Repair of Emergency Electric Pumps

1. Action Code: K

2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes

3. Date: 02 November 2011

4. Classification Code: 16 - AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
SRR Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001

6. Title: Repair of Emergency Electric Pumps

7. Response Date: 01 March 2012 at 4:30 pm EST

8. Primary Point of Contact: Crissy Taber

9. Secondary Point of Contact: Gail Payne

10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-12-Q-200009

11. Reference Number: N/A

12. Description:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-12-Q-200009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This Solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

SEE ATTACHED PDF TITLED "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-12-Q-200009" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 01 March 2012 at 4:30 pm EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 15 March 2012. E-mail quotes are preferred and may be sent to Crystal.G.Taber@uscg.mil . Please indicate HSCG38-12-Q-200009 in subject line. Quotes may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
SRR Hangar 75, HSCG38-12-Q-200009
Attn: Crissy Taber
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
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 General 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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:
Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-9131)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602
Washington, D. C. 20593-0001
FAX: 202.475.3904
The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

The solicitation date and close time has been extended until 12 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST to allow interested offerors the opportunity to inspect Emergency Electric Pumps if they desire. See the attached document titled Questions (1) for additional information.




Added 10 January 2012:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 31 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST.



Added 31 January 2012:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 21 February 2012 at 4:30pm EST.

Added 15 February 2012:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 29 February 2012 at 4:30pm EST.

Added 29 February 2012:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 01 March 2012 at 4:30pm EST.

1. Action Code: K

2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes

3. Date: 02 November 2011

4. Classification Code: 16 - AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
SRR Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001

6. Title: Repair of Emergency Electric Pumps

7. Response Date: 29 February 2012 at 4:30 pm EST

8. Primary Point of Contact: Crissy Taber

9. Secondary Point of Contact: Gail Payne

10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-12-Q-200009

11. Reference Number: N/A

12. Description:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-12-Q-200009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This Solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

SEE ATTACHED PDF TITLED "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-12-Q-200009" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 29 February 2012 at 4:30 pm EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 15 March 2012. E-mail quotes are preferred and may be sent to Crystal.G.Taber@uscg.mil . Please indicate HSCG38-12-Q-200009 in subject line. Quotes may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
SRR Hangar 75, HSCG38-12-Q-200009
Attn: Crissy Taber
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
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 General 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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:
Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-9131)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602
Washington, D. C. 20593-0001
FAX: 202.475.3904
The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

The solicitation date and close time has been extended until 12 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST to allow interested offerors the opportunity to inspect Emergency Electric Pumps if they desire. See the attached document titled Questions (1) for additional information.




Added 10 January 2012:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 31 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST.



Added 31 January 2012:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 21 February 2012 at 4:30pm EST.

Added 15 February 2012:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 29 February 2012 at 4:30pm EST.

1. Action Code: K

2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes

3. Date: 02 November 2011

4. Classification Code: 16 - AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
SRR Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001

6. Title: Repair of Emergency Electric Pumps

7. Response Date: 21 February 2012 at 4:30 pm EST

8. Primary Point of Contact: Crissy Taber

9. Secondary Point of Contact: Gail Payne

10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-12-Q-200009

11. Reference Number: N/A

12. Description:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-12-Q-200009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This Solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

SEE ATTACHED PDF TITLED "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-12-Q-200009" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 21 February 2012 at 4:30 pm EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 15 March 2012. E-mail quotes are preferred and may be sent to Crystal.G.Taber@uscg.mil . Please indicate HSCG38-12-Q-200009 in subject line. Quotes may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
SRR Hangar 75, HSCG38-12-Q-200009
Attn: Crissy Taber
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
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 General 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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:
Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-9131)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602
Washington, D. C. 20593-0001
FAX: 202.475.3904
The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

The solicitation date and close time has been extended until 12 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST to allow interested offerors the opportunity to inspect Emergency Electric Pumps if they desire. See the attached document titled Questions (1) for additional information.




Added 10 January 2011:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 31 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST.



Added 31 January 2011:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 21 February 2012 at 4:30pm EST.

1. Action Code: K

2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes

3. Date: 02 November 2011

4. Classification Code: 16 - AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
SRR Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001

6. Title: Repair of Emergency Electric Pumps

7. Response Date: 31 January 2012 at 4:30 pm EST

8. Primary Point of Contact: Crissy Taber

9. Secondary Point of Contact: Gail Payne

10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-12-Q-200009

11. Reference Number: N/A

12. Description:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-12-Q-200009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This Solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

SEE ATTACHED PDF TITLED "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-12-Q-200009" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 31 January 2012 at 4:30 pm EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 15 March 2012. E-mail quotes are preferred and may be sent to Crystal.G.Taber@uscg.mil . Please indicate HSCG38-12-Q-200009 in subject line. Quotes may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
SRR Hangar 75, HSCG38-12-Q-200009
Attn: Crissy Taber
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
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 General 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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:
Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-9131)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602
Washington, D. C. 20593-0001
FAX: 202.475.3904
The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

The solicitation date and close time has been extended until 12 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST to allow interested offerors the opportunity to inspect Emergency Electric Pumps if they desire. See the attached document titled Questions (1) for additional information.




Added 10 January 2011:

The closing date and time of the solicitation is extended until 31 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST.

The solicitation date and close time has been extended until 12 January 2012 at 4:30pm EST to allow interested offerors the opportunity to inspect Emergency Electric Pumps if they desire. See the attached document titled Questions (1) for additional information.

1. Action Code: K

2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes

3. Date: 02 November 2011

4. Classification Code: 16 - AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
SRR Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001

6. Title: Repair of Emergency Electric Pumps

7. Response Date: 16 December 2011 at 4:30 pm EST

8. Primary Point of Contact: Crissy Taber

9. Secondary Point of Contact: Gail Payne

10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-12-Q-200009

11. Reference Number: N/A

12. Description:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-12-Q-200009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This Solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

SEE ATTACHED PDF TITLED "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-12-Q-200009" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 16 December 2011 at 4:30 pm EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 15 March 2012. E-mail quotes are preferred and may be sent to Crystal.G.Taber@uscg.mil . Please indicate HSCG38-12-Q-200009 in subject line. Quotes may also be faxed to 252-334-5240, or mailed to the following address:

USCG ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
SRR Hangar 75, HSCG38-12-Q-200009
Attn: Crissy Taber
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
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 General 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 cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG 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. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. 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 to:
Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard (CG-9131)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602
Washington, D. C. 20593-0001
FAX: 202.475.3904
The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.