KC-46 Exhaust and Inlet Covers

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT only. The purpose of the synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their business size classification relative to NAICS 336412- Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. Responses to this synopsis will be utilized by the Government to determine the appropriate procurement methodology. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published to the general public on contract opportunities at https://sam.gov. Responses to this sources sought synopsis shall not be considered a response to a solicitation. All interested offerors will respond as an interested party to this sources sought.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

The New Hampshire Air National Guard has a requirement for KC-46 Engine Exhaust and Intake Covers. The repair will include the following CLINS:

• CLIN 0001: KC-46 Engine Intake and Exhaust Covers                26 EA
  • Covers for both the inlet and exhaust of the PW 4062-94 Engine that can be secured to assure would not blown off from the weather conditions or jet blast from other aircraft taxiing.  The material needs to be breathable, waterproof, hydrophobic, freeze-proof, sand and dust proof, UV resistant, scratch protection, washable, lightweight, inherently anti-static, durable and No vapor corrosion inhibitor chemicals.
  • Shall have a re-enforced access hole in the lower center portion of the inlet cover where we can insert/secure a heater hose to warm up valves and other components during extreme cold weather conditions. 
  • The cover shall to be zipper-less, button-less and any other potential threat of FOD or material that can scratch or damage the engine or inlet.
  • The Inlet cover needs to be able to be installed independently but have hooks or clips on it that the exhaust cover can secure to. 
  • Covers should be able to be installed without the use of a ladder or stand for safety purposes.
  • Diameters of equipment to be secured are as follows:
    • Engine Inlet
      • Outer Diameter: 100 inches
      • Inner Diameter: 84.5 inches
    • Engine Exhaust Diameter: 36.5 inches
    • The length from the inlet to the bypass of the engine is 136 inches, while the length from the inlet to the exhaust is 245 inches.

1. Estimated amount for each CLIN.

1. Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business {SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business {VOSS), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business {WOSB), 8(a), Large Business, etc.)?
2. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?
3.    Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?
4. If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).
5. If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
6. Is your company a GSA contract holder? If so, please provide the contract number.
7. If you are a GSA contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?
8. Please provide detailed technical product descriptions or brochures.
9. Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
10. Please provide your UEI number and CAGE code.

The information above is intended to be descriptive and not restrictive in order to describe the nature of the services requested. Interested parties are responsible for demonstrating to the Government their ability to provide the services as indicated.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these supplies, please provide the following information: Organization name, address, email address, Website, telephone number, size standard with social economic status and type of ownership for the organization, cage code, TIN number, NAICS codes (with business size) and GSA Schedule number (if applicable).

To respond, you must email your information to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Specialist {CS) via email prior to 1600hrs EST on 19 JULY 2024.