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This is a sources sought synopsis only, not a solicitation announcement and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This posting is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for... This is a sources sought synopsis only, not a solicitation announcement and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This posting is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotations (RFQ), and it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor is the Government responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing information provided under this sources sought. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this sources sought or Government use of any information provided. Further, the USCG is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this sources sought. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Responses will assist the Government in determining the availability of potential solutions and commercial products in the market. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The USCG is looking for companies capable of providing Plating and Metal Finishing Services to include: Anodizing, includes types 1, 2, & 3 all classes, Copper Plating/Copper Flash Nickel Plating, Phosphate Coating, Zinc Plating, Cadmium Plating, Metal Stripping to Remove Cadmium, Silver Plating, Black Oxide Coating, Chemical Conversion Coating, Passivation, Baking Services, Etching Services, Bead Blasting Services and Powder Coating Services of non-Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Parts (FSCAP) used on multiple Government platforms as well as non-aircraft support equipment on a routine weekly and three (3) hour turnaround rush schedule. Specific processes and references are listed below. Anodizing, includes types 1, 2, & 3 and all classes IAW MIL-A-8625 Copper Plating/Copper Flash IAW SAE AMS-2418H Nickel Plating IAW AMS-2404 Phosphate Coating IAW MIL-P-16232 Zinc Plating IAW ASTM-B633 Cadmium Plating IAW SAE-AMS-QQ-P-416 Metal Stripping to Remove Cadmium IAW ALC IOD 7 Silver Plating IAW ASTM-B700 Black Oxide Coating IAW MIL-C-13924D Chemical Conversion Coating IAW MIL-C-5541F Passivation IAW ASTM A 967-96 Etching Services IAW ASTM E340-13. Powder Coating IAW MIL-PRF-24712B The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the future acquisition is 332813, Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring . The size of business pursuant to NAICS is 500 employees. Sources Sought Responses: Responses to this notice should include Company Name, Address, Telephone Number, Point of Contact (POC), and Cage Code. All Contractors, qualified to provide Plating and Metal Finishing Services, should submit a response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that: The Contractor has Plating and Metal Finishing Services that meets or exceeds specifications referenced above. Is the Contractor’s facility is located within a three (3) to four (4) hour driving distance from Elizabeth City, NC? Does the Contracting Company have a GSA schedule, if so what schedule number? Can the Contractor provide same day services (3-hour turnaround)? Provide any additional comments/information you may have regarding this sources sought notice. 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 SAM.gov website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate responses to any future 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 23 January 2024 at 2:00 pm ET. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses should be submitted to Rose.A.Bateman@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03824IE0000003 in the subject line.