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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 25, 2008 FBO #2525
SOLICITATION NOTICE

58 -- Emergency Locator Transmitter Systems for the USCG HC130 aircraft

Notice Date

10/23/2008
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Aviation Logistics Center, HU25, HH65, H60J, C130, ESD, C130J, IOD, ISD, CASA or ALD, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909-5001, United States
 

ZIP Code

27909-5001
 

Solicitation Number

HSCG38-09-Q-300003
 

Response Due

10/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

12/5/2008
 

Point of Contact

Cindy A Boone,, Phone: 252-384-7182, Nancy F DeBerry,, Phone: 252-335-6291
 

E-Mail Address

cynthia.a.boone@uscg.mil, nancy.deberry@uscg.mil
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Synopsis/solicitation HSCG38-09-Q-300003 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27. This is an unrestricted acquisition. Award will be made to the offeror proposing the best value to the Government considering technical capability of the item to meet the Government’s requirements, delivery, price, and past performance. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 334511 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. These items are utilized on the USCG C-130 aircraft. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed-price contract using simplified acquisition techniques. All responsible sources may submit offers and alternative offers in writing, either by mail or by email, on company letterhead stationery indicating National Stock Number, Nomenclature, Part Number and Unit Price. Items required: Airborne 406MHz capable Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) System with embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) information, quantity 30. The ELT shall comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR Part 91) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards (Annex 6 & 10) in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation 87.199 and Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) document entitled “Minimum Operational Performance Standards 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)” Document NO. RTCA/DO-204. The aircraft ELT shall meet or exceed the requirements of FAA Technical standard Order (TSO-C126) andAC-91-44A in compliance with 14 CFR Section 91.207. Design and implementation shall permit operation of the ELT as specified in the Airman’s Information Manual (AIM Chapter 6-2-5). The ELT shall be compliant and interoperable with the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS), AMVER and SOLAS, and International Maritime Organization agreements to avoid delayed response by international or commercial traffic. The ELT shall meet the following requirements: 406 MHz COPAS-SARSAT capable and interoperable; 121.5 MHz aural distress signal with sweeping tone; 243 MHz aural distress signal with sweeping tone; simultaneous 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz/243 MHz operation when activated; registered with NOAA National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Services (NESDIS); initially transmit the aircraft identification (ID) and last known GPS position; waterproof and rated for both maritime and aviation operating environment; independently begin operation if submersed and continue to operate after submersion; capable of unimpeded operation in a temperature range equal to or exceeding -20C to +55C; meet FARs, military and industry standards for EMI/EMC/EMV, HERP, HERF and HERO compliance; withstand 1000G shock or greater; resistant to aircraft fluids and approved maintenance chemicals; portable and capable of aircrew removal and carriage but utilize a permanent aircraft mount; capable of using a fixed aircraft antenna and a portable antenna, portable antenna to be provided with installation of the unit; equipped with controls for all phases of maintenance and operational functions (on, off, test, armed, etc.); able to be integrated via 1553 data bus, 429 Ethernet, and/or provide a remote control for aircrew interface; powered by aircraft power systems and use an internal battery system in the event of a loss of aircraft power; equipped with a self sufficient battery system capable of supporting 48 hours of operation; battery system shall be maintenance free, meet U.S. HAZMAT regulation for shipment, carriage, maintenance and disposal with a service life of five (5) years; capable of activation via a multi-axis G force sensor; indicate ELT activation, deployment and status. Indications can be visual or aural and originate from the ELT or be derived via other aircraft systems but must be available to the aircrew when operating; controls and indications shall be NVG compliant; controls shall be designed for easy aircrew activation, removal and carriage with USCG aviation apparel and personal protective equipment; have a minimum transmit signal output power of 5 watts +/- 2dB signal; able to be mounted allowing a visual inspection prior to flight; meet or exceed international, federal and industry standards and regulations applicable to ELTs. Only written and/or email offers will be honored. Mailing address is USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Attn: Cynthia Boone, LRS HMF Hangar, 1060 Consolidated Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Delivery to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-5001 shall be F.O.B Destination. Required delivery is no later than 30 days after receipt of order. Early deliveries will be accepted and are desired. Closing date/time for submission of quotations is 31 October 2008, 3:00 P.M, local time. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jun 2008). Offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their offer or complete only paragraph (j) of the provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov <http://orca.bpn.gov/>. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2008) is tailored as follows: FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement (Sep 1990); FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 91); FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 91); FAR 52.243-1, Changes Fixed Price (Aug 1987); FAR 52.245-1 Property Records (Apr 1984); FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2008)(1) (7) (16-18) (19-21) (24); HSAM 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates. (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of Public Law 107-296, 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 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 a 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 provision) NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the General Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman. Informal forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to: Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (CG-9131), Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests 1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602, Washington, D. C. 20593-0001, FAX: 202.475.3904, The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695. Points of contact are Cynthia Boone at (252)384-7182 and Nancy DeBerry at (252)335-6291. Closing date/time for submission of quotations is 31 October 2008, 3:00 PM, EDT. Submissions may be emailed to Cynthia.A.Boone@uscg.mil or submitted to USCG Aviation Logistics Center, LRS HMF Hangar, Attn: Cynthia Boone, 1060 Consolidated Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Vendors must have a valid Cage Code and DUNS number and be registered in CCR.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909, United States

Zip Code: 27909
 

Record

SN01695441-W 20081025/081023220413-6f89c40ff46a9f9f9edaaef3a7e84c4a (fbodaily.com)
 

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