PURCHASE OF BELLCRANK SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES

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.

The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that have the capability to supply the item below along with the requested requirement.

NSN: 1560-01-221-2619

Part Number: 70400-08162-042

Description: Bellcrank Support Assembly

This brand name requirement is for the purchase of Bellcrank Support Assemblies for use on the USCG MH60T Aircraft. All parts shall have traceability to one of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Air Industries Machining, CORP. (Cage Code 8L513), or Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. However, alternate sources will be considered.

Responses

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC). Please respond to the following questions:

1. Is your business a large or small business and how many employees?


2. What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of service?


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 Woman-Owned or operated business?


7. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned?


8. Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule?


9. Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers?


10. 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 20 February 2025 @ 2:00pm EST. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil, attention Cariss.T.Perry2@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825IJ0000024 in the subject line.