Load Cells

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number HSCG-09-Q-50223 applies, and is issued as Request for Quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-28. (iv) This procurement is set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332312 and the business size standard is 500 employees. U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. (v) ITEM 0001 - LOAD CELL, FORCE-WEIGHT, OPERATING TEMP RANGE -30.0/130.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT, ASSEMBLY, CROSS DECK WINCH, LEFT HAND, P/N AMD-1397L, ABAORD 225 FT WLB COASTGUARD VESSELS, CAPACITY 0-6250 POUNDS TENSION OR COMPRESSION RANGE; OVERLOAD 150% OF CAPACITY WITHOUT DAMAGE, 300% WITHOUT FAILURE; ELECTRIC CONNECTION POTTED CABLE 6 FT LONG; OUTPUT 4-20 MAMP; EXCITATION 18-28 VOLTS DC; END CONNECTION FEMALE THREAD 1-14 UNS; PROTECTION NEMA 4X, STEEL CORROSION RESISTANT. QUANTITY OF EIGHT (8) EACH. BRAND NAME: APPLETON MARINE INC PART# YMD-8564 Failure to follow the packaging instructions may result in your company being charged money by the USCG to cover the costs of repackaging the items purchased in this purchase order. Your company may also be charged shipping costs to cover the cost of returning the material to your company for repackaging. Please pay close attention to the delivery dates for each item. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source purchase order will be issued for this item to Appleton Marine, Inc. and/or their authorized distributor. It is the Government's belief that only Appleton Marine, Inc. or their authorized distributors can furnish these load cells and ensure the proper fit, form, and function of all its components. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to supply this part number by submitting: (1) Verification that they are an authorized distributor of the OEM; (2) Verification that they can obtain the required part from the OEM. Other potential sources desiring to furnish other than Appleton Marine, Inc. parts are required to submit the following information within 3 working days of this announcement: (1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional, and serviceability characteristics). (2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. Note: The submission of this data for review will not impede the award of this solicitation. The government does not intend to pay for any information solicited. (vi) CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING PACKAGING, PRESERVATION AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS. a. PACKAGING: STANDARD COMMERCIAL. b. MARKINGS: SHALL INCLUDE BAR CODE(S), PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER, PACKING SLIP AND INVOICE. INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGE AND MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELC SPEC D-000-0100 REV G BAR CODING c. PRESERVATION - EACH PIECE OR ASSEMBLIES THAT MAKE UP ONE EACH OF ANY CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) SHALL BE PRESERVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM-D-3951. (vii) Place of delivery is: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 88 - Receiving, Baltimore, MD 21226. ATTENTION: HSCG-09-Q-50223. Please quote prices FOB Destination. (viii) The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008). 1. Parties responding to this solicitation who believe they can supply an exact match to the items outlined in 0001, may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). - Technical acceptability, delivery, and pricing are evaluation factors. This is a commercial item acquisition. Award may be made to other than the lowest price. Award will be a best value decision. The Government intends to award on an all or none basis to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and provides the Government with the best value. Exact match and delivery is slightly more important than price. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (June 2008) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2008) applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Oct 2008). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: a. 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (August 1999). b. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). c. 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). d. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). e. 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126). f. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). g. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). h. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). i. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007). j. 52.225-1 Buy American Act'Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). k. 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). l. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (July 2006) (21 U.S.C. 3332. m. The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: (USCG) (DEC 2003), HSAR clause 3052.209-70 Prohibitions on contracts with corporation expatriates. Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at: http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/DHS_HSAR_DEC_2003.pdf, COMDTINST (Ombudsman) 4200.14 at http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-CFP/g-cpm/instruction/AGENCY/20PROTESTS.HTM. Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov. CGAP 3042.302-90 Valuation Requirements for the Acquisition of Spare Parts Purchased for Inventory Control Points from HQ Contracts (OCT 2008). Copies of CGAP clauses may be obtained electronically at: www.uscg.mil/acquisition /procurement/pdf/CIM_4200_19H.pdf All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. (xiii) THE DEADLINE FOR THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 5PM EST on January 8, 2008. Quotes may be faxed +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to contact@example.gov . All questions must be submitted in writing to Lahkeisha Leach via e-mail at contact@example.gov or via fax at the number above. (xiv) Contracting Office Address: 2401 Hawkins Point Road Building 31, Mail Stop 26 Baltimore, MD 21226-5000 Primary Point of Contact: Lahkeisha Leach, USCG Contract Support, +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Susanna Wiedmann, USCG, Contracting Officer, +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov