(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 HSCG40-12-Q-60827 applies, and is issued as a Request for Quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55 (02 Feb 2012). (iv) This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336611 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. (v) ITEM 0001, Piping Insulation contractors for the CGC ESCANABA (270' CG Cutter). Install chilled water insulation. Insulate chilled water piping. Insulate approx 1045 ft of chilled water piping onboard the CGC ESCANABA. Three men for approx. four weeks. IAW Statement of Work and list of compartment spaces is provided. Quantity 1 JB. Tentative Start date is 02/28/2012 or sooner. (vi) Place of Performance is: USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. **** Please quote prices FOB Destination. **** (vii) 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 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: a) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, b) discounts for prompt payment if applicable c) cage code, d) Dun & Bradstreet number, e) Taxpayer ID number. f) Offerors shall submit no more than three relevant past performance history including: contract number, point of contact and the contact information. g) Offerors shall agree to the deliver condition that the vendor shall start the performance within 48 hours of notification by the government. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. If any offeror is registered in ORCA, verification by the applicable vendor is needed to evidence that the record is current and valid. (viii) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). - Delivery, pricing and relevant past performance are the 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. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. 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. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (ix) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2011) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers. (x) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition. (xi) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Jan 2012). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: a. 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). b. 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632 (a)(2)). c. 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755) d. 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (July 2010) (EO 11755) e. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) f. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007)(E.O. 11246) g. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). h. 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513). i. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb. 2009) j. 52.225-3, Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements- Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-301, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). k. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). l. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31.S.C. 3332). m. 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). n. 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). o. 52.233-3 Protest after award (Aug. 1996.) p. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Chain (Oct.2004). q. 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. (xii) See required documents for scanned copies of each item requested. (xiii) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A (xiv) QUESTIONS ARE DUE BY 4:00 PM EST on Fri. 02/17/2012.QUOTES ARE DUE BY 4:00PM EST on Tues. 02/21/2012. Quotes may be faxed (410) 762-6008 or emailed to Carolyn.Ward@uscg.mil (xv) POC is Carolyn Ward, Procurement Agent, 410-762-6601.
