Procurement of Various Bushings and Washers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13.5, 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 70Z03824QJ0000325 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 effective 22 May 2024. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This solicitation is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. This contract is expected to be awarded on a competitive basis.

It is anticipated that one (1) Indefinite Delivery Requirements Type Contract, with firm-fixed pricing (FFP), consisting of one (1) one-year base period and, if exercised, four (4) one-year option periods, will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years. FFP Delivery Orders will be issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as supplies are required and funds are available.

The list of supplies and estimated quantities can be found on “Attachment 1 – Schedule of Supplies – 70Z03824QJ0000325.” Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. All parts shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Fatigue Technology, Inc. (Cage Code 51439). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.

Contractors having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (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 COC to ensure parts are in airworthy condition, suitable for installation on United States Coast Guard (USCG) aircraft. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer.

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 contract, 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. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

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

SEE:

ATTACHMENT 1: “SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES – 70Z03824QJ0000325” ATTACHMENT 2: “TERMS AND CONDITIONS – 70Z03824QJ0000325” FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.

ATTACHMENT 3: “REDACTED J & A – 70Z03824QJ0000325” Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 9/20/2024 at 2:00PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 10/1/2024. E-mail quotations may be sent to Amy.E.Whitehurst2@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03824QJ0000325 in subject line.