This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03820QH0000123 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-06 effective 5/06/2020. The applicable North American Industry Classification is 336413. The Small Business size standard is $32.5 M. This requirement will be satisfied using commercial acquisition procedures specified in FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the simplified acquisition procedures specified in FAR Part 13.

All responsible sources may provide a quote.  The Government anticipates award of a fixed price purchase order on an unrestricted basis. A single purchase order is anticipated. Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. 

The Government is soliciting a fixed price purchase order for the item listed below:

NSN: 1620-01-413-1165

P/N: 396106-7

QTY: 2 (Optional Quantity: 4 each)

Nomenclature: Drag Strut, NLG

All items must be factory new condition

At the time of award, the USCG intends to place an order for the purchase of two (2) items.  The USCG may require four (4) items for a maximum quantity of six (6) items at the same unit price as the original order.

****Please note:  The option for increased quantity will be exercised IAW FAR 52.217-6.  See Terms and Conditions, page 4.

The term of the contract is from the date of award until the date of the final delivery. 

See Attached documents entitled “Terms and Conditions - 70Z03820QH0000123”. 

Inspection and acceptance shall be performed by the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) Receiving Office for count and condition only. A Certificate of Conformance in accordance with FAR 52.246-15(d) shall accompany the shipment of each overhauled component.

Quotes are being requested on the basis of F.O.B. Destination. The required delivery is ninety (90) days after receipt of order (ARO).  Partial and earlier deliveries are acceptable at no additional cost to the Government. 

All components shall be shipped to

USCG Aviation Logistics Center

Receiving Section, Bldg. 63

1664 Weeksville Road

Elizabeth City, NC  27909

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Certifications and Representations—Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items are applicable to this requirement. Additional information in the form of addenda to FAR 52.212-2 and/or 52.212-4 are provided in the “Terms and Conditions—70Z03820QH0000123.  Clauses pertinent to this requirement within FAR 52.212-5 are marked as such. 

Closing date and time for receipt of quotes is 06/12/2020 at 5:00 pm, EST.  The anticipated award date is on or about 06/15/2020.  Questions regarding this requirement may be submitted to Andres Walsh, at [email protected].  70Z03820QH0000123 must be referenced in the subject line of any question submitted.  Quotes shall be submitted via electronic submission.  Electronic submissions shall be sent to [email protected] and shall reference the solicitation number 70Z03820QH0000123 in the subject line.

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to [email protected] and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.