CSC testing for 20 foot high top shipping container

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 only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 70Z04024Q60112Y00 applies and is used as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective, 7 March 2016. It is anticipated that a competitive price purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.

The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. No down payments or advanced payments will be made to the awarded vendor. Vendor shall ensure they can secure funding for this order until delivered and received by the US Coast Guard. Payment will be made by Government Purchase order (Net 30) and the vendor shall assume financial responsibility until the order is accepted and received by US Coast Guard. Payment of the work is authorized to be submitted as work is completed but must be approved by the Contracting Officer First.

Basis for Award: This solicitation is based on FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures and quotes will be reviewed and awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis per the solicitation.  Past performance will only be reviewed for “responsibility” basis per FAR 9.1. There are no adjectival ratings nor will award be based on a best value tradeoff basis. All quote’s will be evaluated for who meets all the technical requirements, next who meets our deadlines and finally what is the lowest cost.

All quotes shall be emailed to TYRONE.W.JOHNSON@USCG.MIL and shall be received no later than 0800 11/30/2023 (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 70Z04024Q60112Y00 in the subject of the email.

If a Site Visit is required in order to bid, please email MICHAEL GRIFFITH in order to schedule.

ITEM 1:  CSC TESTING FOR 20 FOOT HIGH TOP SHIPPING CONTAINER

DESCRIPTION: The Coast Guard Yard is Building a 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container with removable hard top and removable header. Contractor shall transport the 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container to their facility from the Coast Guard Yard and perform the testing required to the 20-foot- High Top

Shipping Container to make the 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container CSC certified for stacking nine high on a commercial container ship. If container passes CSC inspections, contractor shall provide a filled out CSC label plate. Contractor shall transport 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container back to the Coast Guard Yard when testing is complete.

SOW: The Coast Guard Yard is Building a 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container with removable hard top and removable header. 

Contractor shall transport the 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container to their facility from the Coast Guard Yard and perform the testing required to the 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container to make the 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container CSC certified for stacking nine high on a commercial container ship. If container passes CSC inspections, contractor shall provide a filled-out CSC label plate. Contractor shall transport 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container back to the Coast Guard Yard when testing is complete.

The 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container will only be used to ship an engine in a custom-made cradle welded to the floor of the 20-foot-High Top Shipping Container for its entire service life (see drawings provided)

The contractor that wins the contract has one month from being awarded the contract to pick up container, perform CSC testing and deliver back to Coast Guard Yard.

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Place of Performance:

               U.S. COAST GUARD YARD

               2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD

               BALTIMORE, MD 21226

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