CGC ANVIL DS - Attachment-5 USCG Ombudsman Notice.pdf
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This is a Notice for Filing Agency Protests issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) that establishes procedures for interested parties to challenge procurement actions through the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP).
The USCG encourages contractors to resolve concerns through internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) rather than pursuing external litigation with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties may first pursue an informal forum by directing concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer, and if unresolved, may contact the USCG Ombudsman for an independent review. The informal process does not suspend contract award performance or tolling of protest filing deadlines. For formal agency protests, protesters must first attempt resolution with the Contracting Officer through open discussions before filing with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests will result in suspension of contract award or performance unless the government justifies continued performance in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determines it is in the best interest of the Government. The agency targets protest resolution within 35 calendar days from filing. Protesters must include information required under FAR 33.103, and protests must be timely filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests under OPAP should be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (CG-91), via email at OPAP@uscg.mil, fax at 202-372-8447, or phone at 202-475-5786. An alternative point of contact is Iran Walker at the Surface Forces Logistics Center in Norfolk, VA.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| ANVIL Amendment A0002.pdf | ||
| ANVIL Amendment A0001.pdf | ||
| ANVIL DS - Attachment 1 - Scheduel B Pricing Schedule .xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| CGC ANVIL - Attachment 2 Specification.pdf | ||
| CGC ANVIL DS - Attachment-4 Request for Clarification.docx | DOCX document | |
| 70Z08526QIBCT0022 USCGC ANVIL - BARGE DS.pdf | ||
| CGC ANVIL - Attachment 3 Past Performance Form .docx | DOCX document |
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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 Iran Walker
Email: Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil
USCG SFLC, Contracting and Procurement 2
Coast Guard SFLC, Norfolk, VA. 23510 http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/ombudsman.asp mailto:Iran.N.Walker@uscg.mil
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