Purchase Anti-Skid and Electrical System Test Sets

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 70Z03824QE0000023 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) Number 2024-03, effective 23 February 2024.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This solicitation is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The brand name and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Test Sets is Lockheed Martin (CAGE Code: 98897). Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All parts shall have clear traceability to the OEM. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be FACTORY NEW.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand name basis for the following items listed below in the Schedule of Supplies. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items, or an equal alternative are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.  All items shall be NEW approved items.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Line Item 1
Description/Nomenclature:             Anti-Skid Test Set
National Stock Number (NSN):       4920-01-477-1973
Part Number (PN):                          3404035-1
Quantity (QTY):                               Two (2) each (EA)
Manufacturer CAGE Code:             98897
Required Delivery Date (RDD):      270 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

Line Item 2
Description/Nomenclature:             Electrical System Test Set
National Stock Number (NSN):       1920-01-469-6264
Part Number (PN):                          3404018-1
Quantity (QTY):                               One (1) EA
Manufacturer CAGE Code:             98897
Required Delivery Date:                 90 Days ARO

Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide 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.

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 standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAIABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information on this requirement such as instructions to offerors, evaluation criteria, and applicable clauses:

1. Attachment I - Schedule of Supplies
2. Attachment II - Terms and Conditions FAC 2024-03 Eff 23Feb2024
3. Attachment III - Redacted Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

 The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 10 April 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. 
Anticipated award date is on or about 12 April 2024.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03824QE0000023 in the subject line. 

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 protester’s 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 agency’s 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.