20 -- MARINE COLLAR

It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source purchase order will be issued for:1. NSN 2040-01-524-1989, MARINE COLLAR W/SHIPPING BAG, PART NUMBER P-25, SPECIAL FEATURES: RESPONSE BOAT SMALL; PORT SECTION; MATERIAL IS STYROFOAM COATED WITH RUBBER TYPE RESIN; 23 FEET 8 INCHES; 2 FT DIA.; PROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS: PACS, SHAPE: CYLINDRICAL, END USE: HULL, RESPONSE BOAT SMALL, QUANTITY 9 EACH 2. NSN 2040-01-524-2089, MARINE COLLAR W/SHIPPING BAG, PART NUMBER R-P, SPECIAL FEATURES: RESPONSE BOAT SMALL; STARBOARD SECTION; STARBOARD MATERIAL IS STYROFOAM COATED WITH RUBBER TYPE RESIN; 23 FEET 8 INCHES; 2 FT DIA.; PROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS: PACS, SHAPE: CYLINDRICAL, END USE: HULL, RESPONSE BOAT SMALL, QUANTITY 8 EACH To the OEM: SAFE BOAT INTERNATIONAL, 8800 BARNEY WHITE RD, PORT ORCHARD, WA 98367-7491. That only SAFE BOAT INTERNATIONAL the Original Equipment Manufacturer, or their authorized distributors, have the capability to manufacture and supply the below referenced parts, NO EQUAL OR ALTERNATE PART NUMBERS SHALL BE ACCEPTED. Technical Publications and Service Bulletins pertaining to the item/s are proprietary to the OEM or their authorized distributors. However, other interested sources that possess the capabilities of obtaining the required technical, engineering and manufacturing data from SAFE BOAT INTERNATIONAL and have the capability of manufacturing these parts can submit information regarding these capabilities. This information must include (1) complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered part (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics), or (2) data that the offered part(s) have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the OEM. This information must be received within five working days from the date of this publication. Inquiries/information received after the established deadline shall not be considered for this particular acquisition. The submission of data for review shall not impede award of a purchase order. FOB Destination To: USCG ENGINEERING LOGISTIC CENTER, BLDG 88, RECEIVING ROOM, 2401 HAWKINS POINT RD, BALTO, MD 21226 Note: No Drawings, Specifications or schematics are available from this agency. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation package will be uploaded NLT 12/8/05. Interested sources that can provide the manufacturer's part numbers requested may submit a quotation which shall be considered. The due date for submission of quotations shall be no later than 12/16/05. Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation must include: (1) item name, stock number, part number, and unit/total prices; (2) proposed delivery after receipt of order in calendar days; (3) verification that each item shall be individually preserved, packaged, marked, bar-coded and shipped in accordance with best commercial practices; (4) taxpayer identification and Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number; (5) Contractors full name, address, and telephone number. In accordance with FAR Case 2002-24, Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-26, and FAR Subpart 4.12 - Annual Representations and Certifications, the use of ORCA became mandatory as of January 1, 2005. ORCA is available through the Business Partner Network (BPN) at . Contractors shall use ORCA to electronically submit annual Representations and Certifications (Reps & Certs). Contractors are no longer required to submit hard copies of their Reps & Certs with each proposal. For contractors to be able to upload their Reps & Certs to ORCA, they must have an active Central Contractor Registration (CCR) record and a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN). NAICS code for this solicitation is 336612 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at www.arnet.gov/far . FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212.4 Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items. The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.222.21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); 52.225-1 Buy American Act, Balance of Payments Program, Supplies (41 USC 10a-10d); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121 and 13129); 52.232-33 Payment by electronic Fund Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (21 USC 3332). The following items are incorporated in this solicitation: HSAR Clause 30152.211-90 Bar Coding Requirements; HSAR Clause 3052.213-90 Evaluation Factor for CG Performance of Bar Coding Requirement; HSAR Clause 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates. Copies of HSAR may be obtained electronically at http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf.shtml#Pubs. Requests for packaging instructions should be made to Kathy Lobasso +1 (555) 000-0000. This is a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The notice for filing agency protests can be accessed at this site: http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-CFP/g-cpm/instruction/AGENCY%20PROTESTS.HTM.