V--MARINE TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a more detailed solicitation is available on the Federal Technical Data Solutions (FEDTEDS) Web Page at http://www.fedteds.gov/ or at https://www.fedteds.gov/fedteds/start.nsf/frm.VendorLogin?OpenForm&SolicitationNumber=W912EE-06-T-00 51 , which includes exhibits that could not be posted as this site. Offerors should check the FEDTEDS Web Page often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones. Solicitation Number W912EE-06-T-0051 is being issued as a request for q uotation (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-11. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS Code 488390 (SIC 4492) with a size standard of $6,500,000. The USACE, Vicksburg District, Mat Sinking Unit has a need for two marine traffic controllers for approximately 23 days. The Marine Traffic Controllers must have knowledge of all applicable Coast Guard rules and regulations. The controllers must apply and utilize his extensive river knowledge in determining vessel priority and maintaining maximum traffic flow for safe operating conditions. The controllers will be responsible for making radio contact with the river traffic for the purpose of minimizing vessel created wave action and other navigational hazards during mat sinking operations along the Mississippi river banks. The controllers are expected to converse with other pi lots and navigation interests in the area and apply diplomacy and tact in controlling river traffic. The controllers must have experience with the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Pilots Association, and be familiar with the Mississippi River. The Marine Traffi c Controllers must possess and keep a current Master Pilots license with unlimited tonnage with in the range from Baton Rouge, La to the mouth of the Mississippi River. The controller must have knowledge of river traffic such as small river vessels, singl e barge tows, multiple barge tows and ocean going vessels. The marine traffic controllers must have 4 years of verifiable experience as a qualified marine traffic controller. This procurement may be quoted as follows: VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO QUOTE ON ALL OR PART OF THE ITEMS REQUESTED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE MULTIPLE AWARDS. IN THE PAST, TWO (2) SEPARATE CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT 0001 One Marine Traffic Controller in accordance with the attached specifications 23 DAYS $___________ $_________________ 0002 Option to Extend services of One Marine Traffic Controller in accordance with attached specifications 23 DAYS $___________ $_________________ 0003 One Marine Traffic Controller in accordance with the attached specifications 23 DAYS $___________ $_________________ 0004 Option to Extend services of One Marine Traffic Controller in accordance with attached specifications 23 DAYS $___________ $_________________ FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with this offer. The Clause 52. 212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, applies to this acquisition. The Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. If you are not registered in the CC R, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.ccr.gov. Registering electronically will expedite the registration process acquisition. Quotes are due 8 September 2006 not later than 2:30 p.m. at the Vicksburg Consolidated Contracting Office, ATTN: Brandy Ellison, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183-3435, at +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-ma il at contact@example.gov . For information concerning this solicitation, contact Brandy Ellison at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov . Offerors should check the FedTeds Web Page often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones. THIS PROCUREMENT IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS UNDER NAICS CODE 488390 (SIC 4492) WITH A SIZE STANDARD OF $6,500,000.00. NEITHER FACSIMILE NOR EMAIL (ELECTRONIC) PROPOSALS ARE ALLOWED.