Conversion of FOSI Stylesheet to Arbortext 7 APP Engine

HSCG38-17-Q-900045

1. Action Code: K
2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes
3. Date: 04 April 2017
4. Classification Code : D - Information Technology Technical Services
5. Contracting Office Address:
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Aviation Logistics Center
ISD Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001
6. Title: Conversion of FOSI Stylesheet to Arbortext 7 APP Engine
7. Response Date: 24 April 2017 at 4:15 pm EST
8. Primary Point of Contact: Terrie L. Pickard
9. Secondary Point of Contact: Martin W. Combs
10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-17-Q-900045
11. Reference Number: N/A
12. Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and Part 13, 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 HSCG38-17-Q-900045 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 effective 19 January 2017.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990. The small business size standard is $15.0 million. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order shall be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these repairs are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.

See attached documents titled:
 "Statement of Objectives - HSCG38-17-Q-900045", and
 "Terms and Conditions - HSCG38-17-Q-900045".

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is April 24, 2017 at 4:15 pm EST. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-17-Q-900075 in subject line. Quotations may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1060 Consolidated Road
HMF1 Coco Branch, HSCG38-17-Q-900045
Attn: Terrie L. Pickard
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:

Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-91)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
Email: OPAP@uscg.mil
Fax: 202-372-8447
Phone: 202-475-5786

More information about the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/ombudsman.asp

Alternative Point of Contact:
William P. Morris , Contracting Officer
William.P.Morris@uscg.mil; 252-335-6669
1060 Consolidated Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

SOLICITATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 24, 2017 AT 4:15 P.M.QUESTION AND ANSWER TO SOLICITATION HSCG38-17-Q-900045

Question. We reviewed the statement of work and we have a question on the requirements.

Requirement 2.2 states that the writer must be able to search a wiring diagram. This requirement is new to us and we would like more information. Specifically, we would like to understand why the search is not working currently and then determine if updating the stylesheet would correct this problem.

Answer: Since the switch to Standard Workstation IIIs and the migration from Technical Illustrator to PTC IsoDraw, the use of .cgms within PTCs Arbortext Editor published output lost the ability to search the vector wiring diagrams for specific textual content. FOSI print engine does not support searchable text within a vector image in the published PDF output.

After communication with PTC, it was determined that converting from our current FOSI to a Styler stylesheet with an APP print engine will resolve the searchable text loss of function.

QUESTION AND ANSWER TO SOLICITATION HSCG38-17-Q-900045

Question. We reviewed the statement of work and we have a question on the requirements.

Requirement 2.2 states that the writer must be able to search a wiring diagram. This requirement is new to us and we would like more information. Specifically, we would like to understand why the search is not working currently and then determine if updating the stylesheet would correct this problem.

Answer: Since the switch to Standard Workstation IIIs and the migration from Technical Illustrator to PTC IsoDraw, the use of .cgms within PTCs Arbortext Editor published output lost the ability to search the vector wiring diagrams for specific textual content. FOSI print engine does not support searchable text within a vector image in the published PDF output.

After communication with PTC, it was determined that converting from our current FOSI to a Styler stylesheet with an APP print engine will resolve the searchable text loss of function.

HSCG38-17-Q-900045

1. Action Code: K
2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes
3. Date: 04 April 2017
4. Classification Code : D - Information Technology Technical Services
5. Contracting Office Address:
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Aviation Logistics Center
ISD Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001
6. Title: Conversion of FOSI Stylesheet to Arbortext 7 APP Engine
7. Response Date: 17 April 2017 at 4:15 pm EST
8. Primary Point of Contact: Terrie L. Pickard
9. Secondary Point of Contact: Martin W. Combs
10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-17-Q-900045
11. Reference Number: N/A
12. Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and Part 13, 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 HSCG38-17-Q-900045 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 effective 19 January 2017.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990. The small business size standard is $15.0 million. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order shall be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these repairs are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.

See attached documents titled:
 "Statement of Objectives - HSCG38-17-Q-900045", and
 "Terms and Conditions - HSCG38-17-Q-900045".

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is April 17, 2017 at 4:15 pm EST. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-17-Q-900075 in subject line. Quotations may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1060 Consolidated Road
HMF1 Coco Branch, HSCG38-17-Q-900045
Attn: Terrie L. Pickard
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:

Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-91)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
Email: OPAP@uscg.mil
Fax: 202-372-8447
Phone: 202-475-5786

More information about the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/ombudsman.asp

Alternative Point of Contact:
William P. Morris , Contracting Officer
William.P.Morris@uscg.mil; 252-335-6669
1060 Consolidated Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

HSCG38-17-Q-900045

1. Action Code: K
2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes
3. Date: 04 April 2017
4. Classification Code : D - Information Technology Technical Services
5. Contracting Office Address:
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Aviation Logistics Center
ISD Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001
6. Title: Conversion of FOSI Stylesheet to Arbortext 7 APP Engine
7. Response Date: 13 April 2017 at 4:15 pm EST
8. Primary Point of Contact: Terrie L. Pickard
9. Secondary Point of Contact: Martin W. Combs
10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-17-Q-900045
11. Reference Number: N/A
12. Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and Part 13, 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 HSCG38-17-Q-900045 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 effective 19 January 2017.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990. The small business size standard is $15.0 million. This is a total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order shall be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these repairs are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.

See attached documents titled:
 "Statement of Objectives - HSCG38-17-Q-900045", and
 "Terms and Conditions - HSCG38-17-Q-900045".

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is April 13, 2017 at 4:15 pm EST. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Terrie.L.Pickard@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-17-Q-900075 in subject line. Quotations may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1060 Consolidated Road
HMF1 Coco Branch, HSCG38-17-Q-900045
Attn: Terrie L. Pickard
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:

Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-91)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
Email: OPAP@uscg.mil
Fax: 202-372-8447
Phone: 202-475-5786

More information about the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/ombudsman.asp

Alternative Point of Contact:
William P. Morris , Contracting Officer
William.P.Morris@uscg.mil; 252-335-6669
1060 Consolidated Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909