SOURCES SOUGHT
42 -- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Notice Date
- 4/18/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road Building 31, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD, 21226-5000
- ZIP Code
- 21226-5000
- Solicitation Number
- DTCG40-02-R-50026
- Response Due
- 6/14/2002
- Archive Date
- 6/29/2002
- Point of Contact
- Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-762-6463, Fax 410-762-6056, - Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6461, Fax 410-762-6056,
- E-Mail Address
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sjackson@elcbalt.uscg.mil, ndean@elcbalt.uscg.mil
- Description
- Potential Sources Sought. This sources sought replaces the pre-solicitation that was issued under Solicitation No. DTCG40-02-R-50019. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can provide a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center has a requirement to procure SCBA, hands on training, training video, operation manual, illustrated parts list and preventative maintenance manual. The Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center intends to award a firm fixed price requirements type contract, with a base year and four option years. The SCBA operational characteristics shall be as specified by the OSHA in 42 CFR Part 84, Subpart H and as specified by NFPA in NFPA 1981, Edition 1997. This shall be demonstrated by the Manufacturer through certification of the SCBA by NIOSH and by NFPA. The SCBA shall have a minimum rated service time of forty-five minutes when tested by NIOSH in accordance with 42 CFR Part 84, Subpart H. The SCBA shall consist of a high-pressure 4500psi air cylinder in a backpack-type harness assembly, air pressure regulators, and a facemask an associated air hoses. This procurement will be handled as a sole source with Mine Safety Appliance, Assemble To Order Number ATO No. G-CM104101C111 (medium mask) with the amplifier kit and transfill hose and Kevlar pouch attached and delivered as one complete unit. TransFill Hose and Kevlar Pouch Part No. 485366; Amplifier kit, complete with microphone Part No.10024074. Note: The amplifier kit shall be installed onto the facepiece during assembly and the Transfill hose and Kevlar pouch shall be attached to the right side of the waist belt. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to Mine Safety Appliance parts are not available to the Government and are proprietary to the OEM. Accordingly, it is believed that this non-availability of technical data precludes the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center from obtaining competition as it?s available from one source only. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to supply the SCBA for the purpose of the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Organizations having the expertise and required capabilities to provide the items are invited to submit complete information discussing such capabilities as follows: (i.e. salient physical functional and serviceability characteristics) (1) show that you have satisfactorily manufactured a SCBA or have supplied the equipment to the OEM specified; or (2) submit complete and current engineering data comparing the offered SCBA to the OEM?s to demonstrate the acceptability of the SCBA. It is the Government?s belief that only Mine Safety Appliance and/or its dealers and distributors can furnish the required SCBA to ensure proper form, fit and function of all its components. Other concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the SCBA are invited to submit complete information discussing capabilities in duplicate within fifteen days of this announcement. No cost or pricing information is required. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government does not intend to pay for this information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capabilities should be sent to Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist (CODE 045/54). All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Coast Guard. The solicitation will be available by electronic posting which the contractor will be responsible for uploading the solicitation and all amendments. This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprise to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) as prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credits is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See number note 22.
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