The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), invites your company to respond to this Sources Sought Notice (SSN). This SSN is not a request for competitive proposals. This notice is for informational and market research purposes only. This SSN does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the USCG will take procurement action in this matter. Further the USCG will not be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the USCG to form a binding contract. The intent of this request is to survey the commercial market and determine the availability to provide the Coast Guard (CG) with sustainment and maintenance technical support and to assist the CG in providing OEM repair services for the AN/SPS-75's (Radar System, Early Warning) aboard the Coast Guard's National Security Cutters in Training Center Petaluma (TRACEN). Information obtained shall be used to make decisions regarding the requested service. The contractor must be knowledgeable and experienced in the ability to support operational frequencies of AN/SPS-75 Radar system, furnish facilities, materials, and equipment and technical documentation for repair and trouble shooting, create a help desk for technical assistance and corrective maintenance assistance for AN/SPS-75 radar and early warning system or systems of like complexity. Interested parties may be required to work with the incumbent on this contract to ensure a minimal loss of support to the Coast guard. The Coast Guard requires the following: Repair or calibration of the asset. Transportation, touch labor, and material cost required to repair/calibrate assets out of warranty. Conduct on-site corrective maintenance actions. Replacement Spares Support Provide replacement spares in accordance with the replacement spares sourcing process. Maintenance Support Maintenance Support consists of maintenance actions executed on an as-needed basis. System Performance Test Conduct SPTs of AN/SPS-75 systems aboard Coast Guard National Security Cutters and TRACEN Petaluma. TEMPEST Support Maintain AN/SPS-75 Radar Information Systems design that complies with TEMPEST standards appropriate for asset type and the system classification level. Provide technical manuals and annual parts obsolescence reports. REQUIRED RESPONSES: Limit SSN responses to 10, single-sided, single-spaced pages (cover page not included). Submitted responses should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. The font for text should be Times New Roman 12-point or larger. Responses must be unclassified. Any proprietary information provided must be marked to protect such data. 1) Cover Page to include: Company Name, Address, Point Of Contact with telephone number and email, SSN number, DUNS, CAGE Numbers, socio-economic business classification and size status. 2) Technical Response: In the 10 page response include your company's experience and knowledge in the following areas for the above listed equipment: -Technical Assistance: - Remote Support - Onsite Support - System Modifications -Design Experience: - System Architecture Knowledge -RF path Knowledge - Programming Knowledge -Market Research -Tech Analysis -Cost Analysis -Provide training -The contractor may be requested to provide training on the equipment or operations as configured for the operators/watch standers. -Communications Include a work plan that details how you would communicate project details with the Coast Guard's Project Manager. -Include a transition plan detailing how support will be passed from the incumbent to the winning bidder. 3) Past Performance: Please provide three or more references, within the last three years, where your company has performed similar work. (These references are not included in the ten page limitation) The acquisition method has not been established. The Coast Guard contemplates the solicitation for a one year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to obtain this sustainment and maintenance support. A set-aside determination has not yet been made. Interested parties shall submit their business size and shall include any applicable preference program (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned and Small Business). The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 517919 and the small business size standard is $19M. Questions regarding this SSN should be submitted to Julia Belton,
[email protected], no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Responses are due no later than 4:00 p.m. EST, October 31, 2016 and may be submitted via email to Julia Belton,
[email protected]. If late information is received, it may be considered by the USCG reviewers, depending on agency time constraints. This SSN does not commit the USCG to contract for any supply or service. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the USCG.