V--Marine vessel and crew capable of transporting floating targets in Lake Huron

Due date is extended to 11 JUN 14, by 12:00PM. The United States Property and Fiscal Office for Michigan has a requirement to provide training support services to the Michigan Air National Guard by contracting for a marine vessel and crew capable of transporting floating targets within the Restricted Airspace, R-4207, located in a Northern section of Lake Huron, East of Alpena, MI. The floating targets will be used in Air-to-Ground training exercises for visiting units. The Contractor will provide a barge or other similar carrier vessel with a crew for the transport and launch of ten 20ft targets, transport and launch of a 20ft zodiac boat, and transport of up to 20 military personnel. The vessel crew hauls targets, zodiac boat, and personnel from Alpena Harbor to the R-4207 site according to a three day (consecutive) training schedule, with an optional fourth training day in the event of unfavorable weather during the first three days. The vessel crew will regulate lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort, comply with local marine regulations, and report delays or accidents. The vessel crew shall make minor repairs, inspect and maintain equipment and check gas, oil, and water on their equipment before first use each day. The vessel crew shall load or unload military baggage, gear, and equipment. Prior to award, the Contracting Officer, his duly authorized representative, or the Safety Officer will make an inspection of the equipment offered to determine the condition and suitability for the service for which it will be used. If found that the equipment offered is not suitable for the purpose intended, or that it is not in good mechanical condition, it will not be accepted and the offeror on that equipment may be determined non-responsive. If deficiencies are of a minor nature and may be easily repaired, the offeror will be given twelve hours to correct all deficiencies. The three (3) training days for the base period (as described in 2.1.2 of the PWS) are on the following days: 17, 18, and 19 June 2014. In the event one or more of these days has unfavorable weather (as determined by the COR), 20 June 2014 shall be used as an optional day. If a total of less than 3 days is performed due to weather, then the contractor will only be paid for days of performance. Each day will commence at the Alpena harbor.