Compressor Wash Cart

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and subpart 13.5, 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 70Z03818QE0000006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97 effective January 24, 2018.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333999. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns. All responsible small businesses may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the items found on Attachment 3 - Schedule of Supplies.

At the time of award, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will place an order for the purchase of one (1) Turbine Engine Wash Cart. Upon approval of the First Article Testing an order will be placed for a minimum purchase for nine (9) production units. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.217-6, the USCG may require additional production units. The option to purchase up to three (3) additional units at the same price as the original order through September 30, 2019.  If any additional quantities are to be ordered the contractor will be notified through the issuance of a written modification. Delivery terms for each additional order will be included on the modification.

The following documents are attached:

Attachment 1: Terms and Conditions
Attachment 2: Statement of Work
                      Attachment A, B, C, D
Attachment 3: Schedule of Supplies

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is April 9 at 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. Anticipated award date is on or about April 26, 2018.  E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Summer.L.Wood@uscg.mil and Christy.H.Mckethan@uscg.mil, please indicate 70Z03818QE0000006 in subject line. Quotations may also be mailed to the following address:

USCG, ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
ESD, BLDG 78, 70Z03818QE0000006
Attn: Summer Wood
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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(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 should be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.