(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 HSCG40-08- Q-41396 applies, and is issued as a Request for Proposal. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26, effective 12 June 2008. . (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336312 and the business size standard is 750 employees. U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. (v) It is anticipated that a non competitive sole source contract will be issued for these items to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Man B&W Diesel, Inc. or Viking, Inc. It is the Governments belief that Man B&W Diesel, the (OEM) or Viking, Inc. who has previously been successful in providing some Paxman Engine parts to the Government, can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish these items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same in duplicate within 3 days of this announcement. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. Submission of this information shall not impede award of this purchase order. (vi) The following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN’s) shall apply: CLIN 1, ACN 2815 99 769 7299, Connecting Rod Assembly, Part No. Y3J14102C, Quantity: 9 Each. CLIN 2, ACN 2815 99 665 0431, Bearing Block Assembly, Part No. Y3J14101J, Quantity: 8 Each. CLIN 3, ACN 2815 99 534 5631, Pin, Gudgeon, Piston, Part No. Y3J14012A, Quantity: 18 Each. (vii) Contractor shall conform to the following packaging, preservation and marking specifications. Standard commercial packaging is acceptable. Commercial packaging shall be defined as the way items are packaged, sold, and shipped to the public over the counter commercially. Packaging shall provide protection of the material for up to one (1) year in a warehouse facility. Multiple handling for distribution of material shall not require additional packaging for shipment from warehouse facility. Marking and packaging requirements: Marking: In clear printed lettering for each item as defined by its unit package quantity (paper box, plastic bag, etc.) shall be individually marked or labeled with the following: Nomenclature, (ACN) 13 Digit stock no., mfg. part no., cage code (if known) and purchase order/contract no. All deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Failure to following the packaging instructions may result in a company being charged money by the USCG to cover the costs of repackaging the items purchased in any resulting purchase order. Company may also be charged shipping costs to cover the cost of returning the material to the company for repackaging. (viii) Place of delivery is: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 88 – Receiving Room, Baltimore, MD 21226. PLEASE QUOTE PRICES FOB DESTINATION. (ix) The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008). 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: 1) company’s complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number 6) Price and delivery information, 7) One (1) relevant past performance reference including point of contact and telephone number. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. Offerors shall submit prices and delivery information with their quote. (x) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). – 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Delivery and Price. Delivery is more important than price, however, the Government reserves the right to do trade-offs. 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 to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and provides the Government with the best value. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (xi) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2008) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers. (xii) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) applies to this acquisition. The following addendum applies: Address for submission of invoices is U.S. Coast Guard YARD, P.O. Box 4122, Chesapeake, VA 23327-4122. (xiii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Jun 2008). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644); 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (EO 11755); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007)(E.O. 11246); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007); 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); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(21 U.S.C. 3332). The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: (USCG) (DEC 2003), HSAR clause 3052.209-70 Prohibitions on contracts with corporation expatriates. HSAR 3052.242-71 Dissemination of Contract Information (Dec 2003);Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at: Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov. (xiv) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM EST on 8 August 2008. Quotes may be faxed (410) 762-6008 or emailed to
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