Filter Element for the MH-65 Aircraft

This is not a request for proposals. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice has been issued to survey the market to identify possible sources for consideration. This notice is to assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining potential sources. 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. The USCG is looking for sources/vendors capable of providing the following item identified below: Nomenclature; NSN; P/N; FILTER ELEMENT 2915-15-115-8846 9-25-404-00 This sources sought has been issued to survey the market to identify suitable sources for consideration. Capable sources responding to this sources sought request must be capable in providing part traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The OEM for P/N 9-25-404-00 is CAGE CODE (A0310), Construzioni Meccaniche, Italy. All companies capable of meeting the specifications listed are encouraged to respond to this sources sought request. If your company is capable of providing the required item, please provide the following information: 1. Is your business a large or small business and how many employees? 2. What NAICS code does your company use for this type of product? 3. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small disadvantaged business? 4. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? 5. Is your firm a certified hub zone firm? 6. Is your firm a women-owned or operated business? 7. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned? 8. Is your product listed on a GSA schedule? 9. Do you provide the required item to other government agencies, and if so, which agencies, POCs and contract numbers? 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 the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate responses to any future announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. 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. Reimbursement will not be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests. Closing date and time for receipt of response is 09 July 2015 @ 5:00pm EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to Michele.B.Williams2@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-15-I-200013 in the subject line. Responses may also be mailed to the following address: USCG, ALC 1664 Weeksville Road SRR Building 75, HSCG38-15-I-200013 Attn: Michele Williams Elizabeth City, NC 27909