Purchase of Databus Cable 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 70Z03825QE0000021 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 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 with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) S W Interconnect, Inc., (CAGE Code 00HC0) as the only known source of supply. Only the items requested in this solicitation will be considered for award. 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. All parts shall be FACTORY NEW.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This solicitation is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a 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 to the manufacturer, for the items listed in the attached Schedule of Supplies. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items, or an equal alternative are invited to submit offers IAW the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. All items shall be NEW approved items.

Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. 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 on this requirement such as instructions to offerors, evaluation criteria, and applicable clauses:

1. Attachment I - Schedule of Supplies


2. Attachment II - Terms and Conditions FAC 2025-02 Eff 3Jan2025


3. Attachment III - Redacted Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 23 January 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Anticipated award date is on or about 28 January 2025. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000021 in the subject line.