Technical evaluation in support of USCG cutter structural loads prediction

Added: Jul 17, 2015 4:19 pm The USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD has a sole source requirement for the following:
TECHNICAL EVALUATIONS IN SUPPORT OF USCG CUTTER STRUCTURAL LOADS PREDICTION IAW THE STATEMENT OF WORK. 1 JOB

Work will begin on or before 8/30/15. THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT NO OTHER VENDOR HAS THE EXPERTISE OR KNOWLEDGE TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE. It is the Government's belief that only MARIN OF NETHERLANDS can meet our requirement.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-80(March 2015) and 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. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 541690 and the Small Business Size Standard is $15.0. This synopsis/solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR 6.203-1 and HSAM 3006.302-1. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis /solicitation.
EVALUATION: Award shall be made without discussions unless the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. Quotations received in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be evaluated on lowest technically acceptable price.
The following FAR Clause provisions apply to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (April 2014); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (March 2015) with Alternate I. (This clause is contained in Attachment I). Offeror(s) must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their quote. The Offeror shall supply at least three (3) contracts completed during the past three years or currently in process for the same services as are being solicited under this solicitation. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of the state and local governments, foreign governments, and commercial customers. The Offeror shall provide past performance information for any major subcontractor and must be relevant to the scope of work they may perform under the contract resulting from this solicitation. References other than those provided by the Offeror may be contacted by the Government to obtain additional information that shall be used in the evaluation of the offeror's past performance. The Government may waive the submission of past performance information by the offeror if adequate data already exists on file within this office.
The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation.
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Offerors may obtain full text versions of this clause electronically at www.arnet.gov.; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (This clause is contained in Attachment II)

Companies must have valid DUNS numbers, be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) with their quote.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this Agency.