Field Service Representative (FSR)

This is not a request for proposals. This synopsis is for information, planning and market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation announcement, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Small and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to provide a response. BACKGROUND: The US Coast Guard, (USCG) Aviation Logistic Center (ALC) Medium Range Surveillance, (MRS) Maritime Patrol (HC-144) is a transport and surveillance aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforce laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine environmental protection, military readiness, and international ice patrol missions. The USCG currently operates eighteen (18) HC-144 aircraft. The Medium Range Recovery (MRR) product line manages a fleet of more than 53 operational MH-60T aircraft. The MH-60T is a twin-engine (T700-401C/T700-401D), medium-range helicopter used by the USCG for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions, military readiness, maritime law enforcement, and drug interdictions. CONTACT: Attn: Rebecca L. Farmer, MRR Product Line Engineering Attn: Thomas C. Meek, MRS Product Line USCG Aviation Logistic Center (ALC) Hangar 79 1664 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Email: Rebecca.L.Farmer@uscg.mil (571)607-5346 Email: Thomas.C.Meek@uscg.mil (252)334-5448 SYNOPSIS: The USCG ALC Elizabeth City, NC is seeking sources that can provide a Field Service Representative (FSR) for the HC-144 and MH-60T aircraft engines and components. The services of an FSR shall enable the USCG to resolve technical questions and problems associated with the operation and maintenance of the CT7-9C3 Turbo Shaft Engine and Propeller Gear Box Assembly used on the HC-144 aircraft and the T700-401C, and T700-401D series engines used on the MH-60 helicopters, as well as assisting in analyzing test cell performance of all three engines. The contractor shall provide the services of an FSR trained and experienced in the CT7-9C3, T700-401C, and T700-401D series engines. The FSR shall be permanently based at ALC and as required, visit various USCG HC-144 and MH-60 operating units, perform on the job training, assist in troubleshooting, assist with repairs, provide trend analysis data, provide publication updates, and evaluate damage. The FSR shall have access to technical drawings, engine specifications, technical instructions, and respond to Engineering Data Requests. The contractor shall perform on-site engine familiarization, preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot training to units operating the HC-144 and the H-60 aircraft, as well as HC-144 and MH-60 Aircraft C-school classes at USCG Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth City, NC. When directed by the USCG, the FSR shall visit various USCG HC-144/MH-60T operating units, perform formal or on-the-job training, assist in troubleshooting, assist with repairs, and evaluate damage to develop repair scheme recommendations. All companies that can provide the services are encouraged to provide a capability statement, company cage code, brochures, or any other information demonstrating that the FSR services can be provided. 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 service listed on a GSA schedule? (8) Do you have other government agencies using the service, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers? (9) If possible, any POCs for civilian users for general usage of the service questions. After the review of the responses to this Sources Sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought synopsis are not adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors shall 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. TELEPHONE RESPONSES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Responses shall be received no later than 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 at 4:00 PM EST. Firms responding to this announcement that fail to provide all of the required information cannot be used to help the USCG make the appropriate acquisition decisions which is the intent of this sources sought notice. This notice is to help the USCG in determining potential sources only. All firms responding to this Sources Sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award. All interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement (if, any) separately from the responses to this announcement. 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. Organizations having the required expertise and capabilities are invited to provide comments. The information contained here shall pertain to this Sources Sought and shall not be construed as a solicitation. The Coast Guard does not intend to pay for the information received. REPLIES: All interested parties should respond in writing to Rebecca L. Farmer MRR Product Line, Engineering Division, or Thomas C. Meek MRS Product Line, USCG ALC, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, phone: (571) 607-5346 e-mail address: Rebecca.L.Farmer@uscg.mil , Thomas.C.Meek@uscg.mil or Stephanie Reams, MRS Contract Specialist, e-mail address; Stephanie.O.Reams@uscg.mil.