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AMENDMENT 0002 - ISSUED 4/21/2022 AMENDMENT 0001 - ISSUED 4/5/2022 (SEE ATTACHMENT 1. REV. 1) NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the Unit... AMENDMENT 0002 - ISSUED 4/21/2022 AMENDMENT 0001 - ISSUED 4/5/2022 (SEE ATTACHMENT 1. REV. 1) 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. I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 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. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 70Z08422QWOPL0001. This request is being issued by Contract Office 7008: USCG Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-95), 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. The full text of FAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The full text of HSAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/hsar This solicitation is Unrestricted using Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 326130 and the size standard is 500 employees. A list of line item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure (including options) is found at Attachment 1, B.2 Schedule of Prices This Request for Quotes is issued to establish an Indefinite Delivery Requirements, Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide Dayboard Film for Sign Face Materials on Marine Aids to Navigation (ATON) in accordance with the attached the U.S. Coast Guard Specification 473B.1 and Statement of Work. Required Delivery Date will be 20-days after date of issuance of the delivery orders. The place of delivery identified on individual delivery orders. FOB Destination. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision. Submission of all provisions is required. FAR Provisions 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial, applies to this acquisition with specific evaluation criteria. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and any addenda to the clause. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The acquisition is not rated Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their proposals via email to Barbara.T.Spruill@uscg.mil. All proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Eastern, Thursday, April 14, 2022 to be considered for award. Electronic submissions only. Contact Barbara Spruill (757) 628-4159 for information regarding the solicitation. II. The following Attachments apply to RFQ 70Z08421QWOPL0001: Attachment 1 B.2 Schedule of Prices (.xlsx format) (pages 1 – 5) (All unit prices must be entered to be considered for award) Attachment 2 Specification 473 B.1 Colored Elastomeric and Non-Reflectorized Fluorescent Dayboard Films Attachment 3 DHS Form 700-21 Material Inspection and Receiving Report Attachment 4 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Attachment 5 Provisions and Clauses (Ensure you review and adhere to the requirements therein) III. This requirement consists of a Base Year and Four (4) Options Years Anticipated Contract Performance Periods (dates may change based on contract award date) Base Period: 26 APR 2022 (or date award) – 25 APR 2023 Option Period One: 26 APR 2023 – 25 APR 2024 (If exercised by the Government) Option Period Two: 26 APR 2024 – 25 APR 2025 (If exercised by the Government) Option Period Three: 26 APR 2025 – 25 APR 2026 (If exercised by the Government) Option Period Four: 26 APR 2026 – 25 APR 2027 (If exercised by the Government) IV. Schedule of Supplies/Services is provided as Attachment 1. All prices submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in whole dollar amounts and based on fixed prices. Fixed Unit Prices shall include all costs to manufacture the products which include, but are not limited to, cost of material, direct and indirect labor, all lot testing, transportation, overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, profit, and all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. The estimated quantities listed in the price schedule shall not be a representation to the contractor that the estimated quantities will be required or ordered, or that conditions affecting requirements will be stable or normal. V. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. VI. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the financial institution listed in the System for Award Management (SAM) (See FAR Clause 52.232-33). Electronic submission of invoices is mandatory for this contract and/or any orders issued in accordance with this contract. (a).All information set forth in FAR Clause 52.212-4, paragraph (g) must be included in an invoice to constitute a proper invoice. (b) Specific U.S.C.G. reuqirements must include the following: Invoice MUST include the following information: Complete Business Name and Remittance Address Invoice Number, and Invoice Date Requisition Number in Block 1 of the OF347 Contract Number and Delivery Order Number Unique Entity Identification Number Business Size Full description, including the price and quantity of supplies or services actually delivered or rendered. NOTE: Invoices MUST match the delivery order Shipping and Payment Terms VII. Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (a) Definitions. As used in these instructions - (1) “Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must: comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. In addition, discount offerings and small business status if available shall be stated. If travel was allowable and approved, components in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 shall be provided. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. (c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using a method other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Coast Guard procedures. (d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. VIII. It shall be the obligation of the offeror to exercise due diligence to discover and to bring to the attention of the Government any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or concerns regarding the information in this solicitation. All questions/concerns regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at Barbara.T.Spruill@uscg.mil no later than 7 days prior to the due date for receipt of offers. Follow-up/additional questions will not be accepted after this date, unless the date for receipt of proposal is extended an “Amendment of Solicitation” (SF-30), which will be posted on the beta.SAM.gov website for viewing by all potential offerors. IX. Attachment 5, Provisions and Clauses are applicable to this acquisition.