Flight Line Mobile A/C & Heating Carts

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 Flight Line Mobile A/C & Heating Carts that will be used throughout the U.S Coast Guard. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: A. Design Specifications: Cooling Capacity - approximately 24 Nominal tons Air Flow -190 lb./min Supplied Air Temperature (@100?F & 50% RH) - 35-50?F Heating Capacity - 350,000 btu/hr. or higher Heating Air Temperature - 90-110?F Generator Power 60kw Compressor Type - Scroll B. Dimensions: Length - Approximately 184 in. Width - Approximately 87 in. Height - Approximately 78 in. Weight - Not to exceed 9,700 lbs. C. Performance: R-134a refrigerant Refrigerant high-low pressure shut down Compressor discharge temperature shut down Blower loss of pressure on heating units Utility power quality shutdown relay monitors for loss of power, phase imbalance and under voltage. Low Fuel warning signal with a Low Fuel automatic shutdown Condenser and evaporator coils of rugged copper tube and aluminum fin construction Diesel-electric - diesel use on the flight line, but can be easily converted to 3-phase, 480V, 60HZ utility power in the hangar. Plug in power option to allow unit to operate from 380/480v, 50/60HZ, 3-phase power without operating the diesel engine. Engine Block Heater Air Outlet Damper Control High Performance Blower (200ppm) 50-foot Power Cable 12” x 8” wire Supported and Insulated, Air Delivery Hose with a minimum of 30’ in length and maximum of 40’ in length. Frost resistant evaporator Easily transported onboard an appropriately sized aircraft- cart should include tie down rings making it safe for air transport. Adjustable air outlet damper to regulate output. Trailer-mounted and completely self-contained Shall not require an air-return from the aircraft. Carbon Monoxide shall not be present in the output airflow of the unit in any operational mode. D. Items to be Included at no charge with the units: Two (2) complete CD Rom manuals Two (2) printed operation manuals. Standard Warranty The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the future acquisition is 333415 -Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. The size of business pursuant to NAICS is 1,250 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 Flight Line Mobile A/C & Heating Carts, should submit a response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that: The Contractor has Flight Line Mobile A/C & Heating Carts that meet or exceed the Essential Physical Characteristics referenced above. Are you a small business or a large business? 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 SAM.gov. 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 09 April 2024 at 11:00 pm EST. Responses should be submitted to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Please indicate RFI 70Z03824IE0000008 in the subject line.