70Z08021Q15004B00.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

70Z08021Q15004B00

WPB 87’ PROPELLERS PURCHASE

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 protester’s 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 agency’s 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.

Solicitation No.: 70Z08021Q15004B00

Commanding Officer USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center

(CPD-C&P1-PBPL)

2401 Hawkins Point Road, Bldg. 31 LL

Baltimore, MD 21226

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

70Z08021Q15004B00

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center intends on awarding a firm, fixed-priced requirements type contract with firm fixed price delivery for five (5), one (1) year ordering periods for the manufacture left hand and right hand propellers in support of USCG 87’ Patrol Boats (WPBs).

I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 no further written solicitations will be issued.

II. The solicitation number is 70Z08021Q15004B00. The solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

III. The incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

(FAC) 2021-05.

IV. Set-aside Status: No Set-aside. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 331529 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

V. A list of the contract line item numbers (CLINs), items, estimated quantities and units of measure to be acquired for the five (5) Ordering Periods can be found in Attachment I: Schedule of Supplies and Prices. Insert unit and total price in U.S. Dollars for all CLINs listed in the Schedule. Unit prices shall include shipping costs, free on board (F.O.B.) Destination and the cost of packaging, marking and bar-coding. (Note: the Extended Price column and Extended Total should automatically calculate and populate.)

See Attachment I: Schedule of Supplies and Prices

ITEM DESCRIPTION NSN P/N QTY

Propeller Left Hand 2010-01-459-0421 LH 706-3350.00 10

Propeller Right Hand 2010-01-457-0573 RH 706-3351.00 10

Shipping Crate Reusable N/A N/A 20

VI. Description of requirement: The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center Patrol Boat Product Line has a requirement to manufacture propellers for the 87’ Coastal Patrol Boats.

Each vessel has one (1) right hand (RH) propeller and one (1) left hand (LH) propeller. The Coast Guard intends to order approximately ten (10) right hand and ten (10) left hand propellers per year for a total of twenty (20) propellers and re-useable shipping containers per year. This requirement will require the quoter to provide all equipment, labor and materials necessary to manufacture, test, inspect, preserve, package, pack, mark, bar-code and ship (RH) and (LH) marine monobloc propellers applicable to the U.S. Coast Guard 87’ WPB Coastal Patrol Boats in accordance with applicable drawings and other specifications WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-457-0573, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase and WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-459-0421, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase; Attachment II. Failure to read the Work Items in their entirety will not relieve the quoter from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or price of successfully performing the work. Failure to do so will be at the quoter’s risk. All Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall stand firm for 120 calendar days from the response date of this solicitation.

All items to be provided under this contract shall be accomplished in accordance with the following:

The propellers are to be Manufactured, Packaged, Marked, and Shipped F.O.B. Destination in according with USCG WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-457-0573, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase and WORK ITEM 1:

2010-01-459-0421, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase and Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 245-003, Revision A (Available Upon Request, Company must be listed in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program database in order to receive drawing).

Contract Type: This solicitation will result in the USCG SFLC awarding one (1) firm fixed-priced, five (5) year requirements contract.

Performance Period: This contract shall be in effect for five (5) years consisting of five (5) 12-month ordering periods beginning on date of award. Ordering periods are as follows:

Ordering Period 1 After the date of award for 12 months Ordering Period 2 After the end of the base ordering period for 12 months Ordering Period 3 After the end of Ordering Period 2 for 12 months Ordering Period 4 After the end of Ordering Period 3 for 12 months Ordering Period 5 After the end of Ordering Period 4 for 12 months

Place of Contract Performance: Contractor’s facility

Extent of Obligation: The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under this contract. The quantities specified on this solicitation are only an estimate. The Government may order more or less depending on actual needs.

Ordering: The U.S. Coast Guard will issue individual delivery/task order(s) for the services outlined in the CLINs attached as authorized by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Orders may be issued by mail, e-mail, facsimile, and orally (followed up in writing).

Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center, CPD C&P1, Patrol Boat Product Line is the only contracting office authorized to place orders against this Contract.

VII. Delivery and acceptance and FOB point:

PLACE OF DELIVERY - DESTINATION

(A) All Inspection Reports, other data submissions and correspondence shall be delivered to the following address:

U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center Contracting & Procurement Division (PBPL) Attn: David Packard 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Bldg. 31, LL Baltimore, MD 21226 Contract Number: {To be furnished at time of contract award} Order Number (if applicable): {To be furnished at time of order award} E-mail: david.a.packard@uscg.mil

(B) All items shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the following address between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday:

Commanding Officer USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center Receiving Room - Bldg. 88 2401 Hawkins Point Road Baltimore, MD 21226 Contract Number: {To be furnished at time of contract award} Order Number: {To be furnished at time of order award}

Inspection and Acceptance: The Contractor shall submit Attachment III: 87 Propeller Inspection Compliance Form, which is a detail inspection report of the dimensional inspection and test results to the Contract Specialist to request an inspection by the Quality Assurance Representative. The inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-457-0573, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase, WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-459-0421, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase and Coast Guard Drawing 87 WPB 245-003, Revision A (Available Upon Request, Company must be listed in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program database in order to receive drawing).

Inspection shall take place at origin by a Government Quality Assurance (QA) representative.

Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer advance notification when the supplies or services furnished in accordance with this contract are ready for Government inspection. This advance notification may be made by e-mail and shall not be less than ten (10) working days within the United States and not less than forty-five (45) days if outside of the United States, prior to inspection. The contractor is responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, prior to QA Inspection.

Final acceptance shall be made by a Government representative at destination. Acceptance shall be contingent upon verification of no damage in transit, correctness and completeness of the order, and conformance to the preservation, packaging, and marking requirements of WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01- 457-0573, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase and WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-459-0421, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase.

Plant Inspection: Government Personnel as designated by SFLC Quality Assurance Branch will perform Inspection at Contractor's Plant located at (Enter your information here):

Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.

FAR 52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997)

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

CLINs DESCRIPTION

EST.

QTY/UNIT

WITHIN DAYS

AFTER DATE OF

CONTRACT

0001 -

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

145 days after issuance of delivery order

1001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

145 days after issuance of delivery order

2001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

145 days after issuance of delivery order

3001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

145 days after issuance of delivery order

4001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

145 days after issuance of delivery order

**NOTE: PARTIAL SHIPMENTS SHALL BE ACCEPTED**

The Government will evaluate quotes that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the required delivery period specified above may be considered unacceptable and may be rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule. If the quoter proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply.

QUOTER’S PROPOSED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

CLINs DESCRIPTION

EST.

QTY/UNIT

WITHIN DAYS

AFTER DATE OF

CONTRACT

0001 -

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

_____days after issuance of delivery order

1001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

_____days after issuance of delivery order

2001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

_____days after issuance of delivery order

3001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

_____days after issuance of delivery order

4001-

Parts to be provided in accordance with Contract As required

_____days after issuance of delivery order

(b) Attention is directed to the Contract Award provision of the solicitation that provides that a written award or acceptance of offer mailed, or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter, results in a binding contract. The Government will mail or otherwise furnish to the quoter an award or notice of award not later than the day award is dated. Therefore, the quoter should compute the time available for performance beginning with the actual date of award, rather than the date the written notice of award is received from the Contracting Officer through the ordinary mails. However, the Government will evaluate an offer that proposes delivery based on the Contractor’s date of receipt of the contract or notice of award by adding (1) five calendar days for delivery of the award through the ordinary mails, or

(2) one working day if the solicitation states that the contract or notice of award will be transmitted electronically. (The term “working day” excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.) If, as so computed, the offered delivery date is later than the required delivery date; the offer will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.

(End of Clause)

VIII. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020)

APPLIES TO THIS ACQUISITION AND IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

(ADDENDUM)

A. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the quoter must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

B. The contracting officer has determined there is a probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial quotes, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional data will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; quoters may be required to submit other than cost and pricing data to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

ALL CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING RECEIPT OF THEIR

QUOTES.

C. You shall submit an electronic copy of your firm’s signed and dated quote to David Packard at David.A.Packard@uscg.mil, no later than July 1, 2021 by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Your submission shall include 70Z08021Q15004B00 in the subject line of the email. These submission instructions will also apply to any future correspondence, as applicable, in response to this solicitation.

D. Quoter must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), website location https://www.sam.gov, at time of submittal. If you are not actively registered in SAM, your quotation may not be considered.

E. The data submission must include sufficient detail to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the quotation relative to the requirements. As a minimum, quotes must show:

(1) The solicitation number 70Z08021Q15004B00

(2) The Company Name, DUNS Number, Company Address and Point of Contact Name, Telephone

Number and E-mail Address;

(3) Warranty Information: Quotations must include details of the quoter’s manufacturer's warranty services and warranty support plan. Quotation must document the length of warranty support including number of operational hours and or calendar days which the item will be warranted free of defects. At a minimum quoters will provide a single point of contact for warranty claims.

Claims may be made from 0800 to 1630 EST, Monday through Friday. Quotation shall provide a plan for warranty resolution within 24 hours of notification;

(4) Quotation must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation;

(5) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically). Quoters that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration;

(6) Price: The price shall represent the best price in response to the request for quote. The price shall be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness. Provide prices for all items/CLINS for the Base and all subsequent years. Please enter pricing into Attachment I. Pricing must be submitted for each CLIN. All prices on CLINs (Attachment I) shall be a firm fixed-price. The total of all CLINS shall be added together to arrive at an aggregate total;

(7) Delivery Schedule.

PLEASE NOTE: QUOTES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAY BE

CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED

INCURRED COSTS

The USCG shall not be liable for any cost incurred by the quoters in submitting Quotes in response to this solicitation, including any site visits by quoters.

CLARIFICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA

Quoters should carefully examine the specifications (Work Items) and fully inform themselves as to all conditions and matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof. A quoter that finds discrepancies in, or omission from, the specifications, or other documents, or is in doubt as to their meaning, should at once notify the Contracting Officer.

DHS NOTICE TO QUOTERS

It is DHS policy that pricing for competitive negotiations should be based on adequate price competition. However, in the event only one responsible quoter is obtained as a result of this solicitation, that quoter may be required to submit Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data (FAR 15.403-3) to support price negotiations.

IX. FAR 52.212-2 - EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) (ADDENDUM)

(a) 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1 – Technical Plan for the manufacture of WPB 87’ Propellers Factor 2 – Past Performance Factor 3 – Cost/Price

Technical and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. Among the non-price factors, technical is more important than past performance. Price becomes more important when the technical and past performance evaluation ratings are equal.

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, the initial quotation should contain the vendor’s best terms from a cost standpoint and all other factors being considered. The Government reserves the right to seek information clarifying any element of a quotation prior to award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines it necessary.

Factor 1: Technical Plan:

The Quoter shall provide a written plan with a clear understanding and certification that their proposed solution complies with the technical requirements as stated in the Work Items and the Request for Quote. Quoter shall demonstrate a professional approach to the logistics required to manufacture, test, package, pack, mark, bar-code and ship Right Hand and Left Hand propellers in various amounts as required per Coast Guard WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-457-0573, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase and WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-459-0421, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase.

Since the Technical Plan will primarily indicate the capability of your organization, it should be specific and complete in every detail and demonstrate an understanding of objectives to be achieved. This includes but is not limited to the following:

Guidance to Contractors Functional Requirements

Performance and Delivery Contract Administration Quality Assurance Plan Safety Plan

The technical evaluation will take into consideration the important elements as required in WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-457-0573, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase and WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-459-0421, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Purchase. The quote shall not merely offer to perform work in accordance with specifications but shall outline the actual work proposed as specifically as possible. Quoters MUST address each item “a-w” of Factor 1 below in order to be determined technically acceptable. Quoters who do not demonstrate their capability for every item on the list will not be further evaluated:

a. Section 1 Scope– Quoter has the ability to ship all deliverables to a designated Coast Guard facility per contract requirements. Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate the required personnel skill and possess the required machinery to manufacture, inspect and test the Right Hand and Left propellers in this requirement.

b. Section 2 References – Quoter demonstrates that they are legally able to procure or possess all required drawings and technical publications or have updated copies available at their facility.

c. Paragraph 3.1 General – Quoter shall describe their storage facilities.

d. Paragraph 3.2 Welding certifications – Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have certified welders to meet the requirements. Provide current welder’s certifications for review

e. Paragraph 3.4.2 Manufacturer’s Certificate – Quoter understands and has the ability to provide a Manufacturer’s Certificate per ABS 7, Part 10, paragraph 1.3.8.

f. Paragraph 3.4.3 Material – Quoter has a foundry or subcontractor able to manufacture propellers to meet the material and casting requirements.

g. Paragraph 3.4.5 Propeller Finishing – Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have skill and machinery required to finish machine the propellers IAW requirements. Please provide a description of propeller finishing equipment and methods.

h. Paragraph 3.4.6 Inspections – Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have the proper machinery and skill to meet the requirements of this section. Please provide a description of propeller inspection equipment that will be used.

i. Paragraph 3.4.7 Finished Hub Bore Inspection – Quoter has the ability to demonstrate they can meet the finished bore requirements of this section. Please acknowledge the contractor will be required to provide a certified/calibrated plug gauge to complete this requirement.

j. Paragraph 3.4.8 Surface Finish– Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have skill and machinery required to maintain the proper surface finish IAW requirements.

k. Paragraph 3.4.9 Balancing– Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have skill and machinery required to properly balance the propellers IAW requirements.

l. Paragraph 3.4.10 Surface Inspections – Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have skill and machinery required to conduct surface inspections IAW requirements. Please confirm whether you have a Level II Technician or will subcontract this requirement.

m. Paragraph 3.5 Final Inspection Report – Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have skill, tooling and machinery required to prepare a final inspection report IAW requirements.

n. Paragraph 3.6.2 Quoter has the ability to produce CMM 3D renderings of propellers.

o. Paragraph 3.11 Warranty – Quoter shall detail their standard warranty as it pertains to this requirement.

p. Section 4 Quality Assurance – Quoter demonstrates they have an internal inspection system that meets the requirements of ANSI/ASQC Q9001.

q. Paragraph 4.2 Records – Offer shall explain their record keeping system and how it will meet the requirements of the Work Items.

r. Paragraph 4.3 Calibration System– Quoter maintains an equipment calibration process in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 traceable to National Standards as required per the Work Items.

s. Paragraph 4.4 Inspections & Tests (Completed Units) – Quoter will explain how they will conduct quality assurance inspection with Coast Guard personnel including the number of contractor personnel expected to assist with final quality assurance inspections. Does the Quoter have the ability to conduct quality assurance inspection and testing separate from normal shop work activities with Coast Guard QA personnel?

t. Section 5 Packing, Packaging, Marking and Delivery– Quoter has the ability through previous experience to demonstrate they have skill and machinery required to preserve the propellers IAW requirements. Please confirm you understand the preservation requirement and have the ability to complete the preservation as described. Quoter shall explain their ability to preserve, pack, package, mark and bar-code GFP as required or will they be sub-contracting to a separate facility.

u. Paragraph 5.4 New Reusable Shipping Container, Propeller– Quoter has the ability to provide a new shipping crate if required that meets the requirements of the specification.

v. Paragraph 5.5 Wood Packing Material (WPM) Requirements– Quoter shall explain how they will meet the Phytosanitary Requirements for WPM in accordance with DOD 4140.01-M-1, Compliance for Defense Packaging Ref. 2 paragraph C2.1.1 for the shipping crate manufacture.

w. Paragraph 5.8 Shipping– Quoter shall explain their shipping process to get the finished propellers to a designated Coast Guard facility or unit worldwide as required.

Factor 2: Past Performance

a. The Quoter shall provide up to two (2) CPARS past performance assessments for relevant work performed within the past three (3) years from the solicitation closing date will be used to evaluate a contractor’s past performance. The contractor must identify the most recent and relevant CPARS assessments and submit copies of those assessments with their quote. In order to determine that the CPARS assessments are for relevant work performed, the contractor shall provide the following information (two (2) page limit for each assessment):

i.Contract/Order Number and Project Location ii.Type and Size of Facility iii.Total Contract/Order Value (Original and Final) iv.Contracting Officer Name, Phone Number & E-mail v.Contract/Order Description, including how many parts were supplied annually vi.Contract/Order Type (Firm Fixed-Price, IDIQ, Requirements, Cost Type) vii.Required Completion Date for the Contract/Order viii.Date the Contract/Order was Actually Completed

b. Past performance will be considered relevant if it is for supplying of monobloc propellers for the

USCG, federal, state or local government or private contracts. In evaluating a Contractors past performance, general trends in a Contractor’s performance will also be considered. References other than those provided by the Quoter may be used by the Government to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation of the quoter’s past performance such as government databases and internal organization resources. Contractors may provide information on problems encountered during the performance of any contract/order and any corrective actions the contractor made with their quote. In the case of a contractor without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the contractor may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Factor 3: Price

a. Provide an affirmative statement that parts have been priced and will be shipped F.O.B. Destination (meaning the cost of shipping is included in the cost of the overhaul) in accordance with the required individual packaging, marking and bar-coding requirements outlined in the specification which shall also be included in the cost of the parts.

b. The price shall represent the best price in response to the request for quote and shall be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness. Quoters are required to provide prices for all of the CLINs. The CLINs for all periods are detailed in Attachment I. All prices on the CLINs shall be firm fixed-price with the cost of packaging, marking and bar-coding along with shipping, F.O.B. Destination, included in the cost of the parts. The total of all CLINs will be added together to arrive at an aggregate total.

X. FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (FEB 2021) applies to this solicitation and is incorporated by reference. Quoters must include a completed copy with its offer. Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov to receive award.

FAR 52.204-20 - PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision– Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means–

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it □ is or □ is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated “is” in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: (or mark “Unknown”).

Predecessor legal name: .

(Do not use a “doing business as” name).

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-24 - REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.204-26 - COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

FAR 52.209-7 – INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror □ has □ does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in–

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

FAR 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010), ALTERNATE IV (OCT

2010)

(a) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required

(b) If the contracting officer cannot determine price reasonableness either in the initial solicitation or in any change to the contract after award, the contracting officer will require submission information in sufficient detail in order to make such determination.

The information may be as follows:

REQUEST FOR INFORMAL COST BREAKDOWN

In addition to placing your offer in the appropriate place in Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs, it is requested that you provide a breakdown of your costs, to include but not be limited to, those items identified in the sample format below:

Trade, (i.e. laborers, rigger, etc.)

Breakdown of labor grades by trade category Manhours per trade, per labor grade Cost/hour/trade Supplies/materials (description & cost of each) Sub-total Pension Plans Overhead at a rate of _____% Profit at a rate of ________% Total for item _____________

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.222-22 - PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

The offeror represents that—

It has, has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;

It has, has not filed all required compliance reports; and

Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

FAR 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984)

The offeror represents that—

(a) It has developed and has on file, has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2); or

(b) It has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

FAR 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (Feb 2021)

(a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Trade Agreements.”

(b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin

[List as necessary]

(c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for those products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation.

FAR 52.233-2 - SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Jennifer B. Lucas (address as follows):

Address: Commanding Officer ATTN: Jennifer B. Lucas USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center

CPD-C&P1-PBPL

2401 Hawkins Point RD, BLDG 31 LL Baltimore, MD 21226

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.252-1 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

This contract incorporated one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

(End of 52.252-1)

FAR 52.252-5 - AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 30) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition.

XI. FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(OCT 2018) APPLIES TO THIS ACQUISITION AND IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

(ADDENDUM)

Contract Administration:

An USCG SFLC Contracting Officer or authorized representative shall be contract administrator for this contract.

INVOICING REQUIREMENTS

(A) See the text of FAR 52.212-4 for invoice requirements.

(B) An original invoice shall be submitted to the following designated payment office:

Yard Commercial Invoice U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center P.O. Box 4122 Chesapeake, VA 23327-4122 E-mail: FIN-SMB-YardTeam@uscg.mil M/F: Contract Number: {To be furnished at time of award}

Failure to submit invoices directly to this office will delay prompt payment of your invoice. A copy of any invoice submitted for payment must also be forwarded to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.

The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is the primary identifier in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors are located and identified in SAM by their DUNS number.

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