Load Bank Rental for Load Testing installed Generators on CGC Legare

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 70Z04026Q60350 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 (FAC) 2024-05, dated 22 May 2024. 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 Best Value basis per the solicitation.  Past performance will only be reviewed for “responsibility” basis per FAR 9.1.  The evaluation criteria for the quote’s will be who meets all the technical requirements, who meets our deadlines and price. 

If Drawings are required per the SOW Include this: All quotes must include the drawings approved by a professional engineer that are stated in the Statement of Work in order to be considered. Drawings will then be reviewed by U. S. Coast Guard Yard Structural and Safety departments to ensure it meets our needs. 

All quotes shall be emailed to SK2 Kenneth Palmer via kenneth.t.palmer@uscg.mil and shall be received no later than 10/31/25 at 1000 am (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 70Z04026Q60350 in the subject of the email. 

If a Site Visit is required in order to bid, please email Thomas Maszczenski via thomas.j.maszczenski@uscg.mil in order to schedule. 

Vendor Information: 

Entity Name 

Entity Unique Entity ID 

Entity Address 

Entity POC 

Entity Phone Number 

POC Email Address 

Vendor shall provide:   

Line 1:   

DESCRIPTION: (1) EACH REACTIVE LOAD BANK 

Reactive Load Bank providing 2640 kW. 480 

Volts, 3 Phase, 60 Hertz 

Unit of Issue: JB 

Line Total: 

Estimated Performance Date: 

Line 2:   

DESCRIPTION: 4000 FT CAM LOCK CABLE 

50' sections 2KV camloc cables with grounds 

Unit of Issue: JB 

Line Total: 

Estimated Performance Date: 

Line 3:   

DESCRIPTION: FREIGHT CHARGES 

Unit of Issue: JB 

Line Total: 

Estimated Performance Date: 

*Access to some drawings may be Export-Controlled and require any recipient to be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) through DLA to receive the drawing. * 

*Services are Required to be complete by 03/12/26* 

Place of Performance:  

              U.S. COAST GUARD YARD 

               ATTN: Thomas Maszczenski@uscg.mil 

               2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD 

               BALTIMORE, MD 21226 

Invoicing In IPP 

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

All invoices must contain the following information: CG Purchase Order number, vendor’s invoice number, cage number, PO item number, description of supplies or services, unit prices and extended totals (INVOICES FOR PURCHASE ORDERS AWARDED BY SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER, BALTIMORE ARE TO BE SUMITTED AS NON PO IN IPP). Shipping costs will be indicated as a separate line item on the invoice (if applicable). Shipping cost $100 or more must be accompanied by a separate freight invoice when submitting an invoice(s) for payment (if applicable).  

To submit an invoice, vendor must have access to www.ipp.gov. To gain access please indicate if you don’t have an account So the issuing office can establish one for you.  

FAR Clauses 

This order is subject to but is not limited to the following Federal Acquisition Regulations: 

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. 

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities. 

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.