Contracting Section USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001

65 -- MEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES SOL DTCG38-98-Q-S00009 DUE 080698 POC Linda Stein (252)_334-5231 E-MAIL: click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail, lstein/arsc@internet.uscg.mil. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotation; proposals are being requested and a written request for quotation/solicitation will not be issued. The request for quotation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This is a Small Purchase Set-aside procurement for the following: Clin 1: NSN 1670-01-HR2-1404, P/N: 406-FS, Litter, Fold Rescue, QTY: 58. These items are for use on the USCG HH60J helicopter. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3728. The small business size standard is 1000 employees. Drawings and/or specifications are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Standard commercial packaging shall apply; however, each individual item or unit must be individually packed in a separate box, carton, or crate to allowtranshipping to various users, and each container must be marked with (1) nomenclature, (2) national stock number, (3) Part number, (4) serial number, (5) quantity and unit of issue, and (6) contract/delivery order number and line item number. Items are to be delivered to USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Receiving Section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Inspection and Acceptance will be performed at destination. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 07 Aug 1998, 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile offers are acceptable and may be forwarded via Fax Number (252) 335-6790. FAR provision, 52.212-2 does not apply in that award will be made to the offeror who submits the lowest price meeting the USCG's requirements. Offerors are instructed to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items: with their bid. If a copy of this certification is needed, it may be requested by calling the contact number identified above. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationery indicating the nomenclature, part number, unit price and extended price for the items offered; plus the FOB point, and any discount offered for prompt payment, the business size standard and any minority classification. A Company representative authorized to commit the company must sign the offer. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 1996) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) FAR 52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. (Aug 1996) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1988) FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (Jan 1994) Defense Priorities and Allocations System Rating: DO-A1. For Minority, Women-Owned and disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantage business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.***** Posted 07/22/98 (W-SN226751). (0203)

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