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SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- DAO - Temporary Marine Surveyor Support - ATTACHMENT #1

Notice Date

3/17/2016
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SAR Acquisition, Office of Acquisition, MRG-7200, 7737 Hampton Boulevard, Building 4D, Room 211, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505, United States
 

ZIP Code

23505
 

Solicitation Number

DTMA92Q1600015
 

Archive Date

4/22/2016
 

Point of Contact

Monique R. Leake, Phone: (757) 322-5820
 

E-Mail Address

monique.leake@dot.gov
(monique.leake@dot.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

QUOTE BID SHEET This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is stated above, and it is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective March 07, 2016. NAICS code 541990 applies. This is a small business set-aside. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), Norfolk, VA intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order on a competitive basis for the Division of Atlantic Operations - Ship Operations Department for the following services: The requested period of performance for the above service is June 01, 2016 through May 31, 2017 with additional Option years. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT: The US DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD), Division of Atlantic Operations, has a requirement for professional Marine Surveyor contractor support services. ASSIGNMENTS: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may assign the Marine Surveyor to any of the following support requirements: •- maintain and operate MARAD Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels •- maintain facilities and vessels in the MARAD National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) •- maintain vessels at designated Maritime Academies for training Merchant Marine cadets •· Assists the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for Ship Managers contracts and General Agency Agreements (GAA) with researching guidance on maintenance and repair functions, policy and procedures, compliance with regulatory requirements, instructions and standards governing the conduct of condition surveys, inspections, dry dockings, dock trials, and sea trials. •· Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in yard or at activation sites. Provides weekly report to COR of progress of specific repairs and any deficiencies noted. •· Drafts maintenance and repair specifications and associated cost estimates for Maritime Academy State Training Ships and the James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF). •· Reviews input from Ship Manager/General Agents on repair cost estimates, vessel repair specifications, and activation/operations/layup cost estimates and provides comments to COR. •· Witnesses all technical tests and inspections required by USCG/ABS, demonstrations to prove repairs, and all Phase M Maintenance Procedures and provide comments to COR. •· Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in yard or at activation sites. Provides weekly report to COR of progress of specific repairs and any deficiencies noted. •· Serves as local resource on the use of ABS Nautical Systems 5 vessel management program, specifically the maintenance/purchasing and drydock modules. This includes: •- training government employees on the use of the system and assisting with entries on an individual basis. •- generating NS5 reports upon demand to provide metrics for management and ship management oversight. •- monitoring data for completeness and compliance with established procedures and protocols •- representing DAO at MARAD workshops and user group forums •- drafting recommended changes to MARAD NS5 protocol •· The contractor does not have authority to bind the government. •· The contractor does not have authority to supervise government employees. •· The contractor must perform all work on-site at a MARAD facility or at an alternate location approved by the COR. Office facilities, equipment, any required supplies, and access to IT systems will be government furnished, with the exception of authorized reimbursable travel. •· The Contractor shall obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) to facilitate access to transportation facilities. The cost to obtain a TWIC is not reimbursable. More information with regards to cost of and process for obtaining a TWIC may be found on the following website: http://www.tsa.gov/twic QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Must have a minimum of ten years' experience as a marine surveyor performing duties described herein in relation to ocean-going cargo vessels that require a current Certificate of Inspection from USCG. (2) Must be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements of USCG and American Bureau of Shipping necessary for a vessel to be given a Certificate of Inspection. (3) Must be able to provide references with knowledge of the individual's professional conduct and ethics who can address the offeror's competency, reputation and ability to present facts and opinions without prejudice. (4) Must have the physical stamina and agility to climb up/down ladders into cramped spaces such as a diesel or steam-powered vessel's engine room, shaft alley, bilge and various tanks as necessary to perform surveys. (5) Must have familiarity and experience with MARAD Ship Operations administrative procedures and business processes such as MARAD standard specifications, MARAD Ship Operations policy directives, RRF activation procedures, RRF sea trial proforma, and MARAD ship lay-up procedures. (6) Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of MARAD Phase M Maintenance procedures, ACP/PM/CM, NS-5 and the RRF Program Ship Manager Contracts. CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: CLIN 0001 Hourly Rate for performing all duties necessary in providing Marine Surveyor Support Services to include all wages and salary-related expenses, indirect and overhead expenses to include any necessary travel within the local commuting area, required personal protective gear, insurance and profit: 2,000 hours X $___________ ($/hr) = $__________ (Total CLIN Price). CLIN 0002 Reimbursable Travel Expenses will be allowed based on 41 CFR 301 (the Federal Travel Regulations - Temporary Duty Travel Allowances) for per diem expenses and use of privately owned vehicles (POV). An initial allowance under the contract will be $18,000.00 for this item. Option I - Period of Performance: June 01, 2017 through May 31, 2018 CLIN 0003 Hourly Rate for performing all duties necessary in providing Marine Surveyor Support Services to include all wages and salary-related expenses, indirect and overhead expenses to include any necessary travel within the local commuting area, required personal protective gear, insurance and profit: 2,000 hours X $___________ ($/hr) = $__________ (Total CLIN Price). CLIN 0004 Reimbursable Travel Expenses will be allowed based on 41 CFR 301 (the Federal Travel Regulations - Temporary Duty Travel Allowances) for per diem expenses and use of privately owned vehicles (POV). An initial allowance under the contract will be $18,000.00 for this item. Option II - Period of Performance: June 01, 2018 through May 31, 2019 CLIN 0005 Hourly Rate for performing all duties necessary in providing Marine Surveyor Support Services to include all wages and salary-related expenses, indirect and overhead expenses to include any necessary travel within the local commuting area, required personal protective gear, insurance and profit: 2,000 hours X $___________ ($/hr) = $__________ (Total CLIN Price). CLIN 0006 Reimbursable Travel Expenses will be allowed based on 41 CFR 301 (the Federal Travel Regulations - Temporary Duty Travel Allowances) for per diem expenses and use of privately owned vehicles (POV). An initial allowance under the contract will be $18,000.00 for this item. Option III - Period of Performance: June 01, 2019 through May 31, 2020 CLIN 0007 Hourly Rate for performing all duties necessary in providing Marine Surveyor Support Services to include all wages and salary-related expenses, indirect and overhead expenses to include any necessary travel within the local commuting area, required personal protective gear, insurance and profit: 2,000 hours X $___________ ($/hr) = $__________ (Total CLIN Price). CLIN 0008 Reimbursable Travel Expenses will be allowed based on 41 CFR 301 (the Federal Travel Regulations - Temporary Duty Travel Allowances) for per diem expenses and use of privately owned vehicles (POV). An initial allowance under the contract will be $18,000.00 for this item. Option IV - Period of Performance: June 01, 2020 through May 31, 2021 CLIN 0009 Hourly Rate for performing all duties necessary in providing Marine Surveyor Support Services to include all wages and salary-related expenses, indirect and overhead expenses to include any necessary travel within the local commuting area, required personal protective gear, insurance and profit: 2,000 hours X $___________ ($/hr) = $__________ (Total CLIN Price). CLIN 0010 Reimbursable Travel Expenses will be allowed based on 41 CFR 301 (the Federal Travel Regulations - Temporary Duty Travel Allowances) for per diem expenses and use of privately owned vehicles (POV). An initial allowance under the contract will be $18,000.00 for this item. Total CLIN (0001-0010) Price: $__________________ Price quotes are to be submitted on Attachment (1) - Quote Price Sheet The following FAR and Transportation Acquisition Manual (TAM) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 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 the following Internet addresses: Federal Acquisition Regulations (52.) https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52 Transportation Acquisition Regulations (1252.) https://www.transportation.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar U.S. Maritime Administration Provisions and Clauses (MCL.) https://voa.marad.dot.gov/Solicitation_Awards/docs/mar-380/MARAD%20Clauses%20MCL%20for%20HTML.htm 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM's) (Jul 2013) - Potential Offeror must be a registered SAM's vendor prior to solicitation closing date. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items ( Apr 2014) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014) (basis for award is Best Value, with evaluation criteria based on the relative strength of each offers qualifications and price competitiveness) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; (May 2015) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (Mar 2016) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). _X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) __ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (5) [Reserved]. __ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). __ (10) [Reserved]. __ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3. __ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4. __ (13) [Reserved] __ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011). __ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011). __ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. __ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate III (Oct 2015) of 52.219-9. __ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). __ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). __ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). __ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). _X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2016) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). _X_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). __ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). _X_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). __ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (36)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. __ (37)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. __ (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). __ (39)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. _X_ (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513). __ (41) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). __ (42)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3. __ (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Feb 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). __ (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). __ (46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X_ (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (54)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495). _X_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). __ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Mar 2016). __ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). __ (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) (v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246). (vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xi) __(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). __(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). (xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989). (xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Mar 2016). (xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xviii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. 52.217-05 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.217-08 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) - (The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30-days.) 52.217-09 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 1252.223-73 Seat Belt Use Policies and Programs (Apr 2005) 1252.242-73 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (Oct 1994) RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND PERMIT AND ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS NOTICE Caution - Shipboard insulating materials contain asbestos fibers. Do not disturb insulation - avoid creating dust. Breathing asbestos dust may cause serious bodily harm and/or death. Additionally, performance in the shipboard environment also involves hazardous conditions that can cause slips, trips and falls as well as noxious gases in tanks and other spaces. In the performance of duties under this contract, the contractor is permitted to enter upon vessels and other property of the United States for the purpose of fulfilling the duties of a Marine Surveyor. The contractor is responsible for providing and wearing appropriate personal protective gear suitable for performance aboard vessels of the U.S. Maritime Administration. Accordingly the contractor (aka permittee) does hereby agree as follows: 1. The permittee shall confine the permittee's activities on the property to those strictly necessary for the accomplishment of the aforesaid purpose. While on the property of the United States, the permittee shall comply with the safety requirements of the Maritime Administration and obey all orders of officials of the Maritime Administration. 2. The permittee does hereby freely and voluntarily for the permittee, the permittee's heirs, administrators, and assigns, release, remise, and discharge the United States, its agents, servants, and employees from any claims, demands, actions and services of action of any sort for injury sustained by the permittee related to the individual presence and activities of the permittee on the property, including any injury that is caused or worsened either in whole or in part associated with exposure to asbestos or due otherwise to the many hazardous associated with performing work on board vessels of the U.S. Maritime Administration. The permittee further acknowledges that the permittee assumes sole and complete responsibility for all of the risks associated with such presence, activities and exposure. 3. The permittee hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States, its agents, servants, and employees against any and all loss, damage or claim or liability whatsoever, due to personal injury or death or damage to property of others caused either directly or indirectly by the exercise by the permittee of the privilege granted by this permit. 4. This permit is not assignable and may be revoked without notice at any time by officials of the Maritime Administration. Prior to commence performance of this contract, the contractor will be required to complete and sign a form acknowledging an understanding and agreement to the aforementioned terms. INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS: Offerors are to address establish that they have the requisite qualifications in terms of experience, knowledge, references and physical capabilities by documenting the appropriate information in a written Statement of Capabilities submitted as part of their quotation. The Statement of Capabilities is limited to not more than 15 pages. Capability Statements will be evaluated, and those meeting the minimum experience requirement will be ranked. The signed offer consisting of pricing of the listed Contract Line Items (See Attachment 1 - Quote Bid Sheet) and the narrative Capability Statements must be submitted electronically via e-mail to Monique.Leake@dot.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on April 07, 2016. The offer should be addressed to the following: U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration - Division of Atlantic Operations, Acquisitions Office, Attn: Monique Leake, 7737 Hampton Blvd, Bldg 19 Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23505. BASIS FOR AWARD: An award will be made to the Offeror whose offer is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, taking into consideration the relative strength of each offeror's qualifications and price competitiveness. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial quotation should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and qualifications standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - MARAD The Contractor may submit invoices in either electronic or paper format. Electronic submission is preferred. •1) Electronic invoices shall be addressed to MARADInvoices@faa.gov, with copy to MARADSARInvoices@dot.gov Electronic invoices shall conform to the following criteria, or be subject to rejection: •a. Invoice and supporting documentation shall be in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. •b. The e-mail subject shall include the contract/purchase order number and invoice number. •c. The transmitting e-mail shall include the following information: Name of the Contractor; Invoice date and number; Invoice amount; Contract number and, if applicable, the order or modification number; Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered; Payment instructions (i.e., financial institution, ABA routing #, account #) •(2) Paper invoices shall be submitted to one of the following addresses. Multiple copies are not required. MARAD A/P SAR Invoices Branch AMZ-150 PO Box 25710 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 If a street address is required for delivery (i.e., Federal Express), the following address may be used in lieu of the post office box: MARAD A/P SAR Invoices Branch AMZ-150 6500 S MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73169 ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate, as published daily in the Wall Street Journal, plus 1.75 percent. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov/.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Division of Atlantic Operations, 7737 Hampton Blvd, Building 19 Suite 300, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505, United States

Zip Code: 23505
 

Record

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