Purchase Electrical Load Banks

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000025 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-03, effective 17 January 2025.

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award a purchase order and negotiate only with Cannon Load Banks, Inc. (CAGE Code 0GHG1) as the only known source of supply. In compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), a redacted copy of the justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached to this solicitation.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this solicitation for the following item:

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Line Item 1

Nomenclature: Load Bank, Elect

National Stock Number: 6150-01-494-6299

Part Number: L-120

Quantity: Two (2) Each

Optional Quantity: up to an additional two (2) each

Required Delivery Date: forty-five (45) days after receipt of order (ARO)

* At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the purchase of two (2) each of Line Item 1. In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.217-6, the USCG may require additional quantities up to two (2) each of Line Item 1 at the same price specified in the original purchase order. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one year after date of award (or other mutually agreed-upon date). Delivery terms for additional orders shall be the same as called for in the original purchase order unless the parties otherwise agree.

The contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR clause 52.246-15. The COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause.

NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses and instructions to offerors:

1. Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions – 70Z03825QE0000025


2. Attachment 2 – Redacted J & A – 70Z03825QE0000025

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 13 February 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 17 February 2025. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Samuel.J.Ownley2@uscg.mil. Secondary POC for this Solicitation is Jackson.S.Perry@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000025 in the subject line.