40 -- LSSSGU-300 CABLE

RFQ HSCG40-08-Q-40525 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 3573 Feet of Cable The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard has a requirement for 3573 Feet of Cable. The simplified acquisition procedures set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13 shall be used. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice and constitutes the only solicitation/written request for quotation that will be issued. The following is the description and a detailed list of cage codes and the part number that may be used: Description ? Cable, LSSSGU-300, single conductor, stranded copper, 91 strands per conductor, 300 MCM, .991? O.D. Unarmored, low-smoke jacket, plastic cross-linked polyolefin material, 1000.0 RMS maximum, operating voltage. Quantity: 3573 Feet. Cage Codes ? 9S169; 4A966; and 61040. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY Packaging Specifications: Each cable length of 100 Feet or more shall be of one continuous length, or standard manufacturer?s length for said cable and on its own individual wood or plastic reel. Each reel shall be marked with stock number; part number or type of cable; and length. The reel shall be sealed to protect the cable from damage during shipping and storage. All material shipped to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Receiving Room, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226, on this purchase order, must be accompanied by an itemized packing list securely attached to the outside of the package. All packing lists shall cite the Purchase Order Number with the package in such a manner as to provide identification. Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner as to afford adequate protection to the item against corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage during shipment from the supply source to Engineering Logistics Center locations. Package shall also provide adequate protection for warehouse storage and multiple shipments. All packages shall have the Purchase Order Number, Stock Number and Vendor Name and Part Number clearly marked on the exterior of the package. All deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Failure to follow the packaging instructions may result in your company being charged money by the USCG to cover the costs of repackaging the item(s) purchased in this purchase order. Your company may also be charged shipping costs to cover the cost of returning the material to your company for repackaging. **NEW**ELECTRONIC INVOICING: This requirement is also governed by 52.252-2 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. The clauses 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items, 52-212-2 ? Evaluation Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor ? Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.225-1 Buy American Act ? Supplies, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration apply to all items in this acquisition and are attached for your review. This requirement will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106. Award will be made on best value. The price and delivery costs are equally important. The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code is 423610, with a small business size standard of 100 employees. The resulting purchase order shall be firm fixed price. All interested businesses are requested to submit a written quotation. Quotations may be submitted on a SF 1449, SF 0347 or company letterhead but must include the unit cost as well as extended total cost for freight. The closing date of the RFQ is Friday, 1 November, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Firms may fax or e-mail their quotations to (410) 762-4008 or Corinthia.A.Price@uscg.mil.