THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS IS *NOT* A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, OR INVITATION TO BID NOTICE. This provides information to the marketplace and is an invitation for an expression of interest and demonstration of capability to perform the anticipated work. The Government will not pay for any information nor will it compensate any respondents for the development of such information. While a future solicitation is anticipated, it is not guaranteed. The US Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research in order to identify possible sources of supply for the acquisition of parts and installation for the Shore Power Cable and Storage Transport Unit located in Charleston, SC. Cable Storage and Transport System SOW Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following: 1. 5 QTY - Steel reels with a cable divider. a. Be able to support at least 200ft of 3/C-500 TYPE THOF cable. b. Accommodate up to three shore tie cables with the following properties: (i) 3 inch outside diameter (ii) Approximate cable weight of 8 lbs/ft (iii) Up to 250 feet in length, each cable (iv) 8 inch diameter by 12 inch long ±- receptacle head on each end of the cable. c. Full height flange partitions to individually separate cables. d. The inner (core) diameter of the reel shall be no less than 36 inches. e. fit in Hydraulic reel trailer. f. Include insert for Viking plugs for ease of loading cord. 2. 5 QTY - Reel storage platforms with Fork Lift Cradle (one for each for above reels) with solid stock to fit in Hydraulic reel trailer. a. Provide safe and stable storage of the specified reels. b. Allow automated pick up and set down of loaded and unloaded cable reels by the transport carrier unit. c. Allow platform transport (loaded and unloaded) by fork lift. 3. 10 QTY - 175 Feet 3/C-500 TYPE THOF cable. 4. 20 QTY- 500 Amp Viking plugs VIKING PLUG # M24368-1-002 a. Attached to the ends of the 10 3/C-500 TYPE THOF cables above. b. Cable pigtails shall be a minimum of 10 feet in length and 1-3/c Type THOF-500 cables conforming to MIL-C-915/6. 5. Provide 5 QTY cover for each reel and platform when stored. a. Durable, b. UV resistant, c. Weatherproof. 6. Provide one cable reel hydraulic transport trailer a. A reel carrying capacity of at least 12,000 lbs. b. Main frame and tongue constructed of heavy duty tubular steel, fully welded with no members bent into place. c. Hydraulic reel lifts (dual hydraulic cylinders) for self loading and unloading of reels of the dimensions and weight specified. d. Powered reel drive mechanism to turn the reel in both directions for winding and unwinding cable. The reel drive mechanism shall have a nominal pulling capacity of at least approximately 2,000 lbs, and controls shall include powered reel braking. e. Gasoline or Diesel powered steering and propulsion system capable of normal walking speeds. f. Paint and finish of the trailer shall be two coats of durable marine grade paint. g. The reel trailer shall be in full compliance with AASHTO and NHTSA requirements for highway towage. Delivery: Must be able to deliver al parts to SFLC Charleston, SC. The Small Business Administration (SBA) uses the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes to establish size standards on an industry-by-industry basis. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 333923-Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist and Monorail System Manufacturing. However interested sources are encouraged to provide a determination and recommendation of the best NAICS code applicable to this type of requirement. Interested sources are requested to submit: (1) an expression of interest, whether to all or a portion of, this effort and (2) a statement of capabilities including complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics) or data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer, no later than 2:00 PM EST, 20 August 2014. The expression of interest should state whether the concern is a Large or a Small Business, and should further identify if it is a Small Disadvantaged Business, HUB-Zone Business, Woman Owned Business, 8(a) Certified Small Business, Veteran Owned Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business as well as the business size under the potential NAICS. In addition, interested sources should indicate whether the firm is U.S. or foreign-owned. Interested small businesses should review and understand the requirements in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 and Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Responses shall include the interested firm's complete mailing address and point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address). The firm shall provide a brief narrative that demonstrates the company's capability to perform the services to meet the requirements contained in this Request for Information-Market Research Only Survey. Electronic submission should be forwarded to Sarah Rall at
[email protected] or 757-852-3481. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. This RFI does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of a contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Interested sources are strongly encouraged NOT to submit proprietary information. Interested sources shall address the requirements of this RFI in written format as described in the above paragraphs by electronic mail to the email address shown above.