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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 7,1999 PSA#2382

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

J -- OVERHAUL OF C130 SOLENOID VALVES SOL DTCG38-99-R-H00020 DUE 072299 POC Nancy DeBerry, Contract specialist, (252)335-6291 or Martha Hebrew, Contracting Officer, (252)335-6557 This is a modification to a previously advertised requirement, published 28 May 1999. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 solicitation; firm-fixed-price quotations for overhaul of the following items are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number DTCG38-99-R-H00020 is being assigned to this procurement for tracking purposes only and this synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This requirement is considered a small business set-aside; the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 3728 and the size standard is 1000 employees. Anticipate award of one contract for a maximum period of one year. Firm-fixed prices are requested for overhaul of the following: Valve, Solenoid, NSN 4810-00-688-9939, P/N 21020-1; estimated quantity of 50 each. This quantity is estimated only; and delivery orders will be issued as needs arise. Offerors are also required to propose a flat rate scrap charge in the event items are determined "Beyond Economical Repair". Overhaul shall be accomplished in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer's specifications and procedures. Offerors must possess a current FAA certification or OEM certification to perform the required overhaul services and must provide proof of these certifications with the proposal. The Coast Guard does not own, nor can it provide drawings or specifications for these items. Offerors must have access to all current maintenance rework manuals and performance/test/acceptance criteria to ensure that equipment is reworked in accordance with the applicable specifications listed above. The firm-fixed prices proposed are to include ALL parts and labor required to overhaul the specified components high cost replacement parts or corrosion WILL NOT justify renegotiation. Firm-fixed-prices do not include components received that indicate obvious misuse, cannibalization, or severe damage due to mishandling or crash damage. Components received in the above listed conditions will be negotiated on a case by case basis, after notification to the Contracting Officer of such condition. Nonreworkable items replaced during overhaul shall be disposed of as scrap in accordance with the manuals and specifications listed in this document. Should any of the reparables be determined "Beyond Economical Repair", the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and await disposition instructions. The contractor will be entitled to the flat rate scrap charge specified in the award document. Offerors' proposals are to include a delivery schedule; however, delivery shall be no later than 45 days after receipt of material at the contractor's facility. Earlier deliveries are acceptable and desired at no additional cost to theCoast Guard. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at destination by USCG ARSC Receiving personnel. Fob point shall be destination. A Certificate of Conformance in accordance with FAR 52.246-15 is required for each repaired item. Copies of packing slips and the Certificate of Conformance shall be affixed to the outside of the shipping container. The closing date for receipt of offers is 22 July 1999, 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile offers are acceptable and may be forwarded via fax number (252)335-6452. Far provision 52.212-2 applies; evaluation factors will be price and past performance, and these factors are substantially equal. In order to evaluate past performance, offerors are instructed to provide references to verify experience in overhauling and modifying the items listed above. Offerors are required to provide the agency, point of contact and applicable phone number for each reference given. Note: The Government reserves the right to contact any potential source of information regarding an offeror's past performance. Offeror's are instructed to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 1999) with their offers. Offerors that do not have access to these certifications may request a copy from the point of contact referenced above to obtain them. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Aug 1998), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Mar 1999), FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Apr 1998), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Jun 1998), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled and Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998), FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (Jan 1994), Defense Priorities and Allocations System Rating: DO-A1. Notice to Offerors: It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and time-consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the offeror should then contact the Coast Guard Solicitation Ombudsman at the following address: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), 2100 Second Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593. Telephone (202)267-2285; Fax No. (202)267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises(DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800)532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 07/02/99 (W-SN350086). (0183)

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