Aircraft components and accessories

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This Request for Quote (RFQ) 70Z03821QL0000158 incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 336413.  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This requirement consists of the following spare parts utilized on the HC144A USCG aircraft.

PLEASE NO ALTERNATE PART NUMBERS.

Subject: Aircraft Parts and Accessories

Proposed Solicitation Number: 70Z03821QL000158

Primary Point of Contact: Denise Coley

Contract Line Item Number(s): 1

Description: Tool Kit for corrosion.

Set-aside Status: UNRESTRICTED

1. NSN: NONE, GREY-GECKO, GRIT TOOL KIT SERIES 1-4 GRIT 1.25 KIT(S), QTY 1 EACH. MFGCD: 7VC66

Offerors should include the following:       

NSN, PART NUMBER, NOMENCLATURE, UNIT PRICE, EXTENDED PRICE, DISCOUNTS, DELIVERY TIME, WARRANTY (IF APPLICABLE), FOB POINT, CAGE CODE, DUNS NUMBER, BUSINESS SIZE, MINORITY CLASSIFICATION (IF APPLICABLE), FACTORY NEW. MUST STATE TRACEABLE TO THE OEM. 

The Coast Guard does not own nor can provide the OEM’s Service Manuals, Service Bulletins, or Proprietary Data. The Aircraft OEM is AIRBUS DEFENSE AND SPACE SAU EADS CASA DE ARAGON 404, MADRID, ESP E-28022, Cage Code 0117B, and their domestic facility is AIRBUS DS MILITARY AIRCRAFT, INC Cage Code is 0DAF1.  A standard information packet and sole source justification document(s) as applicable is attached. The closing date for this intent to award notice is AUGUST 30, 2021 @ 9:00 AM EST. Anticipated award date is on or about AUG 30, 2021 with an anticipated required delivery date of all items on or before 12/30/2021. Justification and Approval attached.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or a distributor that can provide documented traceability for the components.  The United States Coast Guard (USCG) anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or a distributor that can provide documented traceability for the components.  Award will be made to the offeror quoting the lowest price technically acceptable to the USCG.  All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the USCG.

Only new items are acceptable. Reconditioned or used items are not acceptable. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the OEM and provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) to ensure parts are in airworthy condition, suitable for installation on USCG aircraft.  Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the materials.  Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.       

Required delivery schedule is 90 DAYS or less after receipt of order. The offerors shall propose a delivery schedule.  All requests for time extension shall be in writing and shall include substantiation of the need for such time extension in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (f), Excusable delays.  If nonperformance is not covered by an excusable delay, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer shall negotiate consideration for the approval of the extended delivery date at which time a modification will be issued to reflect the consideration and extension.                                                                                                                                                      

Drawings or specifications are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.  F.O.B. Destination is requested as the FOB point for Deliverables. Quotes submitted offering F.O.B. Origin should include estimated shipping charges to the USCG.  Partial and early deliveries are acceptable if at no additional cost to the USCG.  The offeror shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15.  Certificate of Conformance must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.

Packaging, Marking and Preservation                                                                                                                               The offeror shall comply with ASTM D3951-10 (August 01, 2011), Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Packaging, packing, and preservation shall be in accordance with best commercial practices to enable shipment to destination and transshipment to USCG units without repackaging or incurring damage during shipment and handling.  Items shall be individually packaged and labeled.  Packaging material shall not consist of the following: popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut packaging.  The internal packaging material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling, and storage.  Preservation protection must be sufficient to prevent corrosion, deterioration, or decay during warehouse storage. Also, The Forms should be "attached to or included with the part and a copy placed on the outside of the shipping container".

Packing Slip                                                                                                                                                    At the time of delivery of supplies, the offeror shall furnish the Government a completed packing slip.  Labeling shall include the National Stock Number, Part Number, Serial Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Contract Line Item Number, and Contract Number.  Labeling data shall be attached to the outside of the shipping container.   Bar coding is not required.  Certificate of Conformance (COC) shall be placed on the outside of individual containers.        

Shipping Instructions                                                                                                                                                                    Items shall be shipped to the following address:                                                                                                             USCG Aviation Logistics Center
Receiving Section, Bldg. 63
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001                                                                                                                                     Mark For: Purchase Order No. ____________________________ (To be assigned at time of award)