Forklift rental

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 2123403Y6163A28001 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 Shannon Carter via Shannon.R.Carter@uscg.mil and shall be received no later than June 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 2123403Y6163A28001 in the subject of the email.

ITEM 0001 – Forklift Rental

Required Characteristics: 8,500 to 12,500 Pound Lifting Capacity, Pneumatic tires for indoor and outdoor use, Enclosed Cab, Side Shifting Forks, Diesel Powered, manufactured in the last 6 years, Verified in Good Working Order Prior to Delivery.

If at any point the forklift becomes inoperable the contractor will have two (2) business days to make repairs or provide a replacement forklift.

Period of Performance: On or Around 06/05/23 – 09/05/23

PRICING:   1 JOB  $__________________

ITEM 0002 – FORKLIFT RENTAL

Optional Month Rental

PRICING:   1 JOB  $__________________

Place of Performance:

USCG Yard Garage Shop, Bldg. 66

2401 Hawkins Point Rd.

Baltimore, MD 21226

POC: Henry Vernacchio

Maintenance Shop Supervisor

Cell: 443-527-5795

henry.e.vernacchio@uscg.mil

Invoicing In IPP

It is now a requirement that all invoicing for Purchase Orders will now be entered and processed through https://www.ipp.gov.