SRCSGT | W | The USACE New Orleans District is seeking interested sources capable of providing special services and equipment to support NOD drilling crews performing subsurface investigations and sampling within the limits of the NOD.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 11, 2003 FBO #0497
SOURCES SOUGHT

W -- The USACE New Orleans District is seeking interested sources capable of providing special services and equipment to support NOD drilling crews performing subsurface investigations and sampling within the limits of the NOD.

Notice Date: 4/9/2003
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Contracting Office: US Army Engineer District, New Orleans-Civil Works, ATTN: CEMVN-CT, P.O. Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160-0267
ZIP Code: 70160-0267
Solicitation Number: DACW29-03-ENGEQP
Archive Date: 6/21/2003
Point of Contact: Gregory Arnold, 504-862-1487
E-Mail Address: Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, New Orleans-Civil Works
(gregory.p.arnold@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: NA The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District (NOD) is seeking interested sources capable of providing special services and equipment to support NOD drilling crews performing subsurface investigations and sampling within the limits of the NO D. The types of services and equipment are as follows: a) Cargo Buggy: self-propelled amphibious craft/vehicle with an operator, minimum payload of 20,000 pounds, minimum deck size of 18 x 30 feet with width being up to 5 feet greater and the length being up to 10 feet greater, deck with adjustable boring hole (minimum 12 inch diameter). b) Marsh Buggy: self-propelled amphibious craft/vehicle with an operator, minimum payload of 8,000 pounds, minimum deck size of 14 x 25 feet with width being up to 5 feet greater and length being up to 10 feet greater, deck with adjustable boring hole (min imum 12 inch diameter). c) Swamp Buggy: self-propelled amphibious craft/vehicle with an operator, minimum payload of 3,000 pounds, minimum deck size of 8 x 22 feet with width being up to 5 feet greater and length being up to 10 feet greater, deck with adjustable boring hole (mini mum 12 inch diameter). d) Marsh Excavator: self-propelled amphibious craft/vehicle with an operator, minimum excavator capacity of 20 metric tons and a maximum excavator capacity of 30 metric tons. e) Skid Pontoons: flotation devices capable of being towed by amphibious craft/vehicles, minimum payload of 3,000 pounds minimum deck size of 12 x 25 feet with width up to 3 feet greater and length to 10 feet greater, deck with adjustable boring hole (mini mum 12 inch diameter). f) Air Boat: self-propelled boat with operator, payload capacity of 4 passengers minimum. g) Jack Up Boats: 1) Small boat: transportable via public highways to/from job site, draft to 18 inches of water, payload of 15,000 pounds minimum, deck with boring hole (minimum 12 inch diameter), capable of mounting a skid type drilling rig, self-propel led with an operator. 2) Large boat: transportable via public highways to/from job site, draft to 30 inches of water, payload of 25,000 pounds minimum, deck with boring hole (minimum 12 inch diameter), capable of mounting a truck mounted drilling rid, self-propelled with an ope rator. h) Self-Propelled All-Terrain Vehicle: without an operator (equivalent to the Marshmaster supplied by Coastal Machinery Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA.) Three different payload-sized vehicles maybe needed: all are self-propelled, Type 1 would carry between 1,000 and 1,500 pounds, Type 2 would carry between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds, Type 3 would carry between 2,000 and 3,500 pounds. Type 1and 2 vehicles would have widths between 7 and 8 feet and lengths between 12 and 15 feet. Type 3 would have widths not to exceed 10 feet and length not to exceed 20 feet. All vehicles must be transportable via trailer, capable of moving on public h ighways. i) Spud Barge: deck size of 40 to 50 feet wide and 110 to 120 feet long, adjustable boring hole in deck (minimum 12 inch diameter), self-elevating spuds with safety locks. j) Tugboat: 400 to 600 HP, capable of pushing the spud barge described above, operator and crew included. k) Support Boat: capacity of 6 passengers not including the operator, payload of 1,500 pounds minimum, capable of speeds of up to 15 to 20 knots. USACE requests that potentially interested sources respond to all of the following: 1) Whether your firm is a large or small business (size standard is NAICS 238910 and $12.0M; 2) Whether your firm is classified as an 8(a) firm; 3) Whether your firm has the capability of providing every type of equipment/service listed; 4) Whether your fi rm has the capability of providing over 50% of every type of equipment/service listed and will require subcontracting the remainder; 5) How does your firm recommend unit prices be structured, e.g. hour, day, etc.; 6) Whether your firm is capable of providi ng equipment, personnel and services within a one-week time frame a fter issuance of a task order. Please send responses to all of these inquiries, and any other feedback, to Mr. Gregory Arnold, Contract Specialist, via facsimile at (504) 862-2892 or e-mail Gregory.p.Arnold@mvn02.usace.army.mil by close of business on 22 April 2003.
Place of Performance: Address: US Army Engineer District, New Orleans-Civil Works ATTN: CEMVN-CT, P.O. Box 60267 New Orleans LA; Zip Code: 70160-0267; Country: US
Record: SN00299734-W 20030411/030409213756 (fbodaily.com)
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W -- The USACE New Orleans District is seeking interested sources capable of providing special services and equipment to support NOD drilling crews performing subsurface investigations and sampling within the limits of the NOD.