SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, seeking quotes for a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award this order.

• Item: SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION (NSN: 5360-01-137-4482, Part #: 16-107-802)

• Quantity: 10 Each

• Application: Part of the FAIRBANKS VERTICAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY on the 140 WTGB.

• Packaging: Each spring must be individually packaged in its own cardboard box, marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R, with bar code IAW ISO/IEC-16388-2007, CODE 39 SYMBOLOGY. No substitutions are authorized without approval from USCG SFLC TECHNICAL EXPERTS.

• Quality Assurance: If Q/A inspection is required, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer at least seven (07) calendar days prior.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

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

• Quotes: All responsible sources may submit a quotation. Vendor must have an active registration in SAM.Gov prior to award.

• Pricing: Total cost must include delivery and any freight charges to zip code 21226.

• Shipping: FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED.

• Invoicing: All invoicing must be processed through https://www.ipp.gov. Invoices must include CG contract number, vendor invoice number, vendor UEI, UEI & TINs number, CAGE number, PO item number, description, unit prices, and extended totals. Shipping costs over $100 require a separate freight invoice. A copy of the invoice must also be sent to Christopher.A.Huertas-Rolon@uscg.mil.

• Ship To: USCG CENTER, 2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD, RECEIVING ROOM- BUILDING 88, BALTIMORE, MD 21226.

• Delivery Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm.

• Documentation: Material must be accompanied by an itemized packaging list securely attached to the outside of the shipment, citing the Purchase Order Number.

• Packaging Standards: Material must be packed using Military Packaging (reference MIL-STD-2073-1E) for protection during shipment and warehouse storage.

• Marking: All material shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R and barcoded unless otherwise authorized. The exterior of all shipped material must clearly show the Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number (if applicable), Vendor name, and Part Number. Approved USCG SFLC labels require specific information.

• No substitutions for the specified part are authorized without approval.

• All acquisitions expected to exceed $10k can be found on SAM.GOV under the same solicitation/RFQ.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses applicable to a solicitation for commercial items. It details various requirements and provisions that offerors must adhere to.

• FAR Clauses: The document lists numerous FAR clauses that are incorporated by reference, including but not limited to:

  • FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (MAR 2023)
  • FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAR 2023) with Alternate I
  • FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JUN 2023)
  • FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price (Aug. 1996)
  • FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
  • FAR 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (JUN 2023)

• SAM Registration: Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain registration until final payment.

• Delivery Preparation: Specific instructions for preparing materials for delivery to the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center, including itemized packing lists with the Purchase Order Number, and clear marking of packages.

• Invoicing: Electronic submission of payment requests is required via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with specific instructions for FSMS and NESSS awards.

• The document references various contract terms and conditions, including those related to commercial items, inspection of supplies, and simplified acquisitions.

• Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their quote.

• FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is referenced, indicating evaluation criteria will be detailed elsewhere.

• The document lists numerous clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and other set-asides, indicating potential eligibility requirements or preferences.

• Offerors may obtain full text versions of FAR clauses electronically at www.ecfr.gov or https://www.acquisition.gov.

• Payment and invoicing inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Coast Guard FINCEN.