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Synopsis-Solicitation 70203820QH0000928

Classification Code: 336413 – Other Aircraft parts and Auxilliary Equipment Manufacturing Title: Purchase of Liquid Container (Prototype)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03820QH0000928 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08 effective 8/13/2020. This requirement will be satisfied using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

This is an unrestricted requirement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a single purchase order will be issued for the required supplies shown in the Schedule. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

These items are subject to first article testing IAW FAR 52.209-4, and shall be manufactured In Accordance With (IAW):

i. ALC Draft Drawing No. 405-525-17 (Attachment 1);

ii. Specification. MIL-J-25718 (USAF); and

iii. Statement of Work (SOW) (Attachment 4).

The Lockheed OEM reference part number is 695856.

Attachment 2-Schedule shall be used for pricing the quote.

Offerors are required to provide evidence with the quote, regarding prior certification/ approval/ acceptance of a component manufactured to specification MIL-J-25718; see “Terms and Conditions 70Z03820QH0000928” (Attachment 3).

All parts ordered as a result of this solicitation shall be factory new and manufactured IAW the criteria specified in this solicitation.

At the time of award, the USCG intends to place an order for the manufacture of one (1) item subject to first article testing IAW FAR 52.209-4; plus a quantity of 9 each due 30 days after approval of first article. A Form Fit Function test shall be performed and the result provided to the successful offeror. The Form Fit Function test is not required for additional items which may be ordered as a result of this solicitation.

IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-6 the USCG may increase the amount of items specified in the schedule, by ten (10) items for a maximum quantity of twenty (20) at the same price as Item 2 of the attached schedule, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award date.

***Please note: the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification if the USCG chooses to exercise this option.

The Successful Offeror shall be required to furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15 with each item delivered. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. An example of the COC format is included at the end of Attachment 3- Terms and Conditions.

SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS 70Z03820QH0000928, ” FOR APPLICABLE

CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 8/26/2020 at 3:00pm Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 8/27/2020. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to John.F.Waters@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03820QH0000928 in the subject line.

List of attachments:

1. ALC (Draft) Drawing 405-525-17

2. Schedule 70Z03820QH0000928

3. Terms and Conditions-70Z03820QH0000928

4. Statement of Work – 70Z03820QH0000928

5. DHS-11000-6

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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.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe that a Coast Guard procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. This can be accomplished through informal discussion between the interested party and the Contracting Officer. During the course of such discussions Contracting Officers shall ensure that the Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) remains informed of all issues and developments as they occur. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy the concerns of the interested party, the interested party is encouraged to contact the Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protest through the Ombudsman Hotline at (202) 372-3695. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award or performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirements for filing an agency protest or protest with another forum.

Interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: 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 reasons of unusual and compelling urgency 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(d) (2). 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 shall be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.