20 -- Heat Pump Design Change

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-09. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 336611. The small business size standard is 1000 employees. This procurement is unrestricted. The purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 as a firm fixed price purchase. The USCG intends to procure services from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Adrick Marine to convert existing heat pumps to straight cooling only units in accordance with the following. The contractor shall provide all labor and materials to convert the existing number HP 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 heat pumps on the CGC Maria Bray to include travel. Remove reversing valve, heating solenoid, check valves and reverse cycle thermal expansion valve. Re-pipe the reverse cycle water regulating valve, remove the reverse cycle wiring from the system, re-pipe the evaporator to straight cooling, pressure test, leak test, evacuate and charge the system. Drawings for converted units shall include bill of materials, piping and wiring. The award will be in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b) soliciting from a single source (see attached Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition). The Coast Guard does not own nor can it provide specifications, plans, drawings or other technical data. The unit price shall include f.o.b. destination. The contractor will be responsible for shipping charges. Quotes will not be considered unless f.o.b. destination is quoted. Delivery will be made to CGC Maria Bray (WLM-562), 4200 Ocean Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32266. The point of contact is EMCS Inget, +1 (555) 000-0000. All questions concerning this request for quotation shall be directed to Ms. Sherri Peele at +1 (555) 000-0000. To receive an award the company must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database (CCR) http://www.dlis.dla.mil/ccr/default.asp. Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination. Work is to be performed on or about July 24, 2006. Anticipated award date is on or about June 5, 2006. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the Agency.The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2006) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use (Rating DO-A3) FAR 52.215-20 Alt IV Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data (Oct 1997) (a) Provide information on the prices at which same or similar items have been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition if requested (b) ) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Full Text may be accessed electronically at this internet address; www.deskbook.osd.mil HSAR 3052.247-72 F.O.B. Destination Only FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999) will not be used. The Coast Guard will evaluate quotations and make an offer resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be most advantageous to the Government based on ability to meet basic specification requirements, delivery date, and price. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Mar 2005), Alt I (Apr 2002). These certifications must be submitted prior to award. Contact Sherri Peele for copies, +1 (555) 000-0000. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Sep 2005) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements (Sep 1990) FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Full Text may be accessed electronically at this internet address; www.deskbook.osd.mil HSAR 3052.209'70 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for at least 80 percent each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions) (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule for Related Partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Apr 2006) Additional Clauses applicable to FAR 52.212-5 (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004) (E.O. 13126) (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246) (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (23) 52.225-1, Buy American Act'Supplies (Jun 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) (26) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury) (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332) Closing date and time for receipt of quotes is July 3, 2006 2:00p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Quotes received after this date and time will not be considered. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be forwarded via fax number +1 (555) 000-0000. Email quotes are acceptable and may be forwarded to Ms. Sherri Peele at contact@example.gov. Quotes may be submitted on company letterhead stationery indicating the nomenclature; part number; unit price for base and each ordering period (if applicable) and extended price; FOB Point; payment terms and any discount offered for prompt payment; the business size standard and any minority classification; delivery date; and applicable warranty.