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 70Z03825QL0000040 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03, effective January 17, 2025. 

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413.  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. 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 on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the following parts: 

NSN                               PART NUMBER                    NOMENCLATURE                   QTY
5315-01-HS3-7463        1A500-0109                                 Pin                                     2
1680-01-HS1-9526        1A079-0116NU                  Cover Seat Pan Cushion           25
1680-01-HS1-9531        0A217-0419                         Cushion, Seat Pan                    8
 
All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Ipeco Holdings Limited (Cage Code K9075). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor 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 or authorized distributor.

Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.  Alternate Parts will be authorized if they are an OEM approved alternate part that satisfies all form, fit, and function requirements of the original parts and conform to the approved configuration. 

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

The following attachments apply to this solicitation:
Attachment A – Terms and Conditions

Please note: Only quotations with shipping terms of F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B Origin will be accepted. Shipping terms of Ex Works (EXW) or Incoterms 2020 (to include but not limited to DAP Incoterms 2020 and FCA, Incoterms 2020) will not be accepted. 

The closing date for this intent to award notice is February 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST. Point of contact for this intent to award notice is Allison.T.Meads@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QL0000040 in the subject line.
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 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.

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