This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures, 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. The Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-94) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and Policies in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The intended purchase of supplies shall be in accordance with the attached Scope of Work. When providing your price quote please provide complete cost break-downs for each element. (A) The solicitation number is 84-21-Q-DYW132 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (B) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. (C) This acquisition is issued as Small Business Set-Aside. (D) Description/Statement of Work/Specification: See attached for Scope of Work (SOW). (E) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (JAN 2017), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition: (F) FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014): The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Technical Acceptability: Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. This will be determined by evaluating the ability of the offeror to provide a sound, compliant approach that meets all requirements listed in the SOW and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that their quotation clearly demonstrates their ability to perform these requirements. Offerors can provide any additional information necessary to demonstrate how they will be able to meet the USCG’s requirements. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor #1: Price: The Government will award this contract under Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Factor #2: *The requirement is being requested brand name* “Absolutely no substitutions are authorized”. (I) Date, time and place offers are due. Offers are due by 24 Sept 2021, 08:00 AM Pacific Time. *Due to the urgency of need and time required to make proper arrangements* (J) Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at
[email protected] no later than 22 Sept 2021, 0800 AM Pacific.