft is manufactured by EADS CASA based in Seville, Spain. The HC-144A aircraft is powered by the CT7-9C3 turboprop engines which are manufactured by General Electric, Aviation Division based out of Lynn, MA, USA. The model 14RF-37 Propeller assemblies are manufactured by Hamilton Sundstrand based out of Windsor locks CT, USA. The base CASA CN-235-300M provides the foundation for the USCG HC-144A aircraft. The USCG HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft and its CT7-9C3 turboprop engines, are operated differently from general aviation in support of such Coast Guard missions as: Search & Rescue, Surveillance, Logistic Support, and Law Enforcement Missions. These missions require frequent operation at lower altitudes and in salt-laden environments which accelerate corrosion on airframe structures, engines and other components. The aircraft, the engines 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. 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 and does not obligate the government to proceed with a solicitation or contract award. All interested parties should respond via email to: Monica Hertzog, Supply Technician at Monica.L.Hertzog@uscg.mil. Nomenclature and parts numbers that will be on the schedule of parts are as follows: P/N Nomenclature CA18203 RETAINER CA18112-3TS STUD CA18112-6TS STUD 26S34-2B STUD 50E20-2 RECEPTACLE 1604W01-1BP WASHER 1604S10-1BP RING 1604S12-015BP STUD 1604S12-020BP STUD 1604S12-030BP STUD 26S34-4B CAMLOC CA18091-1HS BOLT 1604S12-010BP STUD CA18112-1TS BOLT CA18112-2TS BOLT 1604R02-1 RECEPTACLE CA18112-4TS BOLT