V -- Naval Base Kitsap Tugboat Services

This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) # N66001-19-Q- 6890. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Jose Neto by phone at 619-553- 0901 or by e-mail at contact@example.gov. Please use the subject line N66001-19-Q- 6890 on your e-mail messages. Questions and quotes must be uploaded on the NIWC e- Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-19-Q-6890. E-mail quotes or offers may not be accepted. For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the NIWC Paperless Initiatives Help Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide a brief narrative description (1-2 pages) of their tugboat and pictures (if available) illustrating it meets or exceeds the Government's tugboat minimum specifications (3.0) to accomplish the services requested. The Government will not entertain quotes that do not provide a narrative description of the tugboat proposed to accomplish the services requested. Description of Services Required: 1.0 Tugboat services for 5 days (September 14 - September 18, 2019) in the Hood Canal, Washington. The tugboat will be used to take a Navy barge with the below specifications from a pier in the Naval Base Kitsap Operating Area to Frenchman's Cove or Dabob Bay and conduct station keeping during specified time period. 2.0 Requirements: - The tugboat shall provide towing in accordance with safe and accepted commercial practices. - The tugboat, and its personnel, shall be responsible for lines across to the barge. - The tugboat, and its personnel, shall be familiar with rules regarding entering and exiting the Naval Base Kitsap Operating Area. - Tugboat services will be required for a continuous period, which will be a minimum of nine hours, not to exceed 11 hours, each day of the five-day period. This time is calculated from when the tugboat starts at the Navy pier and ends when the tugboat returns to the pier each day. This continual period will encompass both day and night hours. 3.0 Tugboat minimum specifications: The tugboat, and its personnel, must have the ability to gain access to the Navy Bangar Lower Base Facility pier (US citizenship required) Tugboat shall have at least 2,200 HP. Tugboat shall have Z-drive, Voith Drive, or equivalent type thrusters. Tugboat shall have a tow winch with capacity for at least 1500 feet of line. Tugboat shall be able to push ahead or tow alongside a barge with the following specifications: - Length, Overall: 200 feet - Length between perpendiculars: 195 feet - Breadth: 54 feet - Draft: 7 feet - Freeboard: 7 feet - Sail Area Dimensions of the House: 120 feet L x 45 feet W x 25 feet H - Displacement: 2,056 long tons The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items (Aug 2018) (Deviation 2018-O00018), applies to this acquisition. The following addendum replaces the text of this provision in its entirety: Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The applicable NAICS code is 488330. The small business size standard is $38.5M. (b) Submission of quotations. You must submit your quotation electronically by uploading it to the NIWC e-commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-19-Q-6890. As a minimum, your quotation must show- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations; (3) The name, address, telephone number, CAGE code, business size of the quoter; (4) A brief narrative description (1-2 pages) of the tugboat and pictures (if available) illustrating it meets or exceeds the Government's tugboat minimum specifications (3.0) to accomplish the services. (5) Price and any discount terms; (6) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and CertificationsCommercial Items (Oct 2018)Alternate I (Oct 2014) (see paragraph (b) of the provision for those representations and certifications that you must complete electronically), unless it is already in the quoter's SAM record; and (7) Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments. (c) Reserved. (d) Product samples. Not applicable. (e) Multiple quotations. You are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. We will evaluate each quotation that you submit separately. (f) Submission Deadline. (1) You are responsible for submitting your quotation by 02:00 PM Pacific Time on August 1st, 2019 (submission deadline). (2) We will consider your quotation if we receive it by the submission deadline. If we receive your quotation after this time, we will not consider it unless we receive it before we issue the purchase order and we determine that considering it would not unduly delay the acquisition. (3) In the event that an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts our normal processes so that we cannot receive your quotation prior to the submission deadline, the submission deadline is automatically extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first workday on which our normal processes resume. (g) Issuance of purchase order. We intend to award a purchase order to you if you have quoted the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quoter that meets the technical requirements of this solicitation. However, we may issue a purchase order to a contractor who did not submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. After the evaluation of quotations, we may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of our choosing before issuing a purchase order. We will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of our choosing and we will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. (h) Multiple purchase orders. N/A (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1) You may obtain the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation for a fee by submitting a request to: GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone +1 (555) 000-0000 Facsimile +1 (555) 000-0000. (2) You may download most unclassified Defense specifications and standards from the following ASSIST websites: (i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/). (ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). (iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com). (3) You may order documents not available from ASSIST from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by- (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk +1 (555) 000-0000, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone +1 (555) 000-0000/2179, Facsimile +1 (555) 000-0000. (4) You must obtain nongovernment (voluntary) standards from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all quotations exceeding the micro-purchase threshold and quotations of any dollar value if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) You must enter, in the block with your name and address on the cover page of your quotation, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS+4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies your name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that you may assign at your discretion to establish additional SAM records for identifying additional Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11). If you do not have a DUNS number, you should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. If you are located inside the United States, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. If you are outside the United States, you must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. You should indicate that you are a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) System for Award Management. By submission of your quotation, you acknowledge the requirement to register in the SAM database prior to purchase order issuance, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If you are not registered in the SAM database in the time that we prescribe, we will proceed to issue the purchase order to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. You may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. (l) Requests for information. We will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this solicitation. You may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation from the contracting officer. (m) Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (1) Subparagraph (m)(2) below incorporates solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they appeared in full text. Upon your request, we will make their full text available. These provisions may include blocks that you must complete and submit with your quotation. In lieu of submitting the full text of these provisions, you may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with your quotation. Also, you may access the full text of a solicitation provision electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulation: www.acquisition.gov Defense FAR Supplement: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ Class Deviations: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html (2) The following solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference: (i) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (ii) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) (iii) DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) (iv) DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations (Mar 2018) (v) DFARS 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism (Jan 2018) (n) Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (1) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (2) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of addendum) Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation, who is registered with Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), and System for Award Management (SAM); however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. Factor I Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the quote to determine if the proposed tugboat meets the Government's minimum specifications needed to tow the barge: The tugboat, and its personnel, must have the ability to gain access to the Navy Bangar Lower Base Facility pier (US citizenship required) Tugboat shall have at least 2,200 HP. Tugboat shall have Z-drive, Voith Drive, or equivalent type thrusters. Tugboat shall have a tow winch with capacity for at least 1500 feet of line. Tugboat shall be able to push ahead or tow alongside a barge with the following specifications: - Length, Overall: 200 feet - Length between perpendiculars: 195 feet - Breadth: 54 feet - Draft: 7 feet - Freeboard: 7 feet - Sail Area Dimensions of the House: 120 feet L x 45 feet W x 25 feet H - Displacement: 2,056 long tons Factor II- Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. Factor III- Past Performance: The Government will consider data available in the statistical reporting module of the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) regarding the quoter's past performance history related tugboat services. The Government reserves the right to award to the services to the quoter that represents the best value to the Government. Notice: Any offer rated "Unacceptable" under any one of the above factors may be determined to be ineligible for contract award. (End of addendum) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition. An addendum to the clause adding paragraphs (w) and (v) is shown below. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONSCOMMERCIAL ITEMS (w) Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (1) Subparagraph (w)(2) below incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they appeared in full text. Upon your request, we will make their full text available. Also, you may access the full text of a clause electronically at these addresses: Federal Acquisition Regulation: www.acquisition.gov Defense FAR Supplement: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ Class Deviations: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html (2) The following clauses are incorporated by reference: (i) FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (ii) FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (iii) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) (iv) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2015) (v) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (vi) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (vii) FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (July 2013) (viii) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (ix) FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (x) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) (xi) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (xii) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (xiii) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (xiv) FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (xv) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (xvi) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (xvii) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (xviii) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (xix) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferSystem for Award Management (Oct 2018) (xx) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (June 2013) (xxi) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) (xxii) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (xxiii) DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) (xxiv) DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) (xxv) DFARS 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) (xxvi) DFARS 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. (FEB 2019) (xxvii) DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016) (xxviii) DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) (xxix) DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (DEC 2017) (xxx) DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities (DEC 2017) (xxxi) DFARS Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) (xxxii) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) (xxxiii) DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) (xxxiv) DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) (xxxv) DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) (xxxvi) DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013) (xxxvii) DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by SeaBasic (Apr 2014) (v) Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (1) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (2) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of addendum) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition and will be included in the resultant contract.