SOLICITATION NOTICE
17 -- Ground Power Units
- Notice Date
- 4/17/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 335312
— Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, HU25, HH65, H60J, C130, EISD, 130J or ALD Support, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909-5001, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG38-07-Q-610004
- Response Due
- 5/8/2007
- Archive Date
- 5/23/2007
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG38-07-Q-610004 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 335312. The small business size standard is 1000 employees. This solicitation is an unrestricted solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror proposing the best value to the Government considering technical acceptability, price, delivery, and past performance. USCG C-130J and HH-60 aircraft are outfitted with expensive computers and other sensitive electronics that require a specific power range to prevent damage during maintenance evolutions. Ground Power Units for C-130J and HH-60 Aircraft to be utilized at USCG Air Station, Elizabeth City, NC. The requirement consists of the following: Ground Power Units, 2 each, Trailer Mounted, 90 KVA, with 400 hz solid state, horizontal mount with dual output 480 VAC 60hz three phase for C-130J and HH-60 Aircraft,. In addition, 90 KVA Solid State Frequency Converters must meet the power requirements for the HH-60 and HC-130J of two separate aircraft hangers. Statement of Work (SOW) available and can be found at: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/arsc/contracting/hc130j/c-130J.htm Used, reconditioned, overhauled, or remanufactured material is not acceptable. The Coast Guard does not own, nor can it provide drawings or technical data related to this requirement. Vendor may also provide a warranty plan and potential maintenance plan cost per year to effectively maintain the system as separate line items in their quotation. Required delivery is 60 days after receipt of order. Deliver to the USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center, Receiving Section, C/O C130J APO, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001. Early deliveries will be accepted. Packaging, packing, and preservation shall be in accordance with best commercial practices. Packaging material shall not consist of the following: popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut packaging. Labeling shall include the appropriate National Stock Number, Part Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Purchase Order and Line Item Number. Labeling data shall be attached to the outside of the shipping containers. Bar coding is not required. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Sept 2006); FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2006)-Offeror shall include a completed copy of this provision with their offer or complete only paragraph (j) of the provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov <http://orca.bpn.gov/>. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) is tailored as follows: FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement (Sep 1990); FAR 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in English Language (Apr 1991); FAR 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U. S. Currency (Apr 1991); FAR 52.243-1, Changes Fixed Price (Aug 1987) Alternate I (Apr 1984); FAR 52.245-1 Property Records (Apr 1984); FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Mar 2007); (b) (14-17), (18), (19), (24), (29), and (31). FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996). HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates. (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: ?Expanded Affiliated Group? means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for `at least 80 percent' each place it appears. ?Foreign Incorporated Entity? means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ?Inverted Domestic Corporation.? A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)? (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held? (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. ?Person?, ?domestic?, and ?foreign? have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C 395(b)(1). (2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule for Related Partnerships. For purposes of applying Section 835(b) of Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for a waiver pursuant to 3009-104-74, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009-104.70 through 3009-104.73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) Point of contact is Thomas Mason at (252) 384-7184 and Cynthia Boone, at (252) 384-7182. Closing date/time for submission of quotations is 08 May 2007, 3:00 P.M. local time. Submissions may be faxed to (252) 334-5490 or emailed to either Thomas.F.Mason@uscg.mil, or Cynthia.A.Boone@uscg.mil Submit to USCG C-130J Aircraft Project Office, C-130J Product Line, DRS C-130 Heavy Maintenance Hanger, 1060 Consolidated Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Vendors must have a valid Cage Code and DUNS number and be registered in CCR. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: Solicitation number, the National Stock Number, Nomenclature, Part Number, Unit Price, and Payment terms.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USCG C-130J Aircraft Project Office, C-130J Product Line, DRS C-130 Heavy Maintenance Hanger, 1060 Consolidated Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
- Zip Code: 27909-5001
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 27909-5001
- Record
- SN01274808-W 20070419/070417220330 (fbodaily.com)
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