Purchase Offshore Passenger Life Rafts for Use on U.S. Coast Guard Rotary Wing Aircraft

AMENDMENT 1 (21 Jan 2025): Corrected the part number (PN) from 17TES0075 to OPR-1330-146. No other changes were made.

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 70Z03825QE0000018 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 2025-02, 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 and negotiate only with Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. (CAGE Code 78673) 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: OPR Life Raft, Valise Pack with USCG Modifications

Part Number (PN): OPR-1330-146

Quantity: thirty (30) each

Manufacturer CAGE Code: 78673

Required Delivery Date: twenty-one (21) weeks after receipt of order (ARO¬)

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 24 January 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 27 January 2025. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000018 in the subject line.