Tow Tractor Model MT3 Standard Aircraft Towing System (SATS) Industry Day

Event:  Tow Tractor Model MT3 Standard Aircraft Towing System (SATS) Industry Day.

Sponsor:  United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Engineering Services Division (ESD).

Background: 

ESD is conducting market research to complete recommended repairs on four (4) Tow Tractor Model MT3 Standard Aircraft Towing System (SATS).

Location:

USCG, 15100 Rescue Way, Clearwater, FL 33762.

Date and time of the Event:

June 25, 2024, from 0900 - 1200

Disclaimer:

This is NOT a request for proposals or quotes and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. As part of the Industry Day, the USCG will be requesting a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) be submitted by all interested parties by July 09, 2024. ROM information provided by vendors will not be released to the public or any other vendors. This information is for market research purposes only.

Questions shall be submitted after the event, in writing to the primary point of contact listed below by July 02, 2024. Only questions received in writing will be answered and posted to SAM.Gov.

After the review of ROM’s and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov. Respondents are advised that the USCG will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Industry Day notification including participation. 

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) operates Tow Tractor Model MT3 Standard Aircraft Towing System (SATS), at Air Station Clearwater for small to mid-range, all-weather USCG aircraft movements and as a work deck for use as a multi-purpose vehicle for aircraft support equipment.

As a primary task, documentation shall be submitted for mandatory repair actions to return the Tow Tractors to a fully operational service status. The evaluation will consist of four (4) Tow Tractors.

All discrepancies, unserviceable and Beyond Economic Repair (BER) conditions for installed components shall be considered the “Above and Beyond” repairs, not included in the TTE price.  

The evaluation shall diagnose each discrepancy identified for correction.  The Contractor shall evaluate each component discrepancy for repair or replacement and provide the findings to the USCG. The USCG will make the BER determination. Replacement or repairs required for returning the Tow Tractors to a fully operational and mid-service-life overhaul "like new" status shall be approved by the USCG prior to the Contractor performing. 

The physical condition of all installed components of the tow tractor shall be inspected IAW OEM specifications and standards for overall condition, damage, appearance, and function; to include areas of corrosion and missing paint.  

OEM (Tug/Textron) parts shall be used in the repair of the Tow Tractor. Any equivalent parts shall be approved by the USCG POC prior to use. The repair quote shall identify which parts are OEM and which are equivalents for USCG determination. 

The repair quote shall include the following as a minimum: 

-  Description of the discrepancy. 

-  Limits of damage (if applicable). 

-  Labor hour costs. 

-  Parts/Material costs. 

- Total cost for each discrepancy repair. 

- Total cost to return the Tow Tractor to ready for use condition. 

Compliance Documents:

- Federal, state, and local laws applicable to the inspection, repair, and testing of aircraft tow tractors and Low Speed Vehicles (LSV). 

- TM 1-1740-221-13&P: MT3 SATS Tow Tractor PN/ 47400 (NSN 1740-01-575-5662) EIC UDJ; Model MT3 SATS; Technical Manual; Operator and Field Maintenance Manual, Including Repair Parts, and Special Tools List, Dated: 23 February 2015. 

- USCG Mandatory Special Requirements (MSR) Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) 153801.6; Dated: 16 July 2019. 

- TM 1-1740-221-13&P: MT3 SATS Tow Tractor PN/ 47400 (NSN 1740-01-575-5662) EIC UDJ; Model MT3 SATS; Technical Manual; Operator and Field Maintenance Manual, Including Repair Parts, and Special Tools List, Dated: 23 February 2015.

- USCG Mandatory Special Requirements (MSR) Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) 153801.6; Dated: 16 July 2019. 

Known Discrepancies:

30648: Engine Oil leak

Missing batteries

Heavy corrosion on body

Heavy seat damage

Corrosion on leaf springs

Cracked Windshield

Windshield wash fluid reservoir missing

Corrosion on exhaust manifold

Rusty fly wheel

30651: Will not start.

Missing gas pedal

Steering Ram inoperable

Corrosion on body

Flat tires

Heavy seat damage

Cracked Windshield

Windshield wash fluid reservoir missing

 Corrosion on exhaust manifold

Corrosion on leaf springs

 30652: Steering Ram inoperable

Heavy corrosion on body

Heavy seat damage

Exhaust disconnected from exhaust manifold.

Corrosion on exhaust manifold

Corrosion on leaf springs

Cracked Windshield

Missing windshield wash reservoir

30654: Will not start.

Steering Ram replacement

Heavy Corrosion on body

Heavy seat damage

Missing gas pedal

Ignition switch missing

No batteries

Missing mirrors

Air filter assembly replacement

Bald tires

Missing taillights

Replace Seat

Corroded exhaust manifold

Corroded fly wheel

Corroded leaf springs

Broken windshield wash reservoir

Missing fuel filter bowl

Who Should Attend: 

Attendance is limited to companies with demonstrated expertise associated with fuel tank repair and upgrade or replacement. Prior federal contracting experience is not required.

Registration:

Please limit the number of attendees from your company to two (2) people. There is no cost to attend this event. To register, interested parties shall submit the attached registration form no later than June 12, 2024, at 4:00pm EST. Email the registration form and any questions to Jackson Perry jackson.s.perry@uscg.mil and Madison Coker madison.l.coker@uscg.mil.

Please allow 15 minutes for security screening required to enter USCG Base Air Station Clearwater.  This event is open to U.S. citizens only. Government issued photo ID (i.e. driver's license) will be required for admittance.

*** This is NOT a request for proposals or quotes and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. After the review of ROM’s and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov. Respondents are advised that the USCG will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Industry Day notification including participation. ***