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Sources Sought Notice

WP-3D Aircraft Equipment Maintenance and Overhaul Support Services

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately. All submitted information shall remain with the U.S. Government and will not be returned.

The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD), and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) has a requirement for service repairs, overhaul, and replacement of equipment (when needed) support services for various aircraft equipment on the WP-3D Hurricane Hunter aircraft.

Response Requirements (Limited to 15 pages total) Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall submit a statement of capabilities, not to exceed 15 pages, encompassing the following information:

(1) Company Profile

a. Company Name;

b. Company Address;

c. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);

d. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable and corresponding business size for the NAICS Code(s) indicated;

e. Applicable General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) and

Schedule Item Numbers (SIN) (include all that apply to this requirement)

f. Small Business Administration (SBA) certified small business concern status and/or socio-economic status (if applicable);

g. Primary point of contact information and Secondary point of contact (Name, Title, Phone, and Email).

(2) The Capability Demonstration shall provide a summary of equipment repair, overhaul, and replacement capabilities that displays the ability to perform the required services for each of the following equipment (but not limited to):

o Engine Drive Compressors (EDC) o Oil cooler o Pneumatic system support, including oxygen regulators o Emergency Power Unit (EPU) o Air Multiplier Turbine (AMT) (P-3 air multiplier) o Bleed air o Landing gear o Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) & testing o Trim tabs, actuators, brake assembly, instruments, flow indicators

(3) As the WP-3D Hurricane Hunter aircraft operations are considered to be a year-round, 24-hour operation, AOC requires the contractor’s facility be located within a short driving distance from the AOC Lakeland, FL facility (100 miles or less from 3450 Flightline Drive, Lakeland FL

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33811) in order to ensure that equipment requirements can be met at any time of day, any time of year. Close proximity support services are vital to a priority turn-around of repairs/maintenance and provides AOC immediate access to support, including logistics, shipping, and customer service.

(4) The Contractor shall also demonstrate their ability to provide all labor, materials, equipment, special tools, facilities, and certified staff to perform all services as requested. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the disposal of any waste accumulated in conjunction with the services provided.

Government Point of Contact Company brochures will not be considered in lieu of a capability statement. Interested firms shall submit their statement of capabilities to Jennifer Peters, Contract Specialist, at Jennifer.Peters@noaa.gov and Jana Kolb, Contracting Officer, at Jana.Kolb@noaa.gov by no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on Monday, April 8, 2024. Any questions or responses regarding this notice must be submitted to Jennifer Peters via the above email address provided. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely to conduct informed decisions regarding the potential procurement strategy of this requirement. No telephone requests will be honored. Firms that are interested in subcontracting opportunities related to portions of this requirement should contact potential firms directly.

mailto:Jennifer.Peters@noaa.gov mailto:Jana.Kolb@noaa.gov