J -- Ultrasonic Side Scan for USCGC Monhegan (WPB-1305)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSCG80-06-Q-3FA771 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-06. The NAICS code is 336611 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This is a small business set-aside. Commercial contractor to conduct Scanning Crawler Automated Test for ship hull corrosion inspection onboard USCGC Monhegan (WPB-1305) 123 foot Patrol Boat in Savannah, GA.REQUIREMENTS: (a) Provide a qualified crew to operate all side scan equipment (b) Provide an ASNT Level III Analyst. The level III must be on site during the entire scanning process and review all DATA. All proof-ups must be completed by an ASNT Level II Analyst. All scanning must be completed by a certified automated scanner with a proven history and certificate of qualifications. (c) Must complete the scan within 10 calendar days starting on or about 03 Jan 2005. (d) Provide a daily update to MLCLANT's designated representative on all areas inspected and potential issues or schedule changes. (e) Notify the MLCA representative 3 days prior to completion for an onsite review of readings and repair areas. (f) Hand held UT reading must be taken to verify bad metal areas found with the side scan equipment. All readings must be provided to the CG representative and the lowest reading must be marked on the hull at the bad metal location. Readings must be completed by a Level II ASNT Analyst. (g) Any Scanning Parameter or Scope of work changes must be signed off by the designated MLCA representative. (h) During the scanning process the contractor will not cause any work stoppages or delays, if any delays or work stoppages are caused by scanning contractor, he will be solely responsible for associated costs. SCANNING PARAMETERS: The following Parameters will be used during the course of this inspection: (a) Scanning resolution will be set to (.5 x .5) the Echo to Echo transducer is not authorized due to inconsistent readings and technical difficulties. (b) Plates B, H, I, K, L, J, N, O, P, Q, T, U, Y, Z, A-A, D-D, F-F, G-G, L-L, M-M, N-N, P-P, Q-Q, R-R2, R-R1, U-U, Y-Y, Z-Z, V-V scan data indicating wastage greater than or equal to 15 percent nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in RED and designated a repair area. (c) Plates B, H, I, K, L, J, N, O, P, Q, T, U, Y, Z, A-A, D-D, F-F, G-G, L-L, M-M, N-N, P-P, Q-Q, R-R2, R-R1, U-U, Y-Y, Z-Z, V-V, A-D2. scan data indicating wastage greater than or equal to 10% to 14 percent of nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in YELLOW. (d) Plates B, H, I, K, L, J, N, O, P, Q, T, U, Y, Z, A-A, D-D, F-F, G-G, L-L, M-M, N-N, P-P, Q-Q, R-R2, R-R1, U-U, Y-Y, Z-Z, V-V scan data indicating wastage less than 10% of nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in GREEN. (e) Plates A-H, R-S, A-F, B-B, I-I, A-G, A-E, A-D, A-J, A-I, V, A-D3, A-D4, A-D5 scan data indicating wastage greater than or equal to 25 percent nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in RED and designated a repair area. (f) Plates A-H, R-S, A-F, B-B, I-I, A-G, A-E, A-D, A-J, A-I, V scan data indicating wastage greater than or equal to 15 percent to 24 percent of nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in YELLOW. (g) Plates A-H, R-S, A-F, B-B, I-I, A-G, A-E, A-D, A-J, A-I, V scan data indicating wastage less than 14 percent of nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in GREEN. (h) There will be no deviation from the color scheme. (i) The inspection area is defined as the Port, Starboard, and Transom exterior shell plate below the water line but shall EXCLUDE: (a)Areas under and within 6 inches of blocks and side blocks. (Areas that are accessible, 6 inches from blocks and side blocks, must be hand scanned. (b) Areas up to 6 inches around any obstacle on the hull including sea suctions, discharges, rudderposts, knuckle, bow stem, stabilizer tubes, and stern tubes. (c) Inverted curve area below the Spray Rail. (d)Any areas blocked by immovable scaffolding or shipyard activity. (e)Stainless Steel Inserts. (f)Areas that are accessible but cannot be scanned by scanning equipment will be hand-scanned. (g)Any Repair areas found during the hand scan will be marked on the ships hull and their approximate positions will be recorded on the plate drawings and report summary. USCG SUPPLIED ITEMS: (a) Shell Plate Expansion drawing that provides plate numbers. thickness, and location on hull. (b) Two circuits of 15 amps 120 volts single phase within 50 ft of vessel. (c) .5GPM of fresh water within 50 ft of vessel with hose adapter fitting. (d) Approved scaffolding or man lift to bring inspection personnel within 1ft of all inspection areas that are 5ft above ground level. (e) Surface prep shell plate with an ultra high-pressure water spray or grit blast to bare metal and primer skim coat (3 to 5 mil) to prevent flash rust, interior hull plating preservation coating will not be removed for the purpose of completing side scan. (f) A Coast Guard representative will be on sight during the entire process to witness initial setup, review reports, provide technical date for the contractor and attend all meetings. REPORTS: Provide final report within 14 working days after the inspection is completed. (a) A copy of all repair areas must be summarized and clearly marked on the hull with white or yellow marking paint and submitted to the CG representative prior to departing job site. (b) Two hard copies of the report with two CD's containing the electronic (raw) data. Reports shall include: Inspection overview: 1-2 data sheets per plate depending on plate size Mosaic of scanned data overlaid on the Shell Plate Expansion Drawing Provide digital photos of all designated repair areas. All designated repair areas be blocked in a blue outline on the data sheets. CD's will contain a complete copy of the report, interactive data files, and digital pictures. All electronic files are compatible with standard USCG workstation operating software. Electronic files format must be such that the CG has the capability to change the percent of wastage (format conditioning) per plate. Electronic files may be opened using MS Word, Ms Excel, PDF software. Digital picture are recorded in JPEG format. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2005) applies (with the exception of paragraph f). Quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Mar 2005), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Sept 2005) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4, HSAR Clause 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Dec 2003) (a) prohibitions. Section 835 of Public Law 107-296, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity after November 25, 2002, which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause. 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 homeland security, or to prevent the loss of any jobs in the United States or prevent the Government from incurring any additional costs that otherwise would not occur. (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 that 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, Public Law 107-296, 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 series of related transactions)- (1) The entity completes after November 25, 2002, 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 dose 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 which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296. (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 after the date of enactment of this Act and 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 purpose of applying Section 835(b) of Public Law 107-296 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. By signing and submitting its offer, an offeror under this solicitation represents that it not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296 of November 25, 2002. (g) If a waiver has been granted, a copy of the approved waiver shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 2004) applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items (Jan 2004) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are applicable: FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Sep 2002) (E.O. 13126). FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). FAR 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). FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended. (May 1989) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 1989) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 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). FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d). FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003). FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). Vendors are required to submit, a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quote. Evaluation and Award: The government intends to award a contract resulting form this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation provides the best value to the government. No other additional contractual terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating are assigned. Quotes are due on December 21, 2005 by 4:00p.m. EST at U.S. Coast Guard, MLCA, vpl-1, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. For information regarding this acquisition or to quote, contact Beverly Garner Contracting Specialist, by phone at +1 (555) 000-0000, electronic mail at contact@example.gov, or facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes may be sent via facsimile, electronic mail or U.S. Mail.