PLATFORM PRESERVATION SERVICES

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N40442-11-T-7495, and it 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 2005-50, effective 16 MAR 2011. NAICS code 336611 applies. Military Sealift Fleet Support Command (MSFSC), Norfolk, VA intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for USNS MERCY for the following services: END ITEM APPLICATION: WSC-8 PLATFORM PRESERVATION STATEMENT OF WORK: 1.0 ABSTRACT 1.1 Clean, inspect, preserve WSC-8 antennas Platform and Waveguide Tray. 2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES 2.1 REFERENCES 2.1.1 MSC Drawing Number 7488682 SHF Wideband Terminal. An/WSC-8(V) 1 Installation Antenna Platform 2.1.2 MSC Drawing Number 7488692 SHF Wideband Terminal. An/WSC-8(V) 1 Installation Waveguide tray 2.2 ENCLOSURES: NONE 3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION/QUANTITY 3.1 LOCATION/QUANTITY: San Diego, CA 3.2 DESCRIPTION/MANUFACTURER'S DATA: None 4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT /MATERIAL/SERVICES: None 5.0 NOTES: None 6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None 7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED 7.1 Electrical 7.1.1 Ships Forces will Tag Out the AN/WSC-8 System in accordance with contractor and MSC Electrical safety regulations. Notify the electrical tag out officer for annotation in the ship's tag log book. Upon completion of antenna platform and wave guide tray preservation, clear the tag out and once again notify the ship's tag out officer to clear the log book. 7.2 Painting 7.2.1 Mechanically clean rusted areas on the TOP AND UNDERSIDE of the Antenna Platform, Deck Mounts, Frames and Wave guide tray to bright metal (SSPC SP-11) removing all rust, scale, and corrosion. 7.2.2 Prime and paint the TOP AND UNDERSIDE of the antenna platform, Deck mounts, Frames and Wave guide tray using contractor furnished paint and reference 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 as guidance. 7.7 Inspection/Tests : 7.7.1 Contractor shall inspect fastening hardware for corrosion. The contractor shall provide and install NEW CRES 316 Stainless steel hardware, i.e. nuts, bolts, flat and lock washers as needed. 8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional The requested Period of Performance date for the above is JULY - AUG 2011. The following FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of this provision with their quote or a statement stating that it is available via the ORCA website, http://orca.bpn.gov.) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Disabled Veterans (over 100K) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, (Over 15K) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans (When 52.222-35 Applies) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals: +1 (555) 000-0000 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (only used with an unapproved budget, not standard) 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A; 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation; 252.211-7003 Alternate I Item Identification and Valuation; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Application to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) - ADDITIONAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: In accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved "DUNNAGE" stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 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 my be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far Responsible sources shall provide the following: 1. Price quote which identifies the requested item(s), unit price, and extended price 2. Total price 3. Prompt Payment Terms 4. Remittance address, Tax Identification Number, DUNS number and Cage Code 5. Responses to this solicitation are due 28 JUNE 2011 at 0800 local time, Norfolk, VA. LATE QUOTES MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION. Quotes may be emailed to contact@example.gov or faxed via +1 (555) 000-0000 Attn: Comatrice Martin. Please reference the solicitation number on your quote. MSFSC INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPPING CHARGES At the time of invoice, a shipping receipt must be provided to substantiate shipping or freight charges greater than $25.00. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable quoter, whose quote, conforming to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, offers the lowest evaluated price.