SCAFFOLDING RENTAL

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Instructions to offerors (Tailored for quotes under FAR part 13), evaluation criteria, and all applicable FAR Provisions and Clauses are attached. The solicitation number is 70Z02719Q3JLQ7000 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. This acquisition is unrestricted. Where Federal Acquisition Regulation clause language is inconsistent with FAR 13.004, Legal Effect of Quotations, that language is hereby tailored in accordance with FAR 12.302 to be consistent with a request for quotations. This tailoring includes, but is not limited to the following: In accordance with FAR 13.004, a quotation is not an offer, and any clause provision to the contrary is hereby modified to be consistent with FAR 13.004. Where the word "offer/offeror" or a derivative of that word appears, it is changed to "quote/quoter" or a derivative of that word. The associated NAICS code is 532490. USCG IPD Cape May has a requirement for: Contractor to provide, install and dismantle scaffolding for personnel to access the mast on the USCGC CROCODILE (87' Patrol Boat). Scaffolding shall be approximately 3 feet wide by 12 feet long and up to 35 foot high, but of sufficient height to reach the top of the mast for workers. (Ref: CG Drawing 87-WPB-171-1-1) and shall be planked every six feet (up to six levels) as determined by the Coast Guard Inspector from the cabin roof to the top of the scaffolding. Scaffolding shall be tied off every 13 foot from the bottom. See attached Scope of Work for additional details. FAR 52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984). Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Date and place of delivery and acceptance is on or before May 13, 2019 Submit quotes to the following mailing address, e-mail address, or fax number by the offer due date and time: United States Coast Guard Base Portsmouth 4000 Coast Guard Blvd Portsmouth, VA. 23703 Attn: Mathew Malo E-Mail Address: Mathew.A.Malo@uscg.mil Fax Number: (757) 483-8623 (Attn: Mathew Malo) Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at Mathew.A.Malo@uscg.mil no later than 09 May 2019, 1:00PM Eastern Time or the question may not be answered.