The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/Marine Operations Center The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ship Pisces requires four (QTY 4) replacement vacuum sewage pumps for NOAA Ship PISCES and the FSV Class Ships. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NM-AN2120-23-01455, NAME: Vacuum Sewage Pump (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-4. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 336611. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. (V) This specification contains requirements for REQUIREMENTS: Brand Name or Equal – Best value with technical specification, Lead Time/Delivery 4.1. Procure four (QTY 4) replacement Vacuum Sewage Pumps Assembly (with motor) for NOAA Ship PISCES and FSV Fleet Spares. Existing Sewage Ejector Pumps are manufactured by Envirovac. Technical information for the existing pumps is provided below: Part Number: 5700244 Model Number: 5.5QSH 101 GD-1-184-W1 Type: Centrifugal with comminutor Weight: Approximately 205 lbs Mounting: Horizontal Pump: Minimum Capacity: 350 GPM @ 33 feet head Shaft Seal: Double Impeller: Single vane, open, cast iron, 184 mm dia Shaft: Stainless Steel with double seal Shaft Rotation: Clockwise, when viewed from motor end Casing: Volute w/axial suction & radial discharge, cast iron Inlet Pipe Size: 4-inches Inlet/outlet Flange Size: DIN 100 Motor: Motor Design: NEMA-B Voltage: 575-600VAC, 3PH, 60 Hz Full Load Current: 7.3A Motor Rated Power: 4.8 kW (6.4 Bhp) Rotational Speed: 1700 RPM Construction: EMOD Insulation Class: F Service Factor: 1.0 Temperature Classification: 50 degrees C, per ABS Power Factor: 0.81 Motor Winding: Delta 4.2. New replacement pumps shall be comparable and compatible with the currently installed pumps. Pump installation dimensions shall remain the same to allow for pump interchangeability and quick replacement without need for piping or foundation modifications. 4.3. Motor voltage and ratings shall be the same as original (575VAC / 4.8kW) 4.4. Pump operation shall remain the same or better (350 GPM @ 33 feet head) 4.5. Materials and pump construction shall be designed to process human waste. 4.6. Pumps shall be ABS approved. 4.7. For any new pump model, provide a technical manual for the pumps to include pump and motor technical details, troubleshooting, repairs, spare parts, drawings, and maintenance information. (VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance. Period of Performance Preferred delivery within 60-90 days, evaluate offers based on specifications, delivery and price. NOAA Ship PISCES Attention Stephen Spindler 151 Watts Ave Pascagoula, MS 39567 1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; 2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and SAM Unique Identifier of the Offeror; 3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; 4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any. 5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications with a detail material specification or data sheet, pictures of the item, and authorized OEM letter to sale or distribute their products. 6. Please provide name, address, telephone number, SAM Unique Identifier, Cage #. 8. An itemized/detail breakdown cost of the quote that will reflect the entire price under this RFQ. (That would include if applicable the following: Material Cost, Labor, Travel, Freight/Delivery, Etc.). 9. A copy of the liability insurance (please ensure is up to date).(For Services Only) 10. Include statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provision included in the rfq. Quotes that rejects the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration. 11. Please provide at least three detail jobs with references performed within the past three years that are the same or similar in scope. 12. Vendor shall provide a point of contact that includes name, telephone number, emails, contract value and a detail description of the work performed. *** The government will award a firm fixed price contract based on best value to the government, capability, availability and price. Price will be evaluated on base cost and optional cost. *** "THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT". CAM 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010) OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING TO
[email protected] or link below https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/8f2fba2d1dcf4bbca2ccd6c97a384cee (End of clause) (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items ( https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 ), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on a) Technical Specification – (Specifications listed in the SON, Details listed in quote) b)Availability (Parts, Service Completion) c) Price The Government intends to award a best value trade-off, firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) PROVISIONS: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CLAUSES - FOR FULL TEXT OF A COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATION, CLAUSE OR PROVISION YOU MAY GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE, https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=bf6e18a9476188ddcae1efa1cc9fcabd&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfr1352_main_02.tpl CAR 1352.201-70, CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (APRIL 2010) CAR 1352.209-73, COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APRIL 2010) CAR 1352.209-74, ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APRIL 2010) 1352.233-70 Agency Protests ( insert current date) (a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999) (b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: Christopher Baker, 439 w York Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
[email protected] (c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 601 East 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64101
[email protected] (d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority. (e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 (End of clause) 1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests ( https://www.acquisition.gov/car/part-1352-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses) (a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed. (b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims. (c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 (End of clause) (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. Offers shall submit quotes electronically no later than 0800 hrs EST, July 18, 2023. Purchase Order will be issued after evaluation of quotes and made to the vendor whose quote is best value to the Government with regards to a) Technical Specification – (Specifications listed in the SON, Details listed in quote) b)Availability (Parts, Service Completion) c) Price