Evaluation Possibly Leading to the Repair of Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets

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 70Z03825QE0000011 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 2025-01, effective 12 November 2024.

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 Safran Electronics and Defense, Avionics USA, LLC (CAGE Code 003T0) as the only known source of the required services. 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 811210. The small business size standard is $34 million in average annual receipts. 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 evaluation possibly leading to the repair of the following items:

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Nomenclature:                          Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets
Part Number:                            418-65037-004
Quantity:                                  four (4) each
Optional Quantity:*                                     up to ten (10) each
Manufacturer CAGE Code:       003T0
Turnaround Time (TAT):          60 days after receipt of order (ARO­)

* We propose including an addendum to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-4 that will allow the USCG to send in additional units for evaluation and calibration by order modification. The cost of any necessary repairs and/or replacement parts would be negotiated and funded separately. The proposed addendum is:

52.212-4          Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items                                              Nov 2023

Addendum 1
Option for the Evaluation of Additional Units:
At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the evaluation of four (4) each Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets. IAW this addendum, the USCG may require the evaluation of up to an additional ten (10) each Actuator and Trim/Feel Test Sets at the same price, terms, and conditions as specified in the purchase order. The Contractor shall quote any repairs identified during the evaluation separately for approval and funding by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one year after date of award or another mutually agreed upon date. The turn-around time for the evaluation and calibration of additional units shall be the same as called for in the order unless the parties otherwise agree.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please read the following attachments for additional information on work scope, applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:

1. Statement of Work (SOW)
2. Terms and Conditions
3. Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 18 December 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.   Anticipated award date is on or about 20 December 2024.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000011 in the subject line.