Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Mechanic Seats/MH-65

Amendment 0001: Solicitation HSCG38-16-Q-200031 is reopened and the closing date for receipt of quotations is extended to 19 February 2016 at 5:00 pm EST.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 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 HSCG38-16-Q-200031 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) 2005-84 effective 01 November 2015.



The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336360. The small business size standard is 500 employees.



The description of the requirement is acquisition of Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Mechanic seats along with the integral parts used on United States Coast Guard (USCG) MH-65 aircraft. The Government is to award an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract with Individually Funded Firm Fixed Priced Delivery Orders for the parts listed on Attachment 1 titled Requirements Schedule HSCG38-16-Q-200031 with full traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc. (Cage Code 54786).



Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.



The estimated quantity and parts list titled Requirements Schedule HSCG38-16-Q-200031 is attached in Excel. Vendors must submit their quote electronically using the attached Excel format. Failure to use the Excel format to submit pricing may result in the vendors quote not being considered for an award.



The Government intends to award a contract to BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc. on a sole source basis. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.



No substitute or alternate part numbers will be accepted. Only new parts will be accepted. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew.



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, FAA 8130 (preferred) or equivalent European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM.



It is intended that this Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract for a period of performance of three (3) years consisting of a one (1) one-year base period, and two (2) one-year option periods shall be awarded on a sole source basis to BAE Systems Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc.



SEE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: Requirements Schedule HSCG38-16-Q -200031

Attachment 2: Provisions and Clauses HSCG38-16-Q-200031



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



Closing date/time for submission of quotations is 14 Dec 2015 by 5:00 PM EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 15 Feb 2016. E-mail of quotations is preferred and may be sent to Michele.B.Williams2@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-16-Q-200031 in subject line. Quotations may also be mailed to the following mailing address:



USCG Aviation Logistics Center

1664 Weeksville Road

SRR Hanger 75

ATTN: Michele Williams, HSCG38-16-Q-200031

Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001



Primary POC:

Michele Williams

Email: Michele.B.Williams2@uscg.mil

Phone: (252)335-6828



Secondary POC:

Diana Pomeroy

Email: Diana.M.Pomeroy@uscg.mil

Phone: (252) 335-6511





NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program



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 Government 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.



Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG

procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable

Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested

parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under

this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of

an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or

other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following

information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting

Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).



Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest,

protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer

through open and frank discussions. If the protesters concerns are unresolved, an Independent

Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either

the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program.

Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award

or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in

writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agencys goal is to resolve protests in

less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth

in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the

protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed

within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program

should be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand

delivery to the Contracting Officer.



Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the

Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not

to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external

forum, the agency protest will be dismissed.



The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.