Purchase Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Storage Tanks

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 70Z03825QE0000015 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 Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE Code 19062) 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 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 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: LOX Storage Tank

National Stock Number (NSN): 3655-01-456-0123

Part Number (PN): 50c-0014-5

Initial Quantity: one (1) each

Optional Quantity:* up to three (3) each

Manufacturer CAGE Code: 19062

Required Delivery Date: three hundred sixty (360) days 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 one (1) each LOX Storage Tank. IAW with FAR 52.217-6 clause, the USCG may require up to an additional three (3) each LOX Storage Tanks 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 19 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 70Z03825QE0000015 in the subject line.