SOLICITATION NOTICE
16 -- Fuselages
- Notice Date
- 11/28/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commandant (G-ACS), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW, Washington, DC, 20593-0001, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG23-07-R-NCR001
- Response Due
- 12/13/2006
- Archive Date
- 12/28/2006
- Description
- This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, Part 15, and the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will accept proposals for a quantity of five (5) Eurocopter AS 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, AS 565 Panther, AS 366 G1, or AS 366 GA helicopter fuselages, in new or used condition. NAICS code is 336411. The ideal fuselage will be immediately available to enter the USCG Depot Level Maintenance facility Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Line for build-up to the current USCG HH65C Dauphin configuration. Minimum technically acceptable specifications for the required fuselage are: 1. Fuselage Types: Eurocopter AS 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, AS 565 Panther, AS 366 G1, or AS 366 GA helicopter fuselages, 2. Flight hours: Not to exceed 6,000 flight hours since new, 3. Number of landings: Not to exceed 24,000 landings, 4. Has not been involved in a structural mishap, 5. Airworthy fuselage or detailed list of actions including costs that would be required to bring fuselage to OEM Airworthy Standard and to meet FAA standards referenced in 19 C.F.R. 10.183b. 6. Certification of availability for review of all maintenance records as specified by the US Federal Aviation Administration, in accordance with: CFR TITLE 14 Aeronautics and Space, CHAPTER I. Subchapter F, Part 91, of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department Of Transportation, or equivalent foreign government agency. The US Coast Guard intends to award one or more firm fixed price contract(s) for the purchase of a total of five (5) Eurocopter AS 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 36 5N3, AS 565 Panther, AS 366 G1, or AS 366 GA helicopter fuselages. This is a Request for Proposals and there is no other bid package or solicitation document associated with this notice. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of offeror?s proposal. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The deadline for submission of proposals is not later than 11 a.m. local time, December 13, 2006. The solicitation number for this Request for Proposals is HSCG23-07-R-NCR001. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-13, effective September 26, 2006. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (SEPT 2005) ADDENDUM: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). The full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.arnet.gov/far; FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (Jan 1997) 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEPT 2006) The fill-in for paragraph (a) of this provision is as follows: Contracting Officer. HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 30) CLAUSES: 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates. (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity Which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any Subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for `at least 80 percent' each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)? (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held? (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b) (1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) (1). (2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b) (2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule for Related Partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104- 73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104- 73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104- 73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of clause) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (SEPT 2006): FAR 52-219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEPT 2006) FAR 52.219-23 Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. (SEPT 2005) The fill-in for paragraph (b) (1) of this provision is as follows: 10 FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059.13067,13121, and 13129); 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEPT 2006) The fill-in for paragraph (a) of this provision is as follows: Contracting Officer. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (SEPT 2006); FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) The fill-in for Section (a) Paragraph 1 of this provision is as follows: The following evaluation factors are listed in order of descending importance. Technical capability of the fuselages offered to meet the USCG required specifications including: Minimum Technical Specifications stated in this document, Days to convert fuselage to AS 366 GA for entry in PDM, and Delivery availability date. Price will be evaluated using the following: Total Evaluated Price = Price of delivered fuselages added to the conversion cost to upgrade fuselages to AS 366 GA for entry in PDM. Based on recent parts and labor estimates for used fuselages, a conversion cost of $2,057,233.00 per fuselage will be added to any AS 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 5N3, AS 565 Panther, or AS 366 G1 fuselage price to arrive at a total evaluated price. The additional costs will baseline the fuselage to the AS 366 GA standard. The fill-in for Section (a) Paragraph 2 of this provision is as follows: Significantly more important than price. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (SEPT 2006) to include Alt I (Apr 2002). Vendor shall include a completed copy of this provision with the propoasl as follows: (1) Only complete paragraph (j) of this provision inclusive of information required by Alt 1 if the annual representations and certifications electronically have been completed at http://orca.bpn.gov; or (2) Complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) inclusive of information required by Alt 1 if the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website. The SF 1449 will not be used for this solicitation, any information requested as a reference to the SF 1449, shall be included in the offeror proposal. Proposals may be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the information in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1 and must include the following: Complete description of fuselage including but not limited to USCG required technical specifications; Details of any installed equipment; Method of delivery and estimated delivery date after contract award; Price of fuselage, FOB Destination, inclusive of all shipping and delivery costs including Customs duties; Details of applicable commercial warranty; and, Payment terms and discount offered for prompt payment. Delivery and acceptance will be FOB Destination. The offered fuselages shall be available for delivery within 90 days after contract award. The contractor shall contact the delivery unit point of contact to coordinate delivery. The delivery location is as follows: USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center, Attn: Receiving Section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. The USCG may conduct a Pre-Award inspection to evaluate offered fuselages and maintenance records at supplier site. This acquisition is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals must be in the English language. Prices must be in US Dollar. Firms who submit a proposal should include their business size, TIN, CAGE code, Dun and Bradstreet number. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their proposal, if required. Price evaluation is not subject to the Buy American Act. Hard copy proposals should be addressed to US Coast Guard Headquarters, Attn: Robert Kessler, 2100 Second Street SW Room G-ACS/4B/rk (JR 11-0110), Washington DC 20593-0001. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Mr. Robert Kessler at Robert.Kessler@uscg.mil or (202) 475-3211. Offerors are encouraged to submit proposal information via email to Mr. Robert Kessler at Robert.Kessler@uscg.mil no later than 11:00 a.m. local time on December 17, 2006.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Elizabeth City, NC
- Zip Code: 27909-5001
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 27909-5001
- Record
- SN01187118-W 20061130/061128220213 (fbodaily.com)
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