H-65 spare parts

Added: Jul 16, 2013 3:44 pm HSCG38-13-Q-200092

1. Action Code: K
2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes
3. Date: 7/16/2013
4. Classification Code: 16 - AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES
5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
SRR Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001
6. Title: H-65 Spare Parts
7. Response Date: 25 July 2013 at 10:30 am EST
8. Primary Point of Contact: Vincent Pitt
9. Secondary Point of Contact: Isaac Brothers
10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-13-Q-200092
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 13.5, 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 HSCG38-13-Q-200092 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) 2005-68.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This is a sole source solicitation. 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 sole source basis to American Eurocopter Corporation (AEC) as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Eurocopter France. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or authorized distributor to its current location.

It is the Government's belief that AEC is the only source able to obtain the required technical and engineering data, and genuine OEM parts, required to successfully provide these items. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. No alternate part numbers will be accepted. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.

SEE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET "HSCG38-13-Q-200092 - REQUIREMENTS" FOR A LIST OF REQUIRED PARTS.

Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. Best Value to the Government is always the goal, but without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight. Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or stand military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation. Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a certificate of airworthiness, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 8130 (preferred) or equivalent European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Certification, a certificate of conformance and traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, outlines certification procedures.

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. All replacement parts shall be NEW approved parts.

NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLY NEW PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Government reserves the right to withhold any item or group of items contained in this solicitation upon award. The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards or to make no award.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.

SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-13-Q-200092" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 25 July 2013 at 10:30 am EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 25 July 2013. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Vincent.C.Pitt@uscg.mil . Please indicate HSCG38-13-Q-200092 in subject line. Quotations may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
SRR Hangar 75, HSCG38-13-Q-200092
Attn: Vincent Pitt
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 General 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.
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