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This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a request for proposals and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The United States Coast Guard (USCG), A... This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a request for proposals and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Short Range Recovery (SRR) division is conducting Market Research to identify potentials vendors for the design, manufacture and procurement of a Searchlight Cord for the USCG H-65 Helicopter. Background The MH-65 fleet utilizes a searchlight controlled by an operator inside the aircraft. The system consists of a retractile type cord linking the control box to the junction box. The retractile cord is an aftermarket cord which is no longer procurable. The new cord will need to meet current government standards for Department of Defense aerospace use. Design Details Below: - Custom-coiled cord, retractile manufactured IAW MIL-DTL-55668D - 10 conductors, 20 AWG 19 strand .010 Wall M22759/11 PTFE - Color code: MIL-STD-104 - Shield: Over-all tin coated spiral - Jacket: Synthetic Vulcanized Rubber - Extended length: minimum of 5' Approximate dimensions required - Coil height: 1.375 inches +/- 0.25 inches - Coiled cord outside diameter: 0.350 inch nominal - Straight cable on both ends of coils: 12 inches - Retracted coiled cord length: 19 inches +/- 1.5 inches 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 James.R.Callison@USCG.mil. Responses must be received no later than 05 August 2019 at 12:15 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 James.R.Callison@uscg.mil prior to the closing date and time of 05 August 2019 at 12:15 p.m. EST.