C130 Airfraft Fuel Tanks

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This requirement will be satisfied using commercial acquisition procedures specified in FAR Parts 12 and 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; firm-fixed-price quotes for the procurement of the following items are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-11-Q-300002 is being assigned to this procurement for tracking purposes only and this synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). When soliciting quotes or offers, round-off prices to the nearest U.S. dollar value. The incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1000 employees. This combined synopsis / solicitation is being issued on an unrestricted basis. Evaluation factors for award will be based on earliest delivery date and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. These items are utilized on the USCG C-130 aircraft. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationery indicating the National Stock Numbers, Nomenclatures, Part Numbers and Unit Pricing. Items required: C130 AIRCRAFT FUEL TANKS, 2 Each, P/N 695734-4, NSN: 1560-00-442-4755, (Mfg cage code 98897). These items are to be manufactured in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer's Manual. This material has been designated as FLIGHT CRITICAL, and Certificate of Airworthiness is required. Used, reconditioned, overhauled, or remanufactured material is not acceptable. The Coast Guard does not own, nor can it provide drawings or technical data related to this requirement. Required delivery is 45 days After Receipt of Order. Early deliveries will be accepted. Items shipped shall be shipped to: USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Attn: Receiving Section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Fob point shall be destination. Early deliveries will be accepted. Packaging, packing, and preservation shall be in accordance with best commercial practices. Packaging material shall not consist of the following: popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut packaging. Labeling shall include the appropriate National Stock Number, Part Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Purchase Order and Line Item Number. Labeling data shall be attached to the outside of the shipping containers. Bar coding is not required. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) with the following addendum: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Provisions (Feb 1998); This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address www.deskbook.Osd.Mil. FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2010); (b) (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (25), (32), (35) and (40). FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008). FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 2010)-Offeror shall include a completed copy of this provision with their offer or complete only paragraph (j) of the provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov http://orca.bpn.gov/. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. FAR 52.247-45, F.o.b. Origin and/ or F.o.b Destination Evaluation (Apr 1984); FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement (Apr 2008); FAR 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in English Language (Apr 1991); FAR 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U. S. Currency (Apr 1991); FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (Aug 2010); FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996). Point of contact is Thomas Mason at (252) 384-7184 and William Creef, at (252) 335-6640. Closing date/time for submission of quotations is 22Oct 2010, 3:00 P.M. Eastern time. Submissions may be faxed to (252) 335-6452 or emailed to either Thomas.F.Mason@uscg.mil, or William.D.Creef@uscg.mil Submit to USCG C-130H, Aviation Logistic Center, C-130H Heavy Maintenance Hanger, 1060 Consolidated Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Vendors must have a valid Cage Code and DUNS number and be registered in CCR. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: Solicitation number, the National Stock Number, Nomenclature, Part Number, Unit Price, and Payment terms. (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 General 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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. 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 protest 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 submitted to: Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard (CG-9131) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests 1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602 Washington, D. C. 20593-0001 FAX: 202.475.3904 The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.