UH60 & CH47 Shoring Cradles

This sources sought is being issued for planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The CT National Guard will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this notice. The intent of this notice is to identify qualified small business (SB) concerns, certified 8(A), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) capable of providing the CTARNG with the following requirements.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 333999 and the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is 500 employees.

Description:  UH-60 & CH-47 Shoring Cradles

• Air frame stand UH-60 72’’ Wide x 54’’ Long x 25.9’’ High.  QTY: 6

• Air frame stand CH-47 96’’ Wide x 36’’ Long x 31’’ High.  QTY: 12

• Both stands will need to have a 20,000 lbs. capacity

• Both stands needs to be made of aluminum extrusion, have a high capacity/weight ratio, and be on wheels for easy movement by hand.

Interested sources shall indicate that they are capable of providing the required services and must provide: (1) Full name and address of the firm; (2) Cage and DUNS number; (3) Size status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, etc.).  No other information is required at this time.  DO NOT SUBMIT A NARRATIVE, PROPOSAL, OR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.  Interested sources should indicate interest to the Contracting Officer as early as possible but no later than 08:00 AM EST on 17 February 2020.  Electronic submissions are the only acceptable means, do not mail or fax your submission.  Questions must be sent directly to fabiola.arango.civ@mail.mil and received prior to 08:00 AM EST, 14 February 2020.

This market research is for informational and planning purposes only.  The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted.  Upon review of industry response to this sources sought synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest.