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This is a Sources Sought Notice only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposal or quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract or or... This is a Sources Sought Notice only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposal or quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract or order from this announcement. This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This Sources Sought Notice has been issued to survey the market and assist the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in determining possible sources for consideration. All firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for contract or order award. The USCG is conducting market research to seek sources that have the capability to supply the item below. The item(s) must be new manufactured commercial items. The “EE” rating conforms to the NORTH AMERICA.UL 583 Standard and provides protection in environments where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, or liquids are present within the atmosphere under abnormal operating conditions. The offeror must be able to provide a Certificate of Conformance in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.246-15. REQUEST: Walk Behind Tow Tractor ***EE Rating*** -Maximum pull Weight- 10,000 lbs -Travel speed- 0-3mph -Duration/Performance- 5hrs non continuous/ 2.5hrs continuous -Sealed Batteries -Toe/Debris Guard -Onboard power charger station has to be 18” above ground -Power steering -Horn -Safety Lights -Foam/Pneumatic tires -Pintle Hitch -Capable of Towing up a 5% grade surface -Indoor/Outdoor use Responses: Responses to this notice should include company name, address, telephone number, cage code, and point of contact (POC). Please respond to the following questions: Technical Specifications SHALL be included with response. Please indicate if there are any quantity discounts. What is an estimated lead time? What are acceptable payment terms (e.g. Net 30, Credit Card)? Is your business a large or small business and how many employees? What North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code does your company use for this type of service? If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emergent business, or a small, disadvantaged business? If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? Is your firm a certified Hub Zone firm? Is your firm a Woman-Owned or operated business? Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned? Is your product listed on a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule? Do you have other government agencies using the product, and if so which agencies, POCs and contract numbers? If possible, provide POCs for civilian users for general usage of product questions. What type of contract (e.g. firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, etc.) have you been issued before for this type of work? Do you recommend one type or perhaps a hybrid (i.e. a contract that allows several types)? Provide any general comments, thoughts, and feedback your company would like to share regarding this Sources Sought Notice. Please be advised that the USCG will acknowledge receipt of the information received and may provide feedback to respondents with respect to the information submitted. After the review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice 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 Notice are not adequate responses to any future solicitation announcement. If the USCG proceeds with the acquisition, all interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation once posted to SAM.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Submission Instructions: Interested parties are invited to submit a response to the above questions by 11/14/2023 at 1:00 pm EST. All responses and questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Zachary.R.Harris@uscg.mil.