DRY DOCK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO USCGC BRIDLE (65607), SHACKLE (65609), TACKLE (65604)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION FOR DRY DOCK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO USCGC BRIDLE (65607), SHACKLE (65609), TACKLE (65604) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number HSCG85-14-Q-P45M74 and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74. This requirement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-aside using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Subpart 13.5 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The NAICS code is 336611, Ship Building and Repair, with a Small Business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is for a firm-fixed price contract. The anticipated award date is on or about August 31, 2014. The government intends to award from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation provides the best value. (a) Failure to read and comply with the Specification in its entirety will not relieve the quoter from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or price of successfully performing the work. Failure to do so will be at the quoter's risk. (b) It is the responsibility of the quoter to monitor the Federal Business Opportunity (www.fbo.gov) website for future notices and postings. Each quoter shall furnish the information required by the solicitation. PRICE SCHEDULE: See the attached price schedule . DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall perform dry dock maintenance and repairs to the USCGC SHACKLE, TACKLE, and BRIDLE in accordance with the attached Specification. See the attached Price Schedule above to price the work outlined in the attached Specification. The overall period of performance is twenty-four (24) calendar days beginning on or about 01 September through 24 September 2014. However, the work on each vessel shall commence and end on or about the following dates: USCGC TACKLE POP: 01-05 September 2014 USCGC BRIDLE POP: 08-12 September 2014 USCGC SHACKLE POP: 15-24 September 2014 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All work shall be performed at the Contractor's Facility within a geographical restriction of 195 nautical miles from the vessel's homeport and no further than 10 nautical miles off shore. The homeports for each vessel is listed below: USCGC TACKLE homeport is 54 Tillson Ave Rockland ME 04841 USCGC BRIDLE homeport is 184 Clark Point Rd, South West Harbor ME 04679 USCGC SHACKLE homeport is 259 High Street South Portland, ME 04106 FAR PROVISION 52.212-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL: Applies to this acquisition and the following addendums to the provisions apply also: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Each quoter SHALL FURNISH ALL the information REQUIRED by the solicitation, which includes: 1. Price Schedule filled out with a cost associated with each CLIN. 2. Past Performance Documentation (2 relevant to scope of work and within 3 years). 3. Small Business Self Certification for applicable set-aside (i.e.HUBZone, Small Business, SDVOSB, 8(a)) 4. Welding Certifications and Procedures 5. Proof of Insurance (Statement of Coverage from current Insurance carrier) 6. Dry Dock Facility or Structure Certification 7. Pre-Award Dry Dock Calculations for each vessel FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at: http://www.arnet.gov/index.html. FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). HSAR 3052.209-70 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for `at least 80 percent' each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)- (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held- (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain stock disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) Stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to an acquisition described in section 835(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (2) Plan deemed in certain cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain transfers disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special rule for related partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. WELDING CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS This solicitation may contain welding line items as either Definitive or Optional Items. With his/her quote the Contractor shall provide the necessary and valid welding certifications and qualifications for ALL prime and subcontracting personal as required by the specification for the applicable work item(s), and SFLC Standard Specification 0740_STD. Subsequent to contract award, the Government will require the Contractor to submit applicable and valid certifications and qualifications to the COR for any welding to be performed on any proposed change request. DRY DOCK CERTIFICATION AND DRY DOCK CALCULATIONS With his/her quote the Contractor shall provide a current certification of its dry docking facility as required by the specification, Work Item D-008, Drydocking, and SFLC Standard Specification 8634_STD. When requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also provide the pre-award calculations described in specification Work Item D-008, Drydocking, Cutter conditions, and Appendix B of the SFLC Standard Specification 8634_STD. Subsequent to contract award, the government will require the contractor to provide the docking and un-docking calculations described in Appendix B of the SFLC Standard Specification 8634_STD. FAR 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEMS DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988) a. Orders for U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings must be placed within 10 days of the solicitation issue date. To request drawings, contact the Contract Specialist listed herein. All requests should identify the solicitation number. U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings are available in CD-ROM format and are provided free of charge. The CD-ROM(s) contain WINDOWS compliant raster/vector formats (e.g. *.TIF, *.TIF (group4), *.DWG, and *.DWF, etc.). Drawing measurements should be verified by the Contractor prior to ordering materials. FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5 Test Program for Commercial Items. The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation. FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) This RFQ is for the Dry-docking and repairs of the three (3) vessels, USCGC TACKLE, SHACKLE, and BRIDLE. The point of contact for site surveys for USCGC TACKLE is MK1 Keith Stinson, who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000. The point of contact for site surveys for USCGC SHACKLE is MK1 Eric Rodriguez Perez, who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000. The point of contact for site surveys for USCGC BRIDLE is MK1 Michael Farrell, who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000. The Contracting Officer is Shavonda Jamison who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. FAR 52.215-20 ALT IV REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010) (a) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required (b) If the contracting officer cannot determine price reasonableness either in the initial solicitation or in any change to the contract after award, the contracting officer will require submission information in sufficient detail in order to make such determination. The information may be as follows: REQUEST FOR INFORMAL COST BREAKDOWN In addition to placing your offer in the appropriate place in Schedule of supplies and Prices, it is requested that you provide a breakdown of your costs, to include but not be limited to, those items identified in the sample format below: Trade, (i.e. laborers, rigger, etc.) Breakdown of labor grades by trade category Manhours per trade, per labor grade Cost/hour/trade Supplies/materials (description & cost of each) Sub-total Pension Plans Overhead at a rate of ______% Profit at a rate of ________% Total for item _____________ FAR PROVISION 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERVIAL ITEMS: Applies to this acquisition and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of this provision is as follows: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The two (2) following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: FACTOR 1-PAST PERFORMANCE: The offeror shall identify at least two (2) relevant (construction, overhaul, repair and alteration of ships) and current federal, state or local government or private contracts performed during the last three (3) years. For each contract, list: a. Contract number and customer point of contact (including two (2) points of contact With telephone numbers) b. Dollar value of the contract (Original and Final) c. Type of service performed and whether Prime or subcontractor d. Required completion date for the contract e. Date the services were actually completed f. Ship Name, Hull Number g. Contract type (FFP, IDIQ, Requirement, Cost Type) h. Percentage of growth in contract price (Additional work divided by award price) If subcontracting arrangement is proposed, the above data must also be provided for each first tier subcontractor. If a joint effort or teaming arrangement is proposed, highlight previous experience with the proposed team or subcontractor. The past performance evaluation will take into account the guidelines outlined at FAR 15.305(a)(2) Past Performance Evaluation. The Contractor's past performance will be evaluated according to the following factors and questions: - Quality of Product or Service / Technical Did the customer get what was specified? Did the customer consider the final product high in quality? If warranty issues arose, were they promptly corrected? - Schedule Was the contract completed on time? If not, reason why not (growth work, Contractor delayed, government delayed?) - Business Relations / Management and Management Responsiveness How was the customer service? Was the Contractor committed to customer satisfaction? Would you use this company again (Why/Why not)? - Management of Key Personnel / Subcontractors Were subcontracts involved? Comments? In evaluating Contractors past performance, the government intends to also review U.S. Coast Guard Contractor Performance Assessment Reports and other existing past performance ratings on relevant contracts. General trends in a Contractor's performance will also be considered. FACTOR 2-PRICE: Offeror's price shall represent the best price in response to the request for quotes. The price shall be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness. ****Past Performance is more important than Price**** Award may be made without any type of discussions or negotiations. This is based on the Contracting Officer's determination after an evaluation has been completed on all offers. Prior to a contract being awarded a Pre-Award Survey will be conducted by the US Coast Guard Quality Assurance Team. The survey is used as a indication if a contractor has the qualifications to do the work and that the contractor's facilities are certified under US Coast Guard specifications. FAR PROVISION 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications---Commercial Items: Applies to this acquisition. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR52.212-3 with its offer. FAR PROVISION 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--- Commercial Items: Applies to this acquisition and the following addendums to the clause apply also: (a) FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013) (a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on Contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and FAR 3.908. (b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold. (End of clause) (b) FAR 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989) This contract is subject to the written approval of the Contracting Officer and shall not be binding until so approved. (c) FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (JUL 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables. "Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means- (1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and (2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules). "Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). (b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000. (c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information: (1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions: (i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. (ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more. (iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in- (A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or (B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000. (iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision. (2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence. (d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7). (End of provision) (d) FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) - VARIATION The Government may require the performance of the numbered line items, identified in the Schedule as option items, at the unit prices stated in the Schedule. The option quantities shown in the Schedule are estimates only. The Government has the right to require performance of these items at the quantities deemed necessary. Therefore, the Government may exercise an option item on more than one occasion during the contract performance period. The Contracting Officer will provide initial notification of the exercise of an option either verbally, by facsimile, or both. When time is of essence initial notification will be provided verbally followed within 24 hours by a facsimile of confirmation. A contract modification will be executed shortly thereafter to include those options wherein exercise notification was provided. Such options may be exercised at any phase during the contract performance period as stated herein, or any extension of the performance period. To maintain the contract performance period the Contractor shall commence performance of an option item immediately upon receiving initial notification; but, not later than 24 hours thereafter, unless proper sequencing of the work requires a delay in beginning performance of the option. In that case, the option item shall be commenced as soon as proper sequencing permits. The exercise of any option item listed in the Schedule will not normally extend the contract performance period. However, the Contracting Officer may consider a request by the Contractor for contract extension if an option is exercised after 50% of the contract performance period has expired. (End of Clause) (e) FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) (a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor. (b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act. (c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items. (End of clause) (f) FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/index.html FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) Alternate I (JUL 1995) FAR 52.223-12 Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 1995) FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) FAR 52.242-2 Production Progress Reports (APR 1991) FAR 52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) HSAR 3052.211-70 Index for Specifications (DEC 2003) HSAR 3052.217-90 Delivery and Shifting of Vessel (DEC 2003) HSAR 3052.222-70 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Timely Completion of the Contract Work (DEC 2003) HSAR 3052.222-71 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Access to a DHS Facility (DEC 2003) HSAR 3052.223-90 Accident and Fire Reporting (DEC 2003) HSAR 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (DEC 2003) (g) HSAR 3052.223-70 REMOVAL OR DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - APPLICABLE LICENSES AND PERMITS (JUN 2006) The Contractor shall have all licenses and permits required by Federal, state, and local laws to perform hazardous substance(s) removal or disposal services. If the Contractor does not currently possess these documents, it shall obtain all requisite licenses and permits within (1) day after date of award. The Contractor shall provide evidence of said documents to the Contracting Officer or designated Government representative prior to commencement of work under the contract. (End of clause) (h) HAZARDOUS WASTE Contractors are required to comply with FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) Alt I, the U.S. Coast Guard shipboard hazardous waste policy, as prescribed in COMDINST M16478.1B, and MLCA standard specifications. Disposal of all hazardous wastes shall be performed by the Contractor and the Contractor shall meet all federal and state requirements. The Contractor is also required to submit an acceptable hazardous waste management plan to the Port Engineer at the Arrival Conference. The plan will be reviewed by the facility hazardous waste manager. An acceptable plan must address, at a minimum, the following requirements: (a) EPA and local authority hazardous waste generator ID numbers or registration of the Contractors, his transporters, and disposal facilities (TSDFs); (b) An inventory of all hazardous chemicals, compounds and other agents brought aboard the facility accompanied by their respective Material Safety Data Sheets; (c) A list of all anticipated hazardous wastes to be generated and a federal/state/local regulation cross reference list for those wastes; (d) Waste collection and containment procedures; (e) A hazardous material spill and cleanup plan including tools and materials that will be on hand and readily available to facility containment and cleanup; (f) Training certification for the Contractor's hazardous waste manager. (i) VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) REGULATIONS (a) Contractors are required to comply with federal, state and local VOC compliance laws and regulations. Among other requirements, certain Contractors may also be required to operate pursuant to a Title V permit. The need for such a permit will depend on the provisions of the applicable state's "State Implementation Plan" (SIP) and the type/quantity of the Contractor's regulated emissions, including VOCs. Certain SIPs may also mandate certain Contractors to operate under the terms of a compliance plan intended to reduce VOC emissions. (b) Contractors, therefore, must submit the following to the designated Port Engineer not later than two weeks after contract award: 1) Copies of any federal, state or local permits required and applicable to the use or application of VOCs at Contractor's facility or offsite work places; 2) Copies of any compliance plans required and applicable to the use or application of VOCs at Contractor's facility or offsite work places. (c) If no federal, state or local permits or compliance plans are required and applicable to the use or application of VOCs at Contractor's facility or offsite workplaces, then Contractor shall submit to the designated Port Engineer a letter, notarized under oath, that such documents are not required. (d) Contractors will submit the following to the designated Port Engineer not later than two weeks after contract award: Data Sheets (MSDS) documents, certificates, specifications or any other manufacturing data verifying the VOC ratings of paints to be applied to the Cutter in accordance with MLCA Standard Spec 63000N, Section 5.3.1. (j) TELEPHONE CHARGE The Commanding Officer of the Cutter will pay all toll charges and applicable taxes and surcharges for long-distance telephone calls placed by ship's personnel. All other charges shall be borne by the Contractor. (k) ACCESSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR'S FACILITY The Contractor shall provide a facility accessible from a navigable waterway at which a ship of the characteristics described in the attached specification can, using its own propulsion, safely arrive, lie afloat and depart at all states of the tide and at any time day or night. The facility and its approaches shall have a minimum water depth of __7_ feet and a minimum vertical clearance of _20__ feet. (l) REQUIRED INSURANCE The Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract. In accordance with HSAR 3052.228-70, Insurance (DEC 2003), the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of insurance for the duration of the contract, including: 1. Ship Repairer's Liability - $500,000 per occurrence. 2. Comprehensive General Liability - $500,000 per occurrence. 3. Full insurance coverage in accordance with the United States' Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act. 4. Full insurance coverage in accordance with the State's Workmen's Compensation Law (or its equivalent) for all places of performance under this contract. The insurance certificate must provide the name of the US Coast Guard vessel and the contract and/or solicitation number as specifically insured. (m) ACCESS TO VESSEL (a) A reasonable number of officers, employees, and associates of the Government, or other Prime Contra...