Blade set, Starboard, CCW, LH, EW

***Response date for quotations is extended till 09/02/2011 1600 EST.*** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-53 (July 2011), 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 _332999_ and the Small Business Size Standard is _500_. This is an unrestricted procurement; all responsible sources may submit proposals that will be considered by the agency. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. The requirement is for one (01) set of 378' WHEC Escher Wyss style Left Hand Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) blades which are used for vessel propulsion. The USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement to procure the following items. Offers may be submitted via email and must include the following information: (1) For Approval, Material Chemical Analysis Certifications and Tensile Property Reports in accordance with section 3.3.1 of specification P-245-191, Qty 01 Set, Not Separately Priced. (2) For Approval, Final Test & Inspection Reports, in accordance with 3.11.2 of specification P-245-191, Qty 1 Set, Not Separately Priced. (3) 2010-12-193-4771, Type 1 - CPP Blade Set, P/N 8344711-01 CCW. Manufactured, Tested, Inspected, Preserved, Packaged, Packed & Marked in accordance with specification P-245-191, Qty 1 Set. (4) 378EW Edge and Tip Gage Set, PN 378EW-CPPBLADE-GAGES, packaged, packed, and marked in accordance with specification P-245-191, Qty 1 Set. **Quality Assurance Inspection at the Manufacturing plant by USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center Personnel in accordance with attached QA specification will be required for this acquisition. Please notate the location of the manufacturing plant in your quotation. ** DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Item (1), Qty 1 Set, Required 45 workdays after Contract Award Item (2), Qty 1 Set, Required 120 calendar days after USCG Contracting Officer review and approval of required reports for item (1) Item (3), Qty 1 Set, Required 30 days after USCG Contracting Officer review and approval of item (2) Item (4), Qty 1 Set, Required 30 days after USCG Contracting Officer review and approval of item (2) Acceptance shall take place at Destination after verification of preservation, packaging, and marking requirements and confirmation of no damage during transit. Pricing is requested on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Delivery address is USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, Receiving Room, Bldg 88A, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. Packing, marking, bar code and shipping costs shall be included in the unit price of the item. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION - Commercial Items The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers and are listed in descending order of importance: (a) Technical (Fit, form, function must be exactly compatible as per above) (b) Past Performance information as noted above (c) Price Technical and Past performance, when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The following FAR Provisions apply to this solicitation: Offerors may obtain full text versions of these provisions electronically at www.arnet.gov. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011) with Alternate I. **Offeror(s) must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their quote OR provide notice of registration at orca.bpn.gov. ** The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation: Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at www.arnet.gov. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2011). The following clauses listed within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alt 1(Oct 1995) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program representation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) 52.222-40, Notifications of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Jun 2003) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2009) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 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. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS - United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the Coast Guard 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 General Accounting Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the Coast Guard as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. 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If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protests to meet the requirement. 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 forwarded to the address below: Commandant (GG-913) Acquisition Planning and Performance Measurement 1900 Half St. SW, Room 11-0402 Washington, DC 20593 Telephone: (202) 372-3692 Fax: (202) 475-3904