Fuel Cells for use onboard the USCG HH65 Dauhpin aircraft.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation number HSCG38-10-Q-200110 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-40. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This is an unrestricted solicitation.

This synopsis/solicitation is issued for the supplying of the items listed below. An EXCEL attachment is also included and should be used to submit quotes. The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) intends to award a Requirements contract with ZODIAC Services Americas, LLC or an authorized distributor/responsible contractor that can provide the parts listed below. The government intends to award to ZODIAC due to its designation as the North American distributor for the OEM, AERAZUR. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and a quotation, and they shall be considered by the USCG. The anticipated period of performance will be five (5) years total consisting of a one (1) one-year base period, and four (4) one-year option periods. Anticipated contract award date is Aug 3, 2010, however, this is an estimate and not exact.
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SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY

NSN 1560-14-516-1077 30
FUEL TANK, REAR
P/N 704A44-500-074

NSN 1560-14-516-1078 30
FUEL TANK, CENTER RIGHT
P/N 704A44-500-073

NSN 1560-14-516-1079 30
FUEL TANK, CENTER LEFT
P/N 704A44-500-072

NSN 1560-14-516-1080 30
FUEL TANK, FRONT LH
P/N 704A44-500-070

NSN 1560-14-516-1081 30
FUEL TANK, FRONT RH
P/N 704A44-500-071

The Government reserves the right to withhold any item or group of items contained in this solicitation upon award. The Government cannot predetermine the precise quantities that will be required. This requirement contains estimated quantities and deliveries to be scheduled by placing firm-fixed delivery orders. Also, this is a recurring requirement and the Coast Guard is NOT OBLIGATED to the ESTIMATED QUANTITIES.

The OEM for the part listed above is Aerazur,. (F6101). Offerors must be able to provide necessary certificates including traceability to the OEM, manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance (COC) and its own COC to ensure parts are in airworthy condition, suitable for installation on U.S. Coast Guard aircraft. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability of product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, auditable paper trail which traces each step from the OEM or distributor to its current location.

The deliveries of Fuel Cells are desired within 240 calendar days after receipt of delivery orders. Early deliveries will be accepted. F.O.B. Point will be F.O.B. DESTINATION for all deliverables. Used Items/Parts are NOT acceptable.

All items are to be delivered to US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center, Bldg 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

The Coast Guard does not own nor can they obtain specifications, drawings, plans or other technical data for this material. Request for drawings or applicable proprietary service bulletins will be disregarded.

FOB Destination quotes are desired. FOB Origin quotes must include shipping charges to be considered responsive. Inspection and acceptance of material shall be performed by the USCG Aviation Logistics Center Receiving personnel. Packaging and marking: shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951-98 re-approved 2004, Commercial Packaging, Shipping and Storage Procedures.

Packaging, packing, and preservation shall be in accordance with best commercial practices to `enable shipment to destination and transshipment to Coast Guard units without repackaging or incurring damage during shipment and handling. The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. Certificate of Conformance must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.

Contractor's standard commercial warranty shall apply. IAW FAR 46.706(b)(5), any offered warranty must be disclosed; as a minimum disclosure must include a brief statement that a warranty exists, the substance of the warranty, the warranty's duration, and whom to notify if the items are found to be defective.