Removable External Search Light

Description This is a sources sought synopsis only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposals or a quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. 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 quotes/proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This sources sought notice has been issued to survey the market and assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining possible sources for consideration. 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. Scope The United States Coast Guard (USCG) operates a fleet of over 48 MH-60T helicopters equipped with a TrakkaBeam search light. For the USCG to effectively execute many of our law enforcement missions it is required that a search light with multiple IR filters be used to covertly illuminate targets of interest while using Night vision goggles and/or the Electro Optical Sensor System (ESS). The current TrakkaBeam A-800 search light used on board the USCG MH-60T rotary wing platform has reached obsolescence and is no longer supportable nor procurable. The USCG is seeking information from various commercial vendors to compile market research to help determine a maintainable replacement for our current searchlight. USCG is seeking information on vendors that can provide Commercial Off the Shelf systems that meet the minimum specifications listed in this document: Item Description The search light shall provide an even, bright beam of light with no black hole in the wide field of view. The light will house an array of internal filters that can be externally selected during flight. The light shall be capable of internally selecting IR filter (820nm), IR filter (880nm) IR filter (940nm), white light and an amber light. The search light shall be capable of illuminating a target. The light shall be controlled with a handheld controller that enables the user to turn the light off and on, swivel the light up and down, left and right. The search light shall be capable of slaving to the ESS so that both the search light and the ESS can be controlled and will track targets simultaneously. The user shall be capable of adjusting the light beam from a narrow to wide beam to adjust the focus of the light beam as required. The light shall be capable of selecting Infra-Red filters. Below is a list of design specifications: Specifications: Dimensions: Vendor provide Mounting: Dove tail ASSY is desired. Power: 28VDC < 40 Amps Control: Hand controller Mount: Dove tail mount. Camera Slaving: Capable of slaving the search light to the EO/IR system. Data interface: Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422 Characteristics Lumens: 21,500 Peak luminance @ 1km 21 lux Beam angle (focus) 4.3 - 13.2 - Length: The length of the mount and search light while looking straight down shall not exceed 24 inches to facilitate a safe distance to the ground during takeoff and landing. Total system weight: total system weight is deserted to not exceed 65 Lbs. Operating Temp: -40'C to +55'C Storage Temp: -50'C to +80'C Internal seals: Search light shall have Avdec seals installed to prevent moisture intrusion during over the water operations. Max Aircraft Speed: 120kts MTBF: 1000 flying hours Qualifications: MIL-STD-810F or DO-160 Responses Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC). Responses should include approximate lead-time for evaluation and repairs. Please provide the details and terms of any standard warranty included with the product. Please respond to the following questions: Is your business a large or small business and how many employees? What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of service? If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business? If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm? Is your firm a Woman-Owned or operated business? Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned? Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule? Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers? If possible, provide warranty information. 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 USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the SAM.gov 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. 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. Closing date and time for receipt of response is 21 November 2023 @ 2:00pm EST. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to Trenton.C.Twiford@uscg.mil and Kassandra.CK.Rountree@uscg.mil attention Trenton Twiford. Please indicate 70Z03824IJ0000007 in the subject line.