Rescue Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-17-Q-500008 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-92 (effective 19 December 2016) which incorporates FAC 2005-93. IAW FAR 6.302-1(b)(2), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order to Lifesaving Systems CORP (Cage Code 64249) as the only known source of supply. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 315210. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the following items: Item Name: Harness, Rescue Swimmer Part Number: 497-LOCG National Stock Number: 4220-01-HS1-7535 Quantity: 44 Option Quantity: 23 Manufacturer Cage Code: 64249 Required Delivery: 28FEB2017 Item Name: Harness, Rescue Swimmer Part Number: 497-XLOCG National Stock Number: 4220-01-HS1-7536 Quantity: 36 Option Quantity: 13 Manufacturer Cage Code: 64249 Required Delivery: 28FEB2017 Item Name: Flotation Collar Part Number: 497-VOCG National Stock Number: 4240-01-HS1-8935 Quantity: 9 Option Quantity: 24 Manufacturer Cage Code: 64249 Required Delivery: 28FEB2017 Item Name: Plastic Mesh Liner Part Number: 499-1 National Stock Number: 4240-01-493-9456 Quantity: 4 Option Quantity: 11 Manufacturer Cage Code: 64249 Required Delivery: 28FEB2017 Item Name: Plastic Net Liner Part Number: 442 National Stock Number: 6530-01-HS2-7449 Quantity: 4 Option Quantity: 11 Manufacturer Cage Code: 64249 Required Delivery: 28FEB2017 Item Name: Chest Pad Covers Part Number: 103-4 National Stock Number: 4240-01-HS2-7443 Quantity: 16 Option Quantity: 16 Manufacturer Cage Code: 64249 Required Delivery: 28FEB2017 Item Name: Harness, Rescue Swimmer Part Number: 497-MOCG National Stock Number: 4220-01-HS1-7534 Quantity: 16 Option Quantity: 16 Manufacturer Cage Code: 64249 Required Delivery: 28FEB2017 At the time of award, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will place an order for the purchase of quantities listed above. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.217-6, the USCG may require additional components up to a maximum quantity of quantities listed above at the same price as the original order through 12/28/2017. If any additional quantities are to be ordered the contractor will be notified through the issuance of a written modification. Delivery terms for each additional order will be included on the modification Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Lifesaving Systems CORP (Cage Code 64249). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own COC. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered items back to the OEM or authorized distributor. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-17-Q-500008" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 12/30/2016 at 1200 Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 1/6/2017. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to contact@example.gov. Please indicate HSCG38-17-Q-500008 in subject line. Quotations may also be mailed to the following address: USCG ALC 1664 Weeksville Road ESD/IOD Procurement Building 78, HSCG38-17-Q-500008 Attn: Jason M Smith Elizabeth City, NC 27909 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 Government 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 forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest. 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 applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard 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 reasons of unusual and compelling urgency 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 in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program shall be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer. The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is +1 (555) 000-0000.