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 are Navair Reserve Program (NRP) approved and have the capability to supply the item below. The item(s) must be new manufactured commercial items. The offeror must be able to provide a Certificate of Conformance in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.246-15.

Aircraft Handler Extra Low Profile

Dimensions: Maximum Length 10.5 ft.

Maximum Width 6.75 ft.

Height (over drive wheels) Maximum 1.5 ft.

Height (over central portion) Maximum 1 ft.

Drive Wheel Track Maximum 7.4 ft.

Steer Wheel Track Maximum 7.25 ft.

Wheelbase Maximum 4.6 ft.

Weight Maximum 5,325 lbs.

Performance: Duration of Batteries – Must have capability to have continuous movement for 3.5 hours with at least 39,000 lbs.

Speed Variable from minimum 0 to 3.5 mph

Turning Circle 0 in

Hydraulic System: Hydraulic Pressure (Main System and lift Pressure) Minimum of 175 Bar

Wheels: Solid Polyurethane (Deck Friendly)

Steering: Solid Polyurethane (Deck Friendly)

Responses

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

1. Technical Specifications SHALL be included with response.

1. Please indicate if there are any quantity discounts.

1. What is an estimated lead time?

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

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

1. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?

1. If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?

1. Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm?

1. Is your firm a Woman-Owned or operated business?

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

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

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

1. 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 06 June 2023 @ 2:00pm EDT. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil, attention Michelle.R.Monds. Please indicate 70Z03823IF0000024 in the subject

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