The USCG Engineering Logistics Center has a requirement for the following: SEARCHLIGHT, 350 watt ARC, MFG: Carlisle and Finch Co., Part Number XY3-EDE-24ARF3, NSN: 6220 01-536-1038; quantity 16 each. Destination: FOB Baltimore,MD 21226. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS OR SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source purchase order will be issued for these items to: Carlisle and Finch Co. It is the Government's belief that only the Carlisle and Finch Co., the original equipment manufacturer, can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same in duplicate within 5 days of this announcement. However, other potential sources desiring to furnish other than Carlisle and Finch parts are required to submit the following information: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics) or 2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal relative to the above requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. The submission of this data for review shall not impede award of this contract. The Coast Guard does not intend to pay for information solicited. The anticipated Award Date for this procurement is 27 April 2009. This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items and is issued in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and pursuant to FAR Part 6.302-1 and HSAM 3006.302-1. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 2005-32(March 2009). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotation shall include, proposed delivery in days, pricing for item(s) individually preserved, packed, marked and bar-coded (packing and barcoding specifications are available upon request.), the company Tax Information Number and DUNS Number. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 335129 and the small business size standard is 500. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Apr 2008). 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items-Pricing consideration and past performance are evaluation factors -(Jan 1999). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2009) with Alt 1 included. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (MAR 2009). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program ReRepresentation (Jun 2007); 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (EO 13126); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)(E.O. 11246); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793);52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009);52.225-1 Buy America Act-Supplies (FEB 2009); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(21 U.S.C. 3332). The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts With Corporate Expatriates (JUL 2007). Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov http://www.dhs.gov/

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