Sustaining Engineering Services

Document Type: Presolicitation Notice
Solicitation Number: HSCG38-11-R-200004
Posted Date: Feb 2, 2011
Original Response Date: Feb 21, 2011
Current Response Date: Feb 21, 2011
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Current Archive Date:
Classification Code: 16 -- Aircraft components & accessories
Naics Code: 541330 Engineering Services

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aircraft Logistics Center (ALC), Elizabeth City, NC intends to solicit for Sustaining Engineering services including Field Service Representatives in support of avionics components manufactured by Rockwell Collins on a firm-fixed price basis for the USCG fleet of aircraft (to include HH65, HH60, HU25, HC130, HC-144, and any additional aircraft acquired during the life of the contract). The support provided under this contract will include component repair and overhaul, configuration and inventory management, shipping, storing, and accounting for the avionics components and test equipment. Additionally, the vendor will maintain an inventory of repair and piece parts necessary to meet response times that will be specified in the contract. The anticipated period of performance will be five years total consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.

The NAICS code is 541330. This is an unrestricted procurement. Manufacturer's specifications are not available through the USCG and will not be furnished as part of the solicitation. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is Rockwell Collins. The proposed contractor must be OEM certified, be an FAA approved repair station for the components / test equipment, and have access to OEM parts and specifications. In accordance with FAR 6.302, the USCG intends to solicit and negotiate the requirement with Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Telephone requests will not be accepted. Only written, email, and facsimile requests will be honored. The point of contact is Ryan Suchy. The mailing address is: USCG ALC, SRR Product Line, Attn: Ryan Suchy, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. The email address is ryan.m.suchy@uscg.mil The facsimile number is 252-334-5240.

It is anticipated that the solicitation (HSCG38-11-R-200004) will be available around 05 February 2011. A closing date for receipt of offers will be established upon issuance of the solicitation. An anticipated award date has not yet been established.