Aviation Training Program Coast Guard Air Station Astoria (Helo Hoisting)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures, 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. This acquisition is for the selected Contractor to provide a vessel, personnel and equipment necessary to support the unit-specific Aviation Training Program at USCG Air Station Astoria, Warrenton, OR. For the Air Station to safely execute its statutory Search and Rescue mission, it is necessary to maintain aircrew proficiency by conducting regular training. This training includes helicopter hoists of equipment or rescue swimmers to and from the water or an underway vessel. In the past, this requirement has been fulfilled using primarily USCG surface assets and local volunteers. However, the USCG's increased operational commitments have reduced the availability of these assets to provide the necessary support for aviation training. Note: This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. (A) The solicitation number is 70Z08424QDL940023 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (B) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06 effective date: 08/29/2024. Department of Labor under Service Contract Labor Standards, Wage Determination Number 2015-5577, revision 25, dated 07/22/2024 is applicable and is attached. (C) This solicitation is issued as a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 541690 and the small business size standard is $19 million. (D) List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure: Please see the attached for the Schedule of Services and Unit Prices form. (E) Description/Statement of Work/Specification: Provide Helo Hoist Support at USCG Air Station Astoria, OR. Please see the attached for the Statement of Work (SOW). (F) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: This service is for a base year of 23 September 2024 through 22 September 2025 and contains two one-year options that can take this service through 22 September 2027, if exercised by the Contracting Officer. The place of performance for this service is USCG Air Station Astoria, OR. (G) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors'Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements. (H) Evaluation: For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions. (I) Prior to the conclusion of the technical evaluation, offerors can expect guidance regarding a pre-award inspection of the vessel to ensure conformity with the requirements in the Statement of Work. (J) Offerors are required to include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications'Commercial Items, with its Alternate I, with their offer. Offerors may complete this online at SAM: www.sam.gov . An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 with Alternate I online and that is it up-to-date and valid. (K) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items (NOV 2023) applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum. (L) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders'Commercial Items (MAY 2024) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition. (M) A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices: N/A. (N) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation. (O) Date, time and place offers are due. Offers are due by 16 September 2024, 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Submit offers to the following e-mail address by the offer due date and time: Electronic Submission: Please send to both contacts: Christopher.U.Columbres@uscg.mil; Jing.Liu@uscg.mil; No files bigger than 5MB will be accepted. (P) Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at christopher.u.columbres@uscg.mil no later than 11 September 2024, 8:00AM Pacific Time.