United States Coast Guard Officer Sword and Scabbard
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (CG) Academy is the sponsor for this effort. The Coast Guard seeks qualified vendor(s) to supply CG officer sword and scabbard items.
(i) This acquisition uses the simplified procedures for acquisition of supplies within the threshold value under the test program for commercial items per FAR 13.5. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared In accordance with (IAW) the format at FAR subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures, under Acquisition of Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only written solicitation; quotations are being requested; and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation and any amendments that include answers to questions will be provided through the FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FBO) website https://www.fbo.gov.
(ii) The solicitation number for this requirement is HSCG23-14-Q-QAD047 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(iii) This solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73 dated April 29, 2014.
(iv) This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside competition for all responsible sources. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: 332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing. The Department of Homeland Security, USCG Office of Contract Operations CG-9121 intends to award a single fixed price Purchase Order (PO).
(v) Instruction for Submittal of Quotation:
a. Submit the items in the instruction below per FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.
b. Submit your reps and certs as shown in the instruction below per FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (NOV 2013). If you do not use the on-line certification you may do your reps and certs on the addendum to the RFQ that provides the full text clause (18 pages). If you use the addendum then scan and submit your reps and certs with your quotation.
(vi) Description of Requirements: Schedule of Supplies
The delivery schedule is 60 days after receipt of orders (ARO). Alternate delivery schedule proposals will be considered. Attachment 1 (sword) and Attachment 2 (scabbard) to this RFQ are documents defining the requirement. The sword lengths and quantities for delivery under this purchase order are set forth in Attachment 3. Partial delivery allowed. Delivery is FOB Destination.
(vii) Questions regarding the solicitation and quotations shall be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Jon T. Meagher at [email protected] . The cutoff date for questions is Wednesday May 30, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. EST. No phone calls will be accepted.
(viii) Quotations are due no later than Tuesday June 03, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Submit quotes in FedBizOpps (FBO). Offerors may submit a courtesy copy of the quotation electronically to [email protected] and [email protected] . Submit product sample per instruction FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors that follows.
Jon T. Meagher, Contract Specialist, Phone 2024753773, Email [email protected] - James J. Dawson, Contracting Officer, Phone 2024753215, Email [email protected]
