DECK COVERING MATERIALS

The USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement to procure the following: 1) COSMETIC POLYMERIC EPOXY RESIN, TYPE III. ONE STEP EPOXY DECKING, STARLIGHT BLUE (PT 603) OR EQUAL, PACKAGED IN 5 GALLON METAL BUCKET KIT CONTAINING PART "A" RESIN IN 1 GALLON CAN, PART "B" HARDENER IN 1 QUART CAN, PART "C" CRUSHED QUARTZ. PRODUCT MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH MIL-PRF-24613, SFLC STD SPEC 6341 AND QUALIFIED PRODUCTS DATABASE (QPL) QUANTITY: 85 KIT UNIT PRICE:$ TOTAL: $ 2) EPOXY SEALER ONE STEP DECKING CLEAR EPOXY SEALER PROVIDED AS KIT CONSISTING OF PART "A" 1 GALLON CAN RESIN, PART "B" 1 QUART CAN HARDENER. ALL KITS MAY BE PACKAGED IN ONE BOX FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES. EPOXY SEALER MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH MIL-PRF-24613, SFLC STD SPEC 6341 AND ON QUALIFIED PRODUCTS DATABASE (QPL). QUANTITY: 12 KIT UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 3) ANTI-SAG EPOXY DECKING THICKENING AGENT MUST BE PACKAGED IN 5 GALLON METAL BUCKET AS ONE KIT. PRODUCT MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH MIL-PRF-24613, SFLC STD SPEC 6341. QUANTITY: 10 KIT UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ 4) 5610-01-LG8-8442 UNDERLAYMENT, DECK COVERING, EPOXY, BROWN, RESIN BASED QUANTITY: 108 PL UNIT PRICE: $ TOTAL: $ DELIVERY IS REQUIRED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 NOTE: SFLC STD SPEC 6341 IS ATTACHED & MARKED EXHIBIT I This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAC 2005-60 (July 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 following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at www.arnet.gov.far , FAR 52.212-1,Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items (Feb 2012) FAR 212-3 -Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (April 2012) with Alt. 1 included FAR 212-3 is included with this solicitation as Attachment I; 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 (July 2012) FAR 212-5 is included with this solicitation as Attachment II.. This requirement is being synopsized as a brand name or equal acquisition under NAICS code 325510. The Small Business Size Standard is 500. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.5. It is anticipated that a competitive purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. 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) Delivery on or before 09/17/2012 (b) Meets minimum specification requirements (c) Estimated price (d) Past performance 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 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.