U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Contracting Office (FP), C/O U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340-2890

Z -- STEEL FABRICATION SERVICES FOR COAST GUARD RESEARCH VESSELS, LITTLE SAND ISLAND, MOBILE, AL SOL DTCG39-98-R-E00077 DUE 033198 POC Cathy Harrington, Contract Specialist, (860) 441-2874, Telefax, (860) 441-2888, email: charrington@rdc.uscg.mil This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, 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 DTCG39-98-R-E00077. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03. This acquisition is further identified as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The size standard is $7,000,000.00. The Standard Industrial Code is 1799. The United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Groton, CT, has a requirement for the acquisition of steel fabrication for the Coast Guard Fire and Safety Test Detachment, Mobile, AL. The estimated Level of Effort for this requirement is 6,000 labor hours per year over a five year period. Offerors shall propose fully loaded labor rates for a total of 30,000 labor hours. Material costs over five years are estimated at $10,000.00 per year. For proposal purposes, Offerors shall include in their proposal $50,000 plus any applicable surcharges for materials The USCG Research and Development Center, Groton, CT operates a full scale fire testing facility known as the Fire and Safety Test Detachment (F&STD) in Mobile, AL. The primary purpose of this facility is to conduct large and full scale fire tests in support of the Coast Guard's environmental and regulatory missions as well as the Coast Guard's own infrastructure (cutters and shore facilities). Offices and shops of the F&STD are located at the CG Base, Mobile, AL. Test facilities are located on Little Sand Island in Mobile Bay (just South of the mouth of the Mobile River and the port of Mobile). Major assets include the STATE OF MAINE (passenger/cargo length 533'), the A.E. WATTS (T-2 tanker length 508') and a wave tank (located on the island).There is no road access to Little Sand Island. The contractor shall provide steel fabrication services to the F&STD. These services shall include cutting, welding, fabricating, erecting and other associated activities. The contractor shall furnish all labor and supervision for each task. The Government will normally supply equipment staging, materials, fittings, tools, etc. necessary for each task order. The contractor shall have the capability to supply the aforementioned items. Individual task orders will specify whether the Government or the contractor shall provide the supplies necessary for the specific task. Temporary and portable lighting may be required in the performance of this contract and is the responsibility of the contractor. The major work site will be Little Sand Island. Transportation for equipment, materials, and personnel will be provided by the F&STD within the capabilities of the vessels possessed by the F&STD (2 landing craft and various small boats). Work hours are from 8 AM to 5Pm Monday through Friday. Any changes to this schedule will be identified in the individual task orders. For purposes of this contract, chargeable hours will include transit time to and from Little Sand Island as well as actual work hours. Approximately 90% of the steel fabrication required for this contract does not require welders qualified to any particular standard. Some hull and pipe welding may require qualification to an ASTM standard. The requirement for qualification and the exact standard will be specified in individual task orders. The State of Maine is not an active vessel. The manner in which interferences and areas adjacent to the work site will vary with location and will be identified in individual task orders. In all cases, the contractor shall ensure the safety of the work site (both during and following completion) form hazards such as cuts, bumps, trips and falls. The period of performance for this contract is five years. Oral orders may be placed under this contract to be followed up by written orders within five working days. Contractors may be required to respond to a task order within 48 hours of award. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to respond to a task order within 48 hours. Offerors must demonstrate that they possess all the facilities, equipment, and personnel necessary to provide the required services. Offerors shall maintain, in force, Workmen's Compensation Insurance (or it's equivalent), covering employees engaged in work under this contract, shall maintain, in force, Marine Insurance covering liability which may be incurred under the U.S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act as applicable. Offerors shall ensure that any subcontractors also maintain the above required insurance. Offerors shall provide evidence of required insurance. A site visit may be conducted prior to award to verify compliance with these requirements. Offerors shall provide the name and telephone number of the individual responsible for all work to be performed under this contract. Offerors shall provide along with their cost proposal, four (4) letters of reference from completed contracts within the past 12 months, preferably for marine related work. Award will be based on best value. The anticipated contract vehicle will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with provisions for placing firm fixed price task orders in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions and clauses: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Acquisition (JUN 1997); 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Acquisition (OCT 1997) [insert: technical evaluation factors are : past performance and cost. Past performance and cost are of equal value.]; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1997); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1997); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996) [the applicable clauses as identified in this clause are as follows: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alt. I (JUL 1995); 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (JUN 1997); 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting (DEC 1996); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984); paragraph d to clause 52.212-5 (AUG 1996) also applies to this contract]; 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995): [paragraph (a) fill-in: orders may be issued from award date through 60 months]; 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995): [paragraph (a) fill-in: minimum order $500.00; paragraph (b) fill-in: Maximum order: (1) any order for a single item in excess of $150,000, (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $150,000.00, (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 10 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in (1) and(2) above. Paragraph (d) fill-in: "10 working days"];insert ***]; 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) [paragraph (d) fill-in "six months beyond the ordering period"]; 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (OCT 1995); Transportation Acquisition Regulation Clause 1252.217-80 Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repairing (OCT 1994). Notice to Offerors: It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and time-consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation 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 offeror should then contact the Coast Guard Solicitation Ombudsman at the address below: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), Washington, DC 20593; Telephone (202) 267-2285; Fax (202) 267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting officer and a solicitation closing date. Offers are due on 31 March 1998 in this office by 4:00 PM (local time). The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Ms. Joy Simmons. Additional information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by calling Cathy Harrington, Contract Specialist, (860) 441-2874 or writing at U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Contracting Office (fp), [1082 Shennecossett Road], Groton, CT [06340-6096] (0068)

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