AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLE GATE DRIVE REPLACEMENT

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends to PROCURE SERVICES TO REPLACE THE CURRENT MAIN GATE MOTOR VEHICLE GATE OPERATING SYSTEM WITH A LINEAR INDUCTION SLIDE GATE OPERATOR. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, please read this entire notice, the instructions herein, and the attachment documents carefully. This acquisition is on A SMALL BUSINESS BASIS. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: REFER TO THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration and demonstrate that they are qualified to provide the supplies/services by providing a brief (20 pages or less) Technical and Price Quotes by 12:00 PM, ET, MAY 18, 2012. Technical quotes must include: (1) Specific approach in meeting requirements outlined in the Statement of Work and compatibility of system/process with existing agency configuration. (2) History (current or within the last 18 months) of projects similar in scope and nature, with specific references (including project identifier/contract number and description, period of performance, dollar amount, client name and current telephone number). References will be checked to validate the information provided and to determine reliability/dependability. (3) Key personnel (those who would have the primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the project) with relevant qualifications and specific experience. Cost Proposal: provide Firm Fixed-Price "broken out by labor hours, labor category, materials, and other direct costs". Offerors must submit an original and one copy of the quotes to CHIQUITA BAILEY, USCG BASE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, Room 1615, 2100 Second St. SW, Washington, DC 20593-7009. Electronic transmissions to CHIQUITA.L.BAILEY@USCG.MIL are acceptable, but must be timely. Proposal Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on two criteria: (1) technical merit and (2) cost/price. The second evaluation factor is cost/price. The Government may be willing to pay more than their estimated cost if a quote advantages warrant it. However, as technical merit ratings equalize, price may become the deciding factor. Proposed costs and fees for all years will be evaluated as the total price quote. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 2007). 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2008) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 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). 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). Offerors can retrieve these clauses on the INTERNET at www.arnet.gov. Questions about this requirement must be in writing and submitted by e-mail CHIQUITA.L.BAILEY@USCG.MIL. Telephone inquiries are strongly discouraged. All inquiries must include the solicitation number, your full name, organization name, address, phone and fax numbers, and must be received by 12:00 (noon) ET, MAY 18, 2012. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above.