J -- USCGC HARRIET LANE (WMEC-903) DOCKSIDE REPAIR

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCG80-07-Q-3FA527 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-14. The NAICS code is 336611 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This is a total small business set-aside. The requirement is as follows: Commercial contractor to Inspect and Repair Talon Grid onboard CGC HARRIET LANE (WMEC-903), a 270 Foot ?A? Class Medium Endurance Cutter, in accordance with the attached specification (Rev 0, dated Nov 21, 2006). The work will be performed at the vessel?s hompier of Integrated Support Center (ISC), 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703-2199. The Performance Period is twenty-one (21) calendar days to commence December 18, 2006. BASE: Work Item 1: PERFORM INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TALON HELICOPTER LANDING GRID 1 JOB @ _____________ = _______________ OPT A: Composite Labor Rate 20 HOURS @ ___________ =____________ BASE B: GRP REPORT NSP 1 EA NSP BASE C: Travel and Per Diem 1 JOB @ _____________ =_____________ OPT Z: Laydays 5 DAYS @ __________________ = __________________ Subtotal Base _________________ Subtotal Options ____________ Total of all items: ______________________ Due to the lack of space, the specification will be provided in sections. Please find subsequent portions of the specification under Amendments. If you would like to receive the specification as a whole by fax or email please call Ms. Mia Robinson at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov or Ms. Mildred Anderson at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Sept 2006) applies. Quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Nov 2006), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Sept 2005) also applies. 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 the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 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 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, 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 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (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. (End of provision) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Nov 2006) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses are applicable: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(15 U.S.C.644) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (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 (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended. (July 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) 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 (Sept 2006) (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 (Feb 2006). FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). 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 from 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 6, 2006 by 3:00pm EST at U.S. Coast Guard, MLCA, vpl-1, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. Quotes may be sent via facsimile or U.S. Mail. Faxed quotations will be accepted at(757) 628-4675/76. For information regarding this acquisition, please contact Mia Robinson, Contract Specialist at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov. SPECIFICATION: USCGC HARRIET LANE 270 FOOT ?A? CLASS MEDIUM ENDURANCE CUTTER SPECIFICATIONS FOR DOCKSIDE REPAIRS 2007 Developed By: Alex Lin Commander (v) Maintenance and Logistics Command, Atlantic 300 E. Main Street, Suite (600) Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 TABLE OF CONTENTS Work Item Title Page List of Sketches 4 Revisions Record 5 List of Applicable References 5 List of Government-furnished Property 7 List of Critical Inspection Items 7 Specification Feedback 7 Principal Characteristics 8 General Requirements 8 1 Perform Inspection and Maintenance of TALON Helicopter Landing Grid 15 List of Sketches Work Item Sketch Number Page This section is not applicable to this package. Revisions Record This page is used to record specification revisions, which may have occurred subsequent to a Revision 0 (Rev-0) package. Information listed is intended to provide contractors and field unit personnel a means to ensure all the current specification revision pages are present when reviewing or utilizing this specification package. DATE REV# WORK ITEM# CHANGES MADE NOTE: All work item and paragraph numbers listed above for a given revision correspond to same numbers in the previous revision. This revised specification is self-contained with all of the above listed changes incorporated. List of Applicable References 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 latest Editions of MLCA Standard Specifications are available on the Internet and may be accessed at the following Internet Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address: http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/vdiv/specs/default.htm. Guidance for obtaining copies of all other documents referenced herein is provided in the solicitation. Order of precedence. In the event of conflicts between text of this specification and the applicable references specified herein, order of precedence shall be in accordance with MLCA Standard Specification 0000_STD, paragraph 3.2 (Order of precedence), unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall immediately notify the KO in writing of any perceived conflicts contained herein. Nothing in these documents, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations, unless a specific exemption has been obtained. FEDERAL AND MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS None. OTHER GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS, AND PUBLICATIONS DOCUMENTS Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA), Standard Specification 0000_STD, 2006 Edition, General Requirements Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA), Standard Specification 0740_STD, 2004 Edition, Welding and Allied Processes DRAWINGS Coast Guard Drawing 901 WMEC 186-003, Rev -, Talon Grid Foundations and Structural Modifications Coast Guard Drawing 901 WMEC 634-002, Rev -, C & A, Paint, Deck Covering, and Insulation Mod Talon Grid Coast Guard Drawing FL-588-001, Rev C, Talon Grid Support Skirt Replacement Coast Guard Drawing FL-8301-002, Rev A, Talon Helo Landing Grid Stanchion Bolt with Locknut PUBLICATIONS Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M10360.3 (series) Jun 2006, Coatings and Color Manual Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 3368, Dec 1990, Technical Documentation Helicopter Land Grid TYPE 18-22-01 INDUSTRY STANDARDS ASTM International (ASTM) D5363, 2003, Standard Specification for Anaerobic Single Component Adhesives List of Government-furnished Property The following is a list of property, which the Government will furnish. This list supersedes any other material obligations indicated or implied by referenced drawings. WORK ITEM MTI ITEM DESCRIPTION NSN/PN QTY ESTIMATED COST ($/UNIT) 1 N M16 Bolts NSN: 5305-01-393-1827 24 ea. 8.54 N M12 Bolts PN: MDD-204 (May be ordered from: MDT incorporated, Chesapeake, VA (Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000)); procurement lead time is approximately 12 weeks). 12 ea. 31.75 N Jacking Bolt (5/8" Thread 11 Length 8" Hex Bolt) N/A 6 ea. 6.95 N **Talon Grid Stanchion Bolt Assembly, Including Locking Nut NSN: 5340-01-481-3786 25 ea. 96.00 *Government-loaned property, which shall be returned to the vessel upon completion of the availability. **New or refurbished equipment that the Government may provide for installation in place of existing equipment. ***Government-furnished property, which is to be supplied by either the vessel, Electronic Systems Support Unit (ESU) or local Electronic Support Detachment (ESD). List of Critical Inspection Items The following is a list of work items, which contain Critical Inspection reports, which the Contractor must complete within the first 25% of the availability contract period (see Std Spec 0000_STD, paragraph 3.6.2 (Inspection report particulars)): Work Item Title 1 Perform Inspection and Maintenance of TALON Helicopter Landing Grid Specification Feedback The intent of this section is to inform all users that a spec feedback mechanism is in place, and is located on the MLCA Naval Engineering Division?s website. Spec feedback is a very important part of our overall continuous improvement process, and is crucial to specification development. It will allow spec writers to capture all specification-related lessons learned, and avoid mistakes or ambiguities in follow-on availabilities. All feedback will be reviewed, evaluated, and responded to in a timely manner. If you have access to the CGWeb (Intranet), please use the following link, which will connect you to the MLCA(v) Naval Engineering website, for submitting your feedbacks: http://webapps.mlca.uscg.mil/vdiv/specifications/feedback/default.cfm If you do not have access to the CGWeb (Intranet), you may still submit your feedbacks, using the following web link: http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/VDiv/specs/specfeedback.htm Principal Characteristics 270A WMEC (A CLASS) MEDIUM ENDURANCE CUTTER Length Overall 270? 0? Depth (main deck at side to baseline) 33? 3? Maximum Beam 37? 9-3/8? Height of Highest Projection (above DWL) 90 ft. Frame Spacing 1? 0? Full Load Draft 13.85? Full Load Displacement 1825.64 long tons Shore Tie Voltage Requirements 450 vac, 400A, 3 phone cables PROPELLER / SHAFT Number of Propellers 2 Number of Blades per Propeller 4 Diameter of Propeller 9? Pitch Controllable Revolutions per Minute (RPM) 260 Shaft Diameter 10.55? at exit of hull 00000N_FLT (14 Oct 2006) General Requirements 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This item describes the general requirements to be followed by the Contractor while conducting this availability. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA), Standard Specification 0000_STD, 2006 Edition, General Requirements Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M10360.3 (series) Jun 2006, Coatings and Color Manual 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General. The Contractor shall conform to all requirements specified in Std Spec 0000_STD and in this item, as applicable, during the performance of this availability. NOTICE! The requirements of paragraph 3.1 (General) applies to all work under the scope of this contract, whether explicitly stated in work items or not, and also to all other work subsequently authorized by changes, modifications, or extensions to the contract. 3.2 Contractor-provided fire extinguishers. The Contractor shall provide portable fire extinguishers. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE No additional requirements. 5. NOTES 5.1 Access to COMDTINST M10360.3. The COMDTINST M10360.3 may be accessed at the following URL address: http://www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/cim/cim_10360_3c.pdf. 5.2 QA inspection forms. QA inspection forms (QA-1 thru QA-5), required in Std Spec 0000_STD to be completed and submitted during preservation of ?critical-coated surfaces?, are provided at the end of this item. QA-1: QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION FORM - PRESERVATION CHECKLIST CHECKPOINT 1 ? COATING SYSTEM COMPLIANCE Ensure all coatings are in compliance with COMDTINST M10360.3, Appendix C. CHECKPOINT 2 - PAINT STORAGE Ensure all coatings are kept at a temperature of 65 to 85?F at all times, unless otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer(s). CHECKPOINT 3 - AMBIENT CONDITIONS Ensure surface and surrounding temperatures are each between 50 and 90?F for water-based coatings, and 35 and 95?F for other coatings, unless otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer(s). Ensure maximum relative humidity (RH) is as follows, from surface preparations through final curing of topcoat: 50% for tanks, voids, and vent plenum; and 85% for all other areas, unless otherwise specified by manufacturer(s). Ensure surface temperature is at least 5?F above the dew point, unless otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer(s). CHECKPOINT 4 - PRE-SURFACE PREPARATION Remove surface contaminants (soluble salts, loose rust, mud, and marine growth) with low pressure fresh water wash down (maximum 5,000 psi). If oil and grease are present, perform solvent cleaning, as per SSPC SP-1. CHECKPOINT 5 - SURFACE PREPARATION Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3). Ensure cleanliness of prepared surface is as per specification (i.e.: SSPC SP-12, SP-11, SP-10?). Verify surface anchor profile (1.5-3.5 mils for abrasive-blasted steel surfaces; 1.0 mil (minimum) for power-tool cleaned surfaces; 1.0-1.5 mils for abrasive-blasted aluminum surfaces); and 1.5 ?2.5 for surfaces to be coated w/single coat of inorganic zinc). Measure soluble salt conductivity (5 measurements per 1000 sqft) ? maximum threshold: 70 microsiemens/cm for non-submerged surfaces and 30 microsiemens/cm for submerged surfaces. CHECKPOINT 6 - PRIMER COAT APPLICATION Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3). Verify proper mixing and stand-in (induction) times. Ensure no paint is applied when the temperature is expected to drop to freezing before the paint has dried. Ensure surfaces are completely dry, unless otherwise allowed by the Coating Manufacturer(s). Verify wet film thickness at random, to prevent under or over application. Brush out all runs, sags, drips, and puddles. Perform visual inspection for holidays and other defects. CHECKPOINT 7 ? STRIPE COAT APPLICATION Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3). Ensure overcoating window is as per manufacturer?s instructions. After primer coat (mist coat after inorganic zinc), brush-apply un-thinned coat of same primer paint over edges, weld seams, cut-outs, and areas of complex geometries @ 3-4 mils wet film thickness (WFT). CHECKPOINT 8 ? TOP COAT APPLICATION Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3). Ensure overcoating window is as per manufacturer?s instructions. Verify proper mixing and stand-in (induction) times, as applicable. Verify wet film thickness at random, to prevent under or over application. Brush out all runs, sags, drips, and puddles. CHECKPOINT 9 ? FINAL INSPECTION Verify final system dry film thickness. Verify system cure for service resumption - U/W Body surfaces: 5-8 hours @ 77 degrees F; Potable water tanks: 7 days @ 77 degrees F. Ensure potable water tank exhaust ventilation is maintained continuously from and during coating application through final system cure (minimum 7 days @ 77 degrees F.), to exhaust all solvent to the atmosphere and to prevent solvent entrapment. CHECKPOINT 10 ? RECORD KEEPING Complete, sign, and submit all provided QA Inspection Forms. Signature of Inspector:______________________________________________________ Date:____________ QA-2. QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION FORM ENVIRONMENTAL READINGS (Use one sheet for each activity. Record conditions every four hours from before surface preparation to application of final coating system coat) DATE TIME ENTER ACTIVITY (Surface preparation, primer coat, barrier coat, top coat, etc?) LOCATION DEW POINT SURFACE TEMP. % REL. HUMIDITY SIGNATURE OF INSPECTOR Signature of Inspector:__________________________________________________ Date:____________