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 70Z03820QE0000001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 2019-06, effective 10 October 2019. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332420. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. All responsible sources 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 solicitation for the following item: SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES 1. Item Name: 4-Bottle Aircraft Oxygen Cart with Booster Part Number (PN): 20-4505-7000 Quantity: three (3) each Optional Quantity*: up to an additional five (5) each Manufacturer CAGE Code: 59603 Required Delivery Date: 10 weeks after receipt of order (ARO¬) * At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the purchase of the three (3) each 4-Bottle Aircraft Oxygen Carts with Booster. IAW with FAR clause 52.217-6, the USCG may require additional Oxygen Carts up to a maximum quantity of five (5) each at the same price specified in the original purchase order. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one year after date of award. Delivery terms for additional orders shall be the same as called for in the original purchase order unless the parties otherwise agree. All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Tronair, Inc. (CAGE Code 59603). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from the OEM to its current location. The Contractor shall be required to furnish the OEM's Certificate of Conformance (COC) in addition to its own COC. Both COCs shall be submitted in the format specified by FAR clause 52.246-15. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM must provide traceability for the offered product back to the OEM. Offerors must be able to provide the traceability documentation prior to award. After award and upon delivery, the Contractor shall provide the OEM's COC as well as its own COC. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers IAW the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. Alternate parts will be authorized if they are an approved alternate part that satisfies all form, fit, and function requirements of the original part and conform to the approved configuration. All items shall be NEW. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG. SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - "TERMS AND CONDITIONS - 70Z03820QE0000001" FOR APPLICABLE CLAUSES, INSTRUCTIONS, AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 28 October 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 30 October 2019. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03820QE0000001 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.