FAN, TUBEAXIAL

Other / Unclassified

This document is the "Packaging and Marking Guide For DoD" published by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in March 2014. It serves as an informational guide for familiarization purposes and is not a substitute for contractual requirements, specifications, or regulations. The guide compiles information from various government packaging documents, pamphlets, and technical manuals for instructional use.

This guide is relevant to bidders as it outlines the locations of packaging requirements within solicitations and contracts (e.g., Section D - Packaging & Marking, Section J - Attachments). It details various packaging methods (e.g., Level A, Level B, MIL-STD-2073-1E methods), preservation techniques, hazardous materials packaging, commercial packaging standards (ASTM D-3951), and marking requirements (Identification, Bar Code, Address, and Special Markings). Understanding these requirements is crucial for bidders to accurately propose and fulfill contract obligations related to packaging and shipment of goods to the Department of Defense.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998), outlines clauses that are incorporated into a contract by reference. It provides a list of these clauses and their effective dates. The full text of any referenced clause is available upon request from the Contracting Officer or electronically via www.acquisition.gov.

This document does not detail specific deliverables or technical requirements. Instead, it lists and incorporates by reference various FAR clauses that will govern the contract. These clauses cover a wide range of topics including:

• Representations and certifications (e.g., regarding telecommunication services, covered telecommunications equipment).
• Instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria for commercial items.
• Contract terms and conditions.
• Prohibitions related to specific technologies, foreign entities, and business practices.
• Small business subcontracting requirements and set-asides.
• Labor standards, equal opportunity, and veteran employment.
• Payment terms and conditions.
• Environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Restrictions on foreign purchases and specific types of procurements.

This document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value. It focuses solely on the incorporation of standard FAR clauses.

This document does not contain specific submission instructions or evaluation criteria for proposals. It references FAR clauses 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items), which would contain such details.

Numerous clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone set-asides, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns are incorporated by reference. Specific details on eligibility and set-asides would be found within those referenced clauses.

This document is a standard FAR clause that is frequently incorporated into solicitations and contracts, particularly those for commercial products and services. Bidders should pay close attention to the specific FAR clauses listed and their respective dates, as these will form part of the contractual obligations.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies restricting competition for the purchase of twenty (20) Tubeaxial Fans (P/N: 224183-45, NSN: 4140-01-598-1549) for the 87' WPB engineroom ventilation system. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is Delta-T Systems FL (Centek Marine).

• The fans are essential for the safe, reliable, and effective operation of the vessels.

• The Coast Guard lacks proprietary data rights for these components, making substitution with non-OEM alternatives a severe risk.

• Risks include potential crew injury, loss of life, electrical overloading, fire, reduced engine efficiency, insufficient cooling, and damage to the vessel.

• Integrating aftermarket parts would require a costly, unfunded, and time-consuming engineering change process.

• Market research is ongoing, but maintaining the OEM configuration is deemed necessary to avoid these risks and ensure mission readiness.

• Twenty (20) Tubeaxial Fans, P/N: 224183-45, NSN: 4140-01-598-1549.

• Must integrate seamlessly with existing electrical and exhaust systems for critical engine room ventilation and diesel engine cooling.

• Estimated Total Value: $110,000.00

• Authority: FAR 12.102(a), FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12.

• Justification Type: Only One Source Is Available (Brand Name - Items peculiar to one manufacturer).

• FL Centek Industries, Inc DBA Delta-T Systems

• Chand, LLC

• SIT Corporation

• Bhayana Brothers LLC

• Market research was conducted.

• Comparison of proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

• Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

• Contracting Officer's personal knowledge.