5/18/2020-Questions and Answers posted

5/4/2020-Updated notice posted

Description

This is a sources sought only, not a solicitation announcement.  This is NOT a request for proposals or quotes and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract.  The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that can provide a solution for a life vest for all USCG aviators. 

The USCG requires a responsible company that can provide an aviation type headset for flight crews which provides a technologically advanced, low profile, light weight solution for all USCG aviators utilizing a tactical helmet.  The USCG is seeking an aviation headset that meets the requirements outlined in Attachment (1).

Responses

Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC).  Please respond to the following questions:

1. Describe your product’s specifications and how it is capable of performing the required tasks.
    
2. Describe what changes you would need to make in your product to meet our desired needs.
    
3. Please indicate an estimate of how long of a lead time would your company need to facilitate the development of your submission to meet our needs.
    
4. What NAICS code does your company use for this type of service?
    
5. Is your business a large or small business?
    
6. If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business?
    
7.  If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?
    
8.  Is your firm a certified "hub zone" firm?
    
9.  Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business?
    
10. Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned?
     
11. Is your product listed on a GSA schedule?
     
12. Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POC's and contract numbers?
     
13. If possible, any POC's for civilian users for general usage of product questions.    

After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on the Federal Business Opportunity website.  Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate response to any future solicitation announcement.  All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis.  Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

Closing date and time for receipt of response is June 1, 2020 at 4:30PM Eastern Time (ET).  E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to [email protected].  Please indicate 70Z03820IE0000001 in the subject line. Responses may also be mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC

1664 Weeksville Road

ESD Building 78, 70Z03820IE0000001

Attn: Christy McKethan

Elizabeth City, NC 27909