Lycoming Factory New (New Exchange) Engine

The US Marshals Service (USMS) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation DJM-14-A41-Q-5555 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). USMS is accepting bids for the purchase of a Lycoming Factory New (New Exchange) Engine. Specific information regarding the new engine can be seen below. ? Aircraft Registration Number: N752L ? Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company ? Aircraft Model: T206H ? Aircraft Original Certification Date: January 31, 2006 ? Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Engines, a Division of Avco Corporation ? Engine Model: TIO-540-AJ1A ? Old Engine Serial Number: L-12210-61E The price quote shall include the shipping cost of the new engine to USMS ASO, 9107B Boudreaux Road, Tomball TX 77375 (FOB Destination), as well as the shipping cost of the core back to the Lycoming factory. Mr. Elijah Davenport will serve as the receiving point of contact. Mr. Davenport can be reached at (281)638-7663. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document can be seen below. ? 52.247-34, FOB Destination ? 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial ? 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (Low Price Technically Acceptable). A competitive award will be made to the responsible firm with lowest priced technically acceptable quote. ? 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items ? 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items ? 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition; 52.203-3 Gratuities; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Co-operation with Authorities and remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements- Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management. An award will be made to the lowest priced bidder who can conform to the technical requirements listed above. The engine that is being purchased must be a factory new engine, which must be shipped to the USMS (9107B Boudreaux Road address referenced above) within sixty (60) calendar days of contract award, at the winning bidder's expense. To be eligible for this award, offerors must include the engine core charge within their overall proposal. USMS will return the engine core to the Lycoming factory within 120 calendar days from receipt of factory new engine, at the winning bidder's expense. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336412 and a single award will be made. Any responsible business that is part of the Lycoming-manufacturer network of authorized distributors may submit an offer, which shall be considered All quotes are due on August 5, 2014 at 8:00am (EST). No information or questions requesting clarification will be provided over the telephone from prospective offerors. Interested offerors must submit in writing any questions concerning this solicitation no later than 2:00pm (EST) on July 31, 2014. Please submit all questions to Broderick Morris at Broderick.Morris@usdoj.gov. All quotes shall be submitted on Company Letterhead and include your firm's proposed pricing, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, and DUNS Number. All quotations must be submitted electronically to Broderick Morris at Broderick.Morris@usdoj.gov no later than 8:00am (EST) on August 5, 2014. Late quotations will not be considered for award.