FUEL INJECTION PUMP OPEN, INSPECT, REPORT AND POSSIBLE REPAIR

OPEN, INSPECT, REPORT AND POSSIBLE REPAIR This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-49 (Jan 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 _333618_ and the Small Business Size Standard is _1000_. 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 component parts for parts for Fairbanks Morse opposed piston diesel engines (38TD8-1/8AR3 as notated in item descriptions above) onboard 378' WHEC class cutters. The Form, Fit and Function of these parts must be exactly compatible with the existing Fairbanks Morse diesel engines and is critical to the safe operation of these cutters in extreme polar environments. It is the government's belief that only Fairbanks-Morse, or authorized distributors can provide these critical parts. 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) 2910-00-874-7226, Pump, Fuel Injection, Part Number 16611017, Qty 35 Each. Descriptive Data: This item is the "new style POST FRAM" gasket-less fuel injection pump for the Fairbanks Morse 38TD8-1/8 opposed piston main diesel engine used onboard the 378' WHEC. Note: No Drawings, Specifications or schematics are available from this agency. That information is proprietary to Fairbanks-Morse and the Coast Guard is unable to supply any information other than part name and part number to prospective offerors. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities to manufacture these parts to OEM specifications are invited and encouraged to submit proposals. The following information must be provided to evaluate past performance: evidence of past successful manufacture to OEM specifications of all required parts, for the government, OEM, or secondary market, to include evidence of durability and that the parts met normal life cycle expectations without failures. At a minimum the shipping container shall consist of a box constructed of plywood, totally enclosed, with internal or external bracing. Wooden blocking shall be incorporated to prevent this item from movement during multiple shipments. Item shall have a minimum of 1" cushioning material completely surrounding it prior to placing it in the wooden shipping container. Requested Delivery Date: 06/01/11 All items on this request for quote shall be individually packed and marked individually as per attached specification SP-PP&M-001, Rev D. Dated 10/1/00. Inspection and 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. DELIVERY SCHEDULE - delivery is desired as soon as possible, partial shipments will be accepted. Please provide your proposed delivery here: _________________________________ 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 (Jan 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 (Jan 2011). The following clauses listed within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 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) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 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. The closing date and time for receipt of quote is _28 March 2011_, at _4:00_ p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 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. 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 that a Coast Guard 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 coast Guard 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 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 at FAR 33.103(d)(2). 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: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000