MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC

The United States Coast Guard, through the Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, Maryland, is soliciting quotes for the purchase of twenty hydraulic manifold assemblies (Part Number: 2014-101-00M, NSN: 2590-01-688-0269) under a brand-name sole-source procurement authorized under FAR 13.106-1(b), with no substitutions permitted due to the unique technical specifications required for integration onto 35' LRI-II assets. This combined synopsis and solicitation, issued under solicitation number 70Z04026Q50244B000, is structured as a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order and is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 333618, requiring all offerors to self-certify as small businesses in SAM.gov. The delivery must be made FOB destination to the Coast Guard’s receiving facility in Baltimore by January 22, 2026, with shipments restricted to business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Packaging and labeling must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10 for protection against environmental damage and MIL-STD-129R for marking, including the inclusion of the Purchase Order Number, NSN, Part Number, and vendor name. Each package must feature an ISO/IEC-16388-2007 compliant Code 39 barcode, and an itemized packing list must accompany every shipment. Evaluation of quotes will be based on a best value trade-off approach, prioritizing technical compliance with the specified brand-name item, ability to meet the delivery deadline, and price, without assigned weights or numerical scoring. Invoices must be submitted exclusively through the Integrated Payment Processing (IPP) portal at ipp.gov, containing mandatory data elements including the CG Purchase Order number, vendor invoice number, CAGE code, and itemized line details, with no use of WAWF permitted. Special requirements include adherence to FAR clauses addressing counterfeit parts, trafficking in persons, supply chain security, prohibitions on Kaspersky and other covered telecommunications equipment, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The vendor must be registered in SAM.gov, and while no contract value is disclosed due to the pre-award nature, the award will be made to the responsible offeror demonstrating the best combination of