Ground Handling Equipment   2

1. Action Code: K
2. Send to Fed Biz Ops: Yes
3. Date: 29 May 2015
4. Classification Code: 17- Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
5. Contracting Office Address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center
ESD Procurement
1664 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001
6. Title: Kodiak Converter
7. Response Date: 12 June 2015
8. Primary Point of Contact: Linda Stulick
9. Secondary Point of Contact: Bekki Clark
10. Solicitation Number: HSCG38-15-Q-500021
11. Reference Number: N/A
12. Description:

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 HSCG38-15-Q-500021 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) 2005-82.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 335312. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition 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 shall be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLY:

Aircraft 400Hz/28VDC Portable Frequency Converter
QTY - 2 each

A full description of the required characteristics can be found in the attachment titled "Requirements HSCG38-15-Q-500021."

All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

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 ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - HSCG38-15-Q-500021" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA.

Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 12 June 2015 at 4:15 pm EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 24 June 2015. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to linda.j.stulick@uscg.mil .
Please indicate HSCG38-15-Q-500021 in subject line. Quotations may also be faxed to 252-334-5242, or mailed to the following address:

USCG, ALC
1664 Weeksville Road
ESD, BLDG 78, HSCG38-15-Q-500021
Attn: Linda Stulick
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

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 Government 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-91)
Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests
Email: OPAP@uscg.mil
Fax: 202-372-8447
Phone: 202-475-5786

More information about the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/ombudsman.asp

Alternative Point of Contact:
Crystal Taber, Contracting Officer
USCG, ALC
Email: crystal.g.taber@uscg.mil
Phone: 252-335-6895