SeaFind Gyro compass kits-FY25

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.

The USCG anticipates to award a contract for the procurement for SeaFind Gyro compass kits FY25, manufactured by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS.  

REQUIREMENT:  This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center Long Range Enforcer Product Line, Baltimore MD to identify sources capable of providing the following:

SCOPE OF WORK: U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement for qualified sources for the purchase of SeaFind Gyro compass kits used on the WMSL class fleet. All parts acquired must be genuine parts from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Bill of materials (BOM): 

Name: SeaFind Gyro compass kits

Part Number: 4804538-1

NSN: 6605-01-F25-7028

QTY: 7

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  The period of performance is anticipated to be for FY25

ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE/SIZE STANDARD:  The applicable NAICS Code is 334511: Compasses, gyroscopic and magnetic (except portable), manufacturing. Size Standard and the size standard is 1250 employees.

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION:  Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Mark.cap@uscg.mil and Tatiana.sher1@uscg.mil no later than 12:00 PM on January 27, 2025, Eastern Standard Time (EST) with the following information/documentation:

1. Name of Company, Address and UEI number

2. Point of Contact and Phone Number

3. Capability Statement. If the company is identified as an authorized distributor of this item by NORTHROP GRUMMAN, submit an approved agreement plan/ license.

SAM:  Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR), as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33.  SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.

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