(1) NSN 4820-01-122-0997; Solenoid Valves; Automatic Switch Company P/N AV228763-1 (or equal)

Descriptive Data:
Material: Bronze or Copper Alloy Body Rubber Seat
Style Designator: A1 Straight Thru
Flow ControlDevice: Stem
Media for Which Designed: Water-Oil-Gas 1st Response; Oil, Hydraulic; 2nd Response
Max Operating Pressure: 150.0 lbs per square inch
Valve Operation Method: Solenoid
Voltage and Current Type: 115.0 AC
Frequency: 60.0 HZ
Phase: Single
Current Rating: 0.260 Amps
Flow Control Device Normal Operating Position: Closed
Connection Type: Unthreaded Internal Pipe all Ends
Connection Style: G20B Socket All Ends
Nominal Pipe Size Accommodated: 2.000 Inches All Ends
Mounting Position: Horizontal

If an "or equal" item is quoted, please submit the item's specs and drawings with your quote for evaluation by Coast Guard Equipment Specialists.

Final inspection and acceptance shall take place at destination after verification of preservation, packaging, and marking requirements, and confirmation of no damage during transit. Pricing is requested on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Shipping costs shall be included in the unit price of the item(s).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-46 (OCT 2010), and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 332911 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. . The resultant purchase order will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. It is the Government's belief that only Automatic Switch Company, and/or its authorized distributors possess the necessary technical and engineering data to successfully manufacture these item(s). The proprietary information was not obtained at the time the original equipment was purchased.

I. PRICING

(1) NSN 4820-01-122-0997 P/N: AV228763-1 Quantity: 10 EA

Pricing is requested on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Shipping costs shall be included in the unit price of the item.

Unit Price $ _______________
QTY. 10 EA
Total Price: $ ______________

II. DELIVERY SCHEDULE - The delivery schedule shall be as follows:

Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, Bldg. 88 Receiving Room, Baltimore MD 21226-5000. Requested Delivery Dates are noted below. If unable to meet the requested delivery date, please provide a proposed delivery date:

            NSN                             Req. Del. Date        Proposed Delivery Date

1) 4820-01-122-0997            04/24/2011            ________________

III. PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, and MARKING

Preservation, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with specification SP-PP&M-001 Rev D, dated 10/01/2000 (Attachment 1).

IV. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - Shall be at destination; See Attachment I

V. EVALUATION

Award shall be made without discussions unless the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. Quotations received in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be evaluated on a best value basis utilizing the following factors, listed in descending order of precedence:

(a) Technical Capability
(b) Price, including shipping
(c) Past Performance

VI. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009) with Alternate I. Offeror(s) must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their quote. The Offeror shall supply at least three (3) contracts completed during the past three years or currently in process for the same services as are being solicited under this solicitation. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of the state and local governments, foreign governments, and commercial customers. The Offeror shall provide include past performance information for any major subcontractor and must be relevant to the scope of work they may perform under the contract resulting from this solicitation. References other than those provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the Government to obtain additional information that shall be used in the evaluation of the offeror's past performance. The Government may waive the submission of past performance information by the offeror if adequate data already exists on file within this office.

The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at www.arnet.gov; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Apr 2010). The following clauses listed within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755)
52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010)(E.O. 13126);
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999);
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246);
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793);
52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (Feb2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008);
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

VII. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) with their offer.

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 General 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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to: Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (CG-9131), Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, 1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602, Washington, D. C. 20593-0001, FAX: 202.475.3904. The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.