STORAGE/SHIPPING CONTAINERS

This is not a request for proposals. This synopsis 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. The United States Coast Guard is looking for sources/vendors capable of providing shipping/storage containers for the Turbomeca Ariel 2C2 engine for the Short Range Recovery aircraft (formerly HH-65). This solicitation has been issued to survey the market to identify suitable candidate equipment for consideration. The Coast Guard is seeking shipping/storage containers for the Turbomeca Ariel 2C2 engine that meet the additional requirements listed in the solicitation. Potential suppliers are encouraged to review the specifications and provide written suggestions to the contracting officer. After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the Government still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the Federal Business Opportunities website, www.fbo.gov. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT an adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. All companies that can meet the requirement are encouraged to provide a capability statement, company literature, brochures, or any other information that demonstrates that the requirement can be met. Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (EST) on 05 March 2009. This notice is to assist 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 the solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT considered as a request to be added to a prospective offeror's 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. Point of Contact The United States Coast Guard is publishing this request for information purposes only and will consider suggestions from qualified vendors. Suggestions must be received at the following address NO LATER than 05 March 2009. Contracting Officer Short Range Recovery (SRR) Division USCG Aviation Logistics Center Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001 Advance copies may be sent by e-mail to contact@example.gov (Contract Specialist) including the following in the subject line - HSCG38-09-Q-200054-SS. Correspondence must include a company point of contact with address, phone number, and e-mail address. The USCG will consider the information provided by qualified vendors in the development of the avionics modernization plan for the Short Range Recovery aircraft. Additional Project Details and Requirements Additional project details and requirements can be found in the attached Statement of Work, Attachment 1.