Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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 additi... 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 70Z03819QE0000034 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05 dated 13 August 2019. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 335312. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. Only small businesses may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation for the items found below. Item Name: Mobile Electric Power Part Number: ACE4490S28TT4 Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: AC Banded Cable Part Number: JB8836-50' Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: 50 Foot DC Output Cable Assy Part Number: JB2840-50' Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: Operating Light Amber Part Number: 293099-001 Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: Low Fuel Beacon Blue Part Number: 293100-002 Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: Clearance Lights Part Number: 293098 Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: Military Interlock Part Number: 293104 Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: Towbar Interlock 2 Outputs Part Number: 293337-03 Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 Item Name: Tie Down Rings Part Number: 293192 Quantity: 3 Manufacturer Cage Code: 41843 Required Delivery: 15 Oct 2019 All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), HOBART (Cage Code 41843). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. Consistent with FAR Provision 52.212-1(h), the Government reserves the right to make more than one award (multiple awards) for different line items, if, after considering the additional administrative cost to the Government of awarding and administering separate purchase orders, it is determined that the multiple awards will result in the best value to the Government. For purposes of evaluating the cost of making multiple awards, it is assumed that the administrative cost of awarding and administering a purchase order is $500. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - 70Z03819QE0000034" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUTION CRITERIA. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 8/26/2019 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 8/30/2019. E-mail quotations are preferred and may be sent to Jason.m.smith2@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03819QE0000034 in 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. 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 reasons of unusual and compelling urgency 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 shall be submitted electronically to OPAP@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer. The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.