SOLICITATION NOTICE
61 -- Load Bank, Electrical
- Notice Date
- 11/19/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, HU25, HH65, H60J, C130, EISD or Support Procurement Building 79, 75, 79, 78, 78 or 63, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909-5001
- ZIP Code
- 27909-5001
- Solicitation Number
- DTCG38-04-Q-500002
- Response Due
- 12/10/2003
- Archive Date
- 12/25/2003
- Point of Contact
- Denise Hall, EISD Purchasing Agent, Phone 252-334-5323, Fax 252-335-6849, - Constance Cox, EISD Contracting Officer, Phone 252-335-6011, Fax 252-335-6849,
- E-Mail Address
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DHall@arsc.uscg.mil, CCox@arsc.uscg.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written document will not be issued. DTCG38-04-Q-500002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-17. The applicable NAICS number is 334515; small business size standard is 500 employees. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. The USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center in Elizabeth City has a requirement to purchase 24 Each Brand Name or Equal Cannon Load Banks, Electrical ? Cannon PN# L-20, NSN: 6150-01-494-6299, which meets the Governments firm requirements and the following salient physical and functional characteristics: Non-Developmental Item, Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS). GENERAL: Lightweight, portable, Electrical Load Bank capability of field servicing and testing of 115/200 Volt 400Hz Coast Guard aviation engine driven generator sets or ground power units. FEATURES: Self-contained, air-cooled unit; Plug Test Pins for connecting test leads to output pins A, B, C, N, D, E, and F; Meters: 0-250V voltmeter, 0-350A ammeter, 360-440 Hz frequency meter; Phase Indicator lights; Phase Rotation indicator lights to indicate correct or reverse phase; Circuit indicator for interlock circuit; Circuit Protection Devices; Thermal protection (protecting the unit from damage in an overload condition);Equipment manual to include operation, maintenance, schematics and illustrated parts breakdown; Carrying handles; Carrying Case with wheels and handle for ease of transport. ELECTRICAL: Fully adjustable, load 0 to 120 kilowatts minimum; Receptacle to accept 400Hz aircraft ground power plug; 28 V supply to provide voltage for interlock circuit. PHYSICAL: Maximum Weight of 70 lbs; Maximum Volume of 3 cubic feet. The Cannon Load Bank PN# L-120, identified as "brand name or equal", reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. "Equal" products must meet the salient physical, functional or performance characteristics specified. Offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer must clearly identify the item by brand name if any, make or model number, and include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, and brochures. Offers must clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. The brand name or equal description intent is to permit prospective contractors to offer products other than that specifically referenced by brand name. Packaging: Packaging, packing and preservation shall be in accordance with best commercial practices to enable shipment to destination and transshipment to Coast Guard units without repackaging or incurring damage during shipment and handling. Items shall be individually packaged and labeled. Labeling shall include the appropriate, Part Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Purchase Order and Line Item Number. Labeling data shall be attached to the outside of the shipping container. Packaging material shall not consist of popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut packaging. The internal packing material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling and storage. Bar coding is not required. Quotes may be submitted F.o.b. Destination or F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid. F.o.b. Origin quotes MUST include shipping costs. Items are to be delivered to U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Inspection and acceptance of material shall be performed by USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center Receiving Personnel. Items delivered shall be new material. Reconditioned/used material is not acceptable. Drawings are not available and cannot by furnished by U.S. Coast Guard. Closing date for receipt of quotes is 10 Dec 2003 10:00AM EST. For information regarding this request for quotation, contact Denise Hall (252) 334-5323 or e-mail dhall@arsc.uscg.mil or mail address Denise Hall, Purchasing Agent, U.S. Coast Guard, ARSC, EISD Procurement Office, Bldg 78, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be faxed to (252) 335-6849. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Contractors must have valid Cage Codes, DUNS Numbers and be registered with CCR. The following FAR Subpart 12 provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2003), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) award will be made to the offeror proposing the best value to the Government considering technical acceptability, price, delivery, and past performance. "Equal" products will be evaluated on the basis of information furnished by the offeror and the requirements stated in FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 2003) Offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with offer; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2003) with the following addenda: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use (SEP 1990) DO-A1, FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995), FAR 52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (Jun 1988), FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991), FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998, ) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by reference (Feb 1998) Full text may be accessed electronically at internet address http://www.arnet.gov/far , FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (OCT 2003)(a) (b) (1)( ALT 1 Oct 1995), (5), (7), (9), (13-19), (21) (24), and (29). Quotes may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: information required by FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), Nomenclature, Part Number, Unit Price, Extended Price, Estimated Delivery, Payment Terms, discounts offered for prompt payment, F.o.b. Shipping Terms, and must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (Jun 2003) of which copies can be obtained by downloading the document from www.arnet.gov/far/, by email request to dhall@arsc.uscg.mil or by calling the agency. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs): The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000 from DOT's Short-Term Lending Program(STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. 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.
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