Purchase of Aqua Lung Survival Egress Air (SEA) System Valves and Cylinders

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 70Z03824QE0000084 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 2024-05, effective 22 May 2024. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339999. The small business size standard is 550 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). 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) – Aqua Lung USA, Inc. (CAGE Code: 94120). 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.

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 items listed in the Schedule of Supplies.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria: Attachment I - Schedule of Supplies Attachment II - Terms and Conditions FAC 2024-05 eff 22May2024 Attachment III - Brand Name Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 4 September 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 9 September 2024. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03824QE0000084 in the subject line.