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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notic... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 70Z03822QW0000010 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-03 Effective January 1, 2022. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. 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 sole source basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)’s, GE Aviation Systems Limited (Cage Code U7387). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. See attached documents titled: “Requirements - 70Z03822QW0000010”, “Terms and Conditions – 70Z03822QW0000010” and “Redacted J and A – 70Z03822QW0000010”. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. The Government shall ensure all procurements are awarded without jeopardizing quality or safety of flight. Only the use of airworthy commercial specifications or standard military specifications/military standard parts will be utilized and approved from this solicitation. Newly manufactured commercial items will only be procured from sources able to provide a certificate of airworthiness, FAA 8130 (preferred) or equivalent European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, or a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and traceability to the OEM. The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, outlines certification procedures. The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. Certificate of conformance must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. All parts shall be NEW approved parts. Offerors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC and its own COC to ensure parts are in airworthy condition, suitable for installation on USCG aircraft. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 10 January 2022 at 2:00 pm EST. Quotes and questions shall be submitted by email to Dane.W.Hobbs@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation 70Z03822QW0000010 in the subject line. Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted. 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.

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This Special Notice of Intent to Award combined/synopsis constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03822QW000010 is issued as a Special Notic... This Special Notice of Intent to Award combined/synopsis constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03822QW000010 is issued as a Special Notice of Intent to Award to the Aircraft OEM, ALENIA AERMACCHI (A1512) FINMECCANICA S.PA. When in receipt of evaluation or baseline price quotes only, the government reserves the right to issue a purchase order based on the government estimate of the commercial buy as applicable based on the government’s historical pricing data. Contingent upon availability of funding, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) intends to award a purchase order to the fully capable vendor FINMECCANICA S.PA that quotes the overall best value to the government. With exception of the Aircraft OEM, a capable vendor must be deemed capable by USCG Aviation Logistics Center Medium Range Surveillance Division’s Engineering Department (ALC MRS) and therefore must be a FAA Certified Service Facility, and/or an OEM approved distributor facility, be in legal possession of all current OEM Data required to complete the commercial buy, and be able to certify the accessories and parts are for the HC-27J. This solicitation will not be extended or the award delayed for a vendor to submit their quote for capability determination or for registration in WWW.BETA.SAM.GOV . If not previously deemed capable by ALC MRS item manager(s), engineering, vendors who believe they would otherwise qualify based on the aforementioned criteria are encouraged to contact Mr. Carlton Colson, Ms. Judith Knotts (252) 344-5261 for a capability evaluation and determination toward future awards consideration. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The Coast Guard intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order to the Aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for spares as follows: NSN: 1560-01-525-9585, WINDSHIELD, P/N NP-1091-01-7, QTY 3 EACH. MFGCD: 53117 The Coast Guard does not own nor can provide the OEM’s Service Manuals, Service Bulletins, or Proprietary Data. The Aircraft OEM is FINMECCANICA S.PA. PIAZZA MONTE GRAPPA 4 ROME ITALY 00195, Cage Code A1512, and their domestic facility is BRUZZONE SHIPPING INC, 224 BUFFALO AVENUE, FREEPORT NY 11520, the cage code is A2142. A standard information packet and sole source justification document(s) as applicable is attached to this Special Notice of Intent to Award. The closing date for this intent to award notice is 11/26/2021 at 9:00 AM EST. Anticipated award date is on or about 11/29/2021 with an anticipated required delivery date of all items on or before DEC 30, 2021. See attached Justification and Approval. Point of contact for this intent to award notice is Ms. Denise M. Coley @252-335-6562, denise.m.coley@uscg.milThis special notice of intent to award is posted on WWW.FBO.GOV in compliance with and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 5.101 (Methods of Disseminating Information). Award will be made upon determination of fair and reasonable pricing and is subject to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Purchase Order terms and conditions will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018) and the applicable clauses of FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (SEP 2021).