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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written document will not be issued. DTCG38-03-Q-500014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-15. The applicable NAICS number is 334515 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This is an unrestricted procurement. The U.S. Coast Guard intends to solicit and negotiate with only BCF Designs LTD, Phoenix House, Phoenix Way, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QG on a sole source basis, using simplified acquisition procedures to purchase the following: Item 1: S2476N Network Test Databus Network Tester with technical manuals and interconnect lead set. PN# DNT3026, Quantity 1 Each. Packaging, packing and preservation shall be in accordance with best commercial practices to enable shipment to destination and transshipment to Coast Guard units without repackaging or incurring damage during shipment and handling. Items shall be individually packaged and labeled. Labeling shall include the appropriate Part Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Purchase Order and Line Item Number. Labeling data shall be attached to the outside of the shipping container. Packaging material shall not consist of popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut packaging. The internal packing material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling and storage. Preservation and protection shall be provided to prevent corrosion, deterioration or decay during warehouse storage for a period of one year. Bar coding is not required. Quotes may be submitted F.o.b. Destination or F.o.b. Origin. F.o.b Origin quotes must include shipping costs. Items are to be delivered to U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Inspection and acceptance of material shall be performed by USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center Receiving Personnel. Items delivered shall be new material. Reconditioned/used material is not acceptable. Drawings are not available and cannot by furnished by U.S. Coast Guard. Closing date for receipt of quotes is 16 Sep 2003 3:00PM ESDT. For information regarding this request for quotation contact Denise Hall (252) 334-5323 or e-mail
[email protected] or mail Denise Hall, Purchasing Agent, U.S. Coast Guard, ARSC, EISD Procurement Office, Bldg 78, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be faxed to (252) 335-6849. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Contractors must have valid Cage Codes and DUNS Numbers and be registered with CCR. The following FAR Subpart 12 provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2000) , FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) award will be made to the offeror proposing the best value to the Government considering technical acceptability, price, delivery, and past performance. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 2003) Offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with offer; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (FEB 2002) with the following addenda: 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use (SEP 1990) DO-A1, FAR 52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (Jun 1988), FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. . Destination (NOV 1991), FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference (Feb 1998) Full text may be accessed via internet address www.arnet.gov/far FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by reference (Feb 1998) Full text may be accessed electronically at internet address www.arnet.gov/far FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUN 2003)(a) (b), (5)(13-19), (22) (24), and (29). Quotes may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: Nomenclature, Part Number, Unit Price, Extended Price, Estimated Delivery, Payment Terms and discount offered for prompt payment, F.o.b. Shipping Terms and must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Jun 2003) of which copies can be obtained by downloading the document from www.arnet.gov/far/, by email request to
[email protected] or by calling the agency. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs): The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000 from DOT's Short-Term Lending Program(STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169 Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov.