Joint industry project studies

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, 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 the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) Solicitation number 70Z040-18-Q-P45177 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation.
(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-97 (24 JAN 18).
(iv) This procurement is restricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to negotiate and award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. on a sole-source basis to MARIN. It is the Government's belief that MARIN is the sole proprietor for the RHIB Operational Limits at Sea Joint Industry Project Studies. Products from this effort are proprietary to the participants and are not available to the public. However, other potential sources with the expertise and required capabilities to provide these services can submit such data discussing the same in duplicate within 14 days from the date of this announcement. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal relative to the below requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the below and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the requirement.

LINE ITEM 1: RHIB OPERATIONAL LIMITS AT SEA JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT STUDIES
PLEASE E-MAIL QUOTES TO SKC JADELL BROWN
JADELL.S.BROWN@USCG.MIL
THIS PURCHASE WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: LOWEST COST TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE

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