Purchase AERONOX® Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Battery Packs

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 70Z03825QE0000023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-03, effective 17 January 2025. 

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333310. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

This is a brand-name requirement using the authority in FAR 6.302-1(c). In compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), a redacted copy of the justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached to this solicitation. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand-name basis as a result of this solicitation for the following items:

                               SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES
Line Item 1
Nomenclature:                            AERONOX® NVG Battery Pack (Black)
Part Numbers (PN):                    62108G10-B or 9M1000-2
Quantity:                                     fifty (50) each
Optional Quantity: *                    up to an additional fifty (50) each
Manufacturer CAGE Code:        004F1
Required Delivery Date:             forty-five (45) days after receipt of order (ARO)

* At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the purchase of fifty (50) each of Line Item 1. In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.217-6, the USCG may require additional quantities up to fifty (50) each of Line Item 1 at the same price specified in the original purchase order. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one year after date of award (or other mutually agreed-upon date). Delivery terms for additional orders shall be the same as called for in the original purchase order unless the parties otherwise agree.

Only the brand name items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall be new and have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) – Wilcox Industries Corp. (CAGE Code: 00F41). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. 
 
The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an approved, listed distributor of the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the OEM and will be required to submit a manufacturer's COC in addition to its own COC.  
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses and instructions to offerors: 
1)    Terms and Conditions 
2)    Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 04 February 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 07 February 2025.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Denise.J.Bulone@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000023 in the subject line. All questions for this solicitation must be received no later than (NLT) 30 January 2025, five (5) business days prior to its closing date. No responses to questions will be made after this date.