HULL PLATING AND DECK PLATING: INSPECT AND REPAIR

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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 solicitation number is HSCG80-10-Q-P45FD4 and is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-35. This request for quotations is a total small business set-aside. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. The NAICS code is 811310 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. This acquisition is for the procurement of Hull Plating and Deck Plating; Inspection and Repair for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba. All welding and brazing shall be accomplished by trained welders who have been certified by the applicable regulatory code performance qualification procedures. The vendor is required to provide the listed items as follows: Please see Attachment for Specification All services will be delivered to USCGC Escanaba (WMEC-270B) at the vessels homeport located at 427 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109. The date of required delivery for all items/services listed above is no later than 3 May 2010. Inspection and Acceptance shall also be at destination. ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: The contract is expected to be awarded on or about, 30 April 2010. The award will be issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Vendors should include warranty terms and conditions with their quote. Faxed and e-mailed quotes will be accepted. Faxed quotes may be sent to +1 (555) 000-0000 and e-mailed quotes may be sent to Chas Hartley at contact@example.gov. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes. All offers to this RFQ must respond no later than April 26, 2010 @ 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and are incorporated by reference. 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (Jun 2008) 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) 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 Government anticipates awarding one firm fixed price purchase order for this service. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes and are listed in order of importance: (1) Delivery Date (2) Price Delivery Date The ability to meet and deliver ALL the requirements of the items described by 3 May 2010. Price The total cost of the requested items will include any and all core charges. Quoter shall complete unit and extended prices for the base and option items. The price shall be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness