This is not a solicitation or request for quotes. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to determine market capabilities for an upcoming requirement for custom kits for MV-22 Osprey aircrafts for Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1). 

Please review the draft Item Description below. 

Interested vendors: please respond via email to Molly Henderson, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. In your response, please include the following information:  

1. Business/entity name, CAGE code, and UEI.  
2. State whether you can provide the requirement in accordance with the draft item description.  
3. State your small business status, including any SBA certified socioeconomic groups, under the NAICS code 341999.  
4. If your business is a contract holder for a government contractual vehicle such as GSA, please state whether this requirement can be provided via GSA, and if so, provide your GSA contract number.  
5. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 314999. If your business believes a different NAICS code is more applicable to this requirement, please provide your NAICS suggestion and a brief explanation as to why the code(s) provided would better support this requirement. 
6. Given the draft item description, do you have any questions or feedback about this requirement? 

Responses will be used for market research purposes. Information submitted by respondents to this notice is voluntary. 

DRAFT Item Description 

Item Name: Custom Kits for MV-22 Osprey aircraft (helicopter) 

Intended Use: This requirement is to replace current worn and unusable custom MV-22 kits required for United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) to accomplish their high-profile missions. Vendor must match already existing custom designed MV-22 kits to ensure uniformity. The items required would be considered phase replacement for items which have outlived their use and life expectancy.  

Required Delivery: 60 days ADC 

1. Floor Plugs Kit - Quantity: 1 
   • Made in various sizes: 5 in. diameter x 1.25 in. deep; 8 in. Diameter x 1.25 in. deep; and 3 in. x 6.5 in. 1.25 in. 25 Rectangular. Outer shell 18oz/sq yd Vinyl Coated Nylon, Top reinforcement of 0.060” HDPE, Interior Rigid Foam 2,2 lb Density PE Foam or better. 
   • Each kit contains a total of 21 plugs 
     • 6 large circles 
     • 2 small circles 
     • 1 half circle 
     • 8 small half circles 
     • 1 combination 
     • 3 rectangular circles 
2. Ramp Rug, Set, Customized w/HMX-1 Logo - Quantity: 6 
   • 65 in. x 94 in. 
   • Rubber backing and edging 
   • 1/8 in. thick 
   • 2 straps 
   • 1 logo 
   • 2 Aluminum Anchors 
3. Stainless Steel Carpet Rod Assembly, Long – Quantity: 6  
   • High-Strength Stainless Tubing 
   • 60 in. long x 3/8 in. OD, .305 ID, .035 Wall 
   • Stainless steel split ring with strap 
4. Stainless Steel Carpet Rod Assembly, Short – Quantity: 12 
   • High-Strength Stainless Tubing 
   • 37 in. long x 3/8 in. OD, .305 ID, .035 Wall 
   • Stainless steel split ring with strap 

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