70Z08426QWOPL0004 Combined Sol-Synopsis.docx

SOLICITATION NO. 70Z08426QWOPL0004

COATED STEEL PIPE PILES

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

a. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 70Z08426QWOPL0004. This request is being issued by Contract Office 70Z084: DHS, USCG Operational Logistics Command (LOG-95), 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510.

b. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The full text of FAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The full text of HSAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/hsar

c. This solicitation is Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 331210 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel.

d. A list of line-item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure (including options) is found at Attachment 1, Schedule of Supplies/Services. Unit prices for the Option years are subject to the Economic Price Adjustment.

1) The quote shall complete the Schedule of Supplies/Services (Attachment 1), which includes tabs for each performance period (Base Period – Option Period 2), in the Excel document and submit with their completed offer.

2) The quote shall provide a “Unit Price” for all items. Although formulas calculate the “Amounts” and the “Grand Totals” in the Excel spreadsheet, the quoter shall double check that the calculations are correct before you submit your quote and ensure you are using two decimal places in the unit price to prevent rounding errors.

3) For each CLIN, the quote shall provide the amount of the portion of the unit price that is subject to one of the EPA Clause in the columns labeled “Portion of the Unit Price Subject to the EPA”. Coated Steel Pipe Piles are subject to the EPA Clause for Steel, and the transportation / delivery is subject to the EPA for fuel. For purposes of submitting a quote, the “Portion of the Unit Price Subject to the EPA” shall be the same amount for the same item for performance periods Option Period 1 – Option Period 2. There is no EPA applicable in the Base Period.

Example: When a quoter completes the Price Schedule, if the “Portion of the Unit Price Subject to the EPA” for the CLIN 00001A, Coated Steel Pipe Pile, 12” Dia. X 40 Ft. , is $100 for the Base Period, then it should be $100 for each Option Period CLIN for the same item (CLINs 10001A – 40001A) also. (Note: The sample below involves the same item)

4) The completed awarded Schedule of Supplies/Services will be incorporated into Section IV of the contract upon award.

e. This RFQ is issued to establish a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with Economic Price Adjustments for a period of three years, with fixed-price orders solicited under FAR parts 16, to provide 12” Diameter and 18” Diameter Coated Steel Piles of various lengths to Coast Guard Units in accordance with the attached Specifications for Coated Steel Pipe Piles.

f. Date and place of delivery: Delivery Locations are FOB Destination. Delivery date for orders is 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). USCG Delivery Locations are identified in Attachment 2 and will be identified on individual delivery orders.

g. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision (See Attachment 6).

h. FAR Provisions 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial, applies to this acquisition with specific evaluation criteria (See Attachment 6).

i. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and any addenda to the clause (See Attachment 6).

j. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (See Attachment 6).

k. The acquisition is not rated.

l. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quotes via email to James.C.Kanash@uscg.mil. All quotes must be received by 3:00 PM Eastern, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 to be considered for award. Electronic submissions only.

Quote submissions must contain both Price Section/Volume (Schedule of Prices) and Technical Section/Volume (Responses to Technical Approach to the Requirement, pages 14-15 of Attachment 6).

m. Contact James Kanash (571) 608-9547 for information regarding the solicitation.

2. The following Attachments apply:

Attachment 1 Price Schedule (.xlsx format) (pages 1 – 3) Note: Vendor shall enter unit price, cells for total price cells contain formulas and will calculate automatically. Also, enter unit price for EPA for Options 1 and 2, cumulative totals not required for these columns.

3. This requirement consists of a Base Year and Two (2) Options Years Anticipated Contract Performance Periods (dates may change based on contract award date)

4. Schedule of Supplies/Services is provided as Attachment 1. All prices submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in whole dollar amounts and based on fixed prices. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total prices for all options to the total price for the basic requirements. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Fixed Unit Prices shall include all costs to provide the supplies, which includes, but is not limited to, all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(k), Taxes and all FOB destination, delivery, and shipping charges. Note: FAR Clause 52.212-4(x), Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) – Steel, is only applicable to the cost of steel and FAR Clause 52.212-4(y), Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) – Fuels, is only applicable to transportation.

Minimum Guarantee: The Government guarantees an award amount of $5,000 as a result of this solicitation over the full term of the contract.

5. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on Standard Form (SF) 1449.

6. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the financial institution listed in the System for Award Management (SAM) (See FAR Clause 52.232-33). Electronic submission of invoices is mandatory for this contract and/or any orders issued in accordance with this contract.

7. CGAP 3032.7002-90, INVOICE AND VOUCHER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FSMS Awards)

(a) Definitions. As used in these instructions -

(1) “Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must: comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. In addition, discount offerings and small business status if available must be stated. If travel was allowable and approved, components in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 must be provided.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the contractor must submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The contractor may submit payment requests using a method other than IPP only when the contracting officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Coast Guard procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the contractor must include a copy of the contracting officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(e) IPP enrollment information is at https://www.uscg.mil/fincen/IPP/. 2. In conjunction with the subject award, proper invoices will be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov/. IPP is a secure web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRSTL). IPP is available at no cost to any commercial vendor or independent contractor doing business with a participating government agency.

(f) Receiving Official: [Insert name here] Invoice Approver Official: [Insert name here] Contracting Officer’s Representative: [Insert name here] (to be completed at time of award).

8. Upon completion of each contract requirement the Contractor shall prepare and furnish to the COR/Alternate COR for approval a DHS 700-21 Form, Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MIRR). One copy of each DHS 700-21 Form, or approved equivalent, shall be submitted with the invoice. The report shall include:

· Contract Number including Delivery Order Number

· DHS 700-21 Form or equivalent invoice number.

· CLIN Number, CLIN description, quantity, unit price, and extended price.

· Description of any invoice deductions.

· A copy of the Progress Report (if required) Invoices shall not be submitted until the Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DHS 700-21) has been approved by the COR.

The Contractor shall submit a proper invoice as identified in FAR Clause 52.212-4(g) Invoice. All invoices shall be itemized to correlate to the Schedule of Supplies/Services and submitted after proof of delivery at the USCG site. All improper invoices will be rejected which could delay payment.

9. It shall be the obligation of the quoter to exercise due diligence to discover and to bring to the attention of the Government any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or concerns regarding the information in this solicitation. All questions/concerns regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at James.C.Kanash@uscg.mil no later than 10 days prior to the due date for receipt of quote. Follow-up/additional questions will not be accepted after this date, unless the date for receipt of quote is extended an “Amendment of Solicitation” (SF-30), which will be posted on the SAM.gov website for viewing by all potential quoters.

10. Place of Performance: Principal place of performance will be at the Contractor’s Facility with delivery to various USCG locations.

11. Please ensure that all Attachments are reviewed and completed as indicated. Your form for input of the Unit Price amounts is found in Attachment 1 and Technical Factors are found in Attachment 6, Clauses and Provisions and both must be returned with your quote along with any Solicitation Amendments, if issued.