Aura Generator and ECU

The USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement to Open, Inspect, Report, and possible Repair the following: (1) 2920-01-590-7314, Generator, P/N M082-130, quantity: 8 each (2) 5975-01-590-5578, Electronic Control Unit, P/N M082-247, quantity: 8 each (NOTE: No substitute or after-market parts shall be authorized for the repair of above items. Only actual OEM parts shall be acceptable. All work is required to be performed by an authorized OEM Repair Facility.) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-62 (Dec 2012), and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 811310 and the Small Business Size Standard is 7.0 mil. This synopsis/solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR 6.203-1. 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 Aura Systems Inc., and/or their authorized repair facilities, can obtain the required technical and engineering data, and genuine OEM parts, required to successfully repair these items. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to repair these items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same within 3 calendar days from the day this notice is posted. The information submitted must include a letter from the OEM verifying the offeror is an authorized repair facility and verifying the OEM will supply only genuine OEM parts. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) with their offer. The closing date and time for receipt of quote is _Jan 25th, 2013_, at _12_ p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: (1) Loaded Labor Rate: __________ (This rate shall include direct and indirect labor costs associated with the labor rate, G&A, overhead, and profit). (2) Inspection Charge Per Item: tiny_mce_marker___________ (This price shall be the price the Government shall be obligated to pay if any item is determined to be beyond economical repair). (3) Preservation, packaging, and marking: tiny_mce_marker_____ (This charge shall be the charge the Government shall be obligated to pay for preservation, packaging, and marking as outlined in the attached Overhaul Description). (4) Replacement cost for new items (if available): tiny_mce_marker____________ (5) FOB Origin or FOB Destination (6) Firm Fixed Repair cost (if available) tiny_mce_marker_______________. NOTE: A Department of Labor Wage Rate Determination shall be requested upon award and shall be incorporated in the resultant purchase order. DELIVERY SCHEDULE The delivery schedule shall be as follows: Inspection Report(s) - 14 calendar days from the date Government-Furnished Material is received at the Contractor's facility. Coast Guard Review - 14 calendar days after receipt of Inspection Reports Repaired items (when authorized) - 45 calendar days after receipt of Contracting Officer's authorization to proceed TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS In addition to the requirements identified in the Overhaul Description, all inspection reports must contain the following minimum information: (a) Actual number of labor hours, hourly rate, and total labor cost for each Item. (b) List of all replacement parts required, including part numbers, unit prices, extended prices. (c) Any charges involved with long-term storage. (d) Price of new Item. (e) Serial Number of each Item. (f) Proposed delivery date for repaired Items. TESTS/INSPECTION - Any testing requirements identified in the Overhaul Description may be witnessed by a Government Quality Assurance Representative. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer fourteen (14) calendar days prior to being ready to final test and inspection. EVALUATION Award shall be made without discussions unless the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. Quotations received in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be evaluated on a best value basis utilizing the following technical, price and price-related factors: (a) Technical - In order for a quotation to be considered technically acceptable the offeror MUST submit written verification from the OEM that the offeror is an authorized repair facility for the OEM. Quotations that are received without written verification shall be rejected as nonresponsive (b) Past performance -submit references where this Engine or similar has been repaired for the Coast Guard or the OEM. (c) Price Technical and past performance is more important than price. The following FAR Clauses provisions apply to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Feb 2012); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Dec 2012) with Alternate I. Offeror(s) must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their quote. The Offeror shall supply at least three (3) contracts completed during the past three years or currently in process for the same or similair services as are being solicited under this solicitation. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of the state and local governments, foreign governments, and commercial customers. The Offeror shall provide include past performance information for any major subcontractor and must be relevant to the scope of work they may perform under the contract resulting from this solicitation. References other than those provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the Government to obtain additional information that shall be used in the evaluation of the offeror's past performance. The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at www.arnet.gov.; FAR 52.204-99, Systems for Award Management Registration (August 2012) (DEVIATION); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2012); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Nov 2012). The following clauses listed within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program representation (Apr 2012)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)(E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012)(E.O. 13126); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)(29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351); FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011); FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreement (Nov 2012)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). (End of provision) NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS - United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman. Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to: COMMANDANT (CG-9131) U S COAST GUARD OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR AGENCY PROTESTS 2100 2ND ST SW STOP 7112 WASHINGTON DC 20593-7112 The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is +1 (555) 000-0000.