SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Scanning Crawler Automated Test for WPB 110 ft vessels
- Notice Date
- 9/2/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336611
— Ship Building and Repairing
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command - Atlantic, 300 East Main Street Suite 600, Norfolk, VA, 23510-9102
- ZIP Code
- 23510-9102
- Solicitation Number
- 21068063FA033
- Response Due
- 9/19/2005
- Archive Date
- 9/19/2006
- Description
- The U. S. Coast Guard is considering whether or not to set aside an acquisition for HUBZone concerns or for Small Business concerns only. The estimated value of this procurement is between $250,000 and $500,000. The NAICS code is 336611 with a small business size standard is less than 1000 employees. The acquisition is for the following:. OPTION ITEM: Conduct Scanning Crawler Automated Test for Ship Hull Corrosion Inspection on ten 110 foot Patrol Boats that will be dry-docked somewhere within the east and gulf coasts of the United States between October 2005 and October 2006. STATEMENT OF WORK: I. REQUIREMENTS: (a) Provide a crew to operate all side scan equipment (b) Provide an ASNT Level III Analyst. The level III must be on site. (c) Must complete the scan within 10 calendar days (d) Provide a daily update to MLCLANT or designated representative on all areas inspected and potential issues or schedule changes. This daily report must identify all bad metal areas found (e) Hand held UT reading must be taken to verify bad metal areas found with the side scan equipment. All readings must be provided to the CG representative and the lowest reading must be marked on the hull at the bad metal location. (f) Any Scanning Parameter or Scope of work changes must be signed off by the designated onsite representative. SCANNING PARAMETERS: The following Parameters will be used during the course of this inspection: (a) Scanning resolution will be set to (.5x .5). (b) Scan data indicating wastage greater than or equal to 15% nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in RED and designated a repair area. (c) Scan data indicating wastage greater than or equal to 10% to 14% of nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in YELLOW. (d) Scan data indicating wastage less than 10% of nominal plate thickness will be highlighted in GREEN. (e) The inspection area is defined as the Port, Starboard, and Transom exterior shell plate below the water line but shall EXCLUDE: = Areas under and within 6-inches of blocks and side blocks. (Areas that are accessible, 6 inches from blocks and side blocks, must be hand scanned. = Up to 6-inches around any obstacle on the hull including sea suctions, discharges, rudderposts, knuckle, bow stem, stabilizer tubes, and stern tubes. = Inverted curve area below the Spray Rail. = Bow section forward of plates P-P, R-R, and U-U. = Any areas blocked by immovable scaffolding or shipyard activity = Stainless Steel Inserts. = Areas that are accessible but cannot be scanned by scanning equipment will be hand-scanned. Any Repair areas found during the hand scan will be marked on the ships hull and their approximate positions will be recorded on the plate drawings and report summary. USCG SUPPLIED ITEMS: (a) Shell Plate Expansion drawing that provides plate numbers. thickness, and location on hull. (b) Two circuits of 15 amps 120 volts single phase within 50 ft of vessel. (c) .5GPM of fresh water within 50 ft of vessel with hose adapter fitting. (d) Approved scaffolding or man lift to bring inspection personnel within 1ft of all inspection areas that are 5ft above ground level. (e) Surface prep shell plate with an ultra high-pressure water spray or grit blast to bare metal and primer skim coat (3 to 5 mil) to prevent flash rust. REPORTS: Provide final report within 7 working days after the inspection is completed. (a) A copy of all repair areas must be summarized and submitted to the CG representative prior to departing job site. Final report will be required within 7 working days after the side scan is completed. (b) All areas failing the Scanning criteria (RED data) will be designated as repair areas and these areas will clearly marked on the hull with white or yellow marking paint. (c) Two hard copies of the report with two CD?s containing the electronic (raw) data. Reports shall include: = Inspection overview = 1-2 data sheets per plate depending on plate size = Mosaic of scanned data overlain on the Shell Plate Expansion Drawing = Digital photos of all designated repair areas. = All designated repair areas be blocked in a blue outline on the data sheets. = CD?s will contain a complete copy of the report, interactive data files, and digital pictures. All electronic files are compatible with standard UCSG workstation operating software. Electronic files format must be such that the CG has the capability to change the percent of wastage (format conditioning) per plate. = Electronic files may be opened using MS Word, Ms Excel, PDF software. Digital picture are recorded in JPEG format. In accordance with FAR 19.1305, if your firm is HUBZone certified, or in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b)(1), if your firm is a small business and intends to submit an offer on this acquisition, please respond by email to bgarner@mlca.uscg.mil or by fax to (757) 628-4676. Questions or requests for additional information may be referred to Beverly Garner via email or at U.S. Coast Guard, MLCA, vpl-1, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. In your response please include the following: (a) a positive statement of your intent to submit a quote for this solicitation as a prime contractor; (b) evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact, and telephone numbers; and (c) past performance references with points of contact and phone numbers. Contractors are reminded that should this acquisition become a HUBZone set aside, FAR 52-219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside, will apply, which requires that at least 50 percent of the coast of personnel for contract performance be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other HUBZone small business concerns. Your response is required by September 19, 2006 COB. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on a HUBZone set aside or a Small Business set aside. Failure to submit all information requested may result in an unrestricted acquisition. A decision on whether this will be pursued as a HUBZone small business set aside, a small business set aside, or on an unrestricted basis will be posted on the FedBizOps website at http://www.eps.gov.
- Place of Performance
- Address: To be determined by drydock locations
- Country: US
- Country: US
- Record
- SN00885650-W 20050904/050902211535 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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