USCG C130 FUEL LEVEL VALVE OVERHAUL

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This requirement will be satisfied using commercial acquisition procedures specified in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.1 This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-11-Q-300016 is being assigned to this procurement for tracking purposes only. The incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 336413. This procurement is being issued as a total small business set aside. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued for a firm-fixed-price for the overhaul of USCG C130 Fuel Level Valve, Part Number 7-716835, NSN 2915-00-739-3047. The quantity is 22 each. Overhauls are to be performed in accordance with Air Force Technical Order 6J15-3-103-3. This material has been identified as "FLIGHT CRITICAL" and a Certificate of Airworthiness is required. Overhaul pricing shall include all replacement parts. All replacement parts shall be new, OEM approved parts. The United States Coast Guard will not provide Government Furnished Material for this requirement. Drawings or specifications are not available and cannot be furnished by the government. As a minimum, the offeror (that is, the prime contractor) must possess a current FAA certification or an OEM certification to perform overhaul and service on the items listed above and must provide proof of these certifications with its proposal/quote. Evidence of other certifications, such as a DOD Certification, may be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval on a case by case basis. Subcontracting, as it pertains to repair or overhaul of the specified components, is limited to concerns in full possession of the required certifications and must be identified with the offer. Offerors must possess a current FAA certification or an OEM certification to perform overhaul and service on the items listed above and must provide proof of these certifications with the proposal; or other certifications; (such as DOD Certification), to be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval on a case by case basis. Offerors are required to propose firm-fixed price for scrapping reparables which are determined "Beyond Economical Repair". Firm-fixed prices do not include components received that indicate obvious misuse, cannibalization, or severe damage due to mishandling or crash damage. Components received in the above listed conditions will be handled on a case by case basis, after notification to the Contracting Officer of such condition. Within fifteen days of the determination, the Contractor shall submit a condition report for Unusually Damaged Items listing parts and labor required to accomplish the "over and above work". The contractor shall be entitled to the firm-fixed-price specified in the contract for overhaul and any amounts proposed for "over and aboves" will be negotiated separately. High cost replacement parts and/or the presence of corrosion that does not exceed the tolerances stated in the overhaul directive will NOT be considered as reasons for "over and above" proposals and will not necessitate re-negotiation of the overhaul prices. Nonreworkable items replaced during overhaul shall be disposed of as scrap, which means to render those items unusable for their intended purpose. Should any of the reparables be determined "Beyond Economical Repair", the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and await disposition instructions. The Contractor will be entitled to the flat scrap rate charge specified in the award document. Offeror's proposals are to include a delivery schedule. Desired delivery date is 45 days after receipt of order. Earlier deliveries are acceptable at no additional cost to the Coast Guard. Inspection shall be performed at destination by USCG, ALC Quality Assurance Personnel and Acceptance shall be determined by the Certification of Airworthiness for each item delivered. Items shipped shall be shipped to: USCG Aircraft Logistics Center, Attn: Receiving Section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. FOB destination is preferred. Vendors using FOB Origin shall include shipping costs with their quotations. Copies of packing slips shall be affixed to the outside of the shipping container. Packaging of the items for shipment shall be in accordance with the Contractor's best commercial practices with the following exceptions: Each item or unit must be individually packed in a separate box, carton, or crate. Each individual container shall be labeled on the outside with NSN, Part Number, Serial Number, Quantity, Nomenclature, Purchase Order Number, and Line Item. Only Bar Coding of the NSN is necessary. The internal packaging material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling, and storage. Each unit shall be packaged to protect against electrostatic damage. Preservation protection must be sufficient to prevent corrosion, deterioration or decay during warehouse storage for a period of one year, but no preservation coating will be applied directly to the component. Packaging material shall NOT consist of the following material: popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut style packaging. Facsimile offers are acceptable and may be forwarded via fax number 252-335-6452. The evaluation factor for award of this requirement will be based on lowest price obtained from a responsible offeror that can meet the required delivery schedule. Contractor's past performance on prior U.S. Coast Guard requirements will be considered before award. Point of Contact is Mr. William Creef, 252-335-6640 or William.D.Creef@uscg.mil. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Provisions (Feb 1998); This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at www.deskbook.Osd.mil. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008). FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009)-Offeror shall include a completed copy of this provision with their offer or complete only paragraph (j) of the provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov http://orca.bpn.gov/. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009) is tailored as follows: FAR 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in English Language (Apr 1991); FAR 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U. S. Currency (Apr 1991); FAR 52.243-1, Changes Fixed Price (Aug 1987) Alternate I (Apr 1984); FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (June 2007); FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 2009); (b) (8), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (24), (31), (34), and (39). FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996). Point of contact is William Creef at (252) 335-6640, and Dan Sawyer at (252) 335-6291. Closing date/time for submission of quotations is 13 December, 2010, 3:00 P.M. Eastern time. Submissions may be faxed to (252) 335-6452 or emailed to either William.D.Creef@uscg.mil or Danny.R.Sawyer@uscg.mil. Mailed responses shall be mailed to USCG C-130H, Aviation Logistics Center, DRS C-130H Heavy Maintenance Hanger, 1060 Consolidated Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Vendors must have a valid Cage Code and DUNS number and be registered in CCR. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information: Solicitation number, the National Stock Number, Nomenclature, Part Number, Unit Price, and Payment terms.