54 -- Windows

RFQ HSCG40-08-Q-40538 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Windows The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard has a requirement for Windows. 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: Window, weather tight, vertical sliding, counter balanced. The frame shall be either of cast or extruded aluminum and configured for mounting on the interior of a flat surface. (The frame shall not be drilled. The window shall have an arched top and bottom and straight sides. The window cut shall be 24-3/4" wide X 30-3/4" high with 60-5/16" radius arches top and bottom and have 1-5/16" radius corners. The frame shall also be configured with a spigot which will protrude through the BHD. The glass shall be 3/8" thick tempered glass. The clear opening of the glass shall be approximately 24" wide X 30". The glass shall ride up and down in felt lined rubber strips on each side and also have strips at the top and bottom to keep weather out. The sliding glass panel shall have a stainless steel or aluminum handle pull attached to the top of the glass for raising and lowering purposes. The bottom of the glass panel shall be fitted into a formed stainless steel or extruded aluminum shape to which spring loaded stainless steel tapes will be attached to counterbalance the weight of the glass panel. The lower half of the window unit shall be fitted with a stainless steel exclosure box to house the extended side tracks and to also catch water which may by-pass the felt coasted rubber. The box shall have a 3/4" IPS drain fitting welded into the bottom of the box to serve as a drain. The inboard face of the box shall be removable to allow service to the counterbalancing unit. The vertical sliding window shall be equal to "CORNELL-CARR" CC-10243, except as otherwise specified herein. Part Number: CC 10243. Quantity: Eight (8) Each. Cage Code ? 21204. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY Packaging Specifications: Each window shall be individually packaged in its own wooden crate or wooden box; with nailed or lock-corners. Preservation and packaging of window glass, assembled units, and controls shall afford protection against corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage during shipment and long term 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, Item Name, Stock Number, CAGE, Vendor Name, MFG Part Number and Date clearly printed in black block letters min 1? high and 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, the following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)(15 U.S.C.637(d)(2)and(3); 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (EO 11755); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007)(E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.225-1, Buy American Act/Supplies (April 2006)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); 52.225-13,Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (April 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (July 2006)(21 U.S.C. 3332).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. The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates. (June 2006) The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: (USCG) (DEC 2003), HSAR clause 3052.209-70 Prohibitions on contracts with corporation expatriates. Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at: http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/DHS_HSAR_DEC_2003.pdf, COMDTINST (Ombudsman) 4200.14 at http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-CFP/g-cpm/instruction/AGENCY%20PROTESTS.HTM. Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov. This requirement will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106. Award will be made on best value. Delivery is slightly more important than price. This award will be based on a best value decision. The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code is 332321, with a small business size standard of 500 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 Monday, 26 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.