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 N40442-10-T-7293, 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 2005-34, effective 01 Jul 09. NAICS 237990 applies. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable. This is a small business set-aside. Military Sealift Fleet Support Command (MSFSC), Norfolk, VA intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for hull inspection for the USNS LEWIS AND CLARK. The following service is required: 1.0 ABSTRACT 1.1 Provide diver services to perform propeller, rudder, sea-chest cleaning and underwater hull inspection 2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES: None 3.0 ITEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION: 3.1 The ship underwater hull and appendages. 4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SERVICES: None 5.0 NOTES 5.1 Performance Location: USNS Lewis and Clark, Norfolk NOB,. 5.2 Provide an access list of all personnel boarding the ship. The list shall include the following: 5.2.1 Persons full Name 5.2.2 Social Security Number, or passport#, or naturalization number. 5.2.3 Place of birth 5.2.4 Date of Birth 5.3 This ship contains High Voltage (HV) electrical systems. The contractor and subcontractors shall obey all posted and verbal instructions regarding safety and exclusion from High Voltage areas. At no time shall a contractor or subcontractor approach, work on, or enter a High Voltage area with out proper authorization. 5.4 THE USNS LEWIS AND CLARK ELECTRICAL COLOR CODING DOES NOT FOLLOW CONSISTENT COLOR SCHEME. THE SHIP IS KNOWN TO HAVE CURRENT CARRYING CONDUCTORS COLORED GREEN, BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE HOT UNTIL TESTED OTHERWISE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST ALL ELECTRICAL CABLES TO ENSURE THEY ARE DEAD PRIOR TO WORK ON THE ITEM. 6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional 7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK: 7.1 Provide diver services to perform the following: 7.1.1 Propeller cleaning. 7.1.2 Rudder cleaning. 7.1.3 Seachest cleaning. 7.1.4 Install missing J-bolt on seachest grating. 7.1.4.1 Ship will provide j-bolts. 7.1.4.2 Missing J-bolts have been reported via Seaward Report dtd 9-28-09. 7.1.4.3 Seachest "C" Fr 76 Port Side. Two (2) of 6 j-bolts missing. One (1) centerline aft j-bolt bent and needs replacement. 7.1.4.4 Seachest "D" Fr 36 Port Side. One (1) of 8 bolts missing. 7.1.5 Complete under water hull inspection with digital photographs and report documenting hull condition. Q & A 1) How many sea chests to be cleaned? There are 4 seachest gratings to be cleaned. 2) Statement of work just says prop cleaning, no polishing required? The propeller is to be cleaned and polished to a rubert A/B as is standard navy specification per NSTM 081. The period of performance for the above items is 3 June 2010 - 23 June 2010. Please provide the cost of all labor, travel, and materials expenses. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I The offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications'Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; Addendum to 52.212-4 (q) Other Compliances applies: Federal Law and regulation require Government contractors to possess appropriate insurance coverage for their employees. The Government reserves the right to request evidence of appropriate insurance, including Longshoreman's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) coverage required to perform work on or near ships. (33 U.S.C. S903(a). All policies shall contain an endorsement stating that any cancellation or material change in the coverage adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective unless the Contractor provides written notice of the same to the Contracting Officer. Within 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 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, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-41 Service Contract Act 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration; and The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Alternate A; 252.211-7003 or 252.211-7003 Alternate I Item Identification and Valuation; Within DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III. The following additional clauses apply: 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals:
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