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 70Z03825QK0000013 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 2025-03, effective 17 January 2025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 327910. The small business size standard is 900 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

This is a brand-name requirement using the authority in FAR 6.302-1(c). In compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), a redacted copy of the justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached to this solicitation. As a result of this synopsis/solicitation, it is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand name basis for the following item.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Name: eStrip™ GPX Type VII Corn (Starch-g-Acrylic) Blast Media

NSN: 5350-01-HS3-2657

P/N: M85891-77-2050

QTY: 19 CO

CAGE: 3NKN8

TAT: 30 Days

Only the brand-name items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)—Archer Daniels Midland, from their licensed distributor MIDVALE GROUP INC. (CAGE Code: 3NKN8). 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. Brand Name Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 19 February 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 20 February 2025.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Rose.A.Bateman@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QK0000013 in the subject line.