CBD<Z> ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR COAST GUARD RESEARCH VESSELS, LITTLE SAND ISLAND, MOBILE, AL

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From Commerce Business Daily, March 5, 1998 PSA-2045

ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR COAST GUARD RESEARCH VESSELS, LITTLE SAND ISLAND,
MOBILE, AL

Category : <Z> (Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property)
Address : U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Contracting Office (FP), C/O U.S. Coast
Guard Research and Development Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road,
Groton, CT 06340-2890
Sol. no. : DTCG39-98-R-E00078
Contact : POC: Cathy Harrington, (860) 441-2874
Due : 25 Mar, 1998

SOL DTCG39-98-R-E00078 DUE 032598 POC POC: Cathy Harrington, (860)
441-2874, Telefax (860) 441-2888, email: charr...@rdc.uscg.mil This is
a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in
accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, 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
DTCG39-98-R-E00078. The solicitation is issued as a Request For Proposal
(RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses
are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03.
This acquisition is further identified as a 100% Small Business Set
Aside. The size standard is $7,000,000.00. The Standard Industrial Code
(SIC) is 1731. The United States Coast Guard Research and Development
Center, Groton, CT, has a requirement for the acquisition of electrical
services for the Coast Guard Fire and Safety Test Detachment, Mobile, AL.
The estimated Level of Effort for this requirement is 4,000 labor hours
per year over a five year period. Offerors shall propose fully loaded
labor rates for a total of 20,000 labor hours. Material costs over five
years are estimated at $10,000.00 per year. For proposal purposes,
Offerors shall include in their proposal $50,000 plus any applicable
surcharges for materials The USCG Research and Development Center,
Groton, CT operates a full scale fire testing facility known as the Fire
and Safety Test Detachment (F&STD) in Mobile AL. The primary purpose of
this facility is to conduct large and full scale fire tests in support
of the Coast Guard's environmental and regulatory missions as well as the
Coast Guard's own infrastructure (cutters and shore facilities). Offices
and shops of the F&STD are located at the Coast Guard Base, Mobile, AL.
Test facilities are located on Little Sand Island in Mobile Bay (just
South of the mouth of the Mobile River and the port of Mobile). Major
assets include the STATE OF MAINE (passenger/cargo length 533'), the A.E.
WATTS (T-2 tanker length 508') and a wave tank (located on the island).
There is no road access to Little Sand Island. The contractor shall
provide electrical services to the F&STD. These services shall include
the wiring of test instruments, marine specific electrical applications
(e.g. DC systems, mg sets, diesel generators, antique switchboards), and
general electrical systems (typical of light industrial applications.
The contractor shall furnish all labor and supervision for each task. The
Government will normally supply equipment staging, materials, fittings,
tools, etc. necessary for each task order. The contractor shall have the
capability to supply the aforementioned items. Individual task orders
will specify whether the Government or the contractor shall provide the
supplies necessary for the specific task. Temporary and portable lighting
may be required in the performance of this contract and is the
responsibility of the contractor. The major work site will be Little Sand
Island. Transportation for equipment, materials, and personnel will be
provided by the F&STD within the capabilities of the vessels possessed by
the F&STD (2 landing craft and various small boats). Work hours are from
8 AM to 5Pm Monday through Friday. Any changes to this schedule will be
identified in the individual task orders. For purposes of this contract,
chargeable hours will include transit time to and from Little Sand Island
as well actual work hours. Approximately 80% of the services required for
this contract will not require specific knowledge of marine electrical
systems. Requirements for knowledge concerning specific marine systems
will be specified individual task orders. The State of Maine is not an
active vessel. The manner in which interferences and areas adjacent to
the work site will vary with location and will be identified in
individual task orders. In all cases, the contractor shall ensure the
safety of the work site (both during and following completion) from
hazards such as cuts, bumps, trips and falls. The period of performance
for this contract is five years. Oral orders may be placed under this
contract to be followed up by written orders within five working days.
Contractors may be required to respond to a task order within 48 hours of
award. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to respond to a task order
within 48 hours. Offerors must demonstrate that they possess all the
facilities, equipment, and personnel necessary to provide the required
services. Offerors shall maintain, in force, Workmen's Compensation
Insurance (or it's equivalent), covering employees engaged in work under
this contract, and shall maintain, in force, Marine Insurance covering
liability which may be incurred under the U.S. Longshoremen's and Harbor
Worker's Compensation Act as applicable. Offerors shall ensure that any
subcontractors proposed also maintain the above required insurance. A
site visit may be conducted prior to award to verify compliance with
these requirements. Offerors shall provide the name and telephone number
of the individual responsible for all work to be performedunder this
contract. Offerors shall provide, along with their cost proposal, four
(4) letters of reference from completed contracts within the past 12
months, preferably for marine related work. Award will be based on best
value. The anticipated contract vehicle is an Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with provisions for placing
firm fixed price task orders in accordance with Federal Acquisition
Regulation provisions and clauses: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors --
Commercial Acquisition (JUN 1997); 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial
Acquisition (OCT 1997) [insert: technical evaluation criteria are: past
performance and cost. Past performance and cost are of equal value.];
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items
(JAN 1997); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items
(May 1997); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement
Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996) [the
applicable clauses as identified in this clause are as follows: 52.203-6
Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alt. I (JUL
1995); 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small
Disadvantaged Business Concerns (JUN 1997); 52.219-14 Limitation on
Subcontracting (DEC 1996); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984);
52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era
Veterans (APR 1984); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped
Workers(APR 1984); paragraph d to clause 52.212-5 also applies to this
contract] ; 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)fill-in: [orders may be issued
from award date through 60 months]; 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT
1995)[minimum order $500.00; Maximum order: (1) any order for a single
item in excess of $150,000, (2) Any order for a combination of items in
excess of $150,000.00, (3) A series of orders from the same ordering
office within 10 days that together call for quantities exceeding the
limitation in (1) and (2) above. Paragraph (d) fill-in ["2 working
days"]; 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) [paragraph (d) fill-in
["six months beyond the ordering period"]; 52.216-27 Single or Multiple
Awards (OCT 1995); Transportation Acquisition Regulation Clause
1252.217-80 Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for Ship
Repairing (OCT 1994). Notice to Offerors: It is the policy of the Coast
Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and
timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the
position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues
raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without
expensive and time-consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe
that a Coast Guard solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should
first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the
Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the offeror should
then contact the Coast Guard Solicitation Ombudsman at the address below:
Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), Washington, DC 20593; Telephone (202) 267-2285;
Fax (202) 267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following
information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response:
solicitation number, contracting officer, contracting officer, and a
solicitation closing date. Offers are due on 25 March 1998 in this office
by 4:00 PM (local time). The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is
Ms. Joy Simmons. Additional information regarding this solicitation may
be obtained by calling Cathy Harrington, (860) 441-2874 or writing at
U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Contracting Office
(fp), 1082 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340-6096. (0062)