Contracting Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command Miami, 909 S.E. First Ave., Room 512, Miami, FL 33131-3050

34 -- SPECTRUM 650 CUTFORCE PLASMA MACHINE WITH 25' CABLES AND ACCESSORIES SOL RFQ 97-M9221 DUE 091297 POC Tony Sigmon, (305) 536-7418, Contracting Officer, Pat Rodriguez, (305) 536-7401. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation No. is RFQ 07-M9221, a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46. (iv) This combined/solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3548, size standard 500. (v), (vi), (vii) Two Miller Spectrum 650 cutforce plasma machines with 25 foot cables, #042-934 Universal Cart, and accessories as follows: 10 ea #177-875 electrodes; 3 ea #177-877 shield cup; 10 ea #177-890 shielded tip; 10 ea #177-876 extended tip; 11 ea #180-340 extended electrode; 5 ea #177-878 gouging tip; 3 ea #177-891 gouging shield; 2 ea #172-886 swirl ring; 3 ea #177-887 drag shield; 5 ea #171-870 electrode; 6 ea #171-871 tip; 5 ea #171-872 gouging tip; 2 ea #171-873 stand-off guide; 3 ea #171-874 cup; 1 ea #171-875 electrode wrench; 2 units #903-471 XMT 304 CC/CV power source to include #131-342 XRA control, #137-550 XR 30A feeder gun, #042-934 universal cart, #355-ARF-580 regulator/flowmeter, #1/4 SPL 1/4 non-conductive hose, AW14A nut gas hoses, AWN nipple gas hose, KIC ferrule gas hose, #1/0 ground clamp, LPG 300 ground clamp; 1 ea #042-388 HF 042388 high frequency unit; 5 ea #24-24 RT cylinder truck; 2 ea #043-007 coolmate radiator; 2 ea #CC-8-042-483 cover for air pack; 3 ea #042-596 cover for 44D welder; 1 ea #151-086 RCH 14 pin fingertip control; 2 units #903-219 syncroware 351 power source to include #004-563 #17 running gear, #042-495 coolmate 1A water cooler, #043-554 RTCS 14 remote foot control, #151-086 RCE 14 fingerfit remote control, WP-18-25 TIG torch 350 amp 25 ft., 45V11 power cable adaptor, #920-928V torch cable cover, #355 ARF 580 regulator/flowmeter, 1/4 SPL 1/4 non-conductive hose, AW14 nut water hose, AW14AR nut gas hose, SWN nipple gas water hose, KK ferrule gas water hose, #1/0 ground cable, LPG 300 ground clamp, L1020 cable lug; 2 units #1353-0255-ESAB Miniarc 90I wire pkg to include #31758 gas power adaptor, #WP-17V-12-1 TIG torch with value 12/2 ft, #355-ARF-580 regulator flowmeter, 50'1/4" SPL 1/4" non-conductive hose, AW14S nut gas hose, AW17 nipple gas hose; quote must include price for delivery, set up of all equipment and training Coast Guard shop employees in correct and safe use of equipment. Quote must also include warranty and repair information. Offers that do not include this item will be considered non-responsive. Location is Commanding Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command Miami, 100 MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Attn: Industrial, phone (305) 535-4485. The required delivery date is 90 days after receipt/acceptance of order. (viii) FAR provision 52.212-1 Contract Term and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 95) is incorporated by reference. The following clauses are incorporated, FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (APR 1984), FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Oct 1995), FAR 52.232-15 Progress Payments not included (April 1984). (ix) FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items does not apply, award will be made to the lowest price for all items, including delivery, setup of equipment and training. (x) Bidders shall complete FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representative and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 1996) and submit it with their bid. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items hereby apply to this solicitation. FAR provision 52.214-4 includes an addendum incorporating additional clause. (xii) FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items hereby applies to this acquisition, FAR 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to Government -- Alternative I, FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, FAR 52.222.26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Reference is made to enclosure (1) of COMDTINST 4200.49 -- It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitation and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and timely consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation 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 offeror should contact the Coast Guard solicitation Ombudsman at: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593. Telephone (202) 267-2285, FAX (202) 267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting office, contracting officer and solicitation closing date. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. Closing date and time for receipt of quotes is close of business September 12, 1997, Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be faxed to (305) 536-3092. Mail shall be addressed to Contracting Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command Miami, 909 SE First Avenue, Room 512, Miami, FL 33131-3050. All quotes shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number and the offeror's name. See Note 1. (0240)

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