Attachment 1 - RFI 70Z02325I93250002.docx

Commandant United States Coast Guard

2703 Martin Luther King Ave, S.W.

Washington, DC 20593 Staff Symbol: CG-9125 E-mail: Katie.M.Cornelia@uscg.mil

June 10, 2025

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

U.S. COAST GUARD

47 MLB SLEP (SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROJECT (SLEP)

RFI Number: 70Z02325I93250002 Posted Date: June 13, 2025 Response Due Date: June 27, 2025 NAICS Code: 333413 Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment;

PSC Code: 2940 Non aircraft engine air/oil filters and related components (includes aluminum filter guards)

1. Purpose This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB), and it does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this RFI or providing any requested information.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking sources capable of manufacturing and delivering custom-fabricated intake guards (“Intake Shields”) for Cummins engines installed on the 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (47 MLB), in accordance with Government-provided specifications. Dimensions and additional details are provided in the attached “Intake Shield Sketch.”

2. Description of Requirement The Coast Guard expects an initial procurement of 30 to 40 units for in-service MLBs. Over the next three years, the total quantity is projected to reach approximately 120 units of custom-fabricated Intake Shields. These items will require precise measurements, machining, and finishing, as specified in the Government's technical drawing package.

An additional requirement is that the guards be powder-coated black.

The intake shields will protect the following air filter assembly:

Upon availability, units will be shipped to multiple locations on the East and West Coasts. Packaging and shipping shall be included in the unit price. A list of initial shipping locations is provided to help vendors estimate delivery costs.

Interested vendors must be capable of delivering the full quantity within the proposed timeline. Please insert your standard delivery timeline.

For additional information, please refer to the following attachments:

· Attachment 2 – Specification Requirement for Engine Air Filter Guard

· Attachment 3 – Intake Shield Sketch-Welded

3. Requested Information from Industry Respondents shall state whether their business is a Large or Small Business, and identify if the business is a:

1. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB),

2. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Business,

3. Women Owned Small Business (WOSB),

4. 8(a) Certified Small Business,

5. Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), and/or a

6. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

This response should also include:

7. Unique Entity Identification (UEID) Number,

8. Commercial and Governmental Entity (CAGE) code

9. Business name, address, UEI, and CAGE code

10. NAICS code(s) your firm operates under

11. Point of Contact (name, phone, email)

12. Brief description of your experience in custom aluminum fabrication

13. Typical lead time and production capacity for similar orders

14. GSA schedule or other contract vehicles, if applicable

15. Any feedback on specifications or anticipated challenges

4. Submission Instructions Please submit information via email to Ani Tyler, Contracting Officer, at Ani.Tyler@uscg.mil and Katie Cornelia, Contracting Officer, at Katie.M.Cornelia@uscg.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern on June 27, 2025. If desired, include in a separate section any questions, comments, and suggestions in relation to the work required by the 47 MLB SLEP with your response. Please title the subject of your email: “RFI-70Z02325I93250002 [YOUR COMPANY NAME]”. Responses received after this date may not be afforded a comprehensive review. Please note, there is a file size limit of 10MB.

5. Disclaimer This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not provide individual feedback or responses to questions submitted in relation to this RFI.

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