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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 29, 2015 FBO #4934
SOURCES SOUGHT

19 -- Piloting Services in Charleston, SC

Notice Date
5/27/2015
 
Notice Type
Sources Sought
 
NAICS
488330 — Navigational Services to Shipping
 
Contracting Office
Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command, MSC Norfolk, Building SP-64, 471 East C Street, Bldg SP64, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, 23511, United States
 
ZIP Code
23511
 
Solicitation Number
N32205-15-R-6006
 
Archive Date
6/17/2015
 
Point of Contact
Efrem Mason, Phone: 7574435964
 
E-Mail Address
efrem.mason@navy.mil
(efrem.mason@navy.mil)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or Request for Quote/Proposal/Bid and no contract or purchase order will be awarded as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. Military Sealift Command - Norfolk contracting office is seeking eligible businesses for the pilotage for Military Sealift Command (MSC) controlled vessels operating in the port of Charleston, SC. The contractor shall provide all the necessary personnel, supervision; management, equipment, materials and services to provide pilotage for Military Sealift Command (MSC) controlled vessels operating in the port of Charleston, SC. These services shall be made available to all MSC operated or contract operated vessels including such Government owned vessels that are Scientific, Oceanographic, Fleet Support or Cargo, providing direct support to the US Navy in Commission and manned by Navy personnel, are also included under this solicitation: This also includes USS Naval vessels and other public vessels (i.e. Army watercraft, USCG ships when requested). The contractor agrees to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays. The contractor agrees to a minimum of two- (2) hour's notice for ship's arrival and a minimum of one (1) hour's notice for cancellation of services without penalty. MSC vessels will be given priority in harbor movements in response to weather or national defense emergencies. Government vessels will also be given priority over commercial vessels when arriving to make a scheduled labor start time for cargo operations. The contractor shall transport pilots to and from the designated pilot station at Area "B" (NOAA Chart 11523) and conduct safe pilot embarkation and debarkation operations in a seaway. The contractor shall provide efficient communications, transportation coordination, and waterways system oversight to perform pilot services. The contractor will allow for extra time to gain access into port/government facilities during periods of increased security. The contractor shall arrange for all personnel badges/passes required for access to government facilities. The contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of his authorized representative if unable to meet or unable to complete an assignment. If the contractor fails or is unable to provide pilotage as requested, the Government may either perform the services itself or may employ others who are qualified, for the contractor's account and excess costs to the Government, in either case, shall be charged to the contractor. The Government also reserves the right to use Government personnel to provide pilotage services during the duration of the contract. Contractors are required to possess either a Federal or State pilot license as required by law. Depending on type of vessel (time charter, commercial or public vessel) and where it is coming from (overseas/coastwise), a state license is required in some cases. Contractor is required to provide a pilot with the required license. All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified Section 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest.. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 488330. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of the sources sought. It is requested that interested firms submit to MSC-Norfolk contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, at a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) Partnership, teaming, joint ventures, or mentor-protégé agreements with any large businesses. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry. RESPONSES ARE DUE by 2 June 2015 at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via email to efrem.mason@navy.mil. Email submissions of the capabilities packages WILL be accepted. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Contract Specialist Efrem Mason at the above email addresse.
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/5de5d3be61a69fcef61db0d2e1ce634e)
 
Place of Performance
Address: Charleston, SC, United States
 
Record
SN03743803-W 20150529/150527235801-5de5d3be61a69fcef61db0d2e1ce634e (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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