Attachment 5 USCG Ombudsman Notice.docx
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- Dry-Dock: USCGC KANAWHA FY24 DD
- Solicitation number
- 70Z08524QIBCT0013
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This document is an Attachment 5 titled "USCG Ombudsman Notice" related to a federal contract opportunity for dry-dock repairs of the USCGC KANAWHA (WLR 75407) 75-foot Class River Buoy Tender and USCG 130-foot Barge (13073).
The document outlines the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), which provides an informal and formal process for interested parties to resolve procurement concerns prior to filing an external protest. The informal process allows interested parties to work with the Contracting Officer and USCG Ombudsman, while the formal process includes filing a protest directly with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman. The document provides details on the required information, timelines, and procedures for submitting formal protests. It also provides alternative points of contact for the USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center.
The related federal contract opportunity, Solicitation Number 70Z08524QIBCT0013, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the dry-dock repairs of the USCGC KANAWHA and USCG 130-foot Barge. The performance period is from 3 September 2024 through 11 November 2024, with a quotation due date of 23 May 2024 and an anticipated award date of 5 July 2024. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 336611 - Ship Repair.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 0001 USCGC KANAHWA FY24DD.pdf | ||
| Combined Solicitation Amended 0001 CGC KANAWHA DD.pdf | ||
| Combined Solicitation 70Z08524QIBCT0013 CGC KANAWHA DD.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 Request for Clarification Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3 Past Performance Information Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 6 JOTFOC March 8 2023 Redacted.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 SOS Section B.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 2 KANAWHA (WLR 75E) DD FQ4 WAB 24R0 (1).docx | DOCX document |
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CONTINUATION SHEET FOR: STANDARD FORM 1449
REFERENCE NO / VESSELS NAME
HSCG8-16-Q-P45A06 / CGC OSAGE and BARGE
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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. 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 to:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (CG-91)
OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR AGENCY PROTESTS
EMAIL: OPAP@uscg.mil Fax: 202-372-8447 Phone: 202-475-5786
More information about the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/ombudsman.asp
Alternative Point of Contact:
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Ice Breaker, Buoy & Construction Tender POC Elizabeth Johnson Email: Elizabeth.A.Johnson@uscg.mil USCG SFLC, Contracting and Procurement 2 Coast Guard Island BLDG 15, Alameda, CA 94501-5100
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