AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Added: Aug 28, 2015 9:40 am HSCG38-15-Q-5000391. Action Code: K2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes3. Date: 28 Aug 20154. Classification Code: 16 Aircraft Components and Accessories5. Contracting Office Address: USCG Aviation Logistics CenterESD Procurement1664 Weeksville RoadElizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001 6. Title: Aviation Life Support Equipment7. Response Date: 3 Sept 20158. Primary Point of Contact: Linda Stulick9. Secondary Point of Contact: Bekki Clark10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-15-Q-50003911. Reference Number: N/A12. Description:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-15-Q-500039 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83 effective 3 Aug 2015.The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 314999. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order shall be awarded on a Brand Name basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the following part numbers manufactured by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Lifesaving Systems Corp (Cage Code 64249).DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES:1). NSN: 4220-01-HS1-7534P/N: 497-MOCGHarness, Rescue Swimmer MedOEM Cage Code: 64249QTY 12 each2). NSN: 4220-01-HS1-7535P/N: 497-LOCGHarness, Rescue Swimmer LargeOEM Cage Code: 64249QTY 50 each3). NSN: 4220-01-HS1-7536P/N: 497-XLOCGHarness, Rescue Swimmer XLOEM Cage Code: 64249QTY 33 each 4). NSN: 4220-01-HS1-7537P/N: 497-XXOCGHarness, Rescue Swimmer XXLOEM Cage Code: 64249QTY 12 each5). NSN: 4240-01-HS1-8935P/N: 497-VOCGFlotation CollarOEM Cage Code: 64249QTY 33 each6). NSN: 8465-01-161-1756P/N: 488Bladder, FlotationOEM Cage Code: 64249QTY 24 eachAll parts must have clear traceability to the OEM. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or OEM authorized distributor to its current location. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. No alternate part numbers will be accepted.Only the use of commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation. Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a certificate of conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM.NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLY NEW PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.See the attached document titled "Terms and Conditions - HSCG38-15-Q-500039" For Applicable Clauses, Instructions and Evaluation Criteria.See the attached document titled "Brand Name J & A" For Applicable Brand Name Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition".Closing date and time for receipt of offers is Sept 3, 2015 at 3:30 pm EST. Anticipated award date Sept 11, 2015. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to linda.j.stulick@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-15-Q- 500039 in subject line.  NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTSUnited States Coast Guard Ombudsman ProgramIt is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contractawards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) wasestablished to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and timeconsuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant aprevailing 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 anAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or someexternal forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to filea formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman.Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCGprocurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicableContracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interestedparties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Underthis informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use ofan informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency orother forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the followinginformation to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, ContractingOfficer, 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 Officertough open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an IndependentReview is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to eitherthe 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 awardor performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined inwriting to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests inless than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forthin FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of theprotest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filedwithin the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP programshould be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by handdelivery to the Contracting Officer.Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to theContracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees notto file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an externalforum, the agency protest will be dismissed.The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695. HSCG38-15-Q-500039 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
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