MODIFICATION
66 -- Universal Tensile Testing Machine - Revised Terms and Conditions
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2017
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Aviation Logistics Center, MRS, SRR, MRR, LRS, ESD, IOD, ISD, or ALD, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909-5001, United States
- ZIP Code
- 27909-5001
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG38-17-Q-500037
- Archive Date
- 10/25/2017
- Point of Contact
- Geneva K. James, Phone: 2523356796
- E-Mail Address
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geneva.k.james@uscg.mil
(geneva.k.james@uscg.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Revised Terms and Conditions AMENDMENT 1 This solicitation is being amended to correct administrative errors under the "Salient Characteristics" section of the Terms and Conditions. A list of the items changed is included below and a revised copy titled "Terms and Conditions - Amendment 1" is attached. The following changes are made to the items listed under Section 1- TENSILE TEST MACHINE: • Item b. is changed to read: The minimum vertical test space shall be no less than 119 centimeters • Items l. and m. are removed. • Item t. is changed to read: Three-point bend flex fixture with a minimum capacity of 5 kN The solicitation is also being amended to extend the response date to 14 September 2017 at 12:00 noon Eastern time. _________________________________________________________________ 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 HSCG38-17-Q-500037 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Numbers 2005-94 and 2005-95, dated 19 January 2017. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This is an unrestricted procurement. All responsible sources many submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a brand-name or equal basis for the following item as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES 1. Item Name: Universal Tensile Testing Machine, Computer Workstation, Software, Installation, and Training Model: Model 3369 Dual-Column Tabletop Tester with Bluehill® LE Software Quantity: 1 each Manufacturer: Instron, a Division of Illinois Tool Works CAGE Code: 80160 Required Delivery Date: 90 days after receipt of order (ARO) The Contractor shall be required to provide the manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance (COC) per FAR 52.246-15 in addition to its own COC as a stipulation of any awarded Purchase Order. Contractors quoting "or equal to" items shall specify the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) on their quote. Contractors having the expertise and required capabilities to provide this equipment or an equal alternative are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. All equipment must be factory NEW. Carefully read Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions for detailed evaluation criteria, salient characteristics, instructions regarding quoting "or equal to" items, and applicable terms and conditions. The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 14 September 2017 at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time. The anticipated award date is on or about 14 September 2017. E-mail quotations may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate HSCG38-17-Q-500037 in the subject line.   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 Government 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 applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard 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(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. 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 electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer. Election of Forum. After an interested party protests a Coast Guard procurement to the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and while the protest is pending, the protester agrees not to file a protest with the GAO or other external forum. If the protest is filed with an external forum, the agency protest will be dismissed. The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.
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