This is a Sources Sought Notice only and does not constitute a solicitation announcement. This is not a request for proposals or a quote and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for quotes/proposals. 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 a contract award.
REQUEST:
Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for items on “Attachment 1 – Schedule - 70Z03825IH0000011” in accordance with (IAW) the salient characteristics below.
Salient Characteristics Include:
- Alodine Tank System - 4 tank system with secondary catch containment with 110% max hold capacity of the largest tank.
- Etch Tank - 34"L x 24"W x 26"D (Can be adjusted for build needs)
- Rinse Tank - 34"L x 24"W x 26"D (Can be adjusted for build needs)
- Alodine Tank - 34"L x 24"W x 26"D (Can be adjusted for build needs)
- Rinse Tank - 34"L x 24"W x 26"D (Can be adjusted for build needs)
- Secondary Catch Containment Capable of holding 110% of the largest tank; EPA 40 CFR 264.175, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
- Total length not to exceed 11' max
- Etch Tank and Alodine Tank must include a circulation pump system on the back wall of each tank.
- All tanks must have drain via valve and manifold system by pneumatic pump. Manifold must come out on the right-side end and must be capable of connecting a flexible hose for HAZ Waste collection.
- All tanks must have lids
- All tanks and Secondary Containment must be made of Polypropylene material or equivalent
- Electrical must be above 18" from hangar floor
- Industry Standard Warranty
- Delivery to USCG Aviation Logistics Center, HMF1
- Certificate of Conformance required
- Tanks must be manufactured, factory new
SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “SCHEDULE – 70Z03825IH0000011”
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, 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 offeror’s list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Closing date and time for receipt of response is 02 September 2025 @ 2:00pm EST. E-mail responses are preferred and may be sent to Kiley.E.Brown2@uscg.mil and D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825IH0000011 in the subject line.
