VALVE,SOLENOID

(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 HSCG40-09-Q-50428 applies, and is issued as Request for Quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32 (iv)This procurement is set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332911 and the business size standard is 500 employees. U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. (v) ITEM 0001 - SOLENOID VALVE, 1/2 (NSN: 4810-01-561-6259 MFG, P/N: 284051-0088), 1EA, DELIVERY; 6 MONTHS ARO ITEM 0002 - SOLENOID VALVE, NORMALLY CLOSED WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE, 2-WAY, 2-POS, 1 INCH IPS (NSN: 4810-01-561-9784, MFG P/N: 284051-0040), 1EA, DELIVERY; 6 MONTHS ARO ITEM 0003 - SOLENOID VALVE (NSN: 4810-01-561-9811, MFG P/N: 284051-0046), 1EA, DELIVERY; 5 MONTHS ARO, SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS - PRESSURE; (PSI) OPERATING 5-225, PROOF 340, BURST 675. CAPACITY: FLOW RATE / 0-30 GPM. COIL DATA; OPERATING VOLTAGE / 120 V AC, CURRENT / 0.5 A. ITEM 0004 - SOLENOID VALVE, NORMALLY OPENED WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE, 2-WAY, 2-POS, 3/4 INCH IPS (NSN: 4810-01-561-9773, MFG P/N: 284051-0045), 1EA, DELIVERY; 6 MONTHS ARO ITEM 0005 - SOLENOID VALVE, NORMALLY OPEN WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE, 2-WAY, 2-POS, 1/2 INCH IPS (NSN: 4810-01-561-9748, MFG P/N: 284051-0044), 1EA, DELIVERY; 5 MONTHS ARO BRAND NAME (MAROTTA SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS INC. PRODUCTS) JUSTIFICATION ATTACHED. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE USCG. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to supply these part numbers by submitting: (1) Verification that they are an authorized distributor of the OEM; (2) Verification that they can obtain the required part from the OEM. Other potential sources desiring to furnish other than Marotta Scientific Controls parts are required to submit the following information within 3 working days of this announcement for the evaluation purpose. The submission of this data for review will not impede the award of this solicitation. The government does not intend to pay for any information solicited. (1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional, and serviceability characteristics). (2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. 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. (vi) CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING PACKAGING, PRESERVATION AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS. a. MARKINGS: SHALL INCLUDE BAR CODE(S), PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER, PACKING SLIP AND INVOICE. INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGE AND MARKED TO SPEC SP- PP&M-001(See attached). b. PRESERVATION - EACH PIECE OR ASSEMBLIES THAT MAKE UP ONE EACH OF ANY CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) SHALL BE PRESERVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM-D-3951. (vii) Place of delivery is: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 88 - Receiving, Baltimore, MD 21226. ATTENTION: HSCG40-09-P-50428. 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 who believe they can supply an exact match to the items outlined in section (v) 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: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number. 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). - The award will be made to the offeror with the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. This is a commercial item acquisition. 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 offer. (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 (Mar 2009). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: A. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755). B. 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008)(E.O. 13126). C. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). D. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). E. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793). F. 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009)(E.O. 12989). G. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009). H. 52.225-1 Buy American Act'Supplies (Feb 2009)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). I. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008). J. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332) CGAP SUBPART 3042.302-90 Contract clause Contracting Officers shall insert the following clause in all solicitations and contracts where a contractor or subcontractor will furnish spare parts, consumable spares, repairable spares, and repairable systems (e.g. engines, gearboxes) to the Coast Guard Inventory Control Points (ICPs). - VALUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SPARE PARTS PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY CONTROL POINTS FROM HQ CONTRACTS (a) The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) a listing of spare parts that will be shipped to the Coast Guard Inventory Control Points (ICPs), and other intermediate destinations as specified in the contract. At a minimum, the listing must contain the following information for each spare part: (1) Contract number (2) CLIN Number (3) Noun name (4) Manufacturer part number (5) National Stock Number (NSN), if available. (6) Class of Asset the spare part supports (e.g. FRC) (7) Quantity (8) Unit Price (9) Extended Price (10) Estimated shipping date (b) The spare parts listing total shall tie to the contract CLIN line item total. (c) The spare parts listing shall be provided by the contractor to the Contracting Officer and COTR thirty (30) days prior to the first part being shipped. The name of the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer shall be noted, and the acquisition Project Office will be responsible and coordinate between the contractor and ICP to discuss any details or needs related to the shipment of the parts. (d) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts where a subcontractor will be furnishing spare parts to Coast Guard ICPs, and in order to perform contractual duties. k. 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) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 3:00 PM EST on May 4, 2009. Quotes may be faxed (410) 636-7458 or emailed to shauna.m.jones@uscg.mil. All questions must be submitted in writing to Shauna Jones via e-mail or via fax at the number above. (xiv) POC is Shauna Jones, USCG Contract Support, 410-762-6612