PROPYLENE AND LIQUID OXYGEN TANK RE-FILLS - SERVICE ORDER

(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. It is the intent of the Coast Guard to award this contract to GTS-WELCO based upon a sole source justification, however the USCG will accept and review any quotes provided all requirements are met within the solicitation. (ii) Solicitation number HSCG40-10-Q-62381 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 2005-41. Wage Determination Number 2005-2247, Rev 9 dated 05/26/2009 applies. (iv) This procurement is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 221210 and the business size standard is 500 employees. U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. (v) DESCRIPTION: Service Contract to provide Main Propylene Tank and Main Liquid Oxygen Tank re-fills, quarterly Facility Fee Leases on Liquid Oxygen Tank, and an Annual service fee of the Remote Telemetry Unit of both the Propylene and Liquid Oxygen Tanks. ITEM 0001, PROPYLENE GAS TANK, WEST WALL PIER #1, OWNED BY USCG YARD. RE-FILL SERVICE REQUIRED WHEN TANK READING IS 30 PSI. WHEN THE VENDORS SENSORS INDICATE TANKS NEED TO BE RE-FILLED, VENDOR MUST CONTACT SERVICING GAS PROVIDER AND U.S.C.G. YARD POC EMPLOYEE WITH A DELIVERY DATE AND TIME FOR ARRIVAL TO REFILL DEMINISHED TANKS. - Quantity 1 CS YEAR DELIVERY AS NEEDED, ANNUAL SERVICE SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN 10/1/2010 ENDING 9/30/2011. ITEM 0002, MAIN LIQUID OXYGEN GAS TANK, LIQUID OXYGEN TANK OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY GTS-WELCO BEHIND BLDG. 78, TANK SUPPLIED BY SERVICING VENDOR. RE-FILL TANK WHEN READING IS 25 ins. TANK RE-FILLS. - Quantity 1 CS YEAR DELIVERY AS NEEDED, ANNUAL SERVICE SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN 10/1/2010 ENDING 9/30/2011. ITEM 0003, ANNUAL TELEMETRY UNIT SERVICE FEE OF PROPYLENE GAS TANK. - Quantity 1 CS YEAR, SERVICE SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN 10/1/2010 ENDING 9/30/2011. ITEM 0004, ANNUAL TELEMETRY UNIT SERVICE FEE FOR LIQUID OXYGEN GAS TANK. - Quantity 1 CS YEAR, SERVICE SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN 10/1/2010 ENDING 9/30/2011. ITEM 0005, QUARTERLY LEASE FEES OF LIQUID OXYGEN GAS TANK. - Quantity 1 CS YEAR, SERVICE SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN 10/1/2010 ENDING 9/30/2011. **** Please pay close attention to the desired delivery dates for each item. If you can not meet the delivery date please provide your best offered start date.**** CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWIING PACKAGAGING, PRESERVATION AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS AS NOTED - IF NO INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED, STANDARD COMMERICAL PRACTICE IS ACCEPTABLE. PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS: Standard Commercial Pack is authorized for gases provided all HAZMAT documentations are noted and content is defined according to industry standards, limitations and cautions. Materials Inspection Sheets required upon request. PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS: Preservation requirements include packaging that shall protect any finished surface from scratches or damage resulting from contact with internal blocking or bracing or anything inside the shipping container. MARKINGS: In clear printed lettering (English) 1" min high, for each item as defined by its unit package quantity shall be individually marked with the following: a) Nomenclature, b) 13 digit Coast Guard Stock No. xxxx-xx-xxx-xxxx, c) MFG Part No., d) CAGE code (if known), e) Contract No. (issued upon award) f) Date. (vi) Place of delivery is: USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 88 - Receiving, Baltimore, MD 21226. Secondary delivery location will be provided upon award for physical holding tanks and their locations. **** ALL pricing shall be quoted as 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 2009). 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 (DUNS), e) Taxpayer ID number f) Offerors shall submit price and delivery information for all items. g) A recent past performance including: contract number, point of contact and current phone numbers. h) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. (viii) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Apr 2010). - The award will be made to the lowest priced and technically acceptable quotation. The Government intends to award on an all or none basis to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation. Offeror shall include in their offer a copy of the Description of Items or Services showing the bid prices being offered. This is to ensure accurate price per each item as described in the qty as requested. The Offeror shall view and print a copy of the solicitation as it appears in the attached documents to the solicitation as posted on the FedBizOpps Website to ensure complete knowledge and understanding of the solicitation with terms and conditions. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (ix) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers. (x) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009) applies to this acquisition. (xi) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Apr 2010). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: a. 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755) b. 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (EO 11755) c. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) d. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007)(E.O. 11246) e. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793) f. 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Aug 2009)(19 U.S.C. 2501, etseq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). g. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) h. 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009) i. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31.S.C. 3332). j. 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). k. 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 additional document(s) for uploaded documents where a scheduled site visit is set for one day only. Interested contractors are encouraged to contact POC listed to register for visit. Only those contractors responding and providing requested information will be allowed on base. SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS for details. (xiii) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A (xiv) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 12:00 PM EST on July 26, 2010. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their submitted quotes by either calling or emailing for confirmation. Quotes may be faxed +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to contact@example.gov . (xv) POC is Ramona Vazquez, Procurement Agent, +1 (555) 000-0000.