Repair and/or Modify of Hoist Boom Actuators for MH65 Aircraft

The closing date has been extended to October 10, 2014.

The closing date has been extended to August 22, 2014.

The closing date has been extended until 30 July 2014.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and Part 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 number HSCG38-14-Q-200003 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) 2005-74.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336411. The small business size standard is 1500 employees. This is an unrestricted solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

An indefinite delivery requirements contract with fixed pricing is anticipated. The anticipated period of performance will be five (5) years total consisting of a one (1) year base period, and four (4) one-year option periods, this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

It is anticipated that a non-competitive contract shall be awarded on a sole source basis to AAR Aircraft Component Services; the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)'s authorized repair facility as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TITLED "SCHEDULE" , "SOW", "TERMS AND CONDITIONS", AND "WAGE DETERMINATION" FOR SOLICITATION HSCG38-14-Q-200003".

The Government reserves the right to withhold any item or group of items contained in this solicitation upon award. The Government reserves the right to make a single award, no award, or multiple awards if after considering the additional administrative costs it is in the Government's best interest to do so. The Government shall assume, for the purpose of making multiple awards, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation. Individual awards shall be for the items or combinations of items that result in the lowest cost to the Government including the assumed administrative costs.

The Government shall ensure all procurements are awarded without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 30 June 2014 at 3:30 pm EST.

Anticipated award date is on about 30 July 2014. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Luis.Mojica@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-14-Q-200003 in subject line. Quotations may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
SRR Hangar 75, HSCG38-14-Q-200003
Attn: Luis Mojica
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Primary POC:
Luis Mojica
Email: luis.mojica@uscg.mil
Phone: (252)335-6409

Secondary POC:
Tony R. Twiddy
Email: tony.r.twiddy@uscg.mil
Phone: (252) 335-6494

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.

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 reasons of unusual and compelling urgency 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 shall be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.