REPAIR BOOSTERS USED ON THE C130 AIRCRAFT
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03819QH0000254 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-05 effective 13 August 2019. The applicable North American Industry Classification is 336413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This solicitation is issued as unrestricted. This requirement will be satisfied using commercial acquisition procedures specified in FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the simplified acquisition procedures specified in FAR Subpart 13.5.
The Government is soliciting for a firm fixed price contract on a competitive basis for the overhaul of components specified in Requirements Schedule 70Z03819QH0000254. It is anticipated that an indefinite delivery requirements contract with firm fixed pricing consisting of one (1) one-year base period and two (2) one-year option periods shall be awarded. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these overhauls are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.
See Attached documents entitled Terms and Conditions - 70Z03819QH0000254, Requirements Schedule - 70Z03819QH0000254, and Statement of Work-70Z03819QH0000254, for additional requirements/terms and conditions applicable to this requirement. The Requirements Schedule shall be used for the priced portion of the quotation tendered in response to this RFQ.
Inspection and acceptance shall be performed by ALC Receiving for count and condition only. A Certificate of Conformance in accordance with FAR 52.246-15(d) shall accompany the shipment of each repaired component.
F.O.B. Point. Quotes are solicited on the basis of F.O.B Destination. Required delivery is ninety (90) days After Receipt of Material (ARM). Partial and earlier deliveries are acceptable at no additional cost to the Government. All components shall be shipped to:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)
Receiving Section, Bldg. 63
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Certifications and RepresentationsCommercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items are applicable to this requirement. Additional information in the form of addenda to FAR 52.212-2 and/or 52.212-4 are provided in the Terms and Conditions - 70Z03819QH0000254. Clauses pertinent to this requirement within FAR 52.212-5 are marked as such. Wage Determinations applicable to the requirement may be downloaded at https://wdolhome.sam.gov. The resulting contract will incorporate a wage determination applicable to the place of performance.
Closing date and time for receipt of quotes is 19 September 2019 at 2:15pm. The anticipated award date is on or about 25 September 2019. Questions regarding this requirement may be submitted to Isaac Brothers, Contract Specialist at Isaac.L.Brothers@uscg.mil. 70Z03819QH0000254 must be referenced in the subject line of any question submitted. Quotes shall be submitted via electronic submission. Electronic submissions shall be sent to Isaac.L.Brothers@uscg.mil and shall reference the solicitation number 70Z03819QH0000254 in the subject line.
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 Government 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 applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard 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 protesters 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 agencys 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(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. 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 electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.
The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.
Isaac L. Brothers, Contract Specialist, Phone 252-384-7400, Email isaac.l.brothers@uscg.mil
