Panel Assy

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13 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 70Z03825QJ0000017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07, effective 30 September 2024.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413.  The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. This is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a limited source basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the following items:

Item Name: Panel Assy
National Stock Number: 1560-01-HS1-6165 
Part Number: 70500-82214-045
Quantity: 2 EA
Requested Delivery: 11/01/2024 

At the time of award, the USCG intends to place an order for the purchase of two (2) item(s).  IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-6 the USCG may require two (2) additional items for a maximum quantity of four (4) at the same price and lead time as the original order, for up to three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award date.
***Please note that if the USCG chooses to exercise any optional quantity modifications, such modifications will be issued unilaterally to the contractor.

All parts shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Meggit, Inc. (Cage Code 56221) OR Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Cage Code 78286).  Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM to its current location. 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.  

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.  Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance to ensure parts are in airworthy condition, suitable for installation on USCG aircraft. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer.

All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

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

SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QJ0000017” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. 
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 – “REDACTED J AND A - 70Z03825QJ0000017” FOR JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. 

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 10/21/2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.   Anticipated award date is on or about 10/22/2024.  E-mail quotations may be sent to Kristen.L.Allen2@uscg.mil and copy Adam.A.Finnell@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QJ0000017 in the subject line.