ZODIAC SOLAS LIFE RAFTS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote Number HSCG80-16-Q-P45G36. This number is for tracking purposes only. Solicitation documents and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 811310. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is 7.5 MIL. Due to this acquisition being a Brand Specific Procurement it is not anticipated by the Contracting Officer that the number of responses to this RFQ will provide ample responses to warrant a Small Business Set-A-Side, therefore in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a) this IS NOT A Small Business Set-A-Side. The items are to be "Brand Name" manufactured by Zodiac Solas (aka ServitecZodiac). Substitute proposed Brands will NOT be considered for Award. The USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center located in Norfolk, Virginia intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for Life Rafts. See Schedule B below. NOTE: The USCG/Government reserves the right to Award on an All or None Basis that is the Government may issue a Purchase Order (PO) to the Offeror that submits the lowest aggregate price rather than issue a Purchase Order to each Offeror on the basis of the lowest Quotation on each item. The USCG/Government does not own nor can they obtain specifications, drawings, plans or other technical data for these items. Requests for specifications and drawings will be disregarded. Any Offeror that can provide the items as an authorized provider of Zodiac Solas (aka ServitecZodiac) are encouraged to provide a Firm Fixed Price Quotation in regards to this solicitation. The USCG/Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder proposal conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous and the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered. PLEASE NOTE: Interested Offeror's are to provide Firm Fixed Price proposals in accordance with the Statement of Work by Wednesday, 13 April 2016 at 1:00 pm EST. Firm Fixed Price Proposals must be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information: (1) Cost Breakdown, (2) Unit Price, (3) Extended Price, (4) Total Price, (5) Payment Terms, (6) Discount offered for prompt payment, (7) Company DUNS and Cage Code. Email quotes are acceptable and should be sent to POC Viki Frey at email address D05-SMB-SFLC-CPBranch1@uscg.mil and also Jacqueline.d.handley@uscg.mil. SCHEDULE B: Line Item 1: Provide (15) each of: U.S. Coast Guard and SOLAS approved Twelve (12) person Life Rafts as follows: Shall include SOLAS "A" Pack, Hydraulic Release, Mounting Cradle and Low Profile Container not to exceed 43-inch by 27-inch by 16-inch (LxWxH) in size and 230 pounds in weight for installation on 110' cutters. Line Item 2: (15) each of: Shipping to Baltimore, Maryland 21226-5000 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW): Provide (15) U.S. Coast Guard and SOLAS approved Twelve (12) person life rafts with SOLAS "A" pack, hydraulic release, mounting cradle and low profile container. The SOLAS "A" Pack consists of bailer, paddles, topping-up pump, sea anchor, sponges, parachute flares, smoke signals, hand flares, repair kit, drinking cup, seasick tablets, flashlight, flashlight batteries, flashlight bulb, signal mirror, first aid kit, fishing kit, can opener, whistle, food, water, thermal protective aids and seasickness bags. Life Raft with low profile container not to exceed in 43" x 27" x 16" (L x W x H) in size and 230 pounds in total weight. End of Statement of Work (SOW) PROVISIONS / CLAUSES: The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 2015) FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering specification, price, past performance and quality. FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Mar 2015) to include Alt I (Oct 2015). These certifications must be included with quote and can be accessed and downloaded via FedBizOpps with this RFQ. Contractors are encouraged to submit through https://www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items (May 2015) with the following addenda's. FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Oct 2015) FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm; A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number is the primary identifier in FAR 52.204-7 - System for Award Management (Jul 2013). Contractors are located and identified in SAM by their DUNS number. To facilitate payment via Electronic Funds Transfer - SAM, contractors should be registered in SAM. A DUNS number can be obtained via www.dnb.com and SAM registration can be obtained via www.sam.gov. The following Clauses and others as indicated by the Contracting Officer as applicable shall apply to this awarded contract. FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003) FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) FAR 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) FAR 52.225-1 - Buy American Supplies (May 2014) FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Systems for Award Management (Jul 2013) FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) *The above/following clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at http://www.arnet.gov/far. NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at ORCA accessed via https://www.acquisition.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. Also note that paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8, applies.