Added: Jul 28, 2008 2:57 pm
SYNOPSIS AND SOLICITATION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract for the items described below. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS code is 335129. The U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement for the following SABIK of Finland Parts and Kits : 360 LED Flasher Conversion kits, 25 spare LED Flashers, 4 MPV lanterns and 15 MK-2 Programmers and associated hardware manufactured by Sabik of Finland to support the existing lanterns. This is a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) procurement for LED Flasher kits for use on the Sabik MPV-LED ice buoy lantern. The kit contains a Sabik LED Flasher, spun stainless steel can with programming port, vent and cable entrance to enclose the electronics at the base of the lantern. The LED flasher kit is specifically designed for use with the Sabik MPV-LED lantern, programmed with the standard CG rhythms and encloses the base of the lantern when used on 7x20 ice buoys.
Required delivery of the LED Flasher kits, LED flashers, MPV lanterns, and MK-2 Programmers is October 31, 2008. Shipping shall be F.O.B. Destination. See the shipment schedule below. The USCG intends to solicit on a noncompetitive basis, Light Wave Options, 35 Country Club Place Brockville, CAN ONTA K6V 6T6, the authorized North American Distributor for the Lanterns identified above. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 304c (1) implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. However, if your firm believes it could accomplish this effort in the requested time frame, indicate this interest and submit a qualification package not to exceed 10 pages explaining your capabilities to the above listed point of contact no later than fifteen days after the date of notice. Oral communications are not acceptable. All responsible sources will be considered for evaluating the determination to issue a sole source contract. The following FAR provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Nov 2007); FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999); FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2007), Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive orders Commercial Items (DEC 2007), (a), (b)(1) (Alt I), (b)(14), (b)(15), (b)(16), (b)(17), (b)(18), (b)(19), (b)(20), (b)(30), (d) and (e). Quotes shall include a completed copy of the certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOV 2007). The full text of the Clauses may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.arnet.gov/far. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Proposals must be received by 2:00 PM EDT on Friday, August 8, 2008 and should be e-mailed to Bethany Stutler at Bethany.Stutler@uscg.mil. Mailed, FedEx, or UPS offers will be rejected.
The following is a list of the quantity and part numbers that are required:
Part / Description Quantity
Sabik LEDFlasher Conversion Kit for MPV-LED-CG 360
LED Flasher 25
Stainless Steel Cover w/ data port, vent, tube 5
Mk2 Programmer 15
Gasket for Stainless Steel Cover 25
CNC Aluminum Mounting Ring 5
Cable Glands 12
Stainless Mounting Screws and Washers 48
MPVLED Lantern Narrow-red 60 candela 3
MPVLED Lantern Narrow-green, 60 candela 1
Shipment Schedule: For the purpose of offering destination pricing, the following quantities and destinations are provided.
SHIPPING: MPVLED Lanterns
COMMANDING OFFICER
USCG ENGINEERING LOGISTICS CENTER
2401 Hawkins Point Road
Bldg. 88A
Baltimore, MD 21226-5000
SHIPPING: LED Flashers and Hardware
COMMANDANT (CG-432A)
US COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
1900 Half St, SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
SHIPPING: LED Flasher Conversion Kits and Mk2Programmer
32 Kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC Katherine Walker (WLM 552)
85 Port Terminal Blvd, Slip #1
Bayonne, NJ 07002-5041
80 kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC James Rankin (WLM 555)
2401 Hawkins Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21226-2703
100 kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC William Tate (WLM 560)
1 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
40 kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC Frank Drew
4000 Coast Guard Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23703-2703
20 kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC Buckthorn (WLI 642)
c/o US Coast Guard Base
337 Water Street
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783-9501
64 kits, 3 controllers to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC Ida Lewis (WLM-551)
Pier 2, NETC
Newport, RI 02841-1716
Note: 12 kits, 1 controller to CGC Willow,
12 kits, 1 controller to CGC Willow,
20 kits, 1 controller to CGC Juniper (all co-located)
5 kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC Marcus Hanna (WLM 554)
c/o CG Group Portland
259 High Street
South Portland, ME 04106-0007
4 kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC Hollyhock (WLB 214)
Foot of Lincoln Ave
Port Huron, MI 48061
3 kits, 1 controller to:
Commanding Officer
USCGC Bristol Bay (WTGB 102)
c/o Coast Guard Base
110 Mt Elliott Ave
Detroit, MI 48207-4380
32 kits, 4 controllers to:
COMMANDANT (CG-432A)
US COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
1900 Half St, SW
Washington DC 20593-0001
Point of Contact(s):
Bethany Stutler, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-475-3014, Email: Bethany.Stutler@uscg.mil
Robert Henry, Contracting Officer, Phone (202)-475-3263, Email: George.R.Henry@uscg.mil
Contracting Office Address:
United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commandant (CG-9121), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 1900 Half Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20593-0001
