Propulsion Shafting and Strain Gage Alignment Inspection

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z04022Q60035Y00 applies and is used as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective, 7 March 2016. It is anticipated that a competitive price purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. No down payments or advanced payments will be made to the awarded vendor. Vendor shall ensure they can secure funding for this order until delivered and received by the US Coast Guard. Payment will be made by Government Purchase order (Net 30) and the vendor shall assume financial responsibility until the order is accepted and received by US Coast Guard. Basis for Award: This solicitation is based on FAR 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures and quotes will be reviewed and awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis per the solicitation. Past performance will only be reviewed for - responsibility basis per FAR 9.1. There are no adjectival ratings nor will award be based on a best value tradeoff basis. The vendor's quote that is the lowest priced and meets all the technical requirements of the solicitation will be awarded the contract. All quotes shall be emailed to SK2 Chad Yearwood via chad.a.yearwood@uscg.mil and shall be received no later than 01/14/21 by 0900hrs (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 70Z04022Q60035Y00 in the subject of the email. SCOPE Contractor to perform strain gage alignment inspection onboard USCGC ASPEN in Baltimore MD tentative start date is on or around 01/18/22. The intent of the strain gauge alignment check is to document the state of the existing alignment of the propulsion shafting, to ensure existing alignment is correct and to collect baseline data. ITEM 1: PRE-DRYDOCK MEASUREMENT CONDUCTED AT THE USCG YARD BALTIMORE ON OR AROUND 1/18/22 IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATEMENT OF WORK. ITEM 2: PRE-WORK DRYDOCK MEASUREMENTS VENDOR WILL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO SERVICE BEING CONDUCTED IN BALTIMORE MD 21226 ITEM 3: POST AVAILABILTY DRYDOCK MEASUREMENTS VENDOR WILL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO SERVICE BEING CONDUCTED IN BALTIMORE MD 21226 ITEM 4: AFLOAT MEASUREMENTS VENDOR WILL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO SERVICE BEING CONDUCTED IN BALTIMORE MD 21226 SEE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR DETAILS (ATTACHED) TECHNICAL / JOB POC: MR. JAMES JOHNSTON / James.C.Johnston@uscg.mil / Phone: 410-320-6058 CONTRACTING POC: CHAD YEARWOOD / chad.a.yearwood@uscg.mil Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. Type of Contract. The Government will award one (1) firm-fixed-price contract as a result of this solicitation. Security Requirements. The U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD is a controlled access area. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing company and issued photo identification to all employees directed to perform work on the U.S. Coast Guard Yard. All Contractor employees are required to identify themselves with company identification on their hard hats and/or uniforms. Any Contractor employee not following U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations will be removed from performance on this contract and may be barred from reentering the U.S. Coast Guard Yard. This does not absolve the Contractor in meeting contract performance requirements. Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. Listing of Employees. The Contractor personnel shall maintain a current listing of employees. This list will include the employee's name and date of birth. The list shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the COR. An updated listing shall be provided when an employee's status or information changes. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority (KO, KO's Representative (COR), or Project Manager) any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of U.S. Coast Guard personnel, Contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. The Contractor shall not substitute employee(s) without prior notification to the Contracting Officer and COR. Contractor employees shall receive a full safety briefing by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment of all known hazards in areas that work shall be performed. Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The Contractor is required to follow 29 CFR 1915 (OSHA Shipyard Industry Standard), while performing work at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard. The Contractor must provide all required personnel safety equipment for their employees, such as, but not limited to; safety helmet, safety glasses and shoes, respirators (disposable paper respirators are unacceptable), safety harnesses, and hearing protection. All safety equipment must meet OSHA standards. Failure of Contractor employees to comply with the above requirements could result in a shutdown of operations. The U.S. Coast Guard Yard has 24-hour first aid, spill response and fire protection available. If necessary, the Contractor may call 410-636-3993 from non-Yard phones and extension 3000 from Yard phones for emergency situations. The U.S. Coast Guard Yard will provide emergency first aid only. Injuries must be reported immediately and followed up with a written report to the COR. Special Qualifications. The Contractor shall comply with all the U.S. Coast Guard Yard ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certifications. The Contractor may be periodically audited to ensure conformity to these certifications and standards. ISO Certifications. The Coast Guard Yard is an ISO 14001 certified industrial facility. Maintaining this environmental certification is of paramount importance to the Yard. The Contractor may be audited one or more times a year to ensure their compliance. The Contractor, therefore, will be held strictly accountable for violations of the ISO 14001 Standards and Environmental Law and/or Regulation. The Contractor will receive a Yard Environmental Corrective Action Request for any spills/releases of contaminated waters or oils. Any fines levied against the Government by the Maryland Department of the Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, or other regulatory body will be charged to the Contractor if the Contractor is found to be at fault.