V--Marine Traffic Controllers Vicksburg District, Mat Sinking Unit

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. Solicitation No. W912EE-09-T-0035 is being issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 488330, SIC Code 4992, with Size Standard of $7.0m. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg, Mississippi, Vicksburg District, Mat Sinking Unit has a requirement for two (2) Marine Traffic Controllers for approximately thirty (30) days each. 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. This procurement may be quoted as follows: Line Item 000l: Services for one (1) Marine Traffic Controller in accordance with the following specifications. Services are to begin on or about 04 November 2009. Quantity: 30, Unit of Measure: Days, Unit Price: $ _________; Total amount of Line Item 0001: $ ____________. Line Item 0002: Services for one (1) Marine Traffic Controller in accordance with the following specifications. Services are to begin on or about 04 November 2009. Quantity: 30, Unit: Days, Unit Price: $ _________; Total amount of Line Item 0002: $ ____________. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: 1. SCOPE OF WORK: The Marine Traffic Controller must have knowledge of all applicable Coast Guard rules and regulations. The controller must apply and utilize his extensive river knowledge in determining vessel priority and maintaining maximum traffic flow for safe operating conditions. The controller 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 controller is expected to converse with other pilots and navigation interests in the area and apply diplomacy and tact in controlling river traffic. The controller must have four (4) years experience with the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Pilots Association, and be familiar with the Mississippi River. The Marine Traffic Controller must possess and maintain a current Master Pilots license with unlimited tonnage within 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, single barge tows, multiple barge tows and ocean going vessels. The marine traffic controller must have four (4) years of verifiable experience as a qualified marine traffic controller. 2. REQUIREMENTS: Each marine traffic controller is expected to work twelve (12) hours per day seven (7) days a week. The schedule for working will be six (6) to six (6) seven days a week with the schedule approved by the Chief, Revetment Section. Any changes to this time shall be approved by the Chief, Mat Sinking Unit. Substitutions of the Marine Traffic Controller will be limited to emergencies only, and will be subject to approval of the Chief, Mat Sinking Unit. The Mat Sinking Unit is estimated to be in the Mississippi River (mile 116 LDB and below) on or about 04 November 2009, for approximately thirty (30) days. The cost will be based on a twelve (12) hour daily work period. Meals and lodging will be provided by the Government aboard the Mat Sinking Unit. 3. QUALITY CONTROL: The contractor shall utilize their own internal quality control processes to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and this scope of work. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN: Reference to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Clause 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The inspection and acceptance procedures specified within this contract set forth a general policy that only the services performed by the Contractor in strict accordance with the Scope of Work will merit payment. The Government will inspect and monitor the Contractor's performance by appointing a Contracting Officers Representative and a Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI), to monitor performance to ensure services are received under this contract. The Government representative will evaluate the Contractor's performance through close on-site inspections and receipt of complaints from government employees. The Government will also receive and investigate complaints from government employees or industry. The COR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints and shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s). Table 4.1 SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY Performance objective Scope of Work - see Paragraph 1 Scope of Work Performance threshold - No more than 4 Customer complaints during Life of contract. Non-compliance with SOW may be grounds for cancellation of contract Performance objective Requirements see Paragraph 2 Requirements Performance threshold - No more than 4 complaints during Life of contract. Performance Threshold DEDUCTION 1st Complaint written warning 2nd Complaint 10% Weekly Salary for one week 3rd Complaint 25% Weekly Salary for one week 4th Complaint Termination/Replacement These deductions may be made from payment due the Contractor by the Government should the Contractor fail to meet performance threshold. Failure to report at the beginning of the designated shift will result in a complaint. Failure to contact passing vessels and coordinate traffic in a timely manner will result in a complaint. Failure to comply with the Scope of Work will result in a complaint up to cancelation of the contract depending on the severity of the non-compliance. The following FAR Clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial. 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 FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, applies to this acquisition. The Clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the following clauses cited within that clause: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644); FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity of Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.); FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.); FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer all apply to this acquisition. The clause 252.212-7001 , Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisition of commercial items; Clause 252.204-7004 ALT A, Central Contractor Registration; and Clause 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; apply to this Solicitation. If you are not registered in the CCR, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.ccr.gov. Registering electronically will expedite the registration process. Quotes are due 28 August 2009, not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Time at the USACE Vicksburg District Contracting Office, 4155 East Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS, 39183, ATTN: LEAH MCCAIN. Email proposals will be accepted provided all required literature is included. Fax proposals will not be accepted. For information concerning this solicitation contact Leah McCain by phone at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov. 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