DIVING SERVICES FOR JRRF FT EUSTIS, VA

Solicitation DTMA-92-Q-2012-0029 is a request for diving services for the James River Reserve Fleet and Cheatham Annex located in Fort Eustis, Virginia, issued by the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration. The scope of work includes hand cleaning, inspecting, and patching underwater hulls, with strict response time requirements of 12 hours for emergencies and 48 hours for scheduled calls. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561990 and utilizes a pricing structure based on 3-person and 4-person crews across straight time, overtime, and holiday schedules, covering a base year and four option years. The acquisition underwent several amendments to refine its requirements and administrative details. Key changes included the update of Wage Determinations to ensure compliance with labor standards for divers and diver tenders, multiple revisions to the quote sheet, and a modification of labor terminology from manhours to crewhours. Additionally, the solicitation period was extended to May 23, 2012, and the size standard was shifted from unrestricted to a small business set-aside to encourage small business participation.