Type VII (Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and subpart 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 HSCG38-16-Q-800004 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) 2005-87 effective April 6, 2016.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 327910. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This is an unrestricted solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that one (1) requirements contract consisting of one (1) one-year base period and, if exercised, four (4) one-year option periods will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years. Sources shall be able to supply the brand name Type VII (Starch-g-Acrylic) blast media and shall be able to recycle and dispose of the spent media. Offerors that have this capability are invited to submit quotations in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.

The following documents are attached:

Attachment 1: Schedule of Supplies
Attachment 2: Statement of Work
Attachment 3: Terms and Conditions

Consistent with FAR Provision 52.212-1(h), the Government reserves the right to make no award, make one award, or make more than one award (multiple awards) for different line items, if, after considering the additional administrative cost to the Government of awarding and administering separate contracts, it is determined that the multiple awards will result in the best value to the Government. For purposes of evaluating the cost of making multiple awards, it is assumed that the administrative cost of awarding and administering a contract is $500.00.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 16 May 2016 at 4:00pm EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 29 July 2016. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to catrina.m.mcdonald@uscg.mil and Kathrine.R.Leach@uscg.mil, please indicate HSCG38-16-Q-800004 in subject line. Quotations may also be mailed to the following address:

USCG, ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
ESD, BLDG 78, HSCG38-16-Q-800004
Attn: Catrina McDonald
Elizabeth City, NC 27909