This is a combined CBD/Synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items will be utilized for this acquisition. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is HSCG40-06-Q-20415. This announcement constitutes the solicitation and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-06. Quotes are being requested and a package for quote submission is available as an electronic attachment. The NAICS for this combined synopsis/solicitation is 334511 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. The U.S. Coast Guard ELC has a requirement for the following: 1.) NSN 5825-01-471-0269, Transceiver, VHF-FM, Part number DSC-500PRO-M (0WF67) ONLY, Quantity 60 each. Alternate part numbers are not accepted. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY!! Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Bldg. 88, Baltimore, Maryland 21226. Delivery is desired within 60 days or sooner, REQUIRED within 90 days. It is intended that the Coast Guard ELC will obtain pricing directly from the original equipment manufacturer, L-3 Communications, Inc., Sarasota, FL 34232-6414. Quotation shall include unit price, proposed delivery in days (after receipt of order), your company Tax ID number and DUNS Number. Each item to be individually packaged in accordance with MIL-STD 2073 1D, Method 41, Code GX (including electrostatic and electromagnetic protection) and individually marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Bar Coding is required. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses and provisions electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Offerors are instructed to include a completed copy of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provision 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (MAR 2005)" with their quotation. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (JAN 2005). The following addenda are added to 52.212-1: (1) Paragraph (b) -- SF 1449 is provided as an electronic attachment for offerors use to submit a Quotation package. FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) is incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (SEPT 2005). FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). All responsive and responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (SEPT 2005) applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995), Alt I (OCT 1995) ; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (DEC 2001); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (DEC 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (JUN 1998); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (DEC 2001); 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004); 52,225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (JUN 2003); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (MAR 2005); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003). The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation and will be provided in full text upon request or can be electronically accessed at http: //www.dhs.gov. Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) 3052.209-70, Prohibition on Contract with Corporate Expatriates (DEC 2003). Closing date and time for receipt of quote is 31 May 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Submit offer in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1. Copies of FAR Clause 52.212-3 may be accessed via the Internet at www.arnet.gov. A formal notice of changes, if applicable will be issued in the FedBizzOpps (www.eps.gov) via an amendment(s). It is each vendor's individual responsibility to the monitor the EPS system for changes. See Numbered Note 22.*****
