This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in  accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Register (FAR) Subpart  12.6 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. This Request for Quotation  (RFQ), (HSCG38-07-Q-101002) incorporates provisions and clauses in effect  through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-13. This is an UNRESTRICTED  PROCUREMENT. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is  488190. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures  in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 13.5. The contract will be awarded as a FIRM- FIXED-PRICE requirements contract. The United States Coast Guard (USCG)  intends to award to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized repair  center, with an on site paint facility, who is able to prepare and externally  paint the HU-25 Dassault Falcon Jet aircraft in accordance with (IAW)  commercial practices and the paint manufacturer?s recommended procedures. Contract award will be best value primarily linked to contractor?s submitted  detailed work scope, facilities, quality system, past performance, process time  and cost. USCG price evaluation will be based on the combination of the  following two criteria: 1) contractor?s quote; 2) USCG travel cost and  roundtrip aircraft ferry cost from Elizabeth city, NC. There is no intent to  sacrifice quality for schedule. Performance award clauses are associated with  and described within this RFQ. Paint of the following: CLIN 0001 ? Prime & Paint Services of HU-25 Aircraft, 3 each for each year of  the base period, with 3 each for each year of the option period. CLIN 0002 ? Scuff, Prime & Paint Services of HU-25 Aircraft, 1 each anticipated  in Calendar year 2009. (See schedule 3.1.1 Tentative Schedule)  The contract will include a 3-year base period and one 2-year option period.  The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five years. Estimated  effective date for contract performance is 01 January 2007. The first year of  the base period will be from 01 January 2007 (or award date whichever is later)  through 31 December 2007. Each successive year of the base and option periods  will run consecutively. VENDOR MUST SUBMIT PRICES FOR EACH YEAR OF THE BASE  AND OPTION PERIODS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. All responsible  sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Sources  shall have a valid Cage Code, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number or  the ability to obtain one, be registered in the Central Contractor Registration  (CCR) (http://www.ccr.gov) and be registered in the Online Representations and  Certifications Application (ORCA) (http://orca.bpn.gov)  Interested parties may submit a quotation, which shall include a performance  work statement, performance metrics, incentives and disincentives programs,  identification of key personnel, quality certifications, past performance,  subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 (or a request for  waiver if no subcontracting opportunities), and a firm-fixed-price quote for  the following:  USCG HU-25 DASSAULT FALCON JET EXTERNAL AIRCRAFT PAINT, PERFORMANCE WORK  STATEMENT 1.0 BACKGROUND: The USCG operates twenty Falcon HU-25 aircraft. Until recently these aircraft  have been externally stripped and painted at the USCG?s Aircraft Repair and  Supply Center (ARSC) following the completion of a required five year  Programmed Depot Maintenance Inspection (PDM). Aircraft painted at ARSC  experience paint adhesion discrepancies shortly after delivery to USCG  operational units. Poor paint adhesion contributes to increased field level  maintenance and aircraft corrosion if left untreated. These discrepancies can  be attributed to the limited environmental controls of the current paint  facility. In an effort to improve performance, reduce corrosion and field  maintenance cost the USCG intends to establish a long term commercial paint  contract for its fleet of HU-25 aircraft whose anticipated retirement date is  2015. This solicitation establishes the minimum external paint requirements.  NOTES: A reduction in fleet size may occur by fiscal year 2008. All aircraft  will be stripped   by ARSC during PDM using corn starch blast media.   The USCG is also in the process of procuring one type of paint  system for all aircraft.   The contractor must be able to adjust to the new system to be  used.  2.0 OBJECTIVE:  The USCG?s objective is to obtain the services of a Federal Aviation  Administration (FAA) authorized repair center with an onsite paint facility.  The contractor shall provide all services necessary to prepare and externally  paint HU-25 aircraft in accordance with (IAW) best commercial practices, the  paint manufacturer?s recommended procedures and the general scope work.  Dassault Falcon Jet, Plaisir, France is the Original Equipment Manufacturer  (OEM). The general scope of work is as follows: 2.1 Pre-paint surface preparation IAW best commercial specifications.  Contractor to identify specification in the quote. Note: Areas of the aircraft that is covered and inaccessible after assembly of  the aircraft; such as flight control surface leading edges (flaps, slats, slat  upper fixed boxes, ailerons, rudder, & elevators), horizontal/vertical  stabilizer attachment points, box structures and cavities were painted during  the interim paint phase of the PDM evolutions. Flight controls do not require  removal. Previously painted areas shall be inspected for adhesion, scuff  sanded and top coated to insure a color match. 2.2 Inspect seam sealants and reseal as necessary. Do not use hard  permanent type fillers on   faying joints, all removable inspection panel seams, wing root seams or  wing tip caps. Use   Polysulfide sealants meeting MIL-PRF-81733, AMS-S-8802 or PR-1422 2.3 Prime, paint and stencil the aircraft?s exterior surfaces IAW USCG  ARSC Drawings 925-139 (HU-25 Paint and Detail Markings), Revision J, dated  11/16/06, 925-139-1 (HU-25 Paint Markings, Stencil and Decal package), Revision  C, dated 07/10/06 and paint manufacturer?s recommended procedures. 2.4 Apply leading edge tape and appropriate radome boot IAW USCG ARSC  Drawing 925-139, Revision J, dated 11/16/06 and manufacturer?s recommended  procedures. 3.0 AIRCRAFT DELIVERY SCHEDULE:   3.1 For the purpose of this contract the schedule published here-in is  tentative and subject to   change due to mission requirements or reduction of the fleet. 3.1.1 Tentative Schedule: A/C Tail Number & Model Est. PDM Induction Date Est. Paint Date Paint  Requirements 2129C 5/22/2006 02/07/07 Prime & Paint 2110A N/A 02/14/07 Prime & Paint 2131C 09/21/06 08/01/07 Prime & Paint 2118A 05/17/07 01/15/08 Prime & Paint  2141C 08/29/07 04/30/08 Prime & Paint  2139C 09/28/07 07/25/08 Prime & Paint 2135C 06/09/08 03/10/09 Prime & Paint 2104C 09/02/08 05/01/09 Scuff, Prime & Paint Notes: *Tail number 2104 will have completed a 1C inspection,  and is not expected to be stripped at ARSC, but will require the  vendor to scuff, prime, and paint. The periodic PDM  inspections will determine whether this aircraft will be stripped or  not.  Aircraft schedule for paint thru 2009. Post 2009 schedule and tail   numbers are pending reduction of the HU-25 aircraft fleet. 4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS  4.1 Contractor shall: 4.1.1 Be a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized repair center  with experience in performing aircraft servicing, performing line maintenance,  and painting. 4.1.2 Have an onsite paint facility. 4.1.3 Have the capabilities and equipment to tow, jack, weigh, and de- fuel/refuel the aircraft. The USCG will not furnish the required equipment. 4.1.4 Provide a detailed written work scope. 4.1.5 Have experience in applying high solid VOC compliant chromated primers  and high solid polyurethane gloss topcoats to high speed aircraft and will be  responsible for a high level of professionalism and workmanship. Note: Primer and topcoat shall be a complete paint system supplied by the same  manufacture and match current USCG colors. Primers and topcoats shall meet  NESHAP VOC regulations. Primer is not to exceed 2.9 lbs per mixed gallon, and  topcoats shall not exceed 3.5 lbs per mixed gallon. 4.1.6 Adhere and conduct business in compliance with all Federal, State and  Local Laws governing this type of work. 4.1.7 The contractor shall dispose of all waste materials generated. 4.1.8 Supply all labor, equipment, facilities, masking materials, pre-paint  solutions, primer, and topcoats. 4.1.9 Provide the leading edge tape and apply leading edge tape and  appropriate radome boots (Government Furnished Property GFP) that meet or  exceed the requirements as specified in the paint drawing. 4.1.10 All work shall be completed in an enclosed hangar with a dedicated  space to accommodate the aircraft including separate protocols for temperature,  humidity, ventilation, lighting and atmospheric particle controls for the paint  to cure IAW the paint manufacturer?s instructions. 4.1.11 Provide a timeline for the painting process for USCG planning purposes. 4.1.12 Perform an incoming inspection of the aircraft, document and report  discrepancies to the USCG?s Contracting Officer. 4.1.13 Remove and install the horizontal stabilizer spring fillets IAW  Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC) 551020.0. 4.1.14 Remove and install the elevator bearing boxes (Reference MPC 064010.D). 4.1.15 Remove the FLIR turret blanking plate. 4.1.16 Protect exposed pistons from dust and paint contamination:  4.1.16.1 Flight control servo pistons (e.g. aileron, elevator, rudder) 4.1.16.2 Slat actuators 4.1.16.3 Landing Gear & door actuators. 4.1.17 Scuff sand and feather all previously painted surface so contractor  applied coatings will blend in with USCG coatings previously applied during  interim paint as required. 4.1.18 Prepare and paint all composite structures (e.g. radome, wing tips,  horizontal/vertical stabilizer tip caps, FLIR fairing, etc.). 4.1.19 Reseal Seam Sealant, Faying Joints and Lap Skins 4.1.19.1 Inspect and reseal all exposed aircraft seams and faying joints  as necessary. 4.1.19.2 All removable inspection panels (e.g. fuselage, wings, wing  root panels, pylon panels, Horizontal/Vertical Stabilizers panels) and wing tip  cap seams shall be sealed with sealant meeting MIL-PRF-81733D, PR-1422 or SAE- AMS-S-8802. Note: Aircraft removable inspection panels, wing root panels, and wing tip  caps are removed to perform hourly maintenance at 300 hour intervals. DO NOT  use permanent hard filler (Bondo type) material on these surfaces. Use  Polysulfide sealants meeting MIL-PRF-81733, AMS-S-8802 or PR-1422 in these  areas. 4.1.20 Prepare the aircraft?s external surface for paint IAW best commercial  practices. Vendor?s planned treatment of aircraft skin and surface corrosion  treatment to be described in their work proposal. Note: The USCG currently performs a thorough solvent and alkaline detergent  cleaning, deoxidization with an approved acid brightener, and the application  of an alodine conversion coating. Water break free inspections are performed  to insure the surface is clean at each rinse step. USCG pre-paint preparation  process is performed IAW NAVAIR 01-1A-509. 4.1.21 Paint and stencil the aircraft with matched high solids chromated epoxy  primer and high gloss topcoat system IAW the manufacturer?s recommended  procedures, USCG ARSC Drawing 925-139, Revision J, dated 11/16/06 and 925-139- 1, Revision C, dated 07/10/06 and matching current USCG colors. (See Attachment  1). Attachment 1 lists coatings that are currently used by the USCG and are  known to provide satisfactory results on USCG aircraft operating in a corrosive  environment when properly applied. Aviation coatings which meet or exceed the  performance of these materials may be substituted. If other commercial  coatings are suggested the contractor shall provide paint specifications and  sample color chip with their proposal. 4.1.22 Paint internal FLIR cavity white.  4.1.23 Paint the inside of landing gear doors and landing gear (exposed areas  only) IAW USCG ARSC Drawing 925-139, Revision J, dated 11/16/06. 4.1.24 Prime and paint the spring fillets and elevator bearing boxes and  reinstall on the aircraft. 4.1.25 Prime and paint the FLIR Fairing white.  4.1.26 Apply ?Flap 200 Emergency Mark? IAW MPC 275030.D after final paint. 4.1.27 De-fuel and sump the aircraft prior to weighing IAW MPC 280020.0. The  aircraft will be delivered with approximately 2000 to 3000 lbs of fuel  remaining. The contractor shall identify the process used for documenting  amount of fuel removed, storage of removed fuel and the procedures and methods  for its reuse.  4.1.28 Weigh the aircraft IAW 1U-25A-5 HU-25 Weight and Balance Manual and MPC  083010.D. USCG personnel will assist as technical advisor in weighing the  aircraft if required. 4.1.29 Upon completion of painting, weigh and refuel the aircraft with the  amount removed during the de-fueling process. The contractor shall credit the  USCG for any fuel not restored, at current market price. 4.1.30 Post Paint maintenance: 4.1.30.1 The contractor shall perform post paint maintenance  requirements (i.e. lubrication of empennage, droop leading edges, flap linkage  & rails, doors, landing gear, etc), install the removed spring fillets,  elevator bearing boxes and FLIR blanking plate IAW the MPC?s and Computerized  Maintenance System (CMS) Codes listed below in section 7.0, Applicable  Documents. 4.1.30.2 Seal all cockpit window perimeter voids with white sealant  meeting MIL-A-46146B(3) or equivalent. 4.1.30.3 Polish all bright work. 4.1.31 The contractor shall sign off all applicable MPC and CMS codes upon  completion of work. 4.1.32 The contractor shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) which  shall describe the work completed and provide a list of paint products used,  manufacturer, color, manufacture dates, batch & lot numbers. This information  will be used to update the Airframe Significant Component History Record (SCHR). 4.2 USCG shall: 4.2.1 Deliver aircraft which has recently completed PDM in a flyable  condition with all grounding discrepancies cleared and exterior coatings  removed as specified herein. 4.2.2 Will provide a copy of the aircraft weight and balance records.   Note: The aircraft was weighed prior to PDM test  flights. 4.2.3 Deliver the aircraft with the following areas painted: flight control  leading edge surfaces (flaps, ailerons, elevator, and rudder),  horizontal/vertical attachment points, and slats, box structures and cavities  which are covered or inaccessible for final paint application after PDM  assembly. 4.2.4 Notify and provide the contractor with aircraft status and changes that  impact the delivery schedule at the following intervals: 4.2.4.1 Aircraft PDM induction date 4.2.4.2 Three (3) months after PDM induction 4.2.4.3 Thirty days (30) prior to PDM completion  4.2.4.4 Fourteen (14) calendar days prior to  PDM completion. 4.2.5 The USCG will provide a military representative from ARSC?s HU-25 Tech  Service Branch to:  4.2.5.1 Assist in weighing the aircraft, if  required.  4.2.5.2 Assist in completing the required forms  and MPCs  4.2.5.3 Perform final inspection and  acceptance.   Note: The Military representative is not recognized  as the Contracting Officers   Technical Representative (COTR) and has no  authority deviate from the   contract or make any decisions which may bind the  USCG to monetary   commitments. 4.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 4.3.1 Minor Maintenance: The contractor will perform minor maintenance as  required. This maintenance is limited to removal/installation of the spring  fillets, elevator bearing boxes, FLIR blanking plate. Minor maintenance also  includes removal/installation of exterior panels as required for the purpose of  cleaning any residual fluids that may leech from panel cavities and to  determine the source of the seepage. Panels shall be reinstalled IAW the 1U- 25A-3 (Structural Repair Manual). Hardware replacement (e.g. screws, washers,  etc) if required shall be of correct type and length IAW 1U-25A-4 (Illustrated  Parts Catalog). 4.3.2 Major maintenance: The contractor shall notify the USCG upon discovery  of any major discrepancy within 24 hours or as soon as possible. The  contractor shall identify and clearly describe any major discrepancies to the  USCG Contracting Officer for disposition. The USCG will determine the  corrective action and will advise the contractor of its decision as soon as  possible. If it is deemed by the Coast Guard that it is in the best interest  of the Government to have the contractor expedite repairs, the contractor shall  have access to or be able to obtain the necessary OEM?s specifications to  facilitate repairs or employ/obtain services of a contractor who has access to  these specifications and can perform the work. Authority of action is only by  this contracting office, by modification (if applicable).  NOTE: The USCG will not furnish technical data other than that listed in this  solicitation in Paragraph 7.0 Applicable Documents. The contractor must  possess, have access to, or ability to obtain current OEM Component Maintenance  Manuals, drawings, specifications, and tooling to ensure that the equipment is  repaired/overhauled, calibrated, and operating in accordance with the latest  manufacturer?s performance, test and acceptance specifications. 4.3.3 The contractor shall have 28 VDC and 114 VAC electrical powers on site,  as well as a hydraulic jenny capable of providing variable pressures and flow  rates. Currently the HU-25 hydraulic system operates using MIL-PRF-83282. 4.3.4 The RH and LH main engine AFT Fan Duct interior barrels have been  coated with Sermatech SHORCOAT ? process. This area shall not have the coating  removed, treated or painted.  5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE: 5.1 The contractor shall have a quality system compliant with ISO 9001-2000 or  an FAA   approved quality system. 5.2 The USCG reserves the right to perform a pre-award site visit and  inspection of the contractor?s and sub-contractor?s site if applicable. 6.0 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FURNISHED FOR REPAIR:  6.1 Stencil/decal kit - P/N 925-139-1, Value - $185.00 6.2 Radome Boots: P/N FP-18 (A Model), Value - $164.00 and P/N FP-011 (C  Model),   Value - $244.00  7.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS  7.1 The following are applicable documents and may be available electronically: 7.1.1 ARSC Drawing 925-139 (HU-25 Paint and Detail Markings), Revision J,  dated   11/16/06. 7.1.2 ARSC Drawing 925-139-1 (HU-25 Paint and Detail Markings), Revision C,  dated 07/10/06.  7.1.3 Coast Guard Technical Order (CGTO) 1U-25A-4 Illustrated Parts Catalog  dated 01 Aug 05 (Chapters 53, 54, 55 & 57). 7.1.4 CGTO 1U-25A-3 Structural Repair Manual dated 04 Nov 05 (Chapter 51). 7.1.5 CGTO 1U-25A-5 HU-25 Weight and Balance Manual dated 15 Feb 05. 7.1.6 Maintenance Procedure Cards (Post Maintenance): 7.1.6.1 MPC 064010.D Access panels, Doors, etc., dated 01 April 99. 7.1.6.2 MPC 071010.0, CMS 071010, Aircraft Jacking/Leveling, dated 01 Aug   01. 7.1.6.3 MPC 083010.D, CMS Code 083011, Aircraft Weighing Procedures   (Load Cell), dated 01 May 98. 7.1.6.4 MPC 271060.D, CMS Code 271070, Lube Visible Aileron Hinges, dated 01  April 99. 7.1.6.5 MPC 273020.0 CMS Code 274046, Lube Tail Plane Spring Fillet Aft   Hinge, dated 01 Feb 05. 7.1.6.6 MPC 275011.D, CMS Code 278078, Lube Flap Hinge/ Rail LH, dated 01 May  98. 7.1.6.7 MPC 275011.D, CMS Code 278079, Lube Flap Hinge/ Rail RH, dated   01 May 98. 7.1.6.8 MPC 275030.D CMS Code 278091, Flaps 200 Emergency Mark, dated   01 May 98. 7.1.6.9 MPC 275011.D, CMS Code 278135, Lube Droop Leading Edge LH,   dated 01 May 98. 7.1.6.10 MPC 275011.D, CMS Code 278136, Lube Droop Leading Edge RH,   dated 01 May 98.  7.1.6.11 MPC 276011.0 CMS Code 276006, Lube Airbrake Act Cylinder Hinge   LH, dated 01 Feb 05.. 7.1.6.12 MPC 276011.0 CMS Code 276008, Lube Airbrake Act Cylinder Hinge   RH, dated 01 Feb 05. 7.1.6.13 MPC 280020.0 (Text Only) De-fuel Aircraft, dated 01 May 98. 7.1.6.14 MPC 282051.0, CMS Code 281290, Service Center Wing, dated 29   Nov 05. 7.1.6.15 MPC 321025.0, CMS Code321024, Lube MLG and Doors LH, dated   04 Apr 05. 7.1.6.16 MPC 321025.0, CMS Code321025, Lube MLG and Doors RH, dated   04 Apr 05. 7.1.6.17 MPC 322025.0, CMS Code 322024, Lube NLG steering Control and   Doors, dated 31 Oct 05. 7.1.6.18 MPC 520000.0, CMS Code 520000, Lube Hinged Doors, dated 31 Oct   05. 7.1.6.19 MPC 550010.0, CMS Code 551022, Lube Empennage (minor), dated   01 March 00. 7.1.6.20 MPC 551020.0, CMS Code 551005, Remove/Inst Spring Fillet LH,   dated 18 Apr 05. 7.1.6.21 MPC 551020.0, CMS Code 551006, Remove/Inst Spring Fillet RH,   dated 18 Apr 05. 7.2 Applicable documents can be obtained by contacting the USCG ARSC?s  Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer, Mr. James Bronson at (252) 335-6829  or e-mail James.O.Bronson@uscg.mil. When requesting documents reference the  contract solicitation number. 8.0 PAST PERFORMANCE 8.1 Provide evidence of experience in applying high solid VOC compliant  primers and high   solids gloss topcoats. 8.2 The contractor shall provide Points of Contact for past performance  documentation for the   past four years. Include references? name, company, phone number, and e- mail address. 8.3 Past performance evaluation will be based on the contractor?s customer  performance   rating, customer service, warranty issues and performance of the coating  (e.g. appearance,   gloss, adhesion, and maintainability). CONTINUED ON HSCG38-07-Q-101002 PART 2