SOURCES SOUGHT
H -- Sources Sought W912EF-14-R-SS03
- Notice Date
- 10/30/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- USACE District, Walla Walla, 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876
- ZIP Code
- 99362-1876
- Solicitation Number
- W912EF-14-R-0003
- Response Due
- 11/15/2013
- Archive Date
- 12/29/2013
- Point of Contact
- Connie Cochran, 509-527-7216
- E-Mail Address
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USACE District, Walla Walla
(yi.cochran@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- W912EF-14-R-SS03 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This notice is a market research tool used for planning purpose only to determine the availability and capability of small business sources prior to issuance of an RFP. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District is seeking to identify small business firms capable of providing diving services. The work is primarily located at public access facilities such as boat ramps and swim beaches as well as Dworshak, Lower Granite, Little Goose, Lower Monumental, Ice Harbor and McNary Projects. These facilities are located in the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho and encompass over one dozen counties. All sites in Walla Walla District are adjacent to or are located in the Columbia, Clearwater or Snake Rivers. In addition, work may be required at USACE Portland District public access facilities including John Day, The Dalles, Bonneville, Willamette and Rogue River Projects as well as work sites, facilities and vessels under the direction of Channel and Harbors Branch. All interested and capable contractors are encouraged to respond. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the sources sought evaluation. One of the main functions of this sources sought notice is to assist the Contracting Officer in determining whether an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Certified HUBZone Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) or Small Business set-aside is an acceptable strategy for this procurement. If a full and open competition is ultimately pursued, responses to this synopsis may be used to aid in establishing realistic, achievable small business subcontracting goals. An Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contact is anticipated. The IDIQ work may be ordered on a Task Order, on a need basis. The order will specify the exact location and types of work to be accomplished. The anticipated contract award date for these services is 3 February 2014. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project will be 561990 and the associated small business size standard is $10,000,000. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Overview of Work Required: The successful contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and other items necessary to provide diving and underwater inspection services. Services include video and / or 2/3-D or side-scan sonar inspection (including Remote Operated Vehicle Inspection), diver-directed Level I-III inspections, minor repairs, installation or demolition, cleaning, debris removal and ship's husbandry. Examples of minor repairs may include but not be limited to welding, concrete repair, bolt/cable replacement, crack repair, repair of existing underwater structures and mechanical equipment, installation of small components such as hydrophones and antennas used in fish research. Known Dive Hazards/Conditions: It is anticipated that working depths will be from 0 to 200 feet beneath the surface. Water temperature varies between 33-75 F. Currents generally range from 0 to 3 plus knots. Visibility ranges from 0 to 10 plus feet. There is the potential for debris around the dive site (entanglement). The majority of diving work in Walla Walla District is performed between November 1 and March 1 due to fish runs; and the majority of diving work in Portland district is between October 1 and April 30. River conditions will vary along with ambient air conditions. Generally, crane supported diving operations will shut down when wind conditions exceed 25-30 mph, depending on the crane manufacturer's recommended guidelines. Pressure differentials remain the diver's greatest hazard when diving around hydroelectric plants and a very strict Hazardous Energy Control Program is in place to prevent the likelihood of pressure differentials from occurring. On rare occasions, diving operations may involve penetrations dives or dives into confined spaces. Work is generally performed in restricted access areas not open to commercial and private vessels. Crew Requirements: Minimum dive crew shall include 1 dive Supervisor, 1 diver, 1 standby diver, 1 tender, and 1 time keeper/communication operator. All members of the crew must be accredited commercial divers who meet the minimum standards set forth in the most recent edition of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM-385-1-1, and in the Portland District's Dive Safety Regulation, NWPR-385-1-93, and NWWOM 385-1-1 and have the capability to switch to any of the positions noted above to allow for two working dives a day. Equipment Minimums: Surface supplied air dives are required. Use of normal breathing air or Enriched Air (Nitrox) up to 40% oxygen is permissible. A recompression chamber is required on site for all dives. The recompression chamber shall be of a dual chamber design. It must be equipped with oxygen. It must also have a National Board of Pressure Vessel Inspectors registration and current state pressure vessel permit to operate. The contractor shall have the capability to provide video inspection - and record the inspection on videotape. Some task orders may require the contractor to provide a workboat that is a minimum of 18 feet in length with a motor that has a minimum horsepower of 85. Mobilization Requirement: Due to the nature of the work required, interested contractors must demonstrate their ability to mobilize to work locations within 24 hours of notice to proceed after a task order is issued. SUBMITTAL REQUIRMENTS Firms interested in this requirement should submit a statement of interest and capabilities that is no more than 10 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum demonstrating ability to perform the requested services. The capability package must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the firm's qualifications to perform the defined work. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from the potential sources as a result of this synopsis. The documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) STATEMENT OF INTEREST (a) Confirm that your company is interested and intends to submit a quote / bid / proposal when a solicitation is issued. (2) COMPANY PROFILE (a) Company name and address (b) Point of contact at the company including name, title, telephone number, fax number and e-mail addresses (c) Small Business designation/status if applicable, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, SDB (d) DUNS number (e) CAGE code. (3) RELEVANT COMPANY and PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE (a) Describe the company's ability to mobilize to project locations within 24 hours after receipt of notice to proceed. (b) Describe the company's personnel, certifications, and equipment. (c) Experience of company as a DIVE CONTRACTOR in performing efforts of similar value, size, and scope within the last three (3) years at USACE or other hydroelectric and / or navigational structures managed by the U.S. Government, State, County, City, or public or private utility company. (d) Experience of key personnel as a DIVE CONTRACTOR in performing efforts of similar value, size, and scope within the last three (3) years at USACE or other hydroelectric and / or navigational structures managed by the U.S. Government, State, County, City, or public or private utility company. quote mark For items 3(c) and 3(d), include (1) Contract Number and Project Title; (2) Name of Contracting Activity; (3) Administrative Contract Officer's Name, Telephone Number and E-mail; (4) Contracting Officer's Technical Representative or Primary Point of Contact, telephone and email; (5) Indication of whether your firm acted as a prime or subcontractor, (6) Contract Period of Performance and Contract Value; and (7) Brief summary of work performed and how it relates to the technical services described herein. Responses are due no later than 11/15/2013. Submit your Capabilities Statement to the following: Connie Cochran @ yi.cochran@usace.army.mil and Cyndi Jacobsen @ cynthia.h.jacobsen@usace.army.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE District, Walla Walla 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla WA
- Zip Code: 99362-1876
- Zip Code: 99362-1876
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