PLC system upgrade

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 70Z04023Q60124Y00 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 2005-87, effective, 7 March 2016. 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 Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis per the solicitation.  Past performance will only be reviewed for “responsibility” basis per FAR 9.1. There are no adjectival ratings nor will award be based on a best value tradeoff basis. All quote’s will be evaluated for who meets all the technical requirements, next who meets our deadlines and finally what is the lowest cost.

All quotes shall be emailed to SK2 JOHNSON via TYRONE.W.JOHNSON@USCG.MIL and shall be received no later than 10/02/0223 0800 (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 70Z04023Q60124Y00 in the subject of the email.

ITEM 1:  TECH REP SERVICES FOR PLC UPGRADE

DESCRIPTION: CONTRACTOR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED -

The Contractor shall provide the services of a Qualified Technical Representative who is familiar with

Siemens PLCs and equipped with a laptop loaded with Siemens STEP 7 development software (version 14 or higher) and a communication cable to accomplish the following on site:

- Advise on manufacturer's proprietary system information.

- Assist with the following installation and repair method(s): remove old PLC and installing new PLC, load software to Siemens PLC/CPU 1219, connect all cable/wire, and test the Steering Gear System.

- Ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during system disassembly,

inspection, and reassembly as applicable.

- Ensure the Tech Rep has experience with the system/equipment stated above and demonstrated

on their resume.

-Contractor to provide Siemens CPU, memory cards & Siemens Expansion Modules listed in paragraph 1.2 of SOW and incidentals.

POP 10/23 - 10/27.

TOTAL: ___________________

* EST. Delivery Date: ________________*

UEIN:                    NAICS code:

Place of Performance:

               U.S. COAST GUARD YARD

               ATTN: CGC HICKORY

               2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD

               BALTIMORE, MD 21226

Invoicing In IPP

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