Open, Inspect, Repair of Z Drive Clutch

1. Solicitation Statement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation Rules & Authority

• This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective 13 MAR 2026.
• It is anticipated that a competitive Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
• The basis for award is a Best Value Tradeoff. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offeror if a higher-priced quote provides superior technical capability, experience, or past performance that warrants the price premium.
• Payments are NET 30 and will be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment.

3. Schedule of Supplies / Services

The USCG SFLC has a requirement for Open, Inspect, and Report (O&I) services for the following item(s):

Item   NSN                           Nomenclature          Part Number          Qty   Unit     Delivery Date

0001  2520-20-007-4630    CLUTCH, Z DRIVE    C680912-980CR    02     EA      10/14/2026

• Delivery Terms: FOB Destination is strictly required. Shipping costs must be integrated into the item unit pricing. Quotes listing shipping as a separate line item may be rejected.
• Delivery Location:

U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center
2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room - BLDG 88
Baltimore, MD 21226
Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST.

4. Preservation, Packaging, & Marking

Preservation, packaging, and marking must be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• All shipments must be accompanied by an itemized packing list securely attached to the outside of the container.
• All packing lists must clearly cite the Purchase Order Number to ensure rapid identification at receiving.

5. Evaluation Criteria (FAR 52.212-2)

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, provides the Best Value to the Government, price and other non-price factors considered.

Relative Importance of Factors: Technical Capability, Prior Experience, and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. As non-price factors become more equal among competing quotes, price will become a more significant determinant in the award decision.

Quotes will be evaluated on the following factors:

1. Technical Capability & Approach:
   • Requirements Compliance: Demonstrated understanding and ability to meet all requirements of this solicitation and the attached SOW.
   • Packaging Compliance: Vendor explicitly states the ability to meet all packaging, preservation, and marking requirements.
   • Schedule: Ability to meet or exceed the required delivery date of 10/14/2026. Early delivery may be evaluated favorably. If unable to meet this date, the vendor must propose an alternative delivery date.
2. Prior Experience & Qualifications:
   • Vendor must submit documentation demonstrating successful past performance of similar repairs of comparable scope and complexity. This must include:
     • A summary of previous projects of comparable scope/complexity.
     • Brief descriptions of the repair work performed.
     • Copies of relevant certifications, licenses, or personnel qualifications.
     • Note: The depth, relevance, and quality of this experience will be evaluated to determine the vendor's technical competence and risk to the Government.
3. Past Performance:
   • The Government will evaluate the vendor’s past performance history regarding quality of product/service, timeliness of performance, and business relations. The Government may use information obtained from the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), CPARS, previous Coast Guard contracts, or other federal agency records.
4. Price:
   • The total evaluated price will be the sum of all line items (incorporating FOB Destination shipping costs). Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
5. Administrative Responsibility (Pass/Fail):
   • Vendor must have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to award.
   • Vendor must not be debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment.

6. Applicable Clauses & Provisions

• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.
• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services: Vendors must ensure reps and certs are active in SAM.gov.
• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies.
• FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies.