52000QR260026039- CGC THETIS ANCHOR CHAIN LINKS & SWIVEL

CGC Thetis Anchor Chain Links & Swivel 

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. This requirement is of an unusual and compelling urgency in accordance with FAR 6.302-2. The requirement is necessary to ensure safety and mission readiness. Delaying award would result in unacceptable risk to government operations.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quote Number 52000RFQ260026039. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 332510. The small business size standard is 750. This is a total small business set aside; all responsible small business sources may submit proposals 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 REQUEST THE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PRICING FOR THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

The contractor shall provide CGC Thetis AMERICAN MADE Anchor Chain Links and Swivel Parts.

A. REQUIREMENT:

1. Anchor Chain Links and Swivel Parts. See attached SOW.

2. *****Buy American Act Compliance & Verification Requirements*****

2.1. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT: All products and end items delivered under this contract must be "domestic end products" in strict compliance with FAR 52.225-1 (Buy American - Supplies) 

2.2.Certifications Due with Proposal: Offerors must fully execute and submit FAR 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate) with their proposal. If an offeror fails to complete this certificate or lists foreign end products their proposal will be deemed technically unacceptable.

2.3. Proof of Compliance: The Government reserves the right to request verification of domestic origin prior to award or at any time during contract performance. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide supporting documentation within five (5) business days, which may include:

• A detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) indicating the country of origin and cost percentage of all components 
• Direct Country of Origin (COO) certifications from the original manufacturer or suppliers.
• The physical address of the manufacturing facility where final assembly occurs 

2. Shipping (FBO Destination)

Delivery terms shall be FOB destination. The delivery address for the items is:

USCGC THETIS (WMEC 910)

400 East Indian River Road

Norfolk, VA 23523

ATTN: LT Matthew Orgill

3. REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: No later than July 10th, 2026.

**** The Offeror must explicitly state in their proposal that they agree to, and will meet, the Required Delivery Date (RDD) of July 10th, 2026. To demonstrate the feasibility of meeting the RDD, the Offeror must submit a brief Delivery Confirmation Plan containing:

• Production/Sourcing Timeline: Schedule showing lead times, manufacturing/packaging timelines, and transit/shipping duration.
• Inventory Availability: A statement confirming whether the items are currently in-stock, or a timeline from the manufacturer showing when the items will be released for shipment.

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.

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 Items-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 13.5.

       1. Please provide any warranty information.
       2. Vendors MUST be registered 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.

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. 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

(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 24 June 2026 at 10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time. Email quotes are acceptable and shall be sent to Ms. Nichole Cundiff at:  Nichole.A.Cundiff@uscg.mil and carbon copy Contracting Officer, SKC Karla Balint at karla.p.balint@uscg.mil.

Any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the RFQ must be forwarded to Ms. Nichole Cundiff at:  Nichole.A.Cundiff@uscg.mil and carbon copy Contracting Officer, SKC Karla Balint at karla.p.balint@uscg.mil

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Sep 2023)
• FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items (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 Items (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 Items (Nov 2023) with the following addenda.
• FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 2025)

• FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov.
• FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management (Nov 2024). Contractors are located and identified in SAM by their UEI number. Contractors are located and identified in SAM by their UEI number. To facilitate payment via Electronic Funds Transfer - SAM, contractors shall be registered in SAM. A UEI number can be obtained via https://www.dnb.com and SAM registration can be obtained via https://www.sam.gov.

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 (Jan2025) (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 (Nov 2021) (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).
  (51) 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/following 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 quote. 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).