THE USCG SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER, IBCT PRODUCT LINE, HAS A REQUIREMENT TO PROCURE THE SERVICES NOTED BELOW. QUOTES MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO
[email protected] OR FAXED TO 410-762-6570 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial SERVICES prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-66 (APRIL 2013) 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 721110. THIS NOTICE IS NOT SET A SIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS NOTICE IS MAY 3RD, 2013 TWELVE (12) NOON EST. AWARD WILL BE ON OR ABOUT MAY 6TH, 2013. THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND IBCT PRODUCT LINE HAS A REQUIREMENT FOR THE USCGC BUCKTHORN, 100 FOOT INLAND BUOY TENDER. QUALITY TEMPORARY LODGING AND MESSING FOR 16 COAST GUARD PERSONNEL. HOTEL TO BE WITHIN A 10 MILE RADIUS OF THE VESSEL'S LOCATION., PROVIDE PROOF OF HOTEL LOCATION (RADIUS) WITH BID. BERTHING AND MESSING REQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH UPLOADED SPECIFICATION. *MESSING NOTICE* IF GIFT CARD(S) ARE OFFERED YOU MUST PROVIDE PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION OF CARD(S). GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO KEEP TAB OF DOLLAR AMOUNT ON CARD(S) CREW MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE MEALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATION AND NOT PER THE MENU DOLLAR AMOUNT(S). IF OFFERING RESTAURANTS/FOR MESSING PROVIDE MENU AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANTS WITH BID. **IMPORTANT NOTE** CONCERNS THAT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE MUST FULLY DEMONSTRATE THE CAPABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE AND ARE TO SUPPLY PERTINENT QUOTE INFORMATION IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO DEMONSTRATE A BONA FIDE CAPABILITY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. SPECIFICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON OR ABOUT APRIL 29TH, 2013. IT IS THE OFFERORS RESPONSIBILITY TO MONITOR FEDBIZOPPS FOR CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS TO THE QUOTATION. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION. IF TIMELY RECEIVED WILL BECONSIDERED BY THIS AGENCY. THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTATION IS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT INSUBPART 12.6 OF THE FAR AND PURSUANT TO FAR PART 13. HSAM 3006-302-1 AND FAC NO 2005-66 (APRIL 2013.) Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) with their offer.. The following FAR Clauses provisions apply to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items (FEB 2012); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 2012). The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at www.arnet.gov.; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2012); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2013) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)(E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010)(E.O. 13126); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)(E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222.35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)(29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (FEB 2009)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332); The Contractor is responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, including any applicable technical requirements for specified manufacturers' parts. The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)(41 U.S.C. (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (End of Clause) NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS - United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the General Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman. Informal forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to: Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (CG-9131), Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, 1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602, Washington, D. C. 20593-0001, FAX: 202.475.3904. The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.