Venture, IPS airflow

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 70Z03823QK0000023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2023-05, effective 8 August 2023.

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with Rhinestahl Corp. (Cage Code 5QE71) as the only known source of supply. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this solicitation for the following item

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Line Item 1

Nomenclature/Description:       VENTURE, IPS AIRFLOW

Part Number (PN):                    2C90615G02

Quantity:                                  1 EACH

Manufacturer CAGE Code:       5QE71

Required Delivery Date:            May 30, 2024

Line Item 2

Nomenclature/Description:       VENTURE, IPS AIRFLOW

Part Number (PN):                    21C7705P01

Quantity:                                  1 EACH

Manufacturer CAGE Code:       5QE71

Required Delivery Date:            January 6, 2024

Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Rhinestahl Corp. (Cage Code 5QE71) Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The 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 or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:

1. Terms and Conditions
2. Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 14 September 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 15 September 2023.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Madison.L.Coker@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03823QK0000023 in the subject line.