(i) 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; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number HSCG40-10-Q-60939 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 2005-40. (iv) This procurement is set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511 and the business size standard is 500 employees. Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. (v) ITEM 0001, ACN 5895-01-LG9-1607, SYNCHRO SIGNAL CONVERSION SYSTEM, 400 HZ, CONSISTING OF ONE (1) COMPLETE ASSEMBLAGE OF CABINET HARDWARE, POWER SUPPLIES AND ELECTRIC CIRCUITRY NECESSARY TO TRANSFROM SPECIFIED SYNCRO SIGNALS TO OTHER FORMS. USE ONBOARD 270 WMEC COAST GUARD CUTTERS. TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATION NO: 901WMEC-426-002, REV R. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. Quantity 1 EA, Desired Delivery Date 06/15/2010. Note: Item to include 2 identical independent converters (to include enclosure, font panel, cable, manual and test report) to be mounted on a common mounting bracket, plate or shelf as determined by vendor. Within this spec, the following will be required as a minimum: List of proposed tests, test equipment and test agenda; test report; engineering drawings; instruction books; and list of recommended spare parts. QA inspections prior to delivery date may be required. ****Failure to follow the packaging instructions may result in your company being charged money by the USCG to cover the costs of repackaging the items purchased in this purchase order. Your company may also be charged shipping costs to cover the cost of returning the material to your company for repackaging. Please pay close attention to the desired delivery dates for each item. If you can not meet the delivery date please provide new dates. **** (vi) CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWIING PACKAGAGING, PRESERVATION AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS. PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS: See attached scanned documents for each item and its unique packaging/shipping requirements. Not all items listed in this solicitation require the same specifications. Offeror is responsible for viewing the documents for clear comprehension of requirements prior to offer. 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: Nomenclature, 13 digit Coast Guard Stock No. xxxx-xx-xxx-xxxx, MFG Part No., CAGE code (if known), Contract No. (issued upon award) and Date. Place of delivery shall be: USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. (vii) Place of delivery is: USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 88 - Receiving, Baltimore, MD 21226. **** Please quote prices FOB Destination. **** (viii) 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 price and delivery information for all items. A recent past performance including: contract number, point of contact and current home numbers. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). - Delivery and pricing are 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. 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. Delivery is slightly more important than price or past performance. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2009) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (March 2009) applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (May 2009). 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 Representation (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 (Feb 2008) (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. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb. 2009) i. 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, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, and 109-169). j. 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). k. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31.S.C. 3332). l. 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. (xiii) See required documents for scanned copies of each item requested. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A (xv) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 4:00 PM EST on May 13, 2010. Quotes may be faxed
+1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to
contact@example.gov (xvi) POC is Carolyn Ward, Procurement Agent,
+1 (555) 000-0000.
