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Solicitation Number:

N40442-12-T-7084

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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 N40442-11-T-7084, and it is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, effective 5 JULY 2011.

NAICS code 336611 applies. This is a small business set-aside.

Military Sealift Fleet Support Command (MSFSC), Norfolk, VA intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for USNS MERCY for the following services:

The requested period of performance for the below service is 05 - 16 December 2011.
STATEMENT OF WORK:

1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1 This item describes the requirements for the contractor to remove the deteriorated overflow vents (scupper lips), mounting rings, preserve freeboard overboard discharge hull rings and hull area panel, mounting rings. Reinstall overflow vents (scupper lips) and mounting rings on overboard discharge hull rings.

1.2 This work item requires minimal localized mechanical and hull cleaning with no other surface preparation, sanding, solvent wiping, abrasive sweep blasting and roughening is required before coating.

1.3 All preparation coating products in this work item are procured from PPG Industries through the current Paint Contract and safe for marine use. All product data is attached.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES:

2.1 References:

2.2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDE FOR SHIPS OPERATING AT NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO dated September 2009

2.2.2 U.S. Navy, State and Local safety and environmental requirements.

2.2 Enclosures: None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1 Location/Quantity

3.1.1 Location: Port and Starboard Overboard Discharges in way of waterline.

3.1.2 Quantity: Approx. 20 Overboard Discharges

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES/ INFORMATION:

4.1 Government Furnished Material (GFM)

4.1.1 Rubber Overflow Vents (Scupper Lips) 20 ea.

4.1.2 Hull Coating Products:

PPG Dev-Prep 88 6 Gal
PPG Amerlock 2 6 Gal
PPG Amercoat 240 6 Gal

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of tier must consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) to determine applicability to this work item. In performance of this work item, the contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier must comply with the requirements of all applicable GTR's including but not limited to GTR's 2, 6, 7 and 23.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

Note: Exterior painting SHALL be accomplished in accordance with references 2.0 and include but not limited to:

1. When hydraulic man-lifts are used, a canvas cover shall be used to cover the underside and around the basket up to the first tier past the kick plate.

2. Paint floats must have tarp or suitable drop cloth at the bottom grating.

3. Work shall be discontinued during high wind or rain.

4. NO paint, paint chips, cleaners, rinse effluent and other debris shall enter the water.

5. Additional information may be found in reference 2.1.1 Appendix B of the ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDE FOR SHIPS OPERATING AT NAVAL BASE SANDIEGO dated September 2009.
7.1 General Requirements

7.1.1 The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, staging and equipment required to accomplish this specification item.

7.1.2 Contractor shall follow references 2.1 and all U.S. Navy, State and Local safety and environmental requirements.

7.1.3 Make appropriate advance notifications required to Naval Base San Diego prior to commencing work i.e. San Diego Air Pollution Control District permit.

7.2 Remove old and damaged rubber overflow vents (scupper lips) and reinstall the rubber scupper lips as per originals.

7.2.1 Remove the hull rings and overflow vents (scupper lips).

7.2.2 Contractor shall clean the tapped holes on the ¾" steel overboard discharge hull rings on freeboard as necessary to facilitate the reinstallation of the mounting rings and overflow vents (scupper lips).

7.2.2 Reinstall the GFM rubber overflow vents (scupper lips) and mounting rings with CFM Stainless Steel fasteners.

7.3 Coating System

7.3.1 Preserve the following:

• Freeboard overboard discharge hull rings and hull area panel.

• Mounting rings.

7.3.3 Apply PPG Prep 88.

Preparation and application:
• Remove all loose rust, dirt, moisture, grease or other contaminants from surface (Power-tool clean SSPC-SP3).
• No other surface preparation, sanding, solvent wiping, abrasive sweep blasting and roughening is required before coating.
• Diluted 1 part Prep 88 to 2 parts fresh water.
• Apply by brush or roller.
• Wait 5 minutes rinse with fresh water.

Product Data:
• Ideal Maintenance Painting.
• Biodegradable.
• Contains no solvents, contains no phosphates, halogens, chlorinated solvents or petroleum distillates.

7.3.4 Apply one (1) coat PPG Amerlock 2 @ 5 mils

Preparation and application:
• No other surface preparation, sanding, solvent wiping, abrasive sweep blasting and roughening is required before coating.
• Apply by brush or roller.

Product Data:
• Designed for use in a variety of areas, even those where surface preparation is impossible.
• Low solvent content meets VOC requirements.
• Exceptional corrosion protection in industrial and marine corrosive environments.
• Surface tolerant, excellent adhesion to tight rust and prepared damp surfaces.
• Fast dry, dry to touch in 2 hours at 70°F (21°C).
• Recoat in 3 hours at 70°F (21°C).

7.3.5 Apply two (2) coat PPG Amercoat 240 @ 5 mils

Preparation and application:
• No other surface preparation, sanding, solvent wiping, abrasive sweep blasting and roughening is required before coating.
• Apply by brush or roller.

Product Data:
• Designed for use on Exterior hull above and below waterline.
• Low solvent content meets VOC requirements.
• Surface tolerant, lowers the cost of surface preparation
• Excellent adhesion to tight rust.

7.4 Install overflow vents (scupper lips) with mounting rings on hull rings of overboard discharges.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

The following FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration;
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items;
52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
(Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of this provision with their quote or a statement stating that it is available via the ORCA website, http://orca.bpn.gov.)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.209-6 Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (over 30K)
52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation.
52.222-3 Convict Labor,
52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies,
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities,
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity,
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Disabled Veterans (over 100K)
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, (Over 15K)
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans (When 52.222-35 Applies)
52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration
52.222-41 Service Contract Act
52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals: (757) 443-5982
52.232-18 Availability of Funds (only used with an unapproved budget, not standard)
252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Alternate A;
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Application to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate,
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; and
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause my be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.arnet.gov/far

Responsible sources shall provide the following:

1. Price quote which identifies the requested item(s), unit price, and extended price
2. Total price
3. Prompt Payment Terms
4. Remittance address, Tax Identification Number, DUNS number and Cage Code
5. Responses to this solicitation are due 09 November 2011 at 0800 local time, Norfolk, VA. LATE QUOTES MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION. Quotes may be emailed to comatrice.martin1@navy.mil or faxed via 757-443-5982 Attn: Comatrice Martin. Please reference the solicitation number on your quote.

MSFSC INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPPING CHARGES
At the time of invoice, a shipping receipt must be provided to substantiate shipping or freight charges greater than $25.00.

BASIS FOR AWARD:
Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable quoter, whose quote, conforming to the combined Synopsis/Solicitation, offers the lowest evaluated price.

SHIP & BASE ACCESS
Vendors are responsible for correctly submitting forms/applications. Vendors are encouraged to monitor email using "Request a Read Receipt" function and to confirm receipt of facsimile transmissions.

Due to enhanced security measures, ship and base access is required for pre-award ship visits (e.g. ship-check) and for contract performance. Specifically the following permissions are required:

1. El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) personnel screening requirement
2. Base/Repair Facility Access Request
3. Vehicle Access Request
4. Ship Access List (vendor-provided)

All forms are available for download on the MSC contracts webpage at http://www.msc.navy.mil. Click on "Contracts" in the upper right corner. "EPIC template" is under "Reference" subheading. Click on "Online Library of Common Documents" for all other forms.

EPIC: Required for access to MSC vessels. Complete EPIC form strictly adhering to format requirements and forward to (CONUS East Coast repairs) MSFSC(underscore)EPIC(underscore)EAST@navy.mil and (CONUS West Coast and HI repairs) MSC.SSUSD.EPIC@NAVY.MIL. EPIC personnel screening requests are desired seven calendar days prior to performance start date. Requests will be managed as expeditiously as circumstances permit. Vendor will be notified by MSFSC of personnel who are denied access to the vessel.

Base/Repair Facility Access: Permit is required to access Navy facilities. Base/Repair Facility Access Request is desired seven days prior to ship check or performance start date. Submit forms per the document instruction and to the Port Engineer. A courtesy copy (CONUS West Coast performance locations only) to Ermanno Magliulo, Engineering Director, at ermanno.magliulo@navy.mil will be appreciated.

RAPIDGate® is being implemented for access to DoD facilities in CONUS, HI, Guam and Puerto Rico. Vendor is responsible to acquire RAPIDGate® status and destination base individual access badge(s) activation prior to performance start date. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are contractor responsibility. Vendor instructions and program information is available at http://www.RAPIDGate.com or tel. 877.727.4342. RAPIDGate® access requires (in succession) (1) Individual Base Commander approval for vendor to access base, (2) Successful vendor RAPIDGate® company annual enrollment, (3) Company employee individual enrollment and possession of RAPIDGate® identification badge for single base or multiple base (enterprise) access. Vendor is responsible to confirm that each employee held annual RAPIDGate® badge is active for the specific facility and performance period in accordance with RAPIDGate® User Agreement (http://www.RAPIDGate.com).

Additional access permissions may be required such as Navy Base Point Loma "Enclave Access request form".

Vehicle Access: Required for vehicle access to Navy facilities. Follow supplemental instructions on Base Access forms or base-specific vehicle access forms.

Ship Access List* (Vendor-Provided): On company letterhead attachment via email, the vendor is required to provide the ship master (courtesy copy the Port Engineer) with an accurate, current list of performing personnel prior to being admitted aboard the vessel. Under no circumstances will a hand-delivered list be accepted.

Contracting Office Address:

Building SP-64
471 East C Street

Norfolk, Virginia 23511
United States

Primary Point of Contact.: