J -- USCGC CONFIDENCE TALON GRID INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG80-07-Q-3FA594 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-14. The NAICS code is 336611 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This is a total small business set-aside. The requirement is as follows: Commercial contractor to Inspect and Repair Talon Grid onboard USCGC CONFIDENCE (WMEC-619), a 210 Foot Medium Endurance Cutter, in accordance with the attached specification (Rev 1, dated December 6, 2006). The work will be performed at the vessel?s homepier, 9235 Grouper Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-4402. The Performance Period is seven (7) calendar days to commence January 23, 2007. BASE: Work Item 1: PERFORM INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TALON HELICOPTER LANDING GRID 1 JOB @ _____________ = _______________ OPT A: Composite Labor Rate 10 HOURS @ _______/HOUR__ = ______________ BASE B: GFP REPORT NSP 1 EA NSP BASE C: TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 1 JOB @ _________________ = _______________ (Applicable only to contractors not within local commuting area (75 miles) of vessel.) Subtotal Base _________________ Subtotal Options ____________ Total of all Items: ______________________ Due to the lack of space, the specification is provided as a separate file. You can also obtain the entire specification by fax or email by calling Louis Romano at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov or Dawn Dabney at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Sept 2006) applies. Quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Nov 2006), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Sept 2005) also applies. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for at least 80 percent each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions) (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held? (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule for Related Partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Nov 2006) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are applicable: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(15 U.S.C.644) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O. 13126). FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended. (July 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 1989) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d). FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006). FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). Vendors are required to submit, a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their quote. Evaluation and Award: The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation provides the best value to the government. No other additional contractual terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is assigned. Quotes are due to Ms. Dawn Dabney, Contract Specialist, on December 13, 2006 by 3:00 pm EST at U.S. Coast Guard, MLCA, vpl-1, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. Quotes may be sent via facsimile or U.S. Mail. Faxed quotations will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000/76. For information regarding this acquisition, please contact Louis Romano, Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000 or Dawn Dabney, Contract Specialist, at +1 (555) 000-0000.