Arm Assembly

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number HSCG40-13-Q-PAP068 applies, and is issued as a Request for Quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-67. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332999 and the business size standard is 750 Employees. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order on a sole-source basis. The U.S. Coast Guard intends to negotiate and make award to Freeman Marine. This synopsis/solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR 6.203-1 and HSAM 3006.302-1. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13. It is anticipated that a non-competitive, sole source purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. It is the Government's belief that only Freeman Marine can provide these assemblies required for an engineering change for production of hulls. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide the requirements of this solicitation are invited to submit complete information discussing the same within 3 calendar days from the day this notice is posted. The submission of this data shall not impede award of this order. The Government does not intend to pay for information solicited. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. (v) ITEM 1: Arm Assembly, Hold Open Stop, Cast Hatch, Part Number: 042-1023, ECP-158, Hatch Hold Open Assembly for Hulls 45601-45685 (Capitalized). Quantity: 255 Each (vi) N/A (vii) Address for delivery is USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, Receiving Room, Building #88, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. Delivery is required no later than 8/10/2013. Please quote F.o.b. Destination. Delivery is required as soon as possible. however if delivery cannot be made in accordance with the Government's required delivery schedule, please indicate your best possible delivery schedule. Preparation for Delivery Instructions are provided as Attachment III. (viii) The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (July 2013) and the following Addenda. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) Dun & Bradstreet number, 4) Taxpayer ID number and 5) Pricing, delivery and technical acceptability as required in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, paragraph (ix) below. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). - Price, delivery and technical acceptability are evaluation factors. Note: Technical acceptability shall be determined by an evaluation of the information provided in accordance with paragraph iv of this synopsis. This is a commercial item acquisition. Award may be made to other than the lowest price. The Government intends to award on an all or none basis to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and provides the lowest price. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUL 2013) with Alt 1 (Attachment II) included are to be submitted with your offers. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JUL 2013) applies to this acquisition. The following addendum applies: Address for submission of invoices shall be indicated on the resulting purchase order. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); The full text of the FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.acquisition.gov/far; (xii) See Attachment I for FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (JUL 2013). (xiii) Not Applicable. (xiv) Not Applicable. (xv) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM EST on 31 July 2013. Quotes may be faxed (410) 762-6008 or emailed to Linda.A.Mannion@uscg.mil. (xvi) POC is Linda Mannion, Purchasing Agent, 410-762-6475.