TARRED SERVING MARLINE for the MAIN MAST on the CGC EAGLE

(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. (ii) Solicitation number HSCG40-11-Q-61699 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 2005-53 (04 Aug 2011). (iv) This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423840 and the business size standard is 100 employees. U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. (v) ITEM 0001, TARRED SERVING MARLINE, European Style 4 Ply, Tarred, S-Twist (left hand), laid or twisted cordage made from 4 strands of 450 hemp thread. Mini mum breaking strength of 150 lbs. No substitutions can be accepted. Quantity 1200 LB. Delivery is 09/19/2011. If delivery cannot be made in accordance with the Government's delivery schedule, please indicate your best expedited delivery schedule. (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 no more than three relevant past performance history including: contract number, point of contact and the contact information. g) Offerors shall agree to the deliver condition that the vendor shall start the performance within 48 hours of notification by the government. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. If any offeror is registered in ORCA, verification by the applicable vendor is needed to evidence that the record is current and valid. (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). - Delivery, pricing and relevant past performance are the 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. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. 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. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Aug 2011). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: a. 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632 (a)(2)). b. 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755) c. 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (July 2010) (EO 11755) d. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) e. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007)(E.O. 11246) f. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). g. 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513). h. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb. 2009) i. 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 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. 52.233-3 Protest after award (Aug. 1996.) m. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Chain (Oct.2004). n. 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) QUESTIONS ARE DUE BY 4:00 PM EST on THURS 09/01/2011. QUOTES ARE DUE BY 4:00PM EST on Wed. 09/07/2011. 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.