SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Technical and Configuration Support for USCGC HEALY's Integrated Power Plant System
- Notice Date
- 2/23/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 336611
— Ship Building and Repairing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commander (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command - Pacific, 1301 Clay St., Suite 807N, Oakland, CA, 94612-5249, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG85-07-R-6BX502
- Response Due
- 3/1/2007
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2007
- Description
- NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT TO CONVERTEAM INC.: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to award a sole source contract to Converteam Inc of Pittsburgh, PA for maintenance support for the Integrated Power Plant (IPP) installed aboard the Coast Guard's Polar Icebreaker (USCGC Healy (WAGB-20)), as well as shore-side support equipment. The Coast Guard's requires all management, supervision, personnel, labor, material and equipment, to support technical representative visits or telephone consultations for troubleshooting and repairing equipment via phone, facsimile, or on-site visits (homeport and world wide, as required); and new/overhaul parts and replacement supply (original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or equal). The following list is not all inclusive, but covers the major IPP components to be supported for this requirement: Shipboard Equipment: Main Generator-10,000 HP, Main Propulsion Cycloconverters -12 pulse, Cycloconverter Transformers, Main Propulsion Motors-15,000 HP, Main Motor Disconnect Units, High Voltage Switchgear and Generator Control Units (including the Power Management and Distribution Systems), S/S Switchboards (i. e. sensitive, non-sensitive and Auxiliary; including Power Management and Distribution Systems), S/S Motor Generator Sets (Sensitive Power), S/S Transformers (Non-Sensitive Power), Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) which includes the (Control Stations, Engineering Diagnostic Workstation (EDW), Special Purpose Test Equipment (SPTE), Continuous Test & Evaluation System (CTES), Main Ship Control Console (MSCC) Monitor, Aloft Conn Monitor, Damage Control Central Monitor, Remote Transmitter Units (RTUs)), Dynamic Positioning System (DPS), Oceanographic Winch Drives, Control Systems and Wire Data Acquisition System (DAS), Trawl/Core Winch Drive, Control System and Wire DAS, Auxiliary Generator Set, 2,300 HP (Generator and Controls only), Motor Control Centers (originally delivered by Carolina Power Systems). Shore-side Support Equipment: Spare Propulsion Motor, 15,000 HP (stored at CG ELC Baltimore, MD), Spare Main Generator (ELC), Spare Auxiliary Generator (ELC), S/S Motor Generator Set (ELC), MDG Generator Control Unit (ELC), 6 pulse Spare Cycloconverter #1 (located at NESU Seattle, managed by ELC), 6 pulse Spare Cycloconverter #2 (Contractor's facility) Cycloconverter Transformers (ELC), S/S Transformer (ELC) Shore-side Special Purpose Test Equipment (SPTE) (Contractor's facility), (which includes: CCTS Instructor Workstation Software (workstation belongs to Converteam), CCTS Student Workstation, Functional Spares Cabinet, CCTS. Equipment (NESU Seattle) (which includes: CCTS Instructor Workstation, MPCMS/DPS Training Console, Shore-side CTES Equipment (Contractor's facility), including CTES Server, and CTES Random Access Information Disk (RAID) Array The Coast Guard intends to procure the services from Converteam, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2404 (a)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Converteam (formerly Alstom Power Conversion, inc.) is the original equipment manufacturer/integrator of the IPP. The Healy is currently home ported in Seattle, WA. The maintenance support contractor shall be required to maintain a quality program that complies with ISO-9001. The technical consultant must have at least 5 years hands-on experience in the troubleshooting, repair and performance of preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment of similar size and service to the Converteam equipment currently installed on the USCGC HEALY. The Coast Guard anticipates a four month contract to bridge a gap between other support contracts. It is the Government's belief that only Converteam, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/Integrator, can provide the support required. The Government does not own the technical documentation or software code needed to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a contract to the OEM for support services, as the developer and proprietor of the Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) software that enable integration of the IPP components, Converteam, is the only known source with access to the software code to maintain the system. All responsible sources are encouraged to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Other potential sources must submit a capability statement that sufficiently describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience relevant to fulfilling the above requirement. Capability statements shall include evidence of at least five years experience/work on Converteam control systems with features/capability comparable to the system to be supported. This experience may be in system design, operation, maintenance, and training or in any combination of these four specialties. They must be intimately familiar with all components of the HEALY systems list and their function. Interested parties must provide proof of access to Converteam proprietary technical documentation on systems hardware and software. Parties must also demonstrate the capability of accessing the ship's MPCMS/CTES from a remote shore site and extracting data from MPCMS/CTES databases for analysis and troubleshooting. In the absence of responses for firms, which believe they have the capability to perform this requirement, the Coast Guard intends to negotiate with Converteam Inc. for the work described pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(b)(1). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. No other notice will be published until award is made. Address all correspondence to : USCG, NESU Seattle, Attn: G. M. Wing, 1519 Alaskan Way S Bldg 3, Seattle, WA 98034. See Numbered Note 22. DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSCG85-07-R-6BX502, which is a request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15. NAICS code is 336611 and small business size standard is 1,000 employees. SOLICITATION CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS: This contract has the following contract line item numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001, Contract Management, Qty 4 Months; CLIN 0002 Remote Technical Support, Qty 4 Months; and CLIN 0003 Parts Support as required. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must include: (1) CLIN number, (2) item name, (3) unit of issue, (4) unit price and (5) extended price for each CLIN. Also required is (6) taxpayer identification and Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number; (7) Contractors full name, address, and telephone number. Proposals should be written and submitted in a legible format. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN MARCH 01, 2007, 2:00 PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. Proposals received after that date will not be considered. Electronic offers submitted by email to Glenna.M.Wing@uscg.mil, are acceptable and highly encouraged. STATEMENT OF WORK: The specifications package will be posted at www.Fedteds.gov through the link available at the www.fedbizopps.gov site for this posting. PERIOD & PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: 02 March 2007 through 1 July 2007 on the USCGC HEALY in Seattle, WA; and at Contractor's facility. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall be required to procure and thereafter maintain the following insurance: Ship repairer's legal liability insurance to insure the risks described in HSAR 3052.217-95 Liability and Insurance (DEC 2003), in the amount of $300,000.00. Comprehensive general liability insurance to insure the risks described in HSAR 3052.217-95 Liability and Insurance (DEC 2003), in the amount of $300,000.00 on account of any one accident or occurrence with respect to each vessel, boat and barge upon which work is to be performed under this solicitation and the contract resulting there from: Full insurance coverage in accordance with the applicable State Workmen's Compensation law; and Full insurance coverage in accordance with the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. B. As evidence that the offeror has obtained the insurance specified in this schedule, the contractor shall furnish the contracting officer with a certificate or certificates executed by an agent of the insurer authorized to execute such certificates. Such certificate shall be furnished before commencement of work. Each certificate shall state that (NAME OF INSURER) has insured (NAME OF CONTRACTOR), in accordance with the Liability and Insurance clause and the Insurance Requirements clause contained herein. Each certificate shall set forth that each policy of insurance represented thereby will expire on (DATE) and that each such policy contains the following clause: "It is agreed that in the event of cancellation, or any material change in the policy adversely affecting the interest of the Government in this insurance, thirty (30) days' prior written notice will be given to the Contracting Officer." C. An Offeror who proposes to self-insure for any of the risks set forth in the Liability and Insurance clause and in the Insurance Requirements clause contained herein shall submit satisfactory evidence to permit the Contracting Officer to determine that the Offeror's assets are sufficient for the risks set forth in such clauses. The Offeror shall submit with his Offer two (2) certified copies of documents listing his assets and liabilities and such other information as deemed necessary by the Offeror or as required by the Contracting Officer. For approval of self-insurance under the State Workmen's Compensation Law and the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, evidence of qualifications as a self-insurer under the applicable compensation statute must be furnished to the contracting officer. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation; Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items (SEP 2006). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 2006) with Alt 1 included. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEP 2005). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (NOV 2006). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: FAR 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.219-23, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. HSAR CLAUSES 3052.209-70, 3052.217-95, 3052.217-99, and 3052.242-72 OMBUDSMAN NOTICE ? NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS - It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the General Accounting Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the Coast Guard as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman. Informal forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe that Coast Guard procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester?s concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth at FAR 33.103(d)(2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be forwarded to the address: Commandant (G-AP01), 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room 2606, Washington, D. C. 20593, Telephone (202) 267-2285, Fax: (202) 267-4011.
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