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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 70Z03825QJ0000065 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 30 September 2024.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413.  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. 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 – List of Items – 70Z03825QJ0000065 on a brand name basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

Only the brand name items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Eaton Corp (Cage Code 00624). 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. 

Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew.  The Government shall ensure all procurements are awarded without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight.  Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation.  Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a certificate of airworthiness, FAA 8130 (preferred) or equivalent European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Certification, or a certificate of conformance and traceability to the OEM.  

Consistent with FAR Provision 52.212-1(h), the Government reserves the right to 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 purchase orders, 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 purchase order is $500.

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

SEE ATTACHMENT 1 “LIST OF ITEMS – 70Z03825QJ0000065”.
SEE ATTACHMENT 2 - “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03825QJ0000065” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.  
SEE ATTACHMENT 3 – “REDACTED J AND A – 70Z03825QJ0000065” FOR REDACTED JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 11/14/2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.   Anticipated award date is on or about 11/15/2024.  E-mail quotations may be sent to Kristen.L.Allen2@uscg.mil.  Please indicate 70Z03825QJ0000065 in the subject line.