Overhaul of Condition Material "F" Bifilar Assemblies

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the General Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external form. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman. Informal forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth at FAR 33.103. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to: Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard (CG-9131) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests 1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602 Washington D.C. 20593-0001 Telephone 202-372-3695 Fax: 202-475-3904 This is a Notice of Intent for non-commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 15, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a request for quotes is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quote (HSCG38-10-Q-S00050) incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44. This is an unrestricted procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The award will be in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The U. S. Coast Guard intends to negotiate and award a firm fixed price contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation or a responsible contractor who can provide a Certificate of Conformance with traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the overhaul of the items listed below. Schedule of Supplies DESCRIPTION: 1. BIFILAR ASSEMBLY NSN: 1615-01-221-2610 P/N: 70107-28400-043 S/N: A240-00662 2. BIFILAR ASSEMBLY NSN: 1615-01-221-2610 P/N: 70107-28400-043 S/N: A240-00374 3. BIFILAR ASSEMBLY NSN: 1615-01-221-2610 P/N: 70107-28400-043 S/N: A240-00277 4. BIFILAR ASSEMBLY NSN: 1615-01-221-2610 P/N: 70107-28400-043 S/N: A240-00211 The Coast Guard intends to issue one purchase order against an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00383-06-G-006F. No formal solicitation will be issued for this requirement. DELIVER TO: Commanding Officer USCG Aviation Logistics Center 1664 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001 INSPECTION and ACCEPTANCE: Preformed by DCMA The Coast Guard does not own, nor can it provide drawings or specifications for this item. Offerors, other than the OEM, must provide a Certificate of Conformance and the component must be traceable back to the OEM. Facsimile Offers are acceptable and may be forwarded via email to Heather.A.Brick@uscg.mil or Fax to (252) 335-6790. The Coast Guard intends to negotiate with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), as the only know NAVICP-PICA approved source of supply. Offerors, other than the OEM, must possess NAVICP-PICA approval as an approved source of supply and must provide proof of such prior to contract award. Information regarding NAVICP-PICA certification may be obtained from the following website: http://www.navicp.navy.mil/sabs/sas/sascover.htm. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is August 9, 2010 at 10:00 am, EST. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency. Anticipated award date is on or about August 23, 2010. Contact Heather Brick by email at Heather.A.Brick@uscg.mil for questions regarding this solicitation. Offers will be accepted via e-mail at the above address.