Inactive

This sources sought/RFI is for the purpose of Government market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10. This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and is not a Request f... This sources sought/RFI is for the purpose of Government market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10. This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of the information requested. All costs associated with responding to the RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. The Technical Applications Contracting Office, Ft. Eustis, VA is seeking information on potential firms qualified to provide a proposal on a future solicitation. The proposed award will be a contract for qualification testing and fielding of a Light Weight Rescue Hoist to reduce weight on rotary wing aircraft currently in use by US Army Special Operations. The modifications are intended to provide increased performance, reduce system weight and reduce the maintenance burden associated with the Rescue Hoist. The Rescue Hoist System shall be powered by an electric motor. The Rescue Hoist System shall include a hook assembly to allow the operator to attach and detach loads. The Rescue Hoist System shall raise and lower attached loads as commanded by the pilot or crewmember. The Rescue Hoist System shall stop and hold the cable in any position between full-in and full-out when commanded by the pilot or crewmember. The Rescue Hoist System shall reel out and reel in the cable without fouling or kinking. The Rescue Hoist System shall raise and lower static and dynamic loads weighing up to 600 lbs. The Rescue Hoist System shall have no less than 250 feet of usable cable. The NAICS code for this procurement is 336413. Any information submitted is voluntary. Request interested firms submit (1) the NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER of the firm (including CAGE code); (2) the respondents name and contract information, to include phone number and email address; (3) a summary of their product, and (4) their BUSINESS SIZE STATUS to Andrew.L.Davis2.civ@mail.mil. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.