PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE CGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904) DOCKSIDE REPAIRS The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, Norfolk, VA intends to issue a Commercial Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Dockside Repairs to USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904), a 270 Foot "A Class" Medium Endurance Cutter. The NAICS Code is 336611. The Coast Guard intends to conduct this procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. This procurement will be issues as a HUBZone set-aside . The solicitation will be issued electronically via the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) web page at http://www.fbo.gov on or about 27 August 2013. It is incumbent upon contractors to monitor the FEDBIZOPPS web page for the RFQ release and all subsequent amendments. Hard copies of the specification and solicitation will not be issued. This commercial item requirement is set-aside for HUBZone Small Business Concern and will be evaluated where Past Performance is more important than Price. The home pier of the vessel is located at 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23703. The period of performance is fifty-six (56) calendar days scheduled to begin on or about 06 November 2013 and end on or about 01 January 2014. The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary for dockside repairs to the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904). The scope of the acquisition is for the overhauling, cleaning, repairing, testing, and inspecting of various items aboard the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904). This work will include, but is not limited to: WORK ITEM 1: Tanks (Aviation Fuel Service), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 2: Tanks (Aviation Fuel Stowage and Overflow), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 3: Tanks (MP Fuel Stowage and Overflow), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 4: Tanks (MP Fuel Service), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 5: Tanks (Hydraulic Oil Stowage and Service), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 6: Tanks (Potable Water), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 7: Tanks (Lube Oil), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 8: Tanks (Ballast), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 9: Voids (Accessible), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 10: Tanks (Dirty Oil and Waste), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 11: Propulsion Shafting, Strain Gage Alignment Inspections WORK ITEM 12: Circuit Breakers (60 HZ), Inspect and Test WORK ITEM 13: Circuit Breakers (400 Hz), Inspect and Test WORK ITEM 14: Vent Ducts (Engine and Motor Room All), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 15: Vent Ducts (Galley and Pantry Room All), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 16: Vent Ducts (Laundry Exhaust), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 17: Vent Ducts (All Other), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 18: Chill Water System, General Maintenance WORK ITEM 19: Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant, Overhaul WORK ITEM 20: Potable Water Pneumatic Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 21: Hot Water Accumulator Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 22: Commissary Hoist, Inspect and Service WORK ITEM 23: Anchor Chain(s) and Ground Tackle, Inspect and Repair WORK ITEM 24: Anchor Windlass, Overhaul WORK ITEM 25: Warping Capstan, Inspect and Service WORK ITEM 26: Articulating Crane, Inspect and Service WORK ITEM 27: Grey Water Holding Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 28: Sewage Holding Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 29: Sewage Vacuum Collection Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 30: Sewage Piping, Clean and Flush WORK ITEM 31: Padeyes, Inspect and Test WORK ITEM 32: Tanks (Ballast), Preserve "100%" WORK ITEM 33: Tanks (Dirty Oil and Waste), Preserve "100%" WORK ITEM 34: Fuel Manifold, Overhaul WORK ITEM 35: Hull and Structural Plating (Passageway), Repair WORK ITEM 36: Chain Locker, Repair WORK ITEM 37: SSDG Auxiliary Saltwater Piping, Repair WORK ITEM 38: Fuel Tank Vent Piping, Repair WORK ITEM 39: Hull and Structural Plating (Hangar), Renew A CD-ROM containing all applicable drawings will be sent via U.S. Mail to contractors upon request. Send all drawing requests to
[email protected]. The CD-ROM(s) contain WINDOWS compliant raster/vector formats (e.g.*.DWF, etc) For information concerning this acquisition, contact Mable Lee at (757) 628-4820 or by e-mail at
[email protected]. ************************************************************ SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE DOCKSIDE REPAIRS USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904) This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of companies engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. REQUIREMENT : This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Force Logistics Center, Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing the following: DOCKSIDE Repairs Specification : (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government) Contractor shall provide all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel to perform DOCKSIDE Repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) NORTHLAND (WMEC-904), a 270 Foot "A Class" Medium Endurance Cutter. The vessel is home ported at 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23703. All work will be performed at vessel's homeport. Scope of Work: (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government): The scope of the acquisition is for the overhauling, cleaning, inspecting, and repairing of various items aboard the USCGC NORTHLAND (WMEC-904). This work will include, but is not limited to the following WORK ITEMS: WORK ITEM 1: Tanks (Aviation Fuel Service), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 2: Tanks (Aviation Fuel Stowage and Overflow), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 3: Tanks (MP Fuel Stowage and Overflow), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 4: Tanks (MP Fuel Service), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 5: Tanks (Hydraulic Oil Stowage and Service), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 6: Tanks (Potable Water), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 7: Tanks (Lube Oil), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 8: Tanks (Ballast), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 9: Voids (Accessible), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 10: Tanks (Dirty Oil and Waste), Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 11: Propulsion Shafting, Strain Gage Alignment Inspections WORK ITEM 12: Circuit Breakers (60 HZ), Inspect and Test WORK ITEM 13: Circuit Breakers (400 Hz), Inspect and Test WORK ITEM 14: Vent Ducts (Engine and Motor Room All), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 15: Vent Ducts (Galley and Pantry Room All), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 16: Vent Ducts (Laundry Exhaust), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 17: Vent Ducts (All Other), Commercial Cleaning WORK ITEM 18: Chill Water System, General Maintenance WORK ITEM 19: Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant, Overhaul WORK ITEM 20: Potable Water Pneumatic Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 21: Hot Water Accumulator Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 22: Commissary Hoist, Inspect and Service WORK ITEM 23: Anchor Chain(s) and Ground Tackle, Inspect and Repair WORK ITEM 24: Anchor Windlass, Overhaul WORK ITEM 25: Warping Capstan, Inspect and Service WORK ITEM 26: Articulating Crane, Inspect and Service WORK ITEM 27: Grey Water Holding Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 28: Sewage Holding Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 29: Sewage Vacuum Collection Tanks, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 30: Sewage Piping, Clean and Flush WORK ITEM 31: Padeyes, Inspect and Test WORK ITEM 32: Tanks (Ballast), Preserve "100%" WORK ITEM 33: Tanks (Dirty Oil and Waste), Preserve "100%" WORK ITEM 34: Fuel Manifold, Overhaul WORK ITEM 35: Hull and Structural Plating (Passageway), Repair WORK ITEM 36: Chain Locker, Repair WORK ITEM 37: SSDG Auxiliary Saltwater Piping, Repair WORK ITEM 38: Fuel Tank Vent Piping, Repair WORK ITEM 39: Hull and Structural Plating (Hangar), Renew **Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.** **No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.** All welding and brazing shall be accomplished by trained welders who have been certified by the applicable regulatory code performance qualification procedures. Anticipated Period of Performance: (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government): The period of performance is anticipated to be for FIFTY-SIX (56) calendar days with a start date of 06 November 2013 and end date of 01 January 2014. Anticipated NAICS Code/Size Standard : The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,000 employees. Submission of Information : Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Mable Lee at
[email protected] or via fax to (757) 628-4562 (Attn: Mable Lee/C&P1-MECPL) or Tara Holloway at
[email protected], same fax number, no later than 06 August 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time with the following information/documentation: 1. Name of Company, Address and DUNS Number 2. Point of Contact and Phone Number 3. Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: Please check all that apply to your company: ____ a) 8(a) Small Business Concern ____ b) HuBZone Small Business Concern ____ c) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) ____ d) Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC) ____ e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB) ____ f) Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC) ____ g) Small Business Concern ____ h) Large Business Concern 4. Documentation Verifying Small Business Size: a. If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certificate from SBA. b. If claiming HUBZone status, provide a copy of your HUBZone Certificate from SBA. c. If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service Disable Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company. Documentation should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs. Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS Code 336611. d. If claiming VOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation, make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS Code 336611. e. If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned by one or more women who are "economically disadvantaged", and primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS Code 336611. A woman is presumed economically disadvantaged if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000 (with some exclusions), her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification less than $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets is less than $6 million. f. If claiming Woman Owned Small Business status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women that make long-term decisions for the business and hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full time during normal working hours. The women must be U.S. citizens. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS Code 336611. g. If claiming Small Business status, provide documentation to show the business is small under NAICS Code 336611. 5. Statement of Proposal Submission: Statement whether your company WILL submit a quote as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought Notice. 6. Past Performance Information: Evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, and dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers. If two companies are planning to conduct business and submit an offer as a Joint Venture or similar type of teaming agreement, they are requested to provide past performance information on projects of similar scope that they have performed together as a Joint Venture, if available. Providing individual past performance documentation from each company on separate projects where the two did not work together may be considered less relevant. SAM (CCR): Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management(SAM) formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation. It is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Failure to submit information in sufficient detail may result in considering a company as not a viable source and may influence competition and set-aside decisions. Regardless of the information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriate for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, Do Not Request a Copy of the Solicitation. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation notice and solicitation may be published on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps for release of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Notice. However, responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.