combined synopsis calibration.doc

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number HSCG40-10-Q-PR2062 applies, and is issued as a Request for Quotation.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-40.

(iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811219 and the business size standard is $7.0 Million. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, Requirements Type Contract for a Base Year and Four (4) additional Option Years.

(v) Line Items and estimated quantities are specified in Attachment I. Pricing shall be provided in accordance with this attachment.

(vi) The Statement of Work is provided as Attachment II. Packaging, Preservation and Marking Instructions are contained in the Statement of Work. Any calibration requirements shall be issued via a delivery order.

(vii) Place of pick up and delivery of equipment is: USCG C4IT SC Electronic Repair Facility, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Bldg. 88-1, M/S 16, Baltimore, MD 21226. PRICES SHALL BE QUOTED F.O.B. DESTINATION. The Contractor is responsible for pick-up and return delivery of equipment. Pricing shall include pick up and return of equipment as stated in Attachment I, Supplies or Services, and Attachment II, Statement of Work.

(viii) The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) and the following Addenda. The offeror(s) shall provide documentation showing compliance to the required accreditations and registrations outlined in Paragraph 3.1 of the Statement of Work. Pricing shall be provided in accordance with Attachment I, Supplies or Services. Offeror shall also document their ability to perform calibration in accordance with the delivery requirements specified in the Statement of Work. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their 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) Dun & Bradstreet number, 4) Taxpayer ID number and 5) Pricing, delivery and technical information as required in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, paragraph (ix) below. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer.

(ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). – Price, delivery and technical acceptability are evaluation factors. This is a commercial item acquisition. The evaluated price will be determined by multiplying the estimated quantity times the unit pricing for arrival reports and calibration for each line item for the base year and each option year. Technical acceptability shall be determined based on documentation submitted in response to Paragraph viii above concerning required accreditations and registrations. Offeror’s not meeting these requirements shall be determined unacceptable and will not be considered for award. Evaluation of delivery shall be based on the offerors ability to meet the Government’s required delivery schedule for calibration. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. Award may be made to other than the lowest price. Award will be a best value decision. The Government intends to award on an all or none basis to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and provides the Government with the best value. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply.

(x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2008) applies to this acquisition. The following addendum applies: Address for submission of invoices is U.S. Coast Guard YARD, P.O. Box 4122, Chesapeake, VA 23327-4122. FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995); FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) Minimum Order: Less than one (1) item; Maximum order: Single Item in excess of thirteen (13) items, Combination of Items in excess of forty (40) items, Series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) days that together call for quantities exceeding these limitations; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995); FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000); FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); The full text of the FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.acquisition.gov/far;

(xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Apr 2010). The following clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 are incorporated: FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); FAR 52.222-3 Convict labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)(41U.S.C. 351, et seq.); Note: A Department of Labor Wage Determination shall be requested upon award and shall be incorporated in the resulting contract. FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rate for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.); FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). Contractor shall be registered in CCR before receiving award.

(xiii) Not Applicable.

(xiv) Not Applicable.

(xv) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM EST on 21 May 2010. Quotes may be faxed (410) 762-6226 or emailed to Linda.A.Mannion@uscg.mil.

(xvi) POC is Linda Mannion, Purchasing Agent, 410-762-6475.