(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-40455 applies, and is issued as a Request for Quotation with the United States Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order as a sole source to Allied Marine Services in part due to proprietary rights, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-28. (iv) This procurement is set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423720 and the business size standard is 500 employees. ITEM 0001, ACN 4730 01-LG9-1375, CONNECTOR, ALLIED MARINE. Quantity: 5 EA, DESIRED DELIVERY DATE 09/15/09; ITEM 002, ACN 4730 01-LG9-1374, ELBOW, ELBOW, 4" IPS X 3" METRIC, 90 DEG. SST ,FLANGED BOTH ENDS, LONG RADIUS, 3" END WELDEDFLANGE, OTHER END 4" GALVANIZED SLIP SWIVELFLANGE, ( SEWAGE PUMP CONNECTION). Quantity 5 EA, DESIRED DELIVERY DATE 09/15/09; ITEM 0003, ACN 4510 01-LG8-8924, TOILET, VACUUM, COMPLETE ASSEMBLY, WHITECHINA, DECK MOUNTED TYPE, MANUAL FLUSH ANDFULLY AUTOMATIC, CONSUMPTION SHALL BE 0.35GALLONS PER FLUSH, INCLUDING: VACUUM BREAKER,TOILET SEAT., Quantity 30 EA, DESIRED DELIVERY DATE 09/15/09; ITEM 0004, ACN 4510 01-LG8-9022, PUSH BUTTON, ENVIROVAC, USED WITH TOILET.. Quantity 25 EA, DESIRED DELIVERY DATE 09/15/09; ITEM 0005, ACN 4510 01-LG8-9021, COVER PLATE, ENVIROVAC, FOR PUSH BUTTON., Quantity 25 EA, DESIRED DELIVERY DATE 09/15/09; ITEM 0006, ACN 4510 01-LG8-9442, MOUNTING KIT, FOR VACUUM TOILET EVAC 900 MODELP/N 6542614, CONSIST OF: GASKET #5600151 1EACH, STUD SST #2799882-042 2 EACH, NUT SST#2503103 2EACH, WASHER SST #2503105 2 EACH,COVER #2503376 2 EACH., Quantity 25 KT, DESIRED DELIVERY DATE 09/15/09; ****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. If you can not meet the delivery date please provide new dates. **** (v) CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWIING PACKAGAGING, PRESERVATION AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS. PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS: See attached scanned documents for each item and its unique packaging/shipping requirements. Not all items listed in this solicitation require the same specifications. Offeror is responsible for viewing the documents for clear comprehension of requirements prior to offer. PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS: Preservation requirements include packaging that shall protect any finished surface from scratches or damage resulting from contact with internal blocking or bracing or anything inside the shipping container. MARKINGS: In clear printed lettering (English) 1” min high, for each item as defined by its unit package quantity shall be individually marked with the following: Nomenclature, 13 digit Coast Guard Stock No. xxxx-xx-xxx-xxxx, MFG Part No., CAGE code (if known), Contract No. (issued upon award) and Date. Place of delivery shall be: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. (vi) Place of delivery is: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 88 – Receiving, Baltimore, MD 21226. **** Please quote prices FOB Destination. **** (vii) 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 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: a) company’s complete mailing and remittance addresses, b) discounts for prompt payment if applicable c) cage code, d) Dun & Bradstreet number, e) Taxpayer ID number. f) Offerors shall submit price and delivery information for all items. A recent past performance including: contract number, point of contact and current home numbers. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. (viii) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). – Delivery and pricing are evaluation factors. This is a commercial item acquisition. Award may be made to other than the lowest price. Award will be a best value decision. The Government intends to award on an all or none basis with the intent to award as a sole source basis to Allied Marine Services. Other offers will be reviewed but must meet the exact specifications and requirements, no substitute or “equal” product will be accepted due to the nature of engineering design on ships. Delivery and Price are equal in evaluation factors. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (ix) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers. (x) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2008) applies to this acquisition. (xi) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Dec 2008). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: a. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644) b. 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)) c. 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755) d. 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (EO 11755) e. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) f. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007)(E.O. 11246) g. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793) h. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) i. 52.225-3 Buy American Act – Free Trade Agreements – Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, and 109-169). j. 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). k. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31.S.C. 3332). l. 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. (xii) Drawings are not available from the USCG. (xiii) See additional documents for scanned copies of each item requested. (xiv) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM EST on January 26, 2009. Quotes may be faxed (410) 762-6008 or emailed to
[email protected]. (xv) POC is Ramona Vazquez, Procurement Agent, 410-762-6784.