PURCHASE OF RADAR ITEMS

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. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation and no other solicitation document will be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote number RFQ HSCG44-12-Q-PC8510. This number is for tracking purposes only. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-60. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334511. The SBA size standard in Employees is 750 EMP. Due to this Acquisition being considered to be a Sole Source, Brand Specific Procurement it is not anticipated that the Contracting Officer will receive 2 or more Offers from qualified Small Business Concerns; therefore IAW FAR 19.502-2(a) This IS NOT A Small Business Set-A-Side. The items are to be "Named Brand" manufactured by SSR ENGINEERING. Substitute proposed Brands will NOT be considered for Award. See Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) below. This Solicitation is for the purchase of, 1 EA of- SSR MASTER PCRP FOR FURUNO 21x5 S-Band Master PCRP W/NAV and SLA-10, 4U Rack mount part number 212A-NSC. The Coast Guard does not own nor can they obtain specifications, drawings, plans or other technical data for this item. Request for drawings/specs will be disregarded. Items are to be New Items. Used or Refurbished items are not acceptable. Substitute proposed Brands will NOT be considered for Award. Any Contractors that are authorized FURUNO Distributors are encouraged to provide a Firm Fixed Price Quotation IRT this Fed-Biz-Ops Solicitation. The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder proposal conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous and Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Required Delivery Date is 30 Days ARO. Unless otherwise stated all items will be required to be shipped to the USCG C3CEN 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703. FIRM FIXED Price Proposals may be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information: Cost Breakdown, Unit Price, Extended Price, Total Price, Company DUNS, Payment Terms and discount offered for prompt payment. The closing date and time for receipt of offers is Sep/12/2012@7:00AM EST. Email quotes to the POC Beverly A. Turman-Dawson, Acquisition Specialist, contact@example.gov. *PLEASE NOTE* Interested Offerors are to provide Firm Fixed Prices and Delivery Information by Sep/12/2012@7:00AM EST. Delivery Information is to include the Shipping Terms the Offeror is proposing, FOB Origin or FOB Destination. FOB Destination is preferred by USCG/GOV. If proposing FOB Origin, provide Shipping cost as a separate line item. Required Delivery Date is 30 Days ARO. Anticipated Award Date for the PO Contract is Sep/13/2012, this date is approximate and not exact. Schedule B: Line Item 1: 1 EA of - SSR ENG. SSR MASTER PCRP FOR FURUNO 21x5 S-Band Master PCRP W/NAV and SLA-10, 4U Rack mount part number 212A-NSC Line Item 2: 1 EA Shipping (If Applicable) The Following FAR Provisions apply to this Acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 2008), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999)- award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering specification, price, delivery, and past performance, and quality. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2011) to include Alt I (APR 2002). These certifications must be included with quote and can be accessed and downloaded via FedBizOps with this RFQ. Contractors are encouraged to submit through http://orca.bpn.gov FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items (JUNE 2010) with the following addendas: The government intends to award a Purchase Order Contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder/offeror quotation conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous and Overall BEST VALUE to the Government, price and other factors considered. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2012), FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), the full text of the Clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.arnet.gov/far; A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number is the primary identifier in FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Jul 2006). Contractors are located and identified in CCR by their DUNS number. To facilitate payment via Electronic Funds Transfer - CCR, contractors should be registered in the CCR. A DUNS Number can be obtained via www.dnb.com and CCR registration can be obtained via www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil The following Clauses and others as indicated by the Contracting Officer as applicable shall apply to the awarded contract. FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) (E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (SEPT 2010) FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (FEB 2009) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059.13067,13121, and 13129) FAR52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003)31 U.S.C. 3332) The above/following clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at http://www.arnet.gov/far; NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 prospective contractors are required to submit annual representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. Also note that paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8, applies. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition 1) Agency and Contracting Activity: The US Coast Guard, Command and Control Engineering Center (C3CEN), proposes to purchase an item on a basis other than full and open competition. 2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved: The proposed acquisition consists of the following purchase of: C3CEN requires this equipment for systems currently installed on board our cutters. This item will be used to seed the support stock for casualties. The part is proprietary to SSR ENG. as they are used strictly in FURUNO systems. 3) Description of Supplies/Services: 1 EA: FURUNO 21x5 S-Band Master PCRP W/NAV and SLA-10, 4U Rack mount part number 212A-NSC Total Estimated Value $60,000.00 4) Identification of the Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(C)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1(b)(2) entitled Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 5) Demonstration That the Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited: C3CEN requires the item currently being used by the USCG in order to supply field units with spares/replacements for casualties. 6) Description of Efforts Made to Ensure Offers are Solicited From as Many Potential Sources as Practicable: A Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be posted on FedBizOps with the statement that any interested offerors that feels they can provide these items as listed may provide a quote. 7) Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonableness based on competition on FEDBIZOPS 8) Description of Market Research: Internet search for all these items shows no one else makes this available. 9) Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: This item is in fact already used on USCG cutters. 10) A listing of the Sources, if any that expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: None at this time 11) A Statement of Actions, if Any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Any Barriers to Competition Before Any Subsequent Acquisition for Supplies or Services Required: None at this time 12) This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. The anticipated cost to the government is determined to be fair and reasonable. James A. Lassiter Contracting Officer I certify this requirement meets the Government's minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. William D. Acuff Technical Representative