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The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research to gather information on commercial contracting practices used by firms performing ship repairs. The goal is to identify commercial terms and conditions that could be adapted for government contracts under FAR Part 12, which is focused on the acquisition of commercial items and aligns government practices more closely with industry standards. This research aims to explore various contract elements including inspection, work performance and acceptance, facility certification, contract changes, title, warranty, liability insurance, guarantees, data handling, and vessel access. The government is particularly interested in how these elements correspond to or differ from current government clauses used in ship repair contracts, which cover areas such as payment, bonds, default, performance, safety, and plant protection. Interested firms are invited to provide detailed information about their company, including size status, ship repair capabilities, standard commercial contract terms, and negotiation practices. They are also requested to recommend best commercial practices for government consideration and indicate their interest in further involvement related to FAR Part 12 solicitation development. Responses are to be submitted to the designated procurement analyst by the specified deadline. No funding is available for the preparation of responses, as the activity is purely for informational purposes to aid in the potential adaptation of commercial contracting methods to government ship repair procurements.

General Info

MSC seeks commercial ship repair contract practices to align government contracts with industry standards.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Military Sealift Command

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

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PostedNov 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Military Sealift Command

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2419, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Military Sealift Command

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2419, USA

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Susan M PaoliniProcurement Analyst

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research into commercial contracting practices of firms that perform ship repairs. We want to identify commercial practices that might be appropriate in government contracts using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items); these contracts use terms and conditions that more closely resemble those used in industry. This market research is for informational purposes, and there are no funds available to pay for the cost of preparing responses. We are looking for commercial practices and contract terms for inspection, manner of performing work and acceptance; facility certification requirements; contract changes; title; warranty; liability insurance; guarantees; data, and access to vessels that address (in whole or in part) issues in Government clauses currently used for ship repairs. The Government clauses (listed below) are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/Vfdfar1.htm. (1) 252.217-7003, Changes. (2) 252.217-7004, Job Orders and Compensation. (3) 252.217-7005, Inspection and Manner of Doing Work. (4) 252.217-7006, Title. (5) 252.217-7007, Payments. (6) 252.217-7008, Bonds. (7) 252.217-7009, Default. (8) 252.217-7010, Performance. (9) 252.217-7011, Access to Vessel. (10) 252.217-7012, Liability and Insurance. (11) 252.217-7013, Guarantees. (12) 252.217-7014, Discharge of Liens. (13) 252.217-7015, Safety and Health. (14) 252.217-7016, Plant Protection, as applicable. Request interested firms provide the following information via facsimile or e-mail to Susan Marie Paolini by 15 Dec 04 (Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000; Facsimile: +1 (555) 000-0000; e-mail: contact@example.gov). (1) Name of firm and point of contact (including phone and e-mail) (2) Size status of firm (e.g. small business, hub zone) (2) Brief description of firm's ship repair capabilities (3) Standard terms and conditions for commercial customers (e.g., sanitized contract language) (4) Customary practices regarding negotiating, modifying or tailoring of contract terms and conditions to meet customer needs (5) Best commercial practice recommended for consideration by the Government (6) Indicate if your firm is interested in providing further feedback related to development of FAR Part 12 (Commercial Item) solicitation terms and conditions.

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