CIRCULATING FANS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 2126406B3000DZ067. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order on a Best Value basis.

• ITEM 1: FAN, CIRCULATING

  • Description: 6.75" W x 5.00" DIA, 24.0 DC VOLTAGE, DIRECT DRIVE, CLOCKWISE ROTATION, OUTWARD FLOW, BLACK COLOR, PLASTIC MATERIAL.
  • Packaging: Individually packaged per MIL-STD-2073-1E, Method 10. Cardboard box if not normally boxed. Marked per MIL-STD-129R and barcoded per ISO/IEC-16388-2007 (Code 39).
  • Manufacturer: CAFRAMO LTD
  • NSN: 4140-20-007-7428
  • CAGE Code/Part Number: 7483CABBX
  • Quantity: 500 EA

• Substitutions: Must include a Specification Sheet for evaluation.

• Delivery: All deliveries required by 08/16/2026.

• Shipping: FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED. Delivery address: U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room- BLDG 88, Baltimore, MD, 21226.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Payment Terms: NET 30, in accordance with FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment.

• Evaluation: Best Value will be determined by completeness of requirement, adherence to timeframe, and price.

• Quotation Submission: All responsible sources may submit a quotation. Vendors must have an active SAM.Gov registration or proof of submission.

• Invoicing: All invoices must be processed through https://www.ipp.gov. Invoices must include PO number, vendor invoice number, cage number, PO item number, description, unit prices, and extended totals. Shipping costs should be a separate line item. Non-PO invoices are to be submitted as non-PO in IPP.

• No specific set-aside mentioned. All responsible sources may submit.

• Solicitation provisions and clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05, dated 22 May 2024.

• Relevant FAR Clauses include: 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.204-23, 52.204-25, 52.212-5.

• Delivery hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

• Contact for delivery timeframe/tracking changes: John Spencer at John.H.Spencer@uscg.mil.

• Contact for item technical details: Chris Hall at Christopher.A.Hall2@uscg.mil.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) for commercial products and services at or below the SAT, referencing FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12. The U.S. Coast Guard intends to purchase five hundred (500) circulating fans, part number 748CA-BBX, NSN 4140-20-007-7428.

• The primary deliverable is 500 circulating fans.

• The specific part number required is 748CA-BBX.

• The estimated total value is not explicitly stated but is "Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT."

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for other than full and open competition, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The justification cites "Brand Name - Items peculiar to one manufacturer" as the authority for restricting competition. The brand name product or feature is deemed essential, and market research indicates similar products from other companies do not meet the agency's needs.

• The suggested source is Paxton Co.

• The rationale for the justification states that the technical data for the specified parts is unavailable, and any replacement parts must conform to the "CAFRAMO" brand. These parts are critical for asset operation, and attempting to manufacture them without proper documentation could lead to mission degradation.

• Fair and reasonable price determination methods include market research, comparison with previous purchases, and comparison with similar items in related industries.