Purchase Evaluation/Calibration for CASP-2000H Battery Charger

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 70Z03824QE0000055 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 2024-05, effective 22 May 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 Marvel Aero International, Inc. (CAGE Code 1WKR4) as the only known source of service authorized by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Christie Electric (CAGE Code 02294). All parts shall have clear traceability to the OEM. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999. The small business size standard is 600 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis for the services listed in the attached Schedule of Services. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these services are invited to submit offers IAW the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Line Item 1
Nomenclature:                           Evaluation and Calibration of Battery Charger
National Stock Number              6130-01-355-4056
Part Number:                             CASP-2000H
Quantity:                                    Six (6) each
Manufacturer CAGE Code:        02294
Required Delivery Date:             12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO­)

Only the services requested in this solicitation will be considered for award.  All items shall have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Christie Electric (CAGE Code 02294). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail that traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the OEM and will be required to submit a manufacturer's COC in addition to its own COC. 

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

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses and instructions to offerors:

1. Attachment I - Schedule of Services
2. Attachment II - Statement of Work
3. Attachment III - Terms and Conditions FAC 2024-05 Eff 22May2024
4. Attachment IV - Redacted Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 25 July 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.   Anticipated award date is on or about 30 July 2024.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03824QE0000055 in the subject line.