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 70Z03824QB0000196 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 2024-05 Effective May 22,
2024.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small
business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is a restricted 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 shall be awarded on a Sole Source basis to
Creaform USA, Inc. as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All parts must have clear traceability
to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Creaform USA, Inc. (Cage Code: 7EXZ5).
Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each
step from an OEM approved source.
See attached documents titled:
“Requirements – 70Z03824QB0000196,”
“Terms and Conditions – 70Z03824QB0000196” and
“Redacted J and A – 70Z03824QB0000196”.
It is the Government's belief that Creaform USA, Inc. is the only known source to provide
traceability and genuine OEM parts. 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.
No alternate part numbers will be accepted. Parts must be approved in accordance with Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure safety of our aircrew. Best value to the
Government is always the goal, but 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 Calibration (COC). The Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 21, and Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15 outline these certification procedures.
NO SUBSTITUTE OR ALTERNATE PARTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLY NEW
PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM
THIS AGENCY.
Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 5 August 2024 at 11:00am EST. Quotes and
questions shall be submitted by email to Maggie.E.Davis@uscg.mil. Please indicate solicitation
70Z03824QB0000196 in the subject line. Phone call quotes 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 timeconsuming
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.
