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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 26, 2013 FBO #4081
MODIFICATION

16 -- REPAIR RT-5000 SARs AND RT-5000s FOR H60 HELICOPTERS

Notice Date

1/24/2013
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

27909-5001
 

Solicitation Number

HSCG3813QS00034
 

Archive Date

3/29/2013
 

Point of Contact

Geneva K. James, Phone: 2523345094
 

E-Mail Address

geneva.k.james@uscg.mil
(geneva.k.james@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. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Contracting Branch intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order using the procedures of FAR Part 12 and Part 13. This Request for Quote HSCG38-13-Q-S00034 incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-63. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; firm-fixed-price quotes for the software upgrade and/or repair of the following item(s) are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 336413 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with Cobham Management Services (Cage Code 1B7G3) as the only known source of supply. All responsible sources may submit quotes which shall be considered by the agency. Cobham Management Services is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of these items. Access to the latest OEM repair manuals and past performance in repairing these items is a requirement for any offeror other than the OEM. Schedule of Supplies/Services Description 1. RT-5000 Quantity: 17 each P/N: 400-015525-8211 Required Delivery: 90 days ARO and induction 2. RT-5000 SAR Quantity: 3 each P/N: 400-015525-5011 Required Delivery: 90 days ARO and induction STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) NOTE: Please ensure that all units receive the SWID-22 upgrade if it has not already been incorporated. 1. This SOW provides for the repairing to like new condition of the components listed in the Schedule of Supplies/Services for the Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), MH-60 J/T fleet. The components listed above will be furnished to the contractor for repair at the prices established at award. The RT-5000 (LE) support Very High Frequency-Frequency Modulation/Amplitude Modulation (VHFFM) and Ultra High Frequency-Frequency Modulation (UHF-FM) functionality. The RT-5000 (SAR) supports Emergency/Guard frequency functionality and UHF-FM functionality. The information contained in the scope of work is not intended to be all-inclusive nor to detract from procedures outlined in the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specification except where noted herein. All repair actions shall be in accordance with the OEM commercial repairl manuals and Federal Aviation Regulation Parts 43 and 145 or alternate standard approved in writing by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Medium Response Recovery (MRR) Contracting Officer. Components furnished hereunder shall be returned by the contractor in an airworthy condition and in all respects suitable for installation on the MH-60 J/T aircraft. Certification and documentation requirements apply. 2. ATS tracking is applicable to this firm-fixed price repair order. The ATS is a computerized system used to record maintenance of aircraft avionics components and assemblies. The contractor's responsibilities with ATS consist of submission of required forms as outlined herein. All components are serial number tracked and shipped to the contractor's facility with a Significant Component History Record (SCHR). The contractor shall verify the SCHR for each component and ensure they correspond with the part number and serial number. All discrepancies shall be reported to the Contracting Officer prior to performance of work. The contractor shall submit a contractor generated Repair Report (RR). The original copy of the RR shall be mailed to Engineering Services Division, ATS Tracking, Bldg. 78, Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001 and a copy shall be shipped with the repaired component. The contractor shall maintain a copy of each complete RR for a period of ninety (90) days. 3. The contractor shall provide all necessary parts, material, labor, tooling, repair manuals, test equipment and facilities to evaluate and repair the components listed in paragraph 1 for the Coast Guard fleet of MH-60 J/T helicopters, as necessary to conform with the requirements of this SOW at the firm-fixed-pricing established in the contract schedule. The contractor shall provide the data and documentation requirements specified as part of this SOW. 4. The work shall be in accordance with the OEM specifications; latest change revision shall apply and shall be used when performing the repair requirements within this contract except where noted herein. The contractor must have access to all needed maintenance, repair manuals, and performance/test/acceptance criteria and data to ensure that equipment is repaired, calibrated and operating in accordance with the OEM's current specifications. 5. The contractor shall also perform a visual and technical inspection in accordance with the current applicable Component Maintenance Manual and correct all additional deficiencies found. This shall include replacement of broken parts and the removal of any foreign matter or corrosion. Corroded parts shall be replaced, except in those cases where removal of corrosion from a part will not impair the efficiency or safe operation of the part. Corrosion removal and treatment of affected areas will be accomplished in accordance with the OEM's specifications (or best commercial practices if not addressed by the OEM). 6. Coast Guard aircraft operate primarily in a saltwater environment and are subject to corrosion. Corrosion is expected on equipment to be repaired under this contract. During inspection and functional test, the presence of corrosion in any component or subcomponent thereof shall constitute reason for a more thorough disassembly and inspection. Should corrosion be found, disassembly shall be made only to the extent necessary to remove corrosion or replace the part(s) affected. Corroded parts shall be replaced except in those cases where removal of corrosion from a part will not impair efficiency or safe operation of the part. Corrosion removal and treatment of affected areas shall be accomplished in accordance with the OEM's current specifications and drawings. 7. Replacement Parts. Parts found to be defective shall be replaced as specified in the OEM's current procedures or as otherwise authorized in writing by U.S. Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center, MRR Contracting Officer. In all cases, replacement parts shall be new. A copy of the contractor's work order, listing all replacement parts, shall be provided for each component. The contractor shall maintain a copy of replacement part certification documentation for inspection by the Government for a minimum of 24 months after delivery. 9. The Coast Guard desires early deliveries therefore early shipments are encouraged as long as no additional costs are incurred by the Coast Guard. All requests for time extensions shall be in writing and shall include substantiation of the need for such time extension(s) in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (f) excusable delays. If nonperformance is not covered by an excusable delay the contractor and the Contracting Officer shall negotiate the consideration for the approval of the extended delivery date at which time a modification to the order will be issued to reflect the consideration and the extension. 10. At the time of each delivery for supplies under this order, the contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Coast Guard a properly completed DD Form 250 Material Inspection and Receiving Report or Commercial Bill of Lading. The packaging slip shall include the following information: (1) National Stock Number, (2) Part Number, (3) Nomenclature, (4) Serial Number, (5) Contract Number, (6) Task/Delivery Order Number, (7) Line Item Number, and (8) Quantity. One copy of the packaging slip shall be submitted with the shipment and shall be attached to the outside of the shipping carton; 11. Delivery shall be to Commanding Officer, Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at destination by ALC's Receiving Section. Inspection and Acceptance shall be in accordance with 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2012). In addition, Inspection and Acceptance may be performed at destination by ALC's Quality Assurance representative in accordance with ALCINST 4855.4, Policy and Quality Assurance Procedures for the Receipt Inspection of New, Repaired and Overhauled Items from Vendors dated Aug 15, 2008. The F.O.B Point for shipments under this contract is F.O.B. destination. 12. ALC considers components ready for issue upon acceptance. Components determined to be NRFI upon installation may be returned to the contractor with deficiencies described in a Quality Deficiency Report. 13. The Offeror's standard commercial warranty shall apply to this SOW and resulting contract and the terms of that standard warranty shall be provided with the offer. Environmental Requirements. All parts must be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with (IAW) applicable Component Maintenance Manuals or FAA Advisory Circular 43-205, Guidance for Selecting Chemical Agents and Processes for Depainting and General Cleaning of Aircraft and Aviation Products, to ensure they are as free as practicable of all hazardous dust to include hexavalent chromium, cadmium, lead, etc., prior to being returned to ALC. ALC may take random samples of parts to ensure they are free as practicable of all hazards. Information on these hazards can be found in Occupational Safety and Health Standards 1910.1025 (lead), 1910.1026 (Hexavalent Chromium) and 1910.1027 (Cadmium). The USCG does not own specifications, plans, and drawings and no other technical data will be included in this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer for quantities listed or quantity price breaks which shall be considered by the agency. PACKAGING AND MARKING: Packaging, packing, and preservation shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951-98 (Re-approved 2004) Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Each package shall be individually labeled on the outside with Nomenclature, Quantity, Purchase Order Number, and Line Item Number. The internal packaging material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling, and storage. Delivery shall be to Commanding Officer, Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Offers shall be able to provide necessary certifications including traceability to ensure parts are in airworthy condition, suitable for installation on an U.S. Coast Guard aircraft. The basis for award rests with the determination of fair and reasonable pricing, ability to meet basic requirements, delivery, and the ability to make an affirmative responsibility determination. FAR 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (APR 1984) (a)When authorized in writing by the cognizant Contract Administration Office (CAO), the Contractor shall ship with a Certificate of Conformance any supplies for which the contract would otherwise require inspection at source. In no case shall the Government's right to inspect supplies under the inspection provisions of this contract be prejudiced. Shipments of such supplies will not be made under this contract until use of the Certificate of Conformance has been authorized in writing by the CAO, or inspection and acceptance have occurred. (b) The Contractor's signed certificate shall be attached to or included on the top copy of the inspection or receiving report that is distributed to the payment office. It may also be attached to the CAO copy when contract administration (Block 10 of the DD Form 250) is performed by the Defense Contract Management Agency. In addition, a copy of the certificate shall also be attached to or entered on copies of the inspection or receiving report accompanying the shipment. (c) The Government has the right to reject defective supplies or services within a reasonable time after delivery by written notification to the Contractor. The Contractor shall in such event promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected supplies or services at the Contractor's expense. (d) The certificate shall read as follows: "I certify that on ________________ [insert date], the _________________________ [insert Contractor's name] furnished the supplies or services called for by Contract No. ___________________________ via ________________________[Carrier] on __________________________ [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification [part number], and are in the quantity shown on this or on the attached acceptance document. Date of Execution: __________________________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________________________ Title:_______________________________________________________________________ APPLICABLE CLAUSES 1. FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) applies to this requirement. The contractor is required to identify the labor categories applicable to the work identified by this SOW. The applicable wage determination will be provided as part of any resulting order. It is presumed that pricing submitted in response to this SOW considers the wage rates for the contractor's specific location. The wage determination can be downloaded at http://www.wdol.gov. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Feb 2012) is tailored as follows: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: www.deskbook.Osd.mil or www.arnet.gov/far. 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Feb 2012) 52.215-20 Alt IV Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data (Oct 2010) (a) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required (b) Provide information on the prices at which same or similar items have been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition if requested. FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) will not be used. The following will be used to evaluate quotes. The Coast Guard will evaluate quotations and make an offer resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be most advantageous to the Government based on the determination of fair and reasonable pricing, ability to meet basic requirements, delivery, and the ability to make an affirmative responsibility determination. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2012) An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at 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 (c) through (o) of this provision. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2012) is tailored as follows: Addendum to 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement (Apr 2008); DO-A1 (rating) HSAR 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 an acquisition described in section 835(b)(1) 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 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004, 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 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004. (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. 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION) (AUG 2012) This clause implements the temporary policy provided by OMB Policy Memorandum M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors, dated July 11, 2012. (a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contractor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor. (b) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts with small business concerns. (c) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (Dec 2012) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). 0Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] 1 (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug. 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 1 (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (Applies to contracts over $30,000). (Not applicable to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items). 1 (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 1 (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 1 (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). 1 (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 1 (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). 1 (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 1 (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). 1 (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 1 (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513). 1 (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 0 (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] 1 (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 1 (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) [Reserved] (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). 0Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JULY 2012). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) Alternate I (Feb 2000). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause." Alternate II (Dec 2010). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows: (d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to- (i) Examine any of the Contractor's or any subcontractors' records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and (ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial items, other than- (i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and (ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (C) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (D) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (E) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (F) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (G) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (H) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (I) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (J) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (K) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (L) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (July 2012). (M) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (N) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS 1. USCG Aviation Logistics Center is a supply depot; therefore, material will be stored and transshipped to various users. The container shall be packed and labeled suitable for shipment via land, air or sea. 2. Packaging material shall not consist of the following: popcorn, shredded paper, Styrofoam of any type, or peanut packaging. 3. Each part shall be individually packed in a separate envelope, box, carton or crate. 4. Each individual container shall be labeled on the outside with National Stock Number, Part Number, Serial Number, Quantity, Nomenclature, Purchase Order Number, and Purchase Order Line Item Number. 5. Packing List and Certification/Documentation shall be placed on the outside of individual containers. 6. The internal packing material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling, and storage. Preservation and protection shall be provided to prevent corrosion, deterioration or decay during warehouse storage for a period of one year. 7. Bar coding is authorized but not required. The closing date for receipt of quotes is February 1, 2013 at 5:00 pm EDT. Anticipated award date is no later than February 15, 2012. Quotes are to remain effective for 60 days after close of solicitation. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information: Solicitation Number, Nomenclature, Part Number, FOB point, Unit Price, Extended Price, Payment Terms and discount offered for prompt payment, the business size standard and any minority classification; delivery date, and Representation and Certifications contained in FAR Clause 52.212-3, including Alternate 1. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be forwarded via fax number 252-335-6790. Point of contact is Geneva James, phone 252-334-5094, and email: Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil.
 

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