J--Sandblast and Paint MS Landing Barge

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. A written solicitation will be issued. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District anticipates awarding a contract for the sandblasting and painting of the Motor Vessel Mississippi Landing Barges as defined in the statement of work. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. The associated NAICS code is 332813 with a size of 500 personnel. All responsible sources may submit at quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes may be submitted in hard copy or electronically, either through regular mail, email, or by facsimile. Regardless of method of delivery, it is the offerors responsibility to ensure receipt of quotes by the time and date stated herein. Contractors shall submit a lump sum quotation to include all charges. Statement of Work: 1.0 OBJECTIVE The Contractor shall perform sandblasting, and painting of the 2 [two] Mississippi Landing Barges, as defined in this Statement of Work. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL The vessels are approximately 120 ft. long, 30 ft. wide with an 8 draft. The vessel will be dry-docked at Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109. 3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this project is 90 Calendar Days from date of contract award. Normal business hours at Ensley Engineer Yard are 0700-1530 Monday through Friday. Contractor hours may be adjusted. If alternate hours are requested, this must be specified in the contractors proposal. Point of Contact at Ensley Engineer Yard is Don Mayer, +1 (555) 000-0000. 4.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Contractors are required to adhere to Corps of Engineers safety policies. Safety information can be obtained from the USACE Memphis District Safety Officer, at +1 (555) 000-0000. 4.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM: Prior to work commencement, the contractors site-specific accident prevention plan is to be reviewed and found acceptable by the designated Government personnel. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, 3 November 2004, Appendix A provides a Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan for accident prevention plans. Prior to the project beginning, a safety conference with the corps representative and safety officer will be held with the contractors employees. At a minimum, fall, respirator, eye protection, confined space requirements per 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1910.146, and the contractors site-specific accident prevention plan will be discussed in a pre-start up conference. 4.2 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTING: Report all accidents immediately to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Additionally, the contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the Contracting Officer, on ENG Form 3394, as soon as possible but no later than two [2] working days following the accident. Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible. 4.2.1 Supervisors Responsibilities: For job related injuries which require medical treatment, a supervisor of the injured employee shall accompany the injured employee to the medical treatment facility and explain the employees regular duties and the availability of Light Duty so the injured employee can return to work as soon as medically possible. 4.3 MACHINERY AND MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT: All equipment shall be inspected prior to use on this contract. All equipment shall be re-inspected prior to use any time it is removed and subsequently returned to the contract site for use. Documentation of equipment inspections shall be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request. All equipment shall be properly guarded. 4.4 FIRST AID/CPR REQUIREMENTS: Two employees shall be certified in CPR and first-aid pre shift/per site. Proof of certification shall be provided to the COR. 5.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Government is responsible for providing the following: 5.1 At project completion the Contractor and the Dock-master [Sidney Parker 785-6059] will make a joint visual inspection of the project location and needed repairs will be noted and made by the contractor immediately. 5.2 The vessel will be moved 1 [one] time at government expense to allow completion of sandblasting and painting. Expense of additional moves will be borne by the contractor. 5.3 The Government will provide reasonable utilities at its discretion. 6.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES The successful offeror will be responsible for the following requirements: 6.1 Contractor is to provide all labor and material for the entire scope of work. No government equipment will be available for contractor use. Contractor is to provide an on site supervisor on the job site for the duration of the job. 6.2 The contractor will be responsible for damages and repairs to any Corps of Engineers equipment associated with the project. 6.3 All areas and equipment not requiring painting will be completely protected from blast media and over sprays. All electrical and mechanical equipment on the deck is to be sealed prior to sandblasting. 6.4 Contractor must contact Gerald Townsell or Sidney Parker at +1 (555) 000-0000 to arrange for placement of contractor equipment. 6.5 All contractor equipment will be removed immediately from government property at job completion. 6.6 Any Or Equal material proposed by the contractor will be submitted for prior approval by the Contracting Officers Representative. 6.7 Environmental Concerns: The Contractor will be responsible for the following environmental concerns: 6.7.1 Containment and disposal of all waste generated during the project. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with EPA regulations. 6.7.2 No waste of any kind is to enter the lake. If contamination occurs, it will be the contractors responsibility for immediate remediation. 6.7.3 The contractor and the Corps of Engineers representative will agree upon a bi-weekly clean-up day. All waste will be removed from the dry dock and immediate area. Waste and blast media will be removed from Government property on a bi-weekly basis. 6.7.4 Fuel storage tanks must be double wall or stored in a spill containment pan capable of holding at least 10% of the tank volume. 6.7.5 All paints/thinners or similar materials must be stored in a spill containment pan capable of holding at least 10% of the on hand volume. 6.7.6 Paint and thinner inventory will be maintained by the contractor and available for the corps representative upon request 6.7.7 Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials will be maintained on site and a copy will be provided to the COR. 6.7.8 Empty paint/thinner buckets will be removed from the job site daily. 6.7.9 Contractor will be responsible for performing lab analysis on paint/blast media waste within 10 days of the first day of sandblasting. Copies of these documents will be submitted to the Corps representative at that time. 7.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 7.1 HULL/SIDES EXTERIOR SANDBLASTING: The Contractor shall perform sandblasting as described below: 7.1.1 No sandblasting or spray painting is to take place until the Corps of Engineers representative has approved the preventative measures for blast and paint over-spray. 7.1.2 The Contractor shall clean the hull exterior from the top edge of the deck down to the keel, including the bow, stern, sides, and bottom in accordance with SSPC-SP-7. All areas where rust exists will require SSPC-SP-10 sandblasting. 7.2 HULL/SIDES PAINTING: 7.2.1 The coating system composed of the coating types and dry film thicknesses identified below, or equal, are required. 7.2.1.1 Base Coat [self-priming---] Amercoat 235 Red, 8 MIL DFT 7.2.1.2 Barrier Coat----Amercoat, 400GF Black # 17038, 12 MIL DFT. 7.2.1.3 Top Coat on Draft Marks----Amerlock 450HS White # FS595 fade resistant urethane. 7.2.1.4 The entire hull, where sweep blasting has been performed, will have a paint thinner wipe-down prior to painting. 8.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF MATERIALS The following General Instructions for application of materials will be adhered to at all times: 8.1 Manufacturers instructions for application, curing and drying time between coats shall be followed. Painting practices shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws enacted to ensure compliance with Federal Clean Air Standards. 8.2 Paints that have exceeded the closed shelf life or pot life recommended by the manufacturer shall not be used. 8.3 At the time of application paint shall show no signs of deterioration. Paint that has deteriorated in any manner shall not be used and shall be removed from the site. 8.4 Within 8 [eight] hours after cleaning and prior to the deposition of any detectable moisture, contaminants, or corrosion, all surfaces blast cleaned to SSPC SP 10 shall be cleaned of dust and abrasive particle by brush, vacuum cleaner, and/or blown down with clean, dry, compressed air, and given the first coat of paint. 8.5 Paint may be applied by spray, roller, or brush. However, any area subject to over-sprays must be fully protected. No over-spray will be tolerated. 8.6 Painting in the vicinity of mechanical or electrical equipment shall be applied by brush if there is a possibility of over-sprays on critical components. All equipment, deck, and bulkhead fixtures must be fully protected. 8.7 Uniform suspension of figments shall be maintained during application. Each coat of paint shall be applied so dry film shall be of uniform thickness and free from holidays, bubbles, blisters, laps, excessive or unsightly brush marks, runs, drops, ridges, waves, pinholes, or other voids, and variations in color, texture, and finish. Special attention shall be given to ensure that all edges, corners, crevices, seams, junctions of joining members, interior angles, corrosion pits, welds, bolts, rivets, and similar surface irregularities receive a film thickness equal to that of adjacent painted surfaces. 8.8 All coats of all painted surfaces shall be unscarred and completely integral at the time of application of succeeding coats. 8.9 All painting shall be accomplished before launching the vessel. The vessel shall not be launched before inspection and acceptance by the government. 9.0 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS The following list of submittals will be provided to the Contracting Officers Representative as required. Title Reference Accident Prevention Plan Section 4.1 CPR Certifications Section 4.4 MSDS Submissions Section 6.7.7 Lab Analysis, Paint Blast Media, as required Section 6.7.9 Accident Investigation Forms, as required Section 4.2 10.0 COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS The Contractor shall be aware of the following list of Compliance Documents, necessary for successful completion of this requirement. EM-385-1-1 -- Army Corp of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 3 Nov 04 SSPC-SP 7 -- Surface Preparation, Brush off Blasting SSPC-SP 10 -- Surface Preparation, Brush off Blasting 11.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER /CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE 11.1 CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE: The Contracting Officers Representative, or COR, is appointed by the Contracting Officer as the representative overseeing contractor operations. No instructions of the Contracting Officer's Representative or lack thereof will at any time relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of complying fully with all requirements of statement of work and the contract. The Contracting Officer's Representative is not authorized to waive or alter in any respect any of the terms or requirements of the contract, or to make additional requirements. 11.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER: The Contracting Officer is the only Government representative with the authority to bind the Government and make changes to the contract. Any changes to the contract involving an increase or decrease in funds or performance period will be issued by formal contract modification. 12.0 FINAL INSPECTION All painting shall be jointly inspected by the Contractor and the Contracting Officers Representative. Any defects or damage in the coating system shall be repaired by the Contractor as necessary before acceptance by the government. 13.0 Site Visit Contractors are encouraged and expected to attend a site visit where the work will be performed. An organized site visit has been scheduled for June 12, 2008 at 01:00 p.m. CST. Participants will meet at: Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109. The Point of contact for site visits is Don Mayer at phone # +1 (555) 000-0000 or Jackie Primer at +1 (555) 000-0000. Contractor shall submit completed clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications, Commercial Items. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses and provisions can be accessed electronically at website, http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items; FAR 52.212-2-Evaluation -Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and CertificationsCommercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (Dev); FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest;FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns;FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (CCR); FAR 52.252-2 Clauses to Incorporate by Reference; FAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources of Subcontracting; FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination; FAR 52.228-5 - Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation; FAR 52237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial ItemsFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment; +1 (555) 000-0000, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities;FAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 17 June, 2008 no later than 1:00 PM local time at 167 N. Main Street B202, Memphis, TN 38103. Quotes should be marked with solicitation number W912EQ-08-T-0050 addressed to Jackie Primer, Contract Specialist, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email address contact@example.gov. Vendors not registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award will not be eligible for award. Vendors may register for CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or register online at www.ccr.gov