RENEW AUXILIARY SEAWATER PIPING ONBOARD USCGC JAMES IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Request for Quotations number is 70Z08521QP45A6000 and is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotations incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84 dated Nov 1, 2015. The NAICS Code is 336611. The Small Business Size Standard is 1250. This is a total small business set aside. All responsible sources may submit proposals that will be considered by the agency. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. **For purposes of evaluation and award, Past Performance is considered to be more important than Price. Offerors shall submit quotes as follows - Date: MARCH 23RD , 2021 Time: 0800 Pacific Standard Time (PST) Place: contact@example.gov REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Each Offeror shall furnish the information required by the solicitation, which includes: Section 1: Price quote including cost breakdown. Section 2: Past Performance / References Proposal (This section should include the offerors completed representations and certifications.); and Section 3: Any issued amendments to the solicitation. ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: The contract is expected to be awarded on or about 03/23/2021. QUESTIONS: The last day to ask questions will be MARCH 23RD , 2021, 0800 Pacific Standard Time (PST). Questions shall be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov. After this date, unless amended, questions will not be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact WILLIAM SWORD, +1 (555) 000-0000. Please Note: Amendments to this solicitation will be publicized in the same manner as the initial synopsis and solicitation. Questions and quotes shall be emailed to contact@example.gov. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of quotes. INTERESTED VENDORS PLEASE SEND OFFICIAL QUOTE, WITH A SAM.GOV REGISTERED DUNS NUMBER, AND EMAIL TO contact@example.gov. POP: 06APR21 - 20APR21 S21_015_52000_RTK_0321_754 Auxiliary Seawater Piping, Renew 1. SCOPE 1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to renew Auxiliary Seawater (ASW) piping as described in Table 1, and overhaul valve SW2-V-013 (SW-V-4-44-1). Table 1 - Piping Renewal Sections related Component General Location of leak Pipe Size QTY (approx.) A/C Unit #2B Near the outlet isolation valve (SW2B-V-034) 3 in. 1 ft. A/C Unit #3B Near the inlet balancing valve (SW3B-V-033) 3 in. 1 ft. A/C Unit #3A Near the regulating valve (SW3A-V-032) 3 in. 6 in. A/C Unit #1B Near the inlet isolation (SW1B-V-031) and regulating (SW1B-V-032) valves 3 in. 6 in. A/C Unit #1B Near the regulating valve (SW1B-V-032) and 1B cooler 3 in. 6 in. #1 RO Near DUF1-TH-001 and DUF1-V-026 1 7/8 in. 6 in. 1.2 Government-furnished property. None. 2. REFERENCES Coast Guard Drawings Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-508-001, Rev C, Piping and Machinery Insulation Schedule and L/M (ASC508001) Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-520-001, Rev H, Seawater Cooling System Diagram (ASC520001) Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-520-004, Rev E, Salt Water Cooling Unit 1320 (ASC520132-SW) Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-520-008, Rev F, Salt Water Cooling Unit 2210 (ASC5200221-SW) Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-520-014, Rev C, Salt Water Cooling Unit 3120 (ASC520-312-SW) Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-520-016, Rev D, Salt Water Cooling Unit 3130 (ASC520313-SW) Coast Guard Publications Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2020, General Requirements Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2020, Welding and Allied Processes Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2020, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures Other References ASTM International (ASTM) F683, 2014, Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping and Machinery Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS) SP-67, 2002 Edition, Butterfly Valves 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General. 3.1.1 CIR. The Contractor must submit a CIR for the inspections listed in the following paragraph(s): None. 3.1.2 Tech Rep. Not applicable. 3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection). 3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). 3.1.5. The Contractor must ensure that one A/C unit is operational at all times. NOTE Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment. 3.2 Operational test, initial. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor must witness Coast Guard personnel perform an initial operational test of all items or shipboard devices to be disturbed, used, repaired, or altered, to demonstrate existing operational condition. Submit a CFR. 3.3 Fluid handling. The Contractor must remove and dispose of removed fluids from the affected piping system, in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. CAUTION Do not drain ANY fluids, including fresh water, into any space, bilge, or exterior location. 3.4 Piping repair. The Contractor must renew the ASW piping sections described in Table 1. Renew piping in accordance with the details provided in Coast Guard Drawings 750-WMSL-520-001, 750-WMSL-520-004, 750-WMSL-520-014, and 750-WMSL-520-016. 3.4.1 Verify ASW piping to be repaired with the Coast Guard Inspector prior to beginning repair. 3.4.2 All welding, brazing, or other hot work must be conducted in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740. The Contractor must supply a Marine Chemist with current certification to gas free space prior to any hot work. 3.5 NDE. The Contractor must perform NDE of the newly installed piping in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740, Appendix C. 3.6 Pipe flushing. The Contractor must flush all new and disturbed piping with clean fresh water until all debris is removed but no longer than five minutes. Ensure flushing fluid is directed to move scale and foreign debris away from installed machinery to prevent possible damage upon operational testing. Submit a CFR documenting date and time of flushing process and level of pipe cleanliness. 3.6.1 Dispose of flushing fluid in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. 3.6.2 Ensure all water is removed by blowing dry all flushed piping with dry, low-pressure air. 3.7 Pipe labeling. The Contractor must stencil the following onto the pipe/lagging surfaces: Name of the piping system service. Destination, where feasible. Direction of flow, indicated by an arrow three inches long pointing away from the lettering (for reversible flow, point an arrow away from each end of the lettering). 3.7.1 Ensure all lettering and arrow(s) are as follows: In general, black color except white for dark-colored piping. Applied in conspicuous locations and preferably near control valves. 3.8 Valve overhaul. The Contractor must overhaul the seawater cooling pump suction motor-operated valve SW2-V-013 (SW-V-4-44-1). The valve is an 8 butterfly valve with wafer end connections. Disassemble and clean all internal surfaces of the valve, inspecting for damage/defects and condition of internal components. Renew all hardware and software. Test the valve in accordance with MSS SP-67. Submit a CFR. NOTE Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment. 3.9 Operational test, post repairs. After completion of work, the Contractor must thoroughly test, in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector and demonstrate all items or shipboard devices that have been disturbed, used, repaired, altered, or installed to be in satisfactory operating condition. Submit a CFR. 3.10 Touch-up preservation, general. The Contractor must prepare and coat all new and disturbed exterior and interior surfaces, as applicable, to match existing adjacent surfaces in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, paragraph 3.1.13 (Touch-ups and minor coating repairs). 3.11 Piping insulation renewal. The Contractor must renew existing piping insulation for the designated ASW system piping using Coast Guard Drawing(s) 750-WMSL-508-001 as guidance. 3.11.1 Coat the newly installed insulation system in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, Appendix B (Cutter and Boat Interior Painting Systems). 4. NOTES This section is not applicable to this work item.