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 that may be of interest to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
This notice is to assist the USCG in determining potential sources capable of providing an OEM certified Field Service Representative and overhaul/repair services of the R391 propeller assemblies and components utilized on USCG HC-27J and HC-130J aircraft IAW current OEM manuals or other OEM component maintenance manuals. Potential sources must be able to provide evidence of possession of an OEM license to ensure access to the most current OEM overhaul data and OEM replacement parts. The OEM is GE Aviation Systems LLC, DBA Dowty Propellers (93366).
This is not a request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. This synopsis is for information, planning and market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation announcement and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
The overhaul/repair components will include unscheduled repairs, service bulletin incorporation, and possible modifications for the propeller assemblies and components requiring a complete teardown, inspection, rework, assembly, and testing. The components are identified below:
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS:
Component Part Number
Propeller Assembly HC-27J- 697091001
HC-130J- 697039001
Aux Pump HC-27J- 697096001
HC-130J- 697065001
Brush Block Assy HC-27J- 697057233
HC-130J- 697057217
DITU Chassis HC-27J- 699012001
HC-130J- 699007001
DITU Control Lane Mod HC-27J- 699013001
HC-130J- 699005006
DITU Power Module HC-130J- 699006002
Spinner, Propeller HC-27J- 697095001
HC-130J- 697056002
Overspeed Governor HC-27J- 697092002
HC-130J- 697052004
Wiring Harness HC-27J- 666000437
HC-130J- 666000335
Tube Assy, Metal HC-130J- 697054001
BETA Tube HC-27J- 697094001
Control Unit Prop HC-130J- 697053003
Pitch Control Unit HC-27J- 697093002
Blade Assy HC-27J- 697040215-14
HC-130J- 697040215-14
Brush Block Bracket HC-27J- 697097001
Brush Block Unit HC-130J- 697057004
Cylinder Assy HC-27J/HC-130J- 697039221
Backplate Assy HC-27J/HC-130J- 697039289
Crosshead Shaft HC-27J/HC-130J- 697039602
Hub Assy HC-27J/HC-130J- 697040208
MPU, LH Prop Balancing HC-27J/HC-130J- 697057219
Dual Pulse Probe Assy HC-27J/HC-130J- 697097201
REPLIES:
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. Reimbursement will not be made for any costs associated with providing information to this sources sought. All interested parties must respond to any subsequent solicitation notice published on the Federal Business Opportunities website, www.fbo.gov.
Responses should include the following:
• Name and address of contractor
• Cage Code
• Point of contact including name, title, phone, and email address
• Capability statement to include the lead time for evaluation and repairs and standard warranty included with product
• State whether the business is OEM certified and if so, provide certificate of approval
• State whether the business is currently classified as Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), HubZone Small Business, Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small business
• GSA Contract information if applicable and other information that provides the Coast Guard with a more accurate picture of the potential marketplace for this requirement.
Responses shall be emailed to Elizabeth McCrodden, Contract Specialist at Elizabeth.E.McCrodden@uscg.mil, and shall include "70Z03819IW0000001 Sources Sought" in the subject line.
Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Responses are requested no later than 4:00 p.m. eastern time on October 26, 2018.
Elizabeth McCrodden, Contract Specialist, Phone (252) 335-6223, Email elizabeth.e.mccrodden@uscg.mil - Monique Swinson, Contracting Officer, Phone 252-335-6142, Email monique.h.swinson@uscg.mil