Combined_Syn-Sol_Amdendment_0001.doc

i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) (1)(i).

Synopsis

(1) Action Code: R

(2) Date: 6 September

(3) Year: 2016

(4) Contracting Office Zip Code: 20593-7828

(5) Classification Code: R425 (Engineering and Technical Servicses

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC 20593-7828

(7) Subject: Ship Classification Services

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: HSCG23-16-R-APB015

(9) Closing Response Date. 12 September 2016 4:00 PM (EST)

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer: trellis.t.martin@uscg.mil

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number: NA

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: NA

(13) See paragraph (v) below.

(14) Contract Award Date: NA

(15) Contractor: American Bureau of Shipping

(16) Description: See Performance Work Statement attached hereto.

(17) Place of Contract Performance: Washington, District of Columbia

(18) Set-aside Status: N/A

ii) Solicitation number HSCG23-16-R-APB015 is issued as a request for Proposal (RFP).

iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88-1.

iv) The Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Coast Guard intends to award a sole source, hybrid (Firm Fixed priced, Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursable no fee) contract to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The associated NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services). This acquisition is not set aside for small business. However, the associated small business size standard is $15 mil. Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov, in order to be considered for award.

v) The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement for Ship Classification Services. The following is a description of the services to be performed:

vi) A description of the services to be acquired can be found in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS)

vii) Delivery shall be in accordance with the attached PWS and CDRLs.

viii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2015), is applicable.

An offer submitted in response to this solicitation may be submitted in accordance with the offeror’s standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number and 6) Pricing and verification that the offeror can meet the requirement.

ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 2014) The Government will not use 52.212-2. The Government will conduct price analysis to determine price as fair and reasonable. As such, the Government requires submittal of other than certified cost/price data to substantiate all quoted prices.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s past performance to determine responsibility and eligibility for contract award.

The following provisions apply to this acquisition:

x) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (July 2016)

xi) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2015)

xii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jun 2016) is applicable.

xiii) There are no additional contract requirements(s) or terms and conditions necessary for this acquisition.

xiv) Quotation Submission

Due date for submissions is 12 September 2016, 4:00 PM (EST). All quotes should be submitted via email to Mr. Trellis Martin at trellis.t.martin@uscg.mil .