Purchase CICC/3 Ethernet Interface Cables for FA2100 Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR)

AMENDMENT 1 (10 Jan 2025): Extended solicitation's closing date until 15 January 2025. No other changes were made.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-02, effective 3 January 2025. 

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with L3 Harris Aviation Products, Inc. (CAGE Code 25583) as the only known source of supply. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. The small business size standard is 1,350 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. 

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this solicitation for the purchase of the following items:

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Nomenclature/Description:                  CICC/3 Ethernet Interface Cable
National Stock Number (NSN):            6150-01-583-8361
Part Number (PN):                               17TES0075
Initial Quantity:                                     ten (10) each
Optional Quantity:*                               fifteen (15) each
Manufacturer CAGE Code:                  25583
Required Delivery Date:                       twenty (20) weeks after receipt of order (ARO¬)
* 52.217-6    Option for Increased Quantity     (Mar 1989)
At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the purchase of ten (10) each CICC/3 Ethernet Interface Cables. IAW with FAR 52.217-6 clause, the USCG may require up to an additional fifteen (15) each CICC/3 Ethernet Interface Cables at the same price specified in the original purchase order. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one year after date of award. Delivery terms for additional orders shall be the same as called for in the original purchase order unless the parties otherwise agree. 
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Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria: 
1)    Terms and Conditions 
2)    Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 15 January 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 16 January 2025.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000017 in the subject line.