PROCUREMENT OF AIRBORNE USE OF FORCE (AUF) SOFT WEAPONS CASE FOR THE MH-65 HELICOPTER
ID: 70Z03824IB0000018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d595db1fd564b48865e4988f5c290cf/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought Homeland Security, Department of is seeking qualified manufacturers of custom tactical soft weapon cases for the MH-65 helicopter. The cases will hold a Barrett M107, Knight's Armament M110 rifle, and a spare M240 barrel. The cases will be secured to the deck of the helicopter during all mission profiles to ensure no movement between the weapons and gun bag occurs. The USCG is requesting capability statements from interested companies who can provide Non-Reoccurring Expenses (NRE), tooling, prototyping, first article, and manufacture of the MH-65 Airborne Use of Force (AUF) Soft Weapons Case. Compliance with applicable industry standards and Code of Federal Regulations is required. Interested companies must also provide information on their business size, lead time for manufacturing, warranty options, and ability to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC). The closing date for responses is May 31, 2024 at 12:00 pm EDT.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Raynor
    (252) 335-6580
    John.T.Raynor@uscg.mil
    Terrie L. Pickard
    (252) 335-6821
    (252) 334-5240
    Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil
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