LIFTING CRADLE REPAIR

This combined synopsis/solicitation HSCG80-10-Q-P45PF4 for commercial items is 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 written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotes incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44. This is a100% small business set-aside procurement. The NAICS is 336611 with a size standard of 1,000. A. REQUIREMENT: This requirement is to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to accomplish the work items identified in the attachment entitled "SCHEDULE" IAW the provided specification. B. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: is TWENTY-NINE (29) calendar days and will commence on or about 01 September 2010 and complete no later than 29 September 2010. C. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All work to be accomplished at the Sector Guam Victor 3 Wharf U.S. Navy Base facility in the Santa Rita, Guam. D. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: LIFTING CRADLE, REPAIR 1. SCOPE Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to refurbish the 110' WPB Coast Guard Lifting cradle. Point of contact in GUAM shall be CWO David Muller; cell +1 (555) 000-0000. For all other questions please call MKCS George Haithcock W: +1 (555) 000-0000 C: +1 (555) 000-0000. 1.2 Government-furnished property. None. 2. REFERENCES COAST GUARD DRAWINGS 110-WPB 085-002, Rev -; Docking Plan 110-WPB 085-010, Rev B; Docking Plan /Lifting Cradle (110, 110B, 110C-WPB) 110-WPB 085-011, Rev A; Docking Cradle 2 Position Construction & Assembly 110-WPB 085-012, Rev A; Docking & Cradle Arrangements & Details 110-WPB 085-014, Rev_; Bolted Docking/Lifting Cradle for Transport 110-WPB 085-015, Rev B; Shipping Cradle for Sealift Transport 110-WPB 085-016, Rev_; Lifting ARTGT & Spreader Bar Details 110-WPB 085-017, Rev B; Assembly Instruction for Deck Support System 110-WPB 085-018, Rev_; Bolted Docking/Lifting Cradle (Prototype) 110-WPB 085-019, Rev_; Shipping Cradle for Sealift Transport (Prototype) COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M10360.3 (series), Coatings and Color Manual Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), Jan 2009, General Requirements Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 8634 (SFLC Std Spec 8634), Jan 2009. Drydocking OTHER REFERENCES The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/NACE International (NACE), Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 10/NACE No.2, 2007, Near-White Blast Cleaning The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Surface Preparation Specification No.11 (SSPC-SP 11), 2004, Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General. 3.1.1 CIR. None. 3.1.2 Technical Representative. Not applicable. 3.1.3 Protective measures. Not applicable. 3.1.4 Interferences. None. 3.2 Cradle inspection and transport. The Contractor shall, in the presence of the COTR, inventory all items for the lifting cradle and associated lifting equipment (spreader bars, cables, shackles etc.). Use Coast Guard Drawings listed in section two as reference. Submit a CFR identifying any missing parts and material condition of the lifting cradle. 3.2.1 Upon completion of inspection, the Contractor shall transport the existing cradle from CG Sector Guam, Victor III Wharf United States Naval Base, Santa Rita, Guam to the contractors repair facility for overhaul. 3.3 Overhaul. The Contractor shall remove all existing timbers, carpet and any other loose docking/blocking material. Retain the existing timbers as a template for building new docking blocks. 3.3.1 The Contractor shall wash down the designated surfaces with low-pressure (less than 1, 000 psi) fresh water to remove soluble chlorides, dust, grease, oil, and other surface contaminants. 3.3.1.1 Abrasive-blast all rusted/failed areas to "near-white" or "bare" metal, in accordance with SSPC-SP 10 (1.5-2.5 mil anchor profile) or SSPC-SP 11 (minimum 1.0 mil anchor profile), respectively; feather bare areas to adjacent sound coating. 3.3.2 In the presence of the COTR, perform NDI of the cradle in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740, Appendix C. Repair all weld deficiencies and retest. Submit a CFR NOTE Notify the Coast Guard Inspector 24 hours before surfaces are painted so inspector can verify all surface profile and that all areas have been properly prepared. 3.4 Preservation. Upon verification from the COTR, prime and coat all prepared surfaces with two coats of epoxy primer 150 series (both coats should be 6-7 mils dry film thickness) and two coats of quality U/V resistant top coat in accordance with COMDTINST M10360.3 (5-6 mils dry film thickness). 3.5 Timbers. The Contractor shall fabricate and label two new sets of timbers to accommodate docking position #1 and docking position #2 in accordance with Coast Guard Drawings. Contractor shall outfit the cradle with blocks for docking position #2 and provide the docking position #1 blocks to the Coast Guard for storage and future use. In the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector, measure the new the timbers to ensure they are the correct size and shape. Correct any discrepancies and re-measure dimensions. NOTE Ensure extreme accuracy with the outfit and fitting of all docking blocks as any gaps will affect dry dock block loading and any ridges will cause pinpoint loading on the hull. Both will cause undue and possibly damaging stresses to the hull plating and its support structure. 3.5.1 Install the timbers for blocking position #2 and cover with new carpeting or leather padding. Drill holes in the new timbers to mount the timbers onto the cradle. Scrap the removed (old) timbers upon completion of work. Conduct all work in accordance with Coast Guard Drawings. 3.5.2 Renew all hardware with stainless steel fasteners for the blocks with Type 316, Grade 5. Renew all lifting bolts, nuts and any miscellaneous hardware associated with the lifting cradle listed in the Coast Guard Drawings. Provide an additional "loose" set of all hardware for storage and future use by the Coast Guard. 3.5.3 Renew all lifting cables and certify their weight capability in accordance with Coast Guard Drawings. Contractor shall submit a CFR with the results of the weight test. 3.5.4 The Contractor shall construct the cradle in accordance with Coast Guard Drawings and in the presence of the COTR, conduct a full scale proof and weight test in accordance with Coast Guard Drawings. Submit CFR upon successful completion of the weight test documenting the results. Install a visible permanent identification labels to the main structure beams of the cradle proof of certification that will not fall off. 3.5.5 Upon successful completion of the full scale proof test and weight test and in presence of the COTR the contractor shall disassemble the cradle so it may be transported back to Sector Guam, Victor III Wharf United States Naval Base, Santa Rita, Guam where the cradle was originally removed. Contractor shall deliver all associated hardware and miscellaneous equipment with the cradle. 3.6 Weather proof shipping containers. The Contractor shall provide weather proof shipping containers for the storage of the lifting cradle components and blocks as directed by the COTR. The weather proof storage containers shall be included as part of the overhaul contractor and received as Coast Guard property at the completion of the contract for long term storage. The container must have supports under the container for forklift use. In effect the items that must be stored in weather proof container at a minimum are as follows: - Docking blocks for docking position #1. - All hardware, fasteners and any miscellaneous material. - Spreader bars, connection posts other loose items in accordance with the Coast Guard Drawings. - Lifting cable, pad eyes and all associated equipment. 4. NOTES This section is not applicable to this work item. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT QTY EXTENDED PRICE 1-D LIFTING CRADLE, REPAIR Job 1 A-O COMPOSITE LABOR RATE Hours 400 B-D GFP REPORT NSP EA NSP C-D TRAVEL AND PER DIEM Job 1 Total Price of Definite Items Total Price of Option Item Total Price of Definitive and Option Items E. As stated below, the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items- applies with the following addenda: Award of a contract will be based on the following criteria: Past Performance is more important than price. The purchase order will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Past Performance and Price. 1) Past Performance: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(b)(10) and the following, the contractor quote is required to identify past or current contracts for efforts similar to this requirement. All contractor quotes are to include two (2) references. Provide as a minimum the following applicable information: contract number, description of work, total dollar amount, procuring activity or firm's complete name (include addresses, telephone numbers, and the point of contact). Past Performance will look at relevant experience, responsiveness, resources, quality and consistency of services, customer satisfaction, and management. 2) Price: The aggregate price determined by using the attached Schedule of Supplies/Services, totaling the offer price for the definite items, plus offer price for optional item, plus the composite labor hour extended total. Please provide any warranty information. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be more advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. For the purpose of this solicitation past performance is more important than price. A CD-ROM containing all applicable drawings will be sent via U.S. mail, if requested. Send all requests to contact@example.gov The CD-ROM sets are available of all cutters and will be free of charge to contractors upon request. The CD-ROM(s) contain WINDOWS compliant raster/vector formats (e.g.*.DWF, etc). Potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities are invited to submit quotations that will be considered by the agency. Quotations should be written and submitted in a legible format. Quotes must contain the contractor's DUNS Number. Quotes must be received not later than 13 AUGUST 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Quotations received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Based on FAR 52.215-5 (Oct 97), quotes may be faxed to: +1 (555) 000-0000 Attn: Lori Ellis or e-mailed to contact@example.gov. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, with their offer. All questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Lori Ellis, Contract Specialist at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via e-mail to contact@example.gov. LIFTING CRADLE, REPAIR HSCG80-10-Q-P45PF4 APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS 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.arnet.gov/far/index.html FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000) FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (JUN 1999) FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priorities and Allocation System Rating (APR 2008) D0 A3 rating FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) FAR 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (FEB 1997) FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) Alt I (JUL 1995) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.245-4 Government-Furnished Property (Short Form) (JUN 2003) HSAR 3052.209-72 Organizational Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest HSAR 3052.217-91 Performance HSAR 3052.217-92 Inspection and Manner of Doing Work HSAR 3052.217-93 Subcontracts HSAR 3052.217-95 Liability and Insurance HSAR 3052.217-96 Title HSAR 3052.217-97 Discharge of Liens HSAR 3052.217-98 Delays HSAR 3052.217-99 Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repair HSAR 3052.217-100 Guarantee HSAR 3052.222-70 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Timely Completion of the Contract Work HSAR 3052.223-90 Accident and Fire Reporting HSAR 3052.242-71 HSAR 3052.242-72 Dissemination of Contract Information Contracting Officer's Technical Representative The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) 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 (Aug 2009), with its offer. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (JAN 1999) 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. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. (Aug 2009). Vendors are required to submit, a completed copy of the provision at Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. (End of clauses.) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JUN 2010) FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JULY 2010) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(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 (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts). 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)(42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (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).