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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 13, 2016 FBO #5164
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20 -- USCG 110 WPB DOCKING AND LIFTING CRADLE DECK TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Sources Sought Notice

Notice Date

1/11/2016
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought Notice
 

NAICS

332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commandant (CG-912), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, STOP 7828, Washington, District of Columbia, 20593-7828, United States
 

ZIP Code

20593-7828
 

Solicitation Number

HSCG23-15-I-CRADLES
 

Archive Date

2/6/2016
 

Point of Contact

Micha Wisniewski, Phone: 2024753374, James J. Dawson, Phone: 202-475-3215
 

E-Mail Address

micha.a.wisniewski@uscg.mil, james.j.dawson@uscg.mil
(micha.a.wisniewski@uscg.mil, james.j.dawson@uscg.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

USCG 110 WPB Drawings USCG 110 WPB DOCKING AND LIFTING CRADLE DECK TRANSPORT SYSTEM SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE USCG 110 WPB DOCKING AND LIFTING CRADLE DECK TRANSPORT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a source sought synopsis only. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is solely informational, market research, and planning purposes, that may be of interest to the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Further, USCG is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purposes of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist, (2) to ascertain potential market capacity, (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply, and (4) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; and meeting and tracking performance. This is NOT a request for proposals and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this source sought. All costs associated with responding to this request will be solely at the responding party's expense. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any further RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this source sought. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 (Competition Requirements) and FAR Part 19 (Small Business Programs), competition and set-aside decisions may be base on the results of market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. After the review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published in the Federal Business Opportunity website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought synopsis. Again, this is not a request for proposals and in no way obligates the USCG to award any contract. REQUIREMENT The United States Coast Guard is conducting market research to determine potential suppliers with the capabilities to manufacture a cradle system used to transport 110' Island Class Patrol Boats on sealift vessels. SPECIFICATION: (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government). The contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and all equipment necessary to manufacture of the cradle system used to transport the 110' Island Class Patrol Boats on sealift vessels. All work and inspection services will be performed at the companies facility. The cradle systems will be shipped to the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD. Shipping will be F.O.B. Destination for all cradle systems. SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of the acquisition is will include, but is not limited to the following work items: WORK ITEM 1: DECK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, FABRICATE-REQUIREMENTS • General. The contractor shall fabricate a Deck Transport System consisting of a Docking/Lifting Cradle, Shipping Cradle and Spreader Bar. • Docking/Lifting Cradle. The Contractor shall fabricate a Docking /Lifting Cradle in accordance with Coast Guard Drawing 110WPB-085-014 and 110WPB-085-010 which provide the required details. • Shipping Cradle. The Contractor shall fabricate a Shipping Cradle in accordance with Coast Guard Drawing 110WPB-085-015 which provides the required details. • Spreader Bar. The Contractor shall fabricate a Spreader Bar in accordance with Coast Guard Drawing 110-WPB-085-016 which provides the required details and includes the rigging required to lift the vessel with a crane. • Material. The steel used in the Deck Transport System construction shall be ABS Ordinary Strength Steel in accordance with MIL-STD-22698. The pipe shall be galvanized and in accordance with WW-P-404. • Welding. All welding shall be done in accordance with the referenced Coast Guard drawings and SFLC Standard Specification 0740, to include nondestructive inspection of welds. • Labeling. For ease in assembly, the components of the cradle assembly shall be labeled in accordance with USCG Drawing 110-WPB-085-014 and 110-WPB-085-15. • Preservation. The Contractor shall blast and prime all of the steel components of the cradle assembly. WORK ITEM 2: SYSTEM TEST AND DELIVERY-REQUIREMENTS • Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to assemble, test, disassemble and transport the Deck Transport System. • System Assembly. The Contractor shall assemble the Bolted Docking/Lifting Cradle and the Shipping Cradle in accordance with USCG Drawing 110WPB-085-017. • Spreader Bar and Rigging. Using an appropriately rated crane, the Contractor shall rig the Spreader Bar to the pick-up points on Docking/Lifting Cradle as shown on USCG Drawing 110WPB-085-016. • System Test. The Contractor shall construct the cradle in accordance with Coast Guard Drawings and in the presence of the COR and using a calibrated dynamometer, conduct a full scale proof and weight test in accordance with Coast Guard Drawings and SFLC Std Spec 8634. Upon successful completion of the test the Contractor shall submit a Condition Found Report (CFR) documenting the results. All welding and brazing shall be accomplished by trained welders who have been certified/qualified by the applicable regulatory code performance qualification procedures. Upon completion of the fabrication and testing, the contractor will provide all required documentation in accordance with SFLC Standard Specification 8634, Drydocking, Appendix C Requirements for Docking and Lifting Cradles to the US Coast Guard for final review and acceptance. COAST GUARD DRAWINGS • 110-WPB 085-002, Rev -; Docking Plan • 110-WPB 085-010, Rev B; Docking Plan /Lifting Cradle (110, 110B, 110C-WPB) • 110-WPB 085-011, Rev A; Docking Cradle 2 Position Construction & Assembly • 110-WPB 085-012, Rev A; Docking & Cradle Arrangements & Details • 110-WPB 085-014, Rev_; Bolted Docking/Lifting Cradle for Transport • 110-WPB 085-015, Rev B; Shipping Cradle for Sealift Transport • 110-WPB 085-016, Rev_; Lifting ARTGT & Spreader Bar Details • 110-WPB 085-017, Rev B; Assembly Instruction for Deck Support System COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS • Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), Jan 2014, General Requirements http://www.uscg.mil/SFLC/mlclant/vdiv/docs/std_2014/SFLC-Std-Spec-0000.pdf • Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), Jan 2014, Welding and Allied Processes http://www.uscg.mil/SFLC/mlclant/vdiv/docs/std_2014/SFLC-Std-Spec-0740.pdf • Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 8634 (SFLC Std Spec 8634), Jan 2014, Drydocking http://www.uscg.mil/SFLC/mlclant/vdiv/docs/std_2014/SFLC-Std-Spec-8634.pdf SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION Interested companies that believe it has the expertise and required capabilities to manufacture, test, and deliver the cradles system are invited to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to CWO Micha Wisniewski at Micha.A.Wisniewski@uscg.mil later than 1:00 pm on January 22, 2015, Eastern Standard Time (EST). Firms responding to this announcement that fail to provide all of the required information cannot be used to help the Government make the appropriate acquisition decisions which is the intent of this sources sought notice. This notice is to help the USCG in determining potential sources only. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award. All interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are NOT a request to be added to a prospective offerors list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Respondents interested in pursuing this work for the USCG should submit the following information which clearly describes the companies and its capabilities; COMPANY INFORMATION a) Name of Company b) Address c) Phone Number d) Email Address e) Point of Contact f) DUNS Number g) Intention of subcontracting h) NAICS Code Company operates under i) Capabilities j) Small Business or Socio Economic Status ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION / MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE k) Statement on how your company will do the work and that your company WILL submit a proposal as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought Notice. l) Understanding and access to the required technical and engineering data. m) Does your companies welding program, or subcontractors, comply with the Surfaces Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740, 2014 Welding and Allied Processes? n) Are you familiar with the USCG standard specification? If so, explain. o) Any information/examples demonstrating that your company is competent to meet the Statement of Work specification requirements. p) Any other information that your company feels is pertinent to this acquisition. q) Companies business size in accordance with NAICS Code 332312 (NAICS Code will be selected prior to the solicitation being released). r) What applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code will be used by the offeror or is typically assigned for this type of manufacturing? s) Evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, and dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers. t) For acquisition planning purposes what is the projected lead time required between receipt of an order and the delivery of a system? How will the number of cradles impact this time line? Provide time line for order of 2 and 4 each of the cradle systems. u) For acquisition planning purposes what is a rough order of magnitude cost estimate for the manufacturing, testing, and delivery described in the scope of work above for 1, 2 and 4 cradles? v) Could your company accommodate fixed pricing for a United States Coast Guard (CG) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for up to five years to manufacture said cradle? The CG will be retiring 110' Island Class Patrol Boats during this period and making available for transfer under the FMS program. w) Reserved. x) For acquisition planning purposes would you consider cradle purchases a "Commercial" product or "Non-developmental commercial product" under the FAR? y) If two companies are planning to conduct business and submit an offer as a Joint Venture or similar type of teaming agreement, they are requested to provide past performance information on projects of similar scope that they have performed together as a Joint Venture, if available. Providing individual past performance documentation from each company on separate projects where the two did not work together may be considered less relevant. z) Is company register in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR), as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33? SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation; and, it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Failure to respond or submit information in sufficient detail may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when making a decision on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriated for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, Do Not Request a Copy of the Solicitation. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation notice and solicitation may be published on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps for release of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Notice. However, responses to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/USCG/GACS/HSCG23-15-I-CRADLES/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Sources Sought Notice
 

File Name: USCG SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER (SFLC) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (http://www.uscg.mil/SFLC/mlclant/vdiv/standard_specifications.asp)

Link: http://www.uscg.mil/SFLC/mlclant/vdiv/standard_specifications.asp

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7828, Washington, District of Columbia, 20593-7828, United States

Zip Code: 20593-7828
 

Record

SN03988123-W 20160113/160111234539-f6b4d2db3cf0be4dbff16db701cdfd5c (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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