APS-143C(V) Radar System Repair

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 USCG HC-144 is a pressurized, twin-turboprop aircraft with a high cantilever wing and retractable tricycle undercarriage. It is powered by two General Electric CT7-9C3 turboprops which drive Hamilton Sundstrand 14RF-31 four-blade reverse-pitch propellers. The aircraft is specifically equipped to perform all USCG missions which include: search and rescue, maritime safety, security logistics, as well as national defense and protection of natural resources. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the HC-144 Aircraft is Airbus Military. USCG OBJECTIVES: USCG, Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is seeking sources that repair, test, calibrate and provide technical support for the APS-143C(V)3 radar system. The source should have the ability to provide a test bench capable of testing the USCG APS-143C(V)3 radar system's three major components: the receiver/transmitter (R/T) (737-4000-001 and 737-4000-002), the signal data processor (S/P) (737-3000-001), signal data processor (S/P) (737-3000-003), signal data processor (S/P) (737-3000-004) and the antenna pedestal (A/P) (737-5000-002) and be able to effectively test, troubleshoot, clean, repair and/or modify components of the APS-143C(V)3 radar to the latest USCG configuration to provide Ready For Issue (RFI) APS-143C(V)3 radar components in support of the HC-144A and HC-144B aircraft. Repaired APS-143C(V)3 radar components shall comply with the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) specifications, OEM maintenance manuals, drawings, Service Bulletins, USCG or authorized OEM component software where applicable and the performance requirements set forth in the OEM technical specifications that are current at the time of repair. Each APS-143C(V)3 radar component when installed will be required to operate as designed and interface with the other subsystems onboard the aircraft without the need for adjustment, calibration or induce degradation of system operations. The source shall provide all necessary resources to perform services requested. This includes, but is not limited to: Trained personnel; Required Tooling; Calibrated Test Equipment; FAA and/or OEM approved replacement parts; possession of or access to all current publications and documents pertaining to repair of the APS-143C(V)3 radar components; preservation and shipping. The source shall ensure it has access to updated drawings and specifications for parts and material required for repairs on the APS-143C(V)3 radar. As well as provide the necessary facilities, labor, tooling, and test equipment, and consumables (min/max, bulk items, piece-parts, etc.) required to return the items to a Ready for Issue (RFI) condition. REPLIES: All companies that can provide the services are encouraged to provide a capability statement for testing and repairing of the APS-143C(V)3 radar system, company cage code, brochures, or any other information demonstrating that they can provide these services. Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC). Responses shall be emailed to Thomas.C.Meek@uscg.mil with - 70Z03821IL0000005 Sources Sought Response" inserted in the subject line of the email. TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Responses must be received no later than 16 July, 2021 at 4:00 PM EST. The Government believes the applicable NAICS code is 488190-Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. This notice is to assist the USCG in determining potential sources only. All firms responding to this sources sought synopsis are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award. Reimbursement will not be made for any costs associated with providing information to this sources sought notice. After the review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with an acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published in the Federal Business Opportunity 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. Again, this is not a request for proposals and in no way obligates the USCG to award any contract. Respondents are requested to provide information for the additional 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. Please answer the following questions to establish - Commerciality: Are these items of a type customarily used by the general public or non-government entities for other than government purposes? Yes _____ No ______ If yes, describe the item and its intended purposes. a. Have these items been sold, leased or licensed to the general public? Yes ____ No ___ If yes, identify one or more such sale, lease or license to document the commerciality of the item. b. If no, have these items been OFFERED for sale, lease or license to general public? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, identify one or more such offered sale/lease/license to document the commerciality of the item. For these repair services, are they in support of a Commercial Item? Is the installation, maintenance, repair, training or other services of a commercial product? Yes ____ No ____ a. If yes, are the services in support of commercial items defined as commercial as described above? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, describe how the items are determined to be commercial and the services to be provided in support of the commercial item and continue. b. Does your company provide similar services contemporaneously to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those we are getting? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, give examples. Standalone Commercial Services: If the repair services reply above is - NO, is this a service of a type offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace BASED ON ESTABLISED CATALOG OR MARKET PRICES FOR SPECIFIC TASKS PERFORMED OR SPECIFIC OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED using standard commercial terms and conditions? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, describe the specific tasks/outcomes to be achieved and provide documentation on how the service is sold and priced (e.g. catalog or market price) Catalog-Priced Services: - Catalog price means a price included in a catalog, price list, schedule, or other form that is regularly maintained by the manufacturer or vendor, is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers, and states prices at which sales are currently, or were last, made to a significant number of buyers constituting the general public. Please attach a copy of or identify the catalog and its date or the appropriate pages for the offered service tasks/outcomes. Include a description of the current discount policies and of the price lists (are they published or unpublished, available for inspection by customers, and do they state prices at which sales are currently or last made); Market-Priced Items: - Market prices means current prices that are established in the course of ordinary trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain and that can be substantiated through competition or from sources independent of the offerors. Include relevant information such as: Provide the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for the commercial market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts that may be expected; and Describe the nature of the market. For example, will the instant procurement establish the market price through competition? If so, describe the extent of the competition expected. Respondents who fail to provide all of the required information cannot be used to help the Government make the appropriate acquisition decisions which is the intent of this sources sought notice. 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.