Tech and Train 140" WTGB Main Propulsion Control

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS BEFORE CONTACTING THE POC WITH QUESTIONS/COMMENTS. THANK YOU. This is 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. The commercial item test procedures at FAR 13.5 are also being implemented. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSCG40-11-Q-LF017 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This announcement incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is not set aside for any small business programs, the NAICS code is 334519 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends on awarding a contract for the purchase of OEM Tech Services and Training during installation of MPCMS onboard 140" WTGB Class Vessels, see attached Statement of Work. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate solely with the Avtron Industrial Automation Inc., or their authorized distributors. A copy of the sole source letter will be available with the award notice. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses and provisions electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Offerors are instructed to include a completed copy of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (OCT 2010)" and Alt 1 included with their quotation, or be registered with Online Reps and Certs https://orca.bpn.gov/. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (JUNE 2008), FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008), FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (JUNE 2010) are incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (OCT 2010) applies to this acquisition, and is attached in full text with applicable clauses marked. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999), is also attached in full text. Offerors are required to fill out and submit the technical evaluation section of 52.212-2. A formal notice of changes, if applicable, will be issued in FedBizzOpps (www.fedbizzopps.gov) via amendment(s). It is each vendor's individual responsibility to monitor the EPS system for changes. POC for this requirement is Dennis S. Kokoskie, Contract Specialist, phone +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, and email contact@example.gov Quotes can be emailed (HIGHLY preferred) or faxed and are due no later than 2PM EST September 19, 2011.