Contracting Section USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001

16 -- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES SOL DTCG38-99-Q-200053 DUE 092299 POC Cindy Soules, Purchasing Agent, (252)335-6641 or Elissa D. Gill,Contrating Officer, (252)335-6141 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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. Solicitation number DTCG38-99-Q-200053 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3728. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition has been designated as unrestricted. Item (1) Qty required: four single zone composite repair consoles, hot bonders. The contractor shall manufacture and deliver composite repair consoles in accordance with the specifications and capabilities listed below: The item shall be commercial off the shelf (COTS). This item will be used in flightline, hangar, flightdeck, and remote environments. Because of mobility and field repair requirements, these units shall be portable and self contained, capable of performing in remote/austere locations. As a minimum, these composite repair consoles shall have the following basic performance requirements and capabilities: Size: Must meet FAA regulations for carry-on items during commercial air travel. Weight: Cannot exceed eighteen pounds. Power requirements: 120 or 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz. Max Current: 30 Amps at 120 Vac. Environment: Operating-32 Deg F to 120 Deg F. Storage-0 Deg F to 160 Deg F. Power Interrupt: 5 minute cure recovery. Number of Thermocouples (TC): 8;capable of monitoring 12. TC Control: Manual or automatic selection. Accuracy: -2 Deg F. Temp Range: 32 Deg to 770 Deg F. Alarm : Adjustable; overtemp, undertemp, open TC< vacuum level, power interrupt, and high limit. Printer: Internally Operated. Vacuum Pump: Internally operated. Hoses: 15 minimum inch vacuum sensor line, 15 feet minimum 1/8 inch vacuum sensor line. Manuals: 1 each Operators manual per unit. Item (2) The contractor shall provide equipment familiarization and operation training for each equipment delivered. Items are to be delivered by January 15, 2000 to the USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Receiving Section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Earlier deliveries will be accepted. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination with final inspection and acceptance at destination. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commerical Items (Aug 1998); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (May 1999)-Offeror shall include a complete copy of this provision with their offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-commercial Items (May 1999) with the following addendas: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), also the full text of a clause may be addressed electronically at this Internet address: WWW.deskbook.Osd.Mil; FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price (Aug 1996), FAR 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984) and the Coast Guard required Airworthiness Certification Requirements (to receive a copy contact C. Soules at (252) 335-6641 or fax (252)334-5240) FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 91), Each item shall be packaged in accordance with best commercial packaging to enable shipment to destination and transshipment to a Coast Guard unit without repackaging or incurring damage during shipping and handling. Materials shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129M, Marking for Shipment and Storage, dated 15 Jun 93. All labeling will reflect the appropriate National Stock Number, Part Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Purchase Order Number, and Serial Number. Labeling data shall be attached to the outside of the shipping container. Inspection and acceptance to ensure that items are in accordance with manufacturer's specifications shall be performed at destination. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 1999), paragraph (b) (11)-(17)(23) are also applicable. The basis for award will be the best value to the Government considering technical acceptability, price, and delivery and past performance. Closing date and time for receipt of quotes is, September 22, 1999 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be forwarded via Fax Number (252) 334-5240. Attention: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBES)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the forms of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http:/osdbuweb.dot.gov.*** Posted 09/10/99 (W-SN378748). (0253)

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