ATTACHMENT 5 USCG Ombudsman Notice.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 70Z08523QIBCT007
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This document is an Attachment providing notice of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). The OPAP was established to investigate and resolve protest issues within the USCG without costly litigation.
The notice outlines the OPAP's purpose and procedures. Interested parties are encouraged to first direct concerns to the Contracting Officer, and if unresolved, contact the USCG Ombudsman informally. Formal agency protests can also be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Formal protests must include specific information per FAR 33.103 and be filed within the timelines specified. Contact information for the OPAP is provided.
This notice is related to the federal contract opportunity for CGC MACKINAW - INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT, Solicitation Number 70Z08523QIBCT007, issued by the Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard.
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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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