PROVIDE SEWAGE PUMP AND ANCILLARY PARTS FOR USCG STA CAPE CHARLES

Statement of Need

To procure necessary parts for the sewage lift station at U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Charles, VA.

• Purchase of two (2) Sulzer PIR PE35-2W sewage lift pumps (230V, 5.4 HP, 3600 RPM, 60 HZ).

• Purchase of two (2) single-phase start kits.

• Purchase of four (4) profile gaskets.

• Items must be delivered no later than 60 days after receipt of award.

• Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Charles, 1 Marina Rd., Cape Charles, VA 23310.

• Place of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Charles, 1 Marina Rd., Cape Charles, VA 23310.

• Period of Performance: Delivery within 60 days of award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the USCG Base Portsmouth. It is not an order and does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparing a quotation.

• The RFQ does not specify particular supplies or services in Section 11 (Schedule), which shows "0.00" for all amounts. It appears to be a request for general quotations.

• Not specified in the document.

• Submission Deadline: Close of business on an unspecified date (indicated by "(date)" in Block 10).

• Submission Method: Email quotes to Keven.D.Weaver@uscg.mil.

• Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov.

• Registration: Vendors must be registered and active in SAM (System for Award Management) at www.sam.gov.

• The RFQ is marked "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE."

• The document is a Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6-95).

• Previous editions of this form are not usable.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains several Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions, along with Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses. These clauses cover a wide range of contractual requirements and terms.

Potential bidders should review these clauses to understand the legal and regulatory framework governing any potential contract. Key areas covered include:

• System for Award Management (SAM): Requirements for active registration, maintaining accurate information, and the use of Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes.
• Contract Terms and Conditions: Clauses related to inspection, acceptance, assignment, changes, disputes, excusable delays, payment, interest, risk of loss, taxes, termination (for convenience and cause), title, warranty, limitation of liability, compliance with laws, and order of precedence.
• Prohibitions and Exclusions: Clauses addressing prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, security prohibitions and exclusions (including those related to covered telecommunications equipment and services, and business operations in Sudan), and Iran representation and certifications.
• Buy American Act: Provisions related to domestic end products and the requirement for offers to certify compliance.
• Small Business Set-Aside: Notice of total small business set-aside.
• Equal Opportunity: Requirements for equal opportunity for workers with disabilities.
• Sustainable Products and Services: Requirements for providing sustainable products.
• Protest Procedures: Procedures for protests after award and stop-work orders.
• Invoice Instructions: Procedures for submitting invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Understanding these clauses is crucial for preparing a compliant and competitive offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Charles. It seeks to procure specific brand-name sewage pumps and related parts essential for their sewage lift station. The justification is based on the need for a particular brand (Sulzer) due to existing plumbing and electrical systems, making it impractical and costly to use alternative brands without a complete system redesign.

• Two (2) Sulzer submersible sewage pumps

• Two (2) single-phase start kits

• Four (4) profile gaskets

• The estimated total value is between the Micro-Purchase Threshold and the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

• The authority cited is FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12, specifically the "Only One Source Is Available" and "Brand Name" justifications.

• The document states that the requirement will be competed amongst all capable and responsible small businesses.

• Prices will be determined fair and reasonable based on competition.

• The competition will be among small businesses.

• The specific source (UEI) is TBD.

• Market research indicates that only Sulzer pumps are compatible with the existing infrastructure at Station Cape Charles.