Load test 400HZ FCX solid state converter - "brand name"
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z04026Q60401
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Curtis Bay, Maryland, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center is procuring load testing and technical support services for a 400 Hz FCX Solid State Frequency Converter through Solicitation Number 70Z04026Q60401. This is a brand-name procurement limited to FCX Inc. equipment, justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) as items peculiar to one manufacturer with no suitable alternatives available. The work involves on-site load testing of the converter installed on the CGC Legare at Curtis Bay in Baltimore, Maryland, with testing scheduled for April 27-29, 2026, requiring a qualified technical representative familiar with FCX Systems Inc. PFC 400 Hz Power Supply equipment. The contractor must ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures, OSHA shipyard industry standards (29 CFR 1915), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and all applicable environmental regulations. Award will be made on a best value basis considering technical compliance with all requirements, meeting project deadlines, and price, with evaluation focusing on responsibility per FAR 9.1. The RFQ response deadline is April 20, 2026, with this combined synopsis and solicitation serving as the formal solicitation document.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with an estimated contract value of $4,172 under Firm Fixed Price terms. No current contractor or incumbent is identified in the documentation. The work scope encompasses three days total (April 27-29, 2026), including one working day for load testing and two travel days for the qualified technical representative. All quotations must include engineered drawings approved by a professional engineer and must provide employee names and dates of birth for security access purposes, as work will be performed at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, Maryland, requiring either RAPIDGate Program enrollment or TWIC credentials. The government will provide material handling services, utilities including water and compressed air up to 200 amps and 480 volts electricity, and 24-hour emergency services, while the contractor is responsible for all other equipment, personnel, and safety requirements.
Notice text
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 70Z04026Q60401 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 04/20/26 at 0800 am (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 70Z04026Q60401 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) LOAD TEST 400HZ FCX SOLID STATE CONVERTER
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. *
Place of Performance:
USCGC LEGARE
ATTN: thomas.j.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.
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 400 HZ FCX SOW.docx | DOCX document | |
| Brand Name Justification 70Z04026P60401.pdf |
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