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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 24, 2008 FBO #2585
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19 -- HITRON "GO-FAST" TACTICAL TRAINING BOAT - Go-Fast Tactical Training Boat Specification - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Price Scenario Worksheet

Notice Date

12/22/2008
 

Notice Type

Price Scenario Worksheet
 

NAICS

336612 — Boat Building
 

Contracting Office

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commandant (CG-912), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (CG-912), 1900 Half Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20593-0001
 

ZIP Code

20593-0001
 

Solicitation Number

HSCG23-09-R-MNQ081
 

Point of Contact

Ijeoma Ezeonwuka,, Phone: 202-475-3236, Waldron J O'Brien,, Phone: 202-475-3238
 

E-Mail Address

ijeoma.ezeonwuka@uscg.mil, walt.j.o'brien@uscg.mil
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This small business set-aside procurement is being issued in accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 12, FAR Part 15 and FAR Subpart 16.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) will award a single Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract with a period of performance of 36 months. The solicitation number is HSCG23-09-R-MNQ081 and it is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under NAICS Code 336612 (size standard: 500 or fewer employees) as a 100% small business set-aside. The solicitation document, and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27. The USCG has a requirement to purchase a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 “Go-Fast” Tactical Training boats for the USCG HITRON unit. These boats will be used (1) as training vessels to simulate “go-fast” drug smuggling vessels and to support USCG aircrew training requirements and (2) to train the USCG aircrew unit to be able to engage and stop “go-fast” vessels on the high seas in support of Counter Drug (CD) operations. As a result of this solicitation, it is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract with provisions for issuance of delivery orders will be awarded in accordance with FAR 16.503. The period of performance will be 36 months from the date of contract award. For planning purposes, it is anticipated that up to 3 boats will be procured under the contract, at an anticipated rate of approximately 1 per year. An initial delivery order for 1 boat will be issued concurrently with the award of the Requirements Contract. These boats are expected to be Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) with some probable minor modifications (see FAR 2.101 for the definition of minor modifications). Any minor modifications to the successful COTS boat may be carried out after contract award. Offerors shall provide prices for the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS): Ordering Period One – CLIN 00001 – Complete Boat (includes Boat Outfit, Propulsion System, Owner’s Manual, Technical Binder, Training, and Warranty); CLIN 00002 – Trailer; CLIN 00003 – Delivery. Ordering Period Two – CLIN 10001 – Complete Boat (includes Boat Outfit, Propulsion System, Owner’s Manual, Technical Binder, Training, and Warranty); CLIN 10002 – Trailer; CLIN 10003 – Delivery. Ordering Period Three – CLIN 20001 – Complete Boat (includes Boat Outfit, Propulsion System, Owner’s Manual, Technical Binder, Training, and Warranty; CLIN 20002 – Trailer; CLIN 20003 – Delivery. The following attachments are included and are hereby incorporated into this solicitation: (A) Go-Fast Tactical Training Boat Specification and (B) Price Scenario Worksheet. REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Under the initial delivery order, the first boat is required to be manufactured and ready for delivery within 120 days of the order being placed. Subsequent orders may vary depending upon operational need and availability of funds. The anticipated delivery location for the order is: Jacksonville, FL. AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS TO PLACE ORDERS: Only the Contracting Officer (KO) from USCG (CG-9122) is authorized to place delivery orders with the successful Contractor. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: (1) FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The Offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the Offeror and submitted with its offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov. (2) FAR 52.252-2: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 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 may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. (3) FAR 52.212-1: INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2007) (4) FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) and the following evaluation procedures will be used for this acquisition: (a) VESSEL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: (1) Offerors shall provide information to demonstrate the ability to produce and deliver a platform that enables the USCG to effectively support mission critical operations at a consistently high level in accordance with the attached specification. The proposed configuration of the platform will be evaluated for ease of use, to include launch and recovery evolutions, maintainability and supportability. Human engineering will also be evaluated to ensure that the boat is laid out in a manner that enables the crew to move freely, so as not to inhibit them from performing mission critical support operations effectively. (2) Offerors shall provide information to demonstrate the capability to produce and deliver boats at the rate and quantity stated in the price scenario worksheet. For planning purposes, it is estimated that up to 3 boats will be procured under the contract at an anticipated rate of 1 per year. Greater importance will be given to proposals that meet stated objective levels of performance in the specification. The submission of drawings is required. (b) RELEVANT PAST PERFORMANCE: Offerors must provide ONLY three past performance references (either Government or commercial customers) who have received same as or similar to the platform required in the attached specification and delivered within the last 3 years, or in progress, for past performance evaluation purposes. The following CURRENT information MUST be provided: (1) Name of organization, (2) Current Point of Contact, Email Address and Phone Number, (3) Contract Number (4) Brief description of the equipment provided and (5) Contract Value. These references will be contacted. The Government reserves the right to utilize relevant past performance information other than what was submitted in the Offeror’s proposal. (c) PRICE: Offeror’s price proposal shall be submitted on a Firm-Fixed Price basis. Offerors shall provide pricing in accordance with the attached price scenario. It is preferred that a standard delivery price (s) be quoted (F.O.B Destination). The Government will evaluate the total overall price to determine accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness. All Offerors shall hold its proposals and prices firm for at least 90 days from the date specified for the receipt of proposals. BASIS FOR AWARD: The basis for award will be best value, which will be based on consideration of the following factors: (1) the Vessel Operational Capabilities and Physical Characteristics, (2) Relevant Past Performance, and (3) Price. All non-price factors when combined are more important than Price. Please note that as the technical proposals become closer in quality, price increases in relative importance. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a Contract without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer shall contain the best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer. (5) Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION --COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALT I (JUN 2008) with their proposal, or reference their current certifications in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) system. (6) The clause FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2007), applies to this acquisition. (7) FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this contract: 1; 9; and 14 through 21; 23; 26; 31 and 33. (8) FAR 52.216-18: ORDERING (OCT 1995) (insert “date of contract award through 36 months from date of award”) (9) FAR 52.216-19: ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995) (insert “1 Complete Boat” in the blank space under minimum order; insert “3 Complete Boats”, and “days to be specified in each delivery order”, in the blank spaces under maximum order) (10) 52.216-21: REQUIREMENTS (OCT 1995) (insert “36 months from the date of contract award”) (11) The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984), 52.203-5 Convenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984), 52.203-8 Cancellation, Recision, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), 52.209-6 Protecting Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JAN 2005), 52.219-1 Small Business Representations (MAY 2004), 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004), 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996), 52.225-1 Buy America Act-Supplies (JUN 2003), 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General (DEC 2007), 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996). The following Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates (JUN 2006), HSAR 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (DEC 2003), HSAR 3052.247-22 F.O.B Destination Only (DEC 2003). Contractors doing business with the Government are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before they can be awarded a contract. A template containing the information for registration can be found at: http://www.ccr.gov INSTRUCTION FOR PROPOSAL CONTENT: Offeror’s proposals shall be submitted in two Volumes. Volume I shall address the specification SEQUENTIALLY and shall demonstrate the Vessel Operational Capabilities and Physical Characteristics of the proposed boat per the specifications (if responses are located in accompanying product literature, you must cross-reference the page and paragraph number). Note that simply restating the specification or providing a blanket statement of full compliance is insufficient and will not be accepted as a demonstration of your capabilities. Failure of the Offeror to comply with sequentially addressing all specification or simply restating requirements or noncompliance with any of the RFP instructions may result in your proposal being rejected and eliminated from further consideration. Offerors shall include in the proposal its detailed commercial warranty terms and process. In the specification, items followed by the word "Threshold" are minimum requirements or performance that the proposed product must have. Items followed by the word "Objective" represent desirable increases in operational capabilities. These “Objective” requirements or any portion thereof, as well as any other items or increased performance capabilities the Offeror considers desirable or to add value, may be offered. PROPOSAL PAGE LIMIT: The page limit for Volume I is 25 pages on an 8x11 sheet. Brochures and product literature are included in the page limit. Cover letter, Representations and Certifications (52.212.3) are not included in the page limit. The page limit for Volume II is 10 pages on an 8x11 sheet, with a font size of 10-12. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Please submit your proposals in two separate volumes. Volume I shall contain all non-price factors (i.e. the Vessel Operational Capabilities, Physical Characteristics and Relevant Past Performance). Volume II shall contain Price information only. Submit both volumes to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Ms. I.J Ezeonwuka by “HAND-CARRIED DELIVERY” only on or before 12:00 noon EDT on 26 January, 2009. There shall be no proposal submission via E-mail, the USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL and any other commercial/courier carriers. *Due to the very stringent nature and the extra security procedures taken on all commercially delivered mail, all Offerors must hand-deliver their proposals to the address below. Please submit: Hand-Carried Deliveries: Commandant, USCG Headquarters, Suite 1100/Office No. 0234 (CG-9122), 1900 Half Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20593, ATTN: Ijeoma Ezeonwuka, Phone: 202-475-3236, RFP: HSCG23-09-R-MNQ081. *The U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters building on 1900 Half Street, Washington, DC, is a controlled access building. Prior arrangements for access must be made by contacting the Contract Specialist, Ms. I.J Ezeonwuka at least one business day prior to the date required for access. Expect some delays clearing building security and plan accordingly. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that proposals are delivered by the due date and time required. The required number of copies of the proposal must be received by the Contract Specialist prior to 12:00 Noon EST on the required submission date. No changes or additions to a volume will be permitted after this date, except as provided under clarifications of proposals or discussions, if necessary. An Offeror that fails to meet any due date will be considered “late” in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). The point of contact (POC) for this acquisition is Contract Specialist, Ms. I.J Ezeonwuka, Commandant (CG-9122). Solicitation questions must be submitted No Later Than 12:00 Noon EST on 5 January, 2009 to the POC via email at Ijeoma.Ezeonwuka@uscg.mil. ALL answers to questions will be posted on or before 12:00 Noon EST on 12 January, 2009. Questions received after the above cutoff date and time may not be answered. Submission of questions and any resulting answers from the Government will not require the Contracting Officer to extend the solicitation closing date. All Amendments to the solicitation via http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Note: The Government will not pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals or other costs incurred in response to this announcement. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS: It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) 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 Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG 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 a specific USCG 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 USCG 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 in FAR 33.103. 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 submitted to: Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (CG-9131), Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, 1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602, Washington, D. C. 20593-0001, FAX: 202.475.3904. The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.
 

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Document(s)

Price Scenario Worksheet
 

File Name: Go-Fast Tactical Training Boat Specification (Go-Fast Tactical Training Boat Specification.doc)

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File Name: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (HITRON Combined_Synopsis Solicitation.doc)

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File Name: Price Scenario Worksheet (Price Scenario Worksheet.xls)

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Record

SN01723271-W 20081224/081222215744-9148e086dea8f82796b4bc9ea6514521 (fbodaily.com)
 

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