HC-144 DIT-MCO Test Adapter Cables and Model 2650 Programming Support

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 and services that may be of interest to the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The USCG, Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is conducting market research to determine manufactures and suppliers described as follows: BACKGROUND: The USCG, ALC provides Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) and Heavy Maintenance support for HC-144 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. This support includes inspection, repair, upgrade, modification, and replacement of major aircraft electrical-wire-interconnect-system (EWIS), avionic assemblies, and sub-assemblies. After repairs or modifications are made, verification of the installation and proper configuration management are paramount to the integrity of the aircraft. Additionally, the aircraft wiring requires detailed inspection to ensure long-term serviceability until the next PDM cycle. The ALC has committed to pursue testing of the entire EWIS system, and assemblies for proper component operation and installation before applying electrical power. This is vital for asset safety and proper systems operation. It has been determined that DIT-MCO automatic wiring analyzers (AWA) shall be used at ALC to provide commonality. OBJECTIVES: USCG, ALC, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is seeking sources to design and build HC-144 aircraft Test Adapter Cables (TAC) for the DIT-MCO Model 2650. The USCG is also seeking assistance with the initial testing on the HC-144 which will include programming, repairs, or modifications to the programming software of the DIT-MCO Model 2650 and the TACs. The source shall be proficient with the following: - DIT-MCO TestExecutive and DIT-MCO TestAssistant II. - Ability to generate databases using DIT-MCO TestExecutive software to program the TAC Random Access ID E-Proms, create an address correspondence table, and create databases with all of the associated TAC parts. - Experience with the DIT-MCO Model 2650 system architecture, configuration, and operation. - Capable of accessing the DIT-MCO Model 2650 internals to rearrange the standard and Multiple-Bus-Architecture (MBA) test switch cards without voiding the OEM warranty. Any modifications to the test program shall only be performed by DIT-MCO certified and authorized personnel and shall not in any form or function void any existing warranty. The ALC shall provide the DL1-156P connectors and backshells, the programmable random hookup ID chips M39029/4-110, the pins to fully populate all front panel mating connectors, and the list of aircraft mating connectors. The system's test programs are locally developed by ALC personnel using proprietary DIT-MCO programming software. The source shall provide all necessary resources to perform the services requested. This includes, but is not limited to: trained personnel, DIT-MCO software licenses, required tooling, calibrated test equipment, approved replacement parts, possession of, or access to all current publications and documents pertaining to the DIT-MCO Model 2650, and preservation and shipping. REPLIES: All sources that can provide the services are encouraged to provide a capability statement for the design, and build of the TACs, as well as their ability to perform the initial testing on the HC-144 aircraft which shall include repairs, programming, and modifications of the TACs for the DIT-MCO Model 2650. Responses to this notice should include company name, address, and telephone number, point of contact (POC), and any other information demonstrating that they can provide the services. 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, list any POCs for civilian users for general usage of product 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 in the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO). Insert "70Z03818IL0000004 Response" in the subject line of the email. After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG decides to proceed with an acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published in the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO). Again, this is not a request for proposals and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Responses to this sources notice shall be emailed to Elizabeth.E.McCrodden@uscg.mil. TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Responses must be received no later than 17 July 2018 at 4:00PM 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 assist the USCG in identifying 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 any subsequent solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought notice are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This request for information is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your responses to this sources sought will be treated as informational only. No entitlement to payment or direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this sources sought or Government use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or part, any contractor input resulting from this sources sought. The information resulting from this sources sought may be included in one or more RFP's, which may be released via the FedBizOpps.gov portal.