Procurement of Main Landing Gear (MLG) and Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Tires in Support of the HC-144 Aircraft
ID: 70Z03825IL0000006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDAVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

TIRES, SOLID AND CUSHION (2630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8803a5bbd4b9462a922c646005e6f696/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of main landing gear (MLG) and nose landing gear (NLG) tires to support the HC-144 aircraft. This sources sought synopsis aims to gather information on companies capable of supplying these specific tires, identified by part numbers DR8630T for the NLG tire and DR10627T for the MLG tire, which must meet all specified requirements. The procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the HC-144 aircraft, which plays a vital role in the Coast Guard's missions. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their capabilities, including company details and responses to specific questions, by May 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST, to Steven Goodwin at steven.a.goodwin@uscg.mil, with technical inquiries directed to Joshua Eure at joshua.r.eure@uscg.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Steven Goodwin
    steven.a.goodwin@uscg.mil
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