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

J -- FABRICATION/MANUFACTURING OF FUEL PROBE TEST BOX SOL DTCG38-99-Q-S00017 DUE 082099 POC Carolyn Cross, Contract Specialist (252)335-6198 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist, ccross@arsc.uscg.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation request for quotation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with drawings, wiring schematic and acceptable material listing to be provided upon written request. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotation; proposals are being requested and a written request for proposals will not be issued. This request for quotation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This is a Small Business Set-Aside procurement. Contract award will be contingent upon full acceptance of a First Article to be evaluated by a government agent at Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC. The U.S. Coast Guard at Elizabeth City, NC requires the fabrication/manufacturing of Ten (10) each HH60-J Auxiliary Tank Fuel Probe Test boxes. The test boxes are to be of water-tight construction IAW Mil-Std-108 requirements; color to be yellow gloss enamel. Test box dimensions to be approximately Thirteen (13) inches in length, Eleven (11) inches in width and Ten (10) inches in height. The cable lengths are to be: M2 cable assembly Five (5) feet from end of connector to test box; M1 cable assembly Twelve (12) feet from end of connector to test box. The cable assemblies (M1 and M2) are to be detachable from test box. The test boxes are to be assembled utilizing the material listing, electrical connections, with each item identified per wiring schematic. Proposal of design and layout of components will be evaluated for compatibility with the 120 gallon and 80 gallon auxiliary tank components to be tested. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3728. The small business size standard is 1000 employees. Items are to be delivered to USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Receiving section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. AR & SC Receiving section will perform inspection and acceptance. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 3:00 p.m., August 20, 1999.Facsimile offers are acceptable and may be forwarded via fax number (252)335-6790. 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 stationary indicating the nomenclature, part number, unit price and extended price for each item; plus the FOB point, and any discounts offered for prompt payment; the business size standard and any minority classification. A company representative authorized to commit the company must sign the offer. Provision/clause FAR 52.209-04 applies to this request for quotation and reads as follows: FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL GOVERNMENT TESTING. (a) The Contractor shall deliver one (1) Auxiliary Tank Fuel Probe Test Box within 90 calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at ARSC HH-60J Engineering Cell for first article test. (b) Within fourteen days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The following FAR provisions/clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (AUG 1998) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (FEB 1999) FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (APR 1998) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statures of Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999) FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994). Defense Priorities and Allocations System Rating Do-A1. ATTENTION: Minority, woman-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 08/05/99 (W-SN363580). (0217)

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