This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an invitation to Request for Quotations (RFQ) incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. This is total small business set-aside procurement. The Small Business size standard is 500. The NAICS is 315222. The contract will be awarded as a purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with the provisions of FAR 13.5. The requirement is for the Coast Guard cutter RUSH, Honolulu, HI 96819. When responding to this RFQ contractors shall provide pricing as follows:CLIN 0001, MGF. Propper International (system I) P/N F5406 All (foul) Weather Parka I made of 100% nylon with a Gore-Tex membrane. Waterproof, windproof and breathable Gore-Tex fabric makes this garment contamination-resistant to diesel fuel, jet fuel, DEET, petroleum oils, and lubricants. Features two external cargo pockets, two hand warmer pockets, a stowable hood, hidden map pocket, and elastic and Velcro wrist closures. Color: Coast Guard Blue. Unlike the Parka II the storm flap is shorter as is the garment length. All weather system II liner (Propper P/N F5413) must zip into above Parka I. This item is approved for use by the US Coast Guard. Sizes required: 1. 15 ea. XXL $____________ 2. 35 ea. XL $______________ 3. 50 ea. L $________________ 4. 40 ea. M $_______________ 5. 10 ea. S $_______________ Total Cost Delivered to Honolulu, HI 96819 by June 8th 2007 $_________________ The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation, and Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2000) applies to this acquisition; quotations submitted in response to this RFQ must include: (1) CLIN number and pricing as shown above, record of past performance for similar contracts in the form of letters of reference or contract performance ratings, full information about the berthing and messing facilities proposed, and Contractors full name, address, and telephone number. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is applicable to this RFQ ? (a) Factors for evaluation will include price and past performance on similar type contracts; past performance and price are of approximately equal importance. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration www.ccr.gov, Oct 2003. 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar 2005) An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items, Oct 2003, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (JAN 2005). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: FAR 52.203-6, 52.219-1, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-25, 52.222-35-36, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (MAY 1989) 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52-222-43, 52.222-44 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989), 52.222-47, 52.222-49, 52.225-1, 52.232-1, 52.232-8, 52.232-11, 52.232-23, 52.232-33, 52.232-38, 52.233-1, 52.233-3, 52.242-2, 52.243-1, 52.249-1, 52.253-1. It is the policy of the Coast Guard 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 Accounting Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the Coast Guard 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 that Coast Guard 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 Coast Guard 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 at FAR 33.103(d)(2). 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 forwarded to the address: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room 2606, Washington, D. C. 20593, Telephone (202) 267-2285, Fax: (202) 267-4011. Potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities are invited to submit quotations that will be considered by the agency. Quotations should be written and submitted in a legible format. Submitted quotes shall have the contractor?s Tax Information Number, and DUNS Number. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. All quotations must be received not later than 8 May 2007, 10:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time. Quotations received after that date and time will not be considered. Electronic offers submitted via FAX to 510-637-5978 Attn: Roy Gilbert or by email to
[email protected] are acceptable and strongly encouraged.