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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 70Z03825QJ0000012 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07 effective September 30, 2024.

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

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded for the items found on Attachment 1 – Schedule with First Article - 70Z03825QJ0000012 on a sole source basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation:

At the time of award, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will place an order for the quantity of one (1) component(s), Contract Line Item (CLIN) 1, First Article as requested in Attachment 1 – Schedule with First Article – 70Z03825QJ0000012. Upon a favorable Form, Fit, Function test of CLIN 1, the USCG will receive an additional two (2) components as requested on CLIN 3 in Attachment 1 – Schedule with First Article – 70Z03825QJ0000012.  In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.217-6, the USCG may require an additional thirty (30) components for up to a maximum quantity of thirty-three (33) at the same price and lead time as the original order within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days after the initial award date.
***Please note that if the USCG chooses to exercise any optional quantity modifications, such modifications will be issued unilaterally to the contractor.

Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Parker Meggitt US (Cage Code 60980). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM to its current location.  

The contractor shall furnish a COC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.  Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own certificate of conformance.  Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY.

SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - “SCHEDULE with FIRST ARTICLE – 70Z03825QJ00000012”.
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 - “STATEMENT OF WORK – 70Z03825QJ00000012”.
SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QJ0000012” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.  
SEE ATTACHMENT 4 – “JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION 70Z03825QJ0000012”.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 10/24/2024 at 2:00PM Eastern Time.   Anticipated award date is on or about 10/28/2024.  E-mail quotations may be sent to Michelle.R.Monds@uscg.mil and MRR-PROCUREMENT@uscg.mil .  Please indicate 70Z03825QJ0000012 in the subject line.