FLEXIBLE RUBBER PIPE COUPLINGS

Solicitation Modification 002: This amendment establishes the pre-award ship-check and field measurement requirements, clarifies the award consideration during technical evaluation, and the missing additional FAR clauses and provisions.

1. Pre-Award Ship Check and Field Measurements

 The Government does not possess reliable existing measurements; therefore, the performance requirement remains valid. Accordingly, offerors shall complete a ship check and conduct the necessary field measurements specified in the SOW, no later than November 16th, 2026, prior to the solicitation closing date of November 18th, 2026. This includes visually inspecting each of the twenty-four (24) target locations, verifying face-to-face dimensions, flange drilling patterns, allowable lateral/axial movement, adjacent clearances, and piping alignment necessary for off-site fabrication.

Due to operational commitments and cutter availability, post-award access for obtaining measurements will not be feasible. Offerors are responsible for coordinating and completing any necessary ship check and field measurements before the established deadline to ensure their proposals are accurate and technically compliant. Requiring completion during the established availability window mitigates fabrication inaccuracies, improper fitting, schedule delays, and performance risk associated with the required delivery date of April 12, 2027.

2. Technical Evaluation and Award Eligibility

Completion of the pre-award ship check and field measurements is a mandatory technical acceptability requirement. Offerors shall provide documentation of the completed site visit a technical approach, and technical capability demonstrating that their proposed offer is based on verified measurements meeting the SOW requirements. As previously stated, Firm Fixed Price Proposals shall be detailed and include information from the SOW demonstrating an understanding of all the requirements in the SOW.

Proposals that fail to demonstrate compliance with this requirement by the established deadline will be determined technically unacceptable and ineligible for award, regardless of price.

3. Required Delivery Date

The RDD remains on or before April 12, 2027. Offerors shall demonstrate their ability to fabricate and deliver the required components within the timeframe based on the verified ship-check measurements and anticipatory delivery date.

4. Additional FAR clauses and provisions.

The original solicitation mentioned additional FAR clauses and provisions that was identified as missing. These have been included in an attachment as previously stated.

 All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The solicitation closing date and time of 18 November 2026 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time remain unchanged. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the solicitation for any amendments, modifications, or other changes. End of Modification 002.

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Solicitation Modification 001: This solicitation amendment is to address the Statement of Work file attachment. Multiple interested vendors reported not being able to review the SOW word doc file format. The SOW attachment has been uploaded under PDF file format. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The solicitation closing date and time of 18 November 2026 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time remain unchanged. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the solicitation for any amendments, modifications, or other changes. End of Modification 001.

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Availability of a site visit will be held between October 26, 2026, and November 16, 2026 . RSVP to the POC CWO Nicholas Labianca, Port Engineer, Email: Nicholas.F.Labianca@uscg.mil or Phone: (571) 608-9794, Deadline of request by November 13, 2026.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 52000QR2700000374. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 326122. The small business size standard is 750. This is a total small business set aside; all responsible small business sources may submit quotations that will be considered. This synopsis/solicitation is issued pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), and the resultant purchase order will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.

THE UNITED STATED COAST GUARD SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER AND THE CONTRACTING PROCUREMENT OFFICE CONDUCTED BY U.S. COAST GUARD SEA-C21, REQUEST THE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PRICING FOR THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

FLEXIBLE RUBBER PIPE COUPLINGS

A. REQUIREMENT:

1. The contractor shall provide Flexible Rubber Pipe Couplings IAW SOW.  See Attached SOW for full details. 1 LOT.

2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Ship Check and Field Measurements

2.1.2 Availability Window: The vessel will be available for ship check between October 23, 2026, and November 16, 2026. The Contractor shall coordinate exact site visit dates with the Engineering Officer (EO).

2.1.3 Security & Site Access: All personnel visiting the vessel shall be U.S. Citizens and must comply with base access control requirements (REAL ID or valid passport required).
2.1.4 Responsibilities: The Contractor shall visually inspect each of the twenty-four (24) target locations, verify face-to-face dimensions, flange drilling patterns, allowable lateral/axial movement, adjacent clearances, and piping alignment.

*Country of Origin / Made in USA Requirement: The item offered shall be manufactured in the United States. Offerors shall identify the country of origin and provide any supporting documentation necessary for the Government to verify compliance.

2. LOCATION OF DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE (FOB Destination)

USCGC RELIANCE (WMEC-615)

NAS Pensacola

211 South AVE Suite G

Pensacola, FL 32508.

3. REQUIRED DELIVERY: 

Delivery Date: On or before April 12, 2027

** Total cost shall have delivery and any Freight charges included. **

** SHIPPING: FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED. **

Interested Vendors shall provide product/service details, Product Data Sheet, and cost breakdown IAW SOW for technical review.  Vendors shall provide a detailed cost breakdown to include all the specifications to be reviewed by a technical rep.

Buy American Compliance: In accordance with FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate, the offered end product must qualify as a domestic end product. Offers that do not demonstrate compliance with the Made in USA / Buy American requirement may be determined ineligible for award.

NOTE: The USCG/Government reserves the right to Award on an All or None Basis, i.e., the Government may

NOTE: The USCG/Government reserves the right to Award on an All or None Basis, i.e., the Government may issue a Purchase Order (PO) to the offeror that submits the lowest aggregate price, rather than issue a PO to each offeror based on the lowest quotation on each item.

As stated below, the provision at FAR 52.212-2- Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services-applies with the following addenda:

Award of a contract will be based on the following criteria: The purchase order will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

       1. Please provide any warranty information.
       2. Vendors MUST have an active registration in www.sam.gov

The USCG/Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous and the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will utilize the simplified evaluation procedures outlined in FAR 13.106-2.

Please Note: Interested Offerors having the expertise as required are invited to submit a Firm Fixed Price quotation that will be considered by the agency. Firm Fixed Price Proposals shall be detailed and include information from the SOW demonstrating an understanding of all the requirements in the SOW. Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information:

(1) Cost Breakdown

(2) Unit Cost

(3) Extended Price

(4) Total Price including FOB Destination Shipping Costs

(5) Payment Terms

(6) Discount offered for prompt payment

(7) Company Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Cage Code.
 
Quotes must be received no later than 18 NOV 2026 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Email quotes are acceptable and shall be sent to Ms. Jacqueline Handley at: Jacqueline.D.Handley@uscg.mil and carbon copy to Contracting Officer, SKC Patricia Fremming at Patricia.M.Fremming@uscg.mil
 

Any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the RFQ must be forwarded to Ms. Jacqueline Handley at:  Jacqueline.D.Handley@uscg.mil and a carbon copy to Contracting Officer, SKC Patricia Fremming at Patricia.M.Fremming@uscg.mil.  

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management (Nov 2024). To facilitate payment, contractors shall be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to submitting a quotation. A UEI and SAM registration can be obtained via https://www.sam.gov.
• FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)
• FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Award will be made to the Offeror proposing the Best Value to the Government considering specification, price, past performance and quality.
• FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) to include Alt I (Feb 2024). Offeror shall complete annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through https://www.sam.gov.
• FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)
• FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026)
• FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

The following clauses, and others as directed by the Contracting Officer as applicable, shall apply to this awarded contract:

• FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003)
• FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026) (E.O.13126).
• FAR 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
• FAR 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
• FAR 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
• FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
• FAR 52.225-1 - Buy American Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
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• FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)
•  52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
• FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Systems for Award Management (Oct 2018)
• FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Aug 1996)
• FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

NOTE: In addition to the listed clauses, please review the attached FAR Clause Matrix for all clauses applicable to this requirement.

*The above clauses are incorporated by reference, entire clause(s) available at https://acquisition.gov.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a), prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications via SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submitting a quotation. Paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8 applies.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additional examples include 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).