R -- Marine Electronics Engineering

(i) 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 the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) Solicitation number HSCG40-08-Q-40738 applies, and is issued as a Request for Quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 and the business size standard is $17 Million. U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Requirements Contract for a base year and one (1) option year. (v) The following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN?s) shall apply: Base Year CLIN 0001, Marine Electronics Engineer (straight time), Estimated 800 Hours; Option Year CLIN 1001, Marine Electronics Engineer (straight time), Estimated 800 Hours; (vi) STATEMENT OF WORK FOR ELECTRONICS DESIGN ENGINEERING FOR COAST GUARD YARD: Contractor shall perform various electronic design and analysis tasks for new installation on board Coast Guard Cutters. Create detailed electronic system design drawings for shipboard applications; including generation of schematic wiring diagrams, cable running lists, wire lists, system block diagrams and electronic packaging drawings. Work assignments will be task specific and will require an engineering estimate with completion dates prior to commencement of each individual project. If a task order is issued under this contract for engineering services, the contractor shall begin performance of the required services within seven (7) calendar days. Payment will be based upon actual hours worked. A workstation with access to AutoCAD 2000 will be provided by the Coast Guard YARD. Officials authorized to place delivery orders: U.S.C.G. Engineering Logistics Center, YARD Acquisitions Branch, Bldg. 58, 2nd Floor, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland. (vii) Place of performance is: United States Coast Guard YARD, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. The YARD?s normal hours of operation are between 6:30 and 9:00 AM through 3:00-5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Provisions may be made for some work to be performed off-site at the discretion of the Coast Guard YARD. Travel, if required, shall be reimbursed in accordance with Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) on a time & materials basis. This is only travel that may be required under a task order requiring off-site performance. Transportation to and from the Coast Guard YARD, along with any related expenses, for all other task orders shall be included in the proposed labor rates. (viii) The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 2007) and the following Addenda. The offeror(s) shall document their ability to provide the required services in accordance with the following Technical Requirements: MINIMUM SKILL, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - The individual(s) performing the Scope of Work defined above shall meet the following minimum requirements: 1) Experience: Contractor shall have at least ten (10) years experience performing detailed electronic and electronic packaging design and analysis tasks for shipboard applications. 2) Education: Contractor shall have a bachelor?s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited institution. 3) Contractor shall have detailed knowledge of all applicable Coast Guard specifications and standards relating to shipboard electronic systems design and installation including: (a) IEEE-45, (b) MIL-STD 1680, (c) MIL-STD 1310, and (d) CFR-46. 4) Contractor shall posses a detailed working knowledge of at least six (6) of the following electronic systems as implemented on the existing fleet of United States Coast Guard Cutters: (a) Shipboard Command and Control System, (b) 110?, 210?, 270? and 378? platforms, (c) Raytheon Bridge Master RADAR System, (d) Differential GPS systems (all classes), (e) INMARSAT B/C/mini-m (110? and up), (f) Secure Communications System (all classes), (g) Interior Communications Systems 21MC/1MC (all classes), (h) Scanning SONARS (175? and up), (i) ESM/ECM, and (j) 225 WLB Interior Communications Switchboard. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: Technical Proposal: The offeror shall submit a technical proposal that provides documentation/evidence to show that they meet the minimum skill, education and experience requirements stated above. The technical proposal shall detail the type of experience and knowledge that the offeror possesses that satisfies the Government?s minimum requirements. A proposal that merely states that the offeror will meet all the requirements of the solicitation may be determined technically unacceptable. The proposal shall also include details that confirm that the offeror is capable of providing the required services within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of a task order. Past Performance Proposal: Offeror shall provide one (1) relevant past performance reference along with a point of contact and telephone number. Price Proposal: Offeror shall provide hourly rates for the following labor categories: Base Year: CLIN 0001 ? MARINE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (Straight Time), estimated 800 hours, Option Year One: CLIN 1001 - MARINE ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (Straight Time), estimated 800 hours. No overtime is anticipated. These rates shall be fully loaded and shall include all costs to perform the required services, including but not limited to travel, per-diem, etc. for performance at the U.S. Coast Guard YARD. These are estimated hours only and are not a representation to an offeror or contractor that they will be required or ordered, or that conditions affecting requirements will be stable or normal. Conditions may change and there may be a need for significantly less or more hours. Proposed rates shall be fixed and shall remain fixed throughout the period of performance. On days of inclement weather, contractor shall call the Coast Guard Inclement Weather Hotline at +1 (555) 000-0000, (press 1). If the recording announces that the U.S. Coast Guard YARD is closed, contractor shall NOT report to the YARD and WILL NOT be compensated for that day. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but shall include the following information: 1) solicitation number, 2) company?s complete mailing and remittance addresses, 3) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 4) cage code, 5) Dun & Bradstreet number, 6) Taxpayer ID number, all information specified in Proposal Preparation Instructions. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). ? Price, technical, and past performance are evaluation factors. The Government will evaluate all offers to be qualified for award as follows: If it is determined in the best interest of the Government, the Government reserves the right to make more than one award in response to this solicitation. The Government will review each proposal submitted in response to this solicitation and make award to that offeror, whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, represents the lowest price to the Government (low price/technical and past performance acceptability). A determination of technical acceptability shall be made based on the information provided in accordance with the requirements of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. Any proposal not providing or meeting the minimum skill, education, and experience requirements, evidencing conformance to the solicitation requirements, shall be determined unacceptable and will not be considered for award. Price evaluation will be performed by the Contracting Officer to determine the reasonableness of each proposed price and to determine the Offeror?s understanding of the work and ability to perform the contract. The evaluated price will be obtained by multiplying the estimated number of hours times the labor rate for each line item, for the base year and option year. The two totals will then be added together to achieve a final price for evaluation purposes. Past Performance may be evaluated using the reference provided in the offerors proposal. Firms lacking a record of relevant past performance history, or for whom information on past performance is not available, shall receive a neutral evaluation. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. Award may be made to other than the lowest price. The Government intends to award on an all or none basis. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2007) with Alt 1 included are to be submitted with your offers. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) applies to this acquisition. The following addenda applies: Address for submission of invoices is U.S. Coast Guard YARD, P.O. Box 4122, Chesapeake, VA 23327-4122; Payment Terms: The Governments normal payment terms are Net 30, however Offerors may propose discounts for prompt payment. Submission of invoices may occur no more often than WEEKLY. FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (Oct 2003); FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995); FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) Minimum Order: Less than eight (8) hours; Maximum order: Single Item in excess of 1,000 hours, Combination of Items in excess of 1,000 hours; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995) Note: The U.S. Coast Guard reserves the right to use other means outside of this contract, including our own workforce, to accomplish the required engineering services. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999); FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000); FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.acquisition.gov/far; HSAR 3052.223-90 Accident and Fire Reporting (Dec 2003); HSAR 3052.237-70 Qualifications of Contractor Employees (Nov 2004) (Deviation), HSAR 3052-237-71 Information Technology Systems Access For Contractors (NOV 2004) (Deviation); HSAR 3052.242-71 Dissemination of Contract Information (Dec 2003); HSAR 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (Dec 2003). Full text of HSAR clauses may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://www.dhs.gov. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Feb 2008). The following clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 are incorporated: FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007); FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332); contractor must be registered in CCR before receiving award, FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351), and FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351). Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2005-2247, REV 4 applies to this requirement and may be located at http://servicecontract.fedworld.gov; HSAR 302.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Dec 2003). (xiii) Not Applicable. (xiv) Not Applicable. (xv) Not Applicable. (xvi) QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM EST on March 24, 2008. Quotes may be faxed +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to contact@example.gov. (xvii) POC is Linda Mannion, Purchasing Agent, +1 (555) 000-0000.