United States - Technical Report to determine suitability of sodium and potassium dry chemical fire extinguisher agent

Description

Added: May 29, 2019 1:13 pm

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation, request for quotation number 70Z02319QMSE08600, for "Determining the suitability of sodium and potassium dry chemical fire extinguishing agents for use in the marine environment and their firefighting capability". The evaluation of the dry chemical's susceptibility to clogging and caking after aging, as well as the effectiveness of ISO and UL test methods is required. This SOW includes both base and optional requirements.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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.  The applicable NAICS code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories.  The SBA small business size standard is $10M.  This is an unrestricted requirement. 
The attached Statement of Work (SOW) provides a description of the requirements for the services to be acquired. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), apply to this solicitation and is included in the attached Terms and Conditions.  Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its offer and the "fill-in" for 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (JUN 2006).  Terms and conditions necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are found in Attachment 3: Clauses and Provisions. 
Quotes shall include the following:
•(1)    Technical Capability
This document shall include written information that pertains to the Offeror's technical capability to provide the testing as specified in the statement of work (SOW). 
•(2)    Responsibility
•·         Quote must include company's address, DUNS Number, CAGE CODE, and Tax ID Number.
•·         The entity's active SAM information, which can be found on www.sam.gov (submitted in PDF or Word).
Basis for award: The Government intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to the lowest price and technically acceptable (LPTA) offer.  Offerors that do not submit all of the information required, may not be considered for award.  Refer to provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for offer requirements and evaluation of offers and DHS clause 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (JUN 2006) for required "fill in" information.  The Government anticipates making an award without discussions.
Period of Performance: June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020
Place of Performance Address:  Contractor's facility
Evaluation:
•(1)    Technical Capability
The Government will evaluate the Offeror's technical capability to determine whether the organization have the qualifications and capability to meet the requirements of the SOW.      
•(2)    Responsibility
The Government will evaluate ALL prospective offerors for responsibility, determined by an active SAM record submission.
•(3)    Price
The Government will evaluate all proposed prices to determine price reasonableness.
Any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of this RFQ shall be emailed to Mr. Tony Anakor, at tony.anakor@uscg.mil before 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, 10 June 2019.
Please submit quotations via email to Mr. Tony Anakor, at Tony.anakor@uscg.mil no later than 2:00 p.m.  EST on Wednesday, 19 June 2019. When responding, please include "70Z02319QMSE08600" in the subject line of the email.

Attachments:
•(1)    Statement of Work
•(2)    Clauses and Provisions

Opportunity closing date

19 June 2019

Value of contract

to be confirmed