This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.
PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on Sam.gov (https://sam.gov/). The RFQ number is N0018925Q0081. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-03 (effective 17 JAN 2025) and DFARS Publication Notice 20241218 (effective 18 Dec 2024). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.
The NAICS code is 532411 and the Small Business Standard is $45.5M. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm Fixed Price contract. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Small Business Office concurs with this determination.
This announcement will close at 12:00PM EST on Monday, January 27, 2025. All responsible sources may submit a quote to Caitlin King who can be reached via Caitlin.d.king2.civ@us.navy.mil. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.
The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following in support of the United States Naval Academy.
- BACKGROUND
The U.S. Naval Academy Division of Water Front Readiness is required to weight test their 300 MT Marine Travel Lift in accordance with U.S Navy NAVFAC P-307 weight handling guidelines for cranes and equipment to ensure safety among our Military Personnel, Civilian employees and meet guidelines that have been established.
- SCOPE
Contractor will provide a deck barge that will be used for weight testing purposes only, the barge will be placed in our basin and lifted out of the water with our 300MT Travel Lift and placed on our designated lift area to be filled with water and additional weight on the deck if needed to get to our weight load goal of 726,000 tons. The calculation for water and additional weight load will be determined by the size and weight of the barge. The specs for the barge that is required should be no more than 28’wide x 109’long x 10’deep. with access ports that will allow us to fill with water and dewater once weight test is complete. The reason we need a barge with these dimensions is because are basin is only 31’10’’ wide plus we have to take inconsideration once the spreaders from the 300 MT Marine Travel Lift are in place to lift the barge they are 12’’wide times two one on each side of the barge. Barge must be able to maintain water integrity and be structural sound for lifting out of the water. Barge must be delivered free of any contaminates that will be in violations of EPA laws.
3.0 TASKS
- Contractor shall pose at least the minimum qualifications required by nationally acceptable Marine Industry standards for certification for the equipment being leased.
- Contractor shall provide current survey certifications for the barge disclosing all information.
- The contractor will deliver the barge at the specific date established and pick up the barge once weight testing is complete.
- The contractor shall coordinate and plan work sequences as needed to complete this task as defined with the GTPOC before delivery takes place.
- Contractor will assure the barge is free of any materials or debris before delivery established.
- Contractor must inspect barge before turn over and upon completion of weight when once barge is ready to be pickup for any damages.
4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The barge shall be delivered and ready for weight test no later than February 6, 2024.
Subject to the Availability of Funds and option exercise, there are four (4) options for this rental annually.
5.0 HOURS OF OPERATION
Work shall be performed during normal business hours. Additional hours or time came be arrange to accommodate the Contractor.
6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Weight test shall be completed at Water Front Readiness, U.S. Naval Academy.
7.0 GOVERNMENT TASKS:
- The Government activity will haul the barge out of the water, block the barge, and provide water and electric from the Facility once barge has been delivered.
- The Government will fill and dewater barge upon completion of weight test certification.
- The Government will furnish additional weights and crane services.
- The Government will need to purchase renters Insurance to be liable for any damages that might occur while conducting weight test certification to cover unforeseen expenses related to the barge.
- CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS / SPECIFIC TASKS:
- Vendor shall pose at least the minimum qualifications required by nationally acceptable Marine Industry standards for certification for the equipment being leased. The Vendor needs to provide current survey certifications for the barge disclosing all information.
- The contractor will deliver the barge at the specific date established and pick up the barge once weight testing is complete.
- The contractor shall coordinate and plan work sequences as needed to complete this task as defined with the GTPOC before delivery takes place.
- Contractor will assure the barge is free of any materials or debris before delivery established.
- Contractor must inspect barge before turn over and upon completion of weight when once barge is ready to be pickup for any damages.
SEE ATTACHED COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION DOCUMENT
