J -- MARINE PROPULSION DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE OPERATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSCG80-05-Q-FAD23 is issued as a Request for Quotations. The requirement is being solicited as full and open competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Subpart 13. A Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order is anticipated. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27. The NAICS Code is 336611 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees. This work is for the Motoren Und Turbine Union (MTU) 8V396TE94 Marine Propulsion Diesel Engine on the 87 foot patrol boats USCGC CORMORANT, homepiered in FT. Pierce, FL and the CGC MANTO homepiered in FREEPORT, TX. Period of performance is 21 days for both boats, with the CGC COMMORANT beginning 04 APRIL 2005 and the CGC MANTA beginning 02 MAY 05.Schedule of Supplies and services: CGC CORMORANT BASE CLIN 0001 Motoren Und Turbine Union (MTU) 8V396TE94 Marine Propulsion Diesel Engine Maintenance Operation W5 2 JB $____ ;OPT 0001A - Renew Cylinder Liner 2 EA at $______ = $_____;OPT A-CompLabor Rate 80 Hours at $_____=$ ___ ;BASE - CLIN B -GFP Report in accordance with solicitation NSP 1 EA at NSP; BASE C- Travel and Per Diem 1 JOB $ _____TOTAL PRICE: $ _____ Schedule of Supplies and services: USCGC MANTA - BASE - CLIN 10001Motoren Und Turbine Union (MTU) 8V396TE94 Marine Propulsion Diesel Engine Maintenance Operation W5 1 JOB $______; OPT 10001A-Renew Cylinder Liner 2 EA at $____ = $___;OPT 1A- Composite Labor Rate 80 Hours at $____=$ ____ ;BASE - CLIN 1B - GFP Report in accordance with solicitation NSP 1 EA at NSP; BASE 1C - Travel and Per Diem1 JOB $ ______TOTAL PRICE: $_____ To receive an award the company must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database www.dlis.dla.mil/ccr/default.asp. All responsible sources may submit a quote, no later than MARCH 18, 2005, 2:00p.m. All work is to be performed in accordance with the CGC CORMORANT (WPB-87313) and CGC MANTA (WPB-87320) 87-FOOT PATROL BOATS SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARINE PROPULSION DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE OPERATION W5 (FEB 25,2005/Rev-0)EnginePower -1120 kW at 2000 to 2100 rpm, Operating Method - Four-Stroke Cycle, Single-Acting; Combustion Method - Direct Injection; Mode of Supercharging - Exhaust Turbo Chargingsingle-stage sequential turbocharging; Cooling Method - Liquid-Cooled; Cylinder Arrangement - 90'Vee; Bore - 165 mm; Piston stroke - 185 mm; Displacement, Cylinder - 3.96 liters; Number of Cylinders - 8;Displacement, Total - 31.6 liters; Compression Ratio - 12.3:1; Direction of Rotation (viewed from drive end) - C.C.W. non reversible; Firing order - A1-B4-A4-A2-B3-A3-B2-B1 B4 B3 B2 B1,Coolant Capacity Coolant capacity including engine-mounted pipework - 90 liters; Oil Capacity-65-100 liters,Oil capacity in oil pan-approx. 80 liters; - to lower mark - approx. 100 liters-to upper mark - Total capacity- initial filling- oil change- approx. 85 liters. The below-listed documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Approval/publication dates or revision dates/numbers are also identified, to ensure that same document versions are used at time of specification writing and during contract execution.Electronic copies of the 2004 Edition of MLCA Standard Specifications are available on the Internet and may accessed at the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address:www.uscg.mil/mlclant/vdiv/specs/default.htm. Guidance FEDERAL AND MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS CG Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA),Standard Specification 0000_STD, 2004 Edition, General Requirements OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS,DRAWINGS,ANDPUBLICATIONS CG Technical Publication (TP) 4518 MTU 8V396TE94 Fuel Injection Pump, 17 March 2003 CG Technical Publication (TP) 4519, MTU 8V396TE94 Solenoid Actuator R082, 17 March 2003 CG Technical Publication (TP) 4520, MTU 8V396TE94 Geislinger Coupling, 17 March 2003 CG Technical Publication (TP) 4531, MTU 8V396TE94 Description and Operation Manual, 17 March 2003,CG Technical Publication (TP) 4532, MTU 8V396TE94 Parts Catalog,17 March 2003,CG Technical Publication (TP) 4533, MTU 8V396TE94 Diesel Engine Operation Schedules, 17 March 2003,CG Technical Publication (TP) 4534, MTU 6V-16V 396.04 Diesel Tool List, 17 March 2003,CG Technical Publication (TP) 4535, MTU Diesel Engine Fluids and Lubricants Specifications, 17 March 2003 CGTechnical Publication (TP) 4536, MTU Diesel Engine V396TE.4 Tolerances and Wear Limits, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4537, MTU Exhaust Turbocharger ZR-140, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4573, Coolant Heating System, 17 March 2003, List of Govt-furnished Property-The following is a list of property, which the Govt will furnish. This list supersedes any other material obligations indicated or implied by referenced drawings.Work item # Cylinder Head 2815-12-345-1076 (QTY16) $1,751;B Bank Turbocharger -2950-12-347-2009(2 QTY) $10,305; - A Bank Turbocharger 2950-12-347-2010 (2 QTY) $8,694; Sea Water Pump 2930-12-344-4810 (2QTY) $9,307; Jacket Water Pump 2930-12-344-4606 (2 QTY) $5,238; Starter 2920-12-156-2556 (2QTY) $2,078; **Lube Oil Heat Exchanger +1 (555) 000-0000 (2QTY) $1,690; Intercooler** +1 (555) 000-0000 (2QTY) $10,000; Injection Pump**2910-12-344-4095 (2QTY) $44,353; Injector with retainer**2910-12-341-9988 (16QTY) $414; Cylinder Liner**+1 (555) 000-0000 (16QTY) $500; Push Rod-Intake**2815-12-318-2134 (16QTY) $120; Push Rod-Exhaust**2815-12-318-2135 (16QTY) $123; Piston**2815-12-344-6209 (16QTY) $2,423 Govt-loaned property which shall be returned to the vessel upon completion of the availability. New or refurbished equipment that the Govt may provide for installation in place of existing equipment, as indicated in the work item. The following is a list of work items, which contain Critical Inspection reports, which the Contractor must complete within the first 25% of the contract period(see MLCA Standard Specification 0000_STD, paragraph 3.11 (Reports)): General Requirements1. Scope.This item describes the general requirements to be followed by the Contractor while conducting this maintenance operation.2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA), Standard Specification 0000_STD, 2004 Edition, General Requirements 3. The Contractor shall conform to all requirements specified in Std Spec 0000_STD and in this item, as applicable, during the performance of this maintenance operation. NOTICE! The requirements of paragraph 3.1 (General) apply not only to all work under the scope of this contract, whether explicitly stated in work items or not, but also to all other work subsequently authorized by changes, modifications, or extensions to the contract. 3.2 Parts and Materials. The Contractor shall furnish all tools, gaskets, seals, o-rings and fasteners required to perform this specification and all other parts required and not identified as Govt Furnished Property (GFP), in this specification. 3.2.1 The Contractor shall use only genuine Motoren Und Tubine Union (MTU) parts. The Govt reserves the right to provide replacement components if needed. 4.1 Operational testing. The Contractor shall thoroughly test and prove satisfactory all disturbed shipboard equipment, in accordance with Std Spec 0000_STD, paragraph 3.22 (Operational testing) and 5.2 (Equipment operation). . NOTES 5.1 CG Inspector responsibilities.Although the Contractor is responsible for applying appropriate quality assurance measures, the CG will witness the accomplishment of these measures. Therefore, a CG Inspector will:5.1.1 Monitor the assigned work items to keep informed of progress and to ensure that the specification are being followed. 5.1.2 Witness all tests, measurements, and inspections as required, and be available to the Contractor, as needed. 5.1.3 Be guided by the work item and seek immediate clarification when necessary. 5.1.5 Document all work performed in the Machinery History Log. Work Item 1 - Motoren Und Tubine Union (MTU) 8V396TE94 Marine Propulsion Diesel Engine Maintenance Operation W5. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to perform maintenance operations W5 on the port and starboard, marine propulsion diesel engines, Motoren Und Tubine Union (MTU) 8V396TE94.These engines are the main propulsion units, as installed in the U.S. Coast Guard 87 Foot Marine Protector Class Patrol Boat 2.APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS CG Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA), Standard Specification 0000_STD, 2004 Edition, General Requirements CG Technical Publication (TP) 4518 MTU 8V396TE94 Fuel Injection Pump, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4519, MTU 8V396TE94 Solenoid Actuator R082, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4520, MTU 8V396TE94 Geislinger Coupling, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4531, MTU 8V396TE94 Description and Operation Manual, 17 March 2003,CG Technical Publication (TP) 4532, MTU 8V396TE94 Parts Catalog,17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4533, MTU 8V396TE94 Diesel Engine Operation Schedules, 17 March 2003,CG Technical Publication (TP) 4534, MTU 6V-16V 396.04 Diesel Tool List, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4535, MTU Diesel Engine Fluids and Lubricants Specifications, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4536, MTU Diesel Engine V396TE.4 Tolerances and Wear Limits, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4537, MTU Exhaust Turbocharger ZR-140, 17 March 2003, CG Technical Publication (TP) 4573, Coolant Heating System, 17 March 200, REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Technical Representative Services. The Contractor shall provide an on-site qualified technical representative, the technical representative must be certified by MTU to the M2 Level and have a minimum of five years MTU experience in marine use over the last ten years. The Technical Representative must have completed a W5 maintenance procedure on an MTU 8V396TE94 engine within the last three years. The technical representative shall advise on manufacturer's proprietary information, dimensions, and clearances associated with the system, conduct proper repair methods, and ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the marine propulsion diesel engine. 3.2 Interferences. The Contractor shall be aware that interferences in way of work include, but are not limited to the following: Piping,Valves,Electrical Wiring,Insulation 3.3 Tag-out. The Contractor shall secure and tag out all equipment affected by this work item in accordance with Std Spec 0000_STD, paragraph 3.5, Tag-out. 3.4 Report. The Contractor shall submit a written condition found report in accordance with Std Spec 0000_STD, Subsection 3.11 (Reports), after inspection or test. 3.5 Govt's right for changing out various components and parts. The Contractor shall be aware that the Govt reserves the right, to furnish new or rebuilt components or parts for installation, in place of the existing parts, at no additional cost to the Government. If the Govt exercises this right, the Contractor shall turn over all existing components or parts to the CG PA as Mandatory Turn In (MTI) items. 3.6 Parts Renewal. The Contractor shall furnish all gaskets, seals, o-rings and fasteners required to perform the W5 Maintenance and all other parts required and not identified as Govt Furnished Property (GFP), in this specification. 3.7 W5 Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide all labor and tools, necessary to conduct an in place MTU 8V396TE94 Maintenance Operation W5, in accordance with TP 4518, TP 4519, TP 4520, TP 4531, TP 4531, TP 4532, TP 4533, TP 4534, TP 4535, TP 4536, TP 4537 and TP 4573. 3.7.1 Renew Components. In addition to any recommended and authorized repairs. The Contractor shall, renew the components listed below with new or rebuilt government furnished property, using new gaskets, seals, o-rings and fasteners as required. - A Bank Turbocharger, - B Bank Turbocharger, Cylinder Heads, Jacket Water Pump, Sea Water Pump, Starter Motor 3.7.2 Clean and Inspect Components. The Contractor shall, remove, clean, inspect, and reinstall the following components using new gaskets, seals, o-rings and fasteners as required. Sequential Turbo Charging Actuator Sequential Turbo Charger Mechanism, Lube Oil Cooler , Intercooler, Plate Cooler, Charge Air Manifold 3.7.2.1 The Contractor shall, clean and inspect the Cylinder Liners in place, without removal. The Contractor shall submit a condition found report (CFR) for the completed inspections. 3.7.3 Fuel Injection Pump and Fuel Injection Nozzles. Within the first 48 hours of beginning work on the engine and in accordance with TP 4518, the Contractor shall. Remove the Fuel Injection Pump and Fuel Injection Nozzles from the engine. 3.7.3.1 Have the Fuel Injection Pump and Fuel Injection Nozzles inspected, repaired and tested. The Fuel Pump Assembly and Fuel Injection Nozzles shall be inspected, repaired and tested by a Certified Bosch Fuel System Repair Facility in accordance with TP-4518. 3.7.3.2 Reinstall the Fuel Injection Pump and Fuel Injection Nozzles. 3.8 Dock and sea trials. The Contractor shall provide an on-site qualified technical representative; the technical representative must be certified by MTU to the E3 Level. In accordance with Std Spec 0000_STD, the technical representative shall conduct dock and sea trials, utilizing the Diagnostic System (DIASYS) to ensure proper operation of the marine propulsion diesel engines. The contractor shall provide sea trial test results to MLCA vr-3. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE 4.1 Operational testing. In the presence of the COR, Port Engineer or CG Inspector, the Contractor shall thoroughly test and prove to be in satisfactory operating condition all items or shipboard devices that the Contractor disturbed, used, repaired, altered, furnished, or installed (See 5.2 herein). 5. NOTES 5.1 Govt-furnished property is as listed prior in this annoucement. 5.2 Equipment operational testing. For all operational testing of equipment on the vessel, the CG will operate the vessel's machinery plant. 5.3 Engine Condition Check. Prior to Maintenance Operation W5, the CG shall conduct an MTU 8V396TE94 Engine Condition Check, in accordance with TP 4533A section 2.1. 5.4 Fluids, lubricants and filters. 5.4.1 The CG shall remove and dispose of all fluids, lubricants and filters. 5.4.2 The CG shall renew all filters and replenish all fluids and lubricants in accordance with TP 4535. 5.5 The CG will provide approximately 900 man hours labor and support to assist the Contractors Technical Representative with this maintenance spec Evaluation and Award-Commercial Items: The provision at FAR 52.212-1- Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2005) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference.52.212 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) Govt intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Govt, price and other factors considered. The following will be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability: information demonstrating the offeror's ability to provide an on-site qualified technical representative, certified by MTU to the M2 level with a minimum of five years MTU experience in marine use over the last ten years, information demonstrating that the technical representative has completed a W5 maintenance procedure on an MTU 8V396TE94 engine within the last three years. Offers that do not include the technical information requested will not be considered for award. Past performance: will be evaluated using Past Performance information on file in the National Institute of Health database containing such information. If contractor does not have any past performance information on file, at least two references containing agency, contract number, point of contact, and type of work performed on similar contracts of this requirements nature must be sent. Price: will be evaluated. Past performance is significantly more important than price. Contractor shall submit representations and certifications for commercial items using FAR 52.212-3 with their quotes. To access the information use http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2003) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2005) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2000) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2004) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act- 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Oct 2003) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). FAR 52.247-45 F.O.B. Origin and/or F.O.B. Destination Evaluation (Apr 1984) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. FAR 52.215-20 Alt IV Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data (Oct 1997) (a) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required (b) Provide information on the prices at which same or similar items have been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition if requested The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference and/or full text as required: 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.dhs.gov/dhspublic. 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KO'S AUTHORITY No oral or written statement of any person other than the Contracting Officer will in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. REQUIRED INSURANCE 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 3052.217-95, Liability and Insurance (USCG) (DEC 2003), the Contractor shall furnish the KO with proof of insurance for the duration of the contract, including: 1. Ship Repairers Liability - $500,000 per occurrence. 2. Comprehensive General Liability - $500,000 per occurrence. 3.Full insurance coverage in accordance with the United States Longshoremens and Harbor Workers Act. 4. Full insurance coverage in accordance with the States Workmens Compensation Law (or its equivalent) for all places of performance under this contract. It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and time-consuming litigation. Potential quoters who believe that a CG solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant KO. If the KO is unable to satisfy the concerns, the quoter should then contact the CG Solicitation Ombudsman at the address here Commandant (G-CPM-S/3) 2100 Second Street, SW,Washington, D.C. 20593 Telephone +1 (555) 000-0000 FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000 Potential quoters should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: Solicitation number, Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Rating: DO A3. Refer questions to Sandra Martinez, +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes may be sent via the Postal Service or delivered to address listed above. As per FAR 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (OCT 1997), offerors may submit fax quotes as responses to this solicitation. Fax proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals. The number for receiving faxes is: +1 (555) 000-0000.