Various Spares for MH65 Aircraft

This is a request for information. The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), SRR/MH-65 aircraft division has a requirement to obtain various spares used on the MH-65 aircraft. Spares will be ordered with required deliveries occurring on a quarterly basis. USCG ALC is seeking qualified contractors with the resources required to provide the MH-65 spares identified in the attachment.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the MH-65 aircraft is Airbus Helicopters, France (CAGE code F0210). Concerns having the required capabilities and resources to provide these spares are invited to respond to this Sources Sought notice. All data for evaluation is proprietary to the OEM. The USCG does not own, nor can it provide specifications, plans, drawing, or other technical data.

Responses should include the following:
• Name and address of contractor
• Cage Code
• Point of contact including name, title, phone, and email address
• Capability statement to include the lead time for evaluation and repairs and standard warranty included with product
• State whether the business is OEM certified and if so, provide proof of approval
• State whether the business is currently classified as Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), HubZone Small Business, Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small business in terms of the NAICS code 336413
• GSA Contract information if applicable and other information that provides the Coast Guard with a more accurate picture of the potential marketplace for this requirement. The NAICS code is 336413 and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Responses should be submitted to Hayley.W.Osmon2@uscg.mil. Responses must be received no later than 5 January 2018 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as one. Therefore, there will be no evaluation of responses to this RFI for award purposes. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resulting future solicitation where quotes or proposals will be requested. There is no date set for a resulting solicitation or if a solicitation will be issued. All submitted materials will be designated for Government Use Only. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow up information requests. Questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted in writing to Hayley.W.Osmon2@uscg.mil prior to the closing date and time of 5 January 2018 at 12:00 p.m. EST.