Purchase Offshore Passenger Life Rafts for Use on U.S. Coast Guard Rotary Wing Aircraft
ID: 70Z03825QE0000018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDAVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MARINE LIFESAVING AND DIVING EQUIPMENT (4220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/180be3519f534388b4f15ac1b375a44f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking to procure thirty (30) OPR Life Rafts, modified for use on rotary wing aircraft, from Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. This procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis due to the unique specifications and safety requirements essential for offshore emergencies, as the OPR Life Raft is the only approved replacement for the discontinued LRU-25 Life Raft. The anticipated award date for this firm-fixed price purchase order is on or about January 27, 2025, with offers due by January 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can submit their proposals to Geneva James at geneva.k.james@uscg.mil, referencing solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000018.

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    Geneva James
    geneva.k.james@uscg.mil
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    Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition.pdf
    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) seeks to procure 30 OPR Life Rafts from Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. on a sole source basis due to the unique specifications required for USCG rotary aircraft. This procurement falls under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), indicating only one source is reasonably available, given the urgency and exclusive characteristics of the product. The OPR Life Raft is the sole approved replacement for the discontinued LRU-25 Life Raft and meets essential safety and reliability standards necessary for offshore emergencies. Comprehensive market research demonstrates that Switlik owns all technical data necessary for manufacturing, making it impractical for the USCG to seek alternatives. To ensure compliance and transparency, the USCG plans to post a combined synopsis/solicitation on the Contract Opportunities website, allowing other interested parties to submit proposals. The document outlines the justification for the sole source selection, emphasizing safety, durability, and the specialized nature of the product vital for the USCG’s operations.
    Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a federal government contract primarily for the procurement of commercial products and services, with a sole source award expected to Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. The document outlines specific terms and conditions derived from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR). Key elements include instructions for offerors, representations and certifications that must be completed, definitions of various business categories (such as service-disabled veteran-owned or economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses), and specific clauses ensuring compliance with federal laws, including the Buy American Act and restrictions on certain telecommunications equipment. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of quality assurance and identifies requirements related to notifications of non-conformities, record retention, and supply chain management for products that may interface with Coast Guard aircraft. Further instructions detail packaging, shipping, inspection, invoicing, and payment processes. Overall, this document serves to guide contractors in fulfilling the proposal process while ensuring adherence to numerous regulatory requirements aimed at maintaining quality, safety, and compliance throughout procurement and delivery. The focus is on establishing clear expectations and responsibilities for contractors engaged with the government.
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