Commander, Military Sealift Command, Bldg 210, 914 Charles Morris Court SE, Code N10, Washington, DC 20398-5540

H -- SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) INSPECTION SERVICES SOL N00033-99-R-8012 DUE 032499 POC Fred Torres, Contract Specialist, Code N102, (202) 685-5956 WEB: click here for the MSC Homepage, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting office via e-mail, fred.torres@smtpgw.msc.navy.mil. This is a combined solicitation/synopsis for services under a firm fixed price requirement type contract prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The small business size standard for this procurement is $5.0M and the SIC code is 8999. (i). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii). Solicitation N00033-99-R-8012 is issued as a Request for Proposals. (iii). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08. (iv) . The solicitation is unrestricted and is not set-aside for small business concerns. (v) Items and Options: -- (Pricing shall be on a per visit basis and shall consist of the appropriate service rate at the Annual Service (AS) rate or at the Annual Service with Hydrostatic Test (ASH) rate plus the appropriate travel rate for the port being serviced atthe AS rate or at the ASH rate) -- FIRM PERIOD -- CLIN 0001AA: Annual Service (AS); CLIN 0001AB: Annual Service with Hydrostatic Test (ASH). FIRM PERIOD -- TRAVEL FOR ANNUAL SERVICE CLIN 0001BA Baltimore, Maryland (AS); CLIN 0001BC Norfolk, Virginia (AS); CLIN 0001BE Seattle, Washington (AS); CLIN 0001BG Portland, Oregon (AS); CLIN 0001BJ San Diego, California (AS); CLIN 0001BL San Francisco, California (AS); CLIN 0001BN Honolulu, Hawaii (AS); CLIN 0001BP Guam (AS); CLIN 0001BR Singapore (AS); CLIN 0001BT Yokosuka, Japan (AS); CLIN 0001BV Jebel-Ali, United Arab Emirates (AS); CLIN 0001BX Naples, Italy (AS). FIRM PERIOD: TRAVEL FOR ANNUAL SERVICE WITH HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TESTS (Estimated Service Calls) CLIN 0001BB Baltimore, Maryland (ASH); CLIN 0001BD Norfolk, Virginia (ASH); CLIN 0001BF Seattle, Washington (ASH); CLIN 0001BH Portland, Oregon (ASH); CLIN 0001BK San Diego, California (ASH); CLIN 0001BM San Francisco, California (ASH); CLIN 0001BO Honolulu, Hawaii (ASH); CLIN 0001BQ Guam (ASH); CLIN 0001BS Singapore (ASH); CLIN 0001BU Yokosuka, Japan (ASH); CLIN 0001BW Jebel-Ali, United Arab Emirates (ASH); CLIN 0001BY Naples, Italy (ASH). OPTION PERIODS ONE THROUGH FOUR: CLINS 0002 THROUGH 0005 Repeat CLINS/SUBCLINS of CLIN 0001 for each option period. ALL PERIODS -- CLIN 0006: TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel at his actual costs when applicable, not to exceed the limits set forth in the JTR. Reimbursement will not be made for travel performed for the convenience of the contractor. Per Diem shall be payable only when the Contractor's personnel are required to be away from the Contractor's facilities or the employee's home overnight). (vi). Description: This solicitation is for services in support of Military Sealift Command vessels with INTERSPIRO Model 9030 SPIROLITE High Pressure Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Service shall be required for a maximum of forty-two (42)SCBAs, and forty-two (42) spare cylinders per vessel. It is anticipated that the maximum of Fifty (50)Vessels will be requiring servicing each year. A complete SCBA unit is a fully assembled breathing apparatus that can be immediately donned and used in a contaminated air environment and/or in fire fighting by the operator. The components of a fully assembled SCBA unit shall include the facemask, back mounted air cylinder, harness and straps, regulator, air hoses, gauges and valves. (vii). The Contractor shall provide the services/parts listed below. All services shall be performed in accordance with inspection and testing set forth by the manufacturer and certification requirements of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other applicable regulatory agencies. A Notional Ship Schedule will be provided upon request. a. Annual Service ("AS") (every twelve months, plus or minus two months): inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and recertification of SCBA units. Service shall be conducted in port and shall be completed within a three day period (CLINS 0001AA; 0002AA; 0003AA; 0004AA; 0005AA). b. Annual Service with Hydrostatic Test ("ASH") (each vessel every three years, plus or minus two months): annual service plus a cylinder hydrostatic testing of cylinders. Testing shall coincide with annual service visits. Service for annual inspection and triennial hydrostatic testing shall be conducted in port and shall be completed within a four day period (CLINS 0001AB; 0002AB; 0003AB; 0004AB; 0005AB). c. Travel for ports named in the schedule shall be inclusive of all transportation, per diem, and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the contractor. Travel shall be payable at the Annual Service rate, or at the Annual Service with Hydrostatic Test rate specified in CLINS 0001BA-BY through CLINS 0005BA-BY. Travel for Ports not otherwise specified in the schedule shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. d. Provision of all items used to inspect, test, and service onboard SCBAs including repair and replacement parts are required to meet manufacturer's recommended schedule for equipment parts. This shall include shipping, receiving and all transportation costs associated with parts, components, spare cylinders, special tools, testing materials or other equipment required to perform the services (Costs included in CLINS entitled "Annual Service" and "Annual Service with Hydrostatic Test"). e. Contract Data Requirements as follows: (i) Annual Fit for Service Certification: Contractor shall provide a written certification of acceptability of all-shipboard SCBA units and components, as intended to each ship's master prior to departure. The Contractor shall also provide written certification of acceptability to COMSC N72 at "COMMANDER MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, 914 CHARLES MORRIS COURT SE, CODE N72PC2, WASHINGTON DC 20398-5054" within ten working days after completion of each ship's annual SCBA service visit. (ii) Identification of Service Personnel: The Contractor shall provide advance notice of personnel changes to the Contracting Officer. Notice shall include proof of qualifications to perform the intended service. f. Ordering: Ordering Officer(s) will be designated at Contract Award. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce, however they shall be followed up in writing. (viii). The Contractor shall meet the following minimum requirements: a. Certification by the Department of Transportation for hydrostatic testing services. b. Certification by the Manufacturer as an authorized Service Representative. Point of Contact and Address of the Manufacturer is: "INTERSPIRO, INC., 31 Business Park Drive, Branford, CT 06405 (203-481-3899). c. Capability to conduct a minimum of two simultaneous ship visits worldwide for annual servicing. (ix). DATE AND PLACE OF DELIVERY: Base contract term is 30 APR 1999 TO 29 APR 2000 or "One year from the Contract Award" with the Government's option of four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods. (x). FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial" (Provides instructions for responding to this solicitation). Offerors shall also provide the following information: 1. Price(s) for each CLIN (Offerors shall obtain the schedule of CLINs with estimated quantities from the POC in paragraph XIX below); 2. Description of qualifications, knowledge and experience with respect to testing and inspection services and cylinder hydrostatic pressure testing of INTERSPIRO MODEL 9030 SPIROLITE SCBA; 3. A Summary stating the offeror's general understanding and approach to complying with the requirements of this solicitation. 4. Copies of offerors' procedures, checklists, and associated instructions for performing required servicing and testing. Procedures offered which are in excess of manufacturer's recommendations shall be incorporated in the Contract. 5. Plan to accomplish simultaneous servicing in different geographic locations worldwide. Plan must, at a minimum, address personnel qualifications, equipment and location/capabilities of facilities. 6. Description of ability to provide required repair and replacement parts, through inventory or other resources. (xi). FAR 52.212-2, "Evaluation Commercial Items: (Provides evaluation criteria for Award), INSERT THE FOLLOWING FILL-INS IN PARAGRAPH (A) OF THE PROVISION: "The following evaluation factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical capability of the offeror to provide the required services for the Interspiro Model #9030 Spirolite SCBA. 2. Price; and 3. Past Performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price. An evaluated price will be developed by adding the total (firm period plus options) price of Service (Annual Service and Annual Service with Hydro Test) and Travel for Service Calls (Annual Service and Annual Service with Hydro Test). (xii). OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH THEIR PROPOSAL the information required by FAR 52.212-3 ("Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items"). (xiii). FAR 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition. (xiv). FAR 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition, including the following applicable clauses from paragraphs (b) and (c): 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-23, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-9, 52.239-1, 52.222-42, and 52.222-43. (xv). The following additional clauses: FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989); FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 1989) Insert the following fill-ins: (a) "thirty (30) days notice, and (c) "five (5) years; FAR 52-216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)(a) Insert the following fill-ins: Such orders may be issued "from the commencement of the performance period under the contract" through "the expiration of the contract"; FAR 52-216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995): (a) Minimum Order-Insert the following fill-in: "(One Service Visit)"; (b) Maximum Order-Insert the following fill ins: (1) "Fifty Service Visits Per Year" and (2) "Two simultaneous ship visits"; (3) "One day"; (d) Insert the following fill-in: "One working day"; FAR 52-216-21 Requirements (OCT 95) Alt I (APR 84): (f) Insert the following fill in: "fifteen (15) days from the expiration of the contract"; 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation; 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. (xvi). N/A (xvii). N/A (xviii). DATE, TIME AND PLACE OFFERS ARE DUE: 24 APR 99, 1500 Local Time, Washington, D.C. Packages should be marked: RFP# N00033-99-R-8012 and addressed to Code N102, Military Sealift Command, Washington Navy Yard, Building 210, 914 Charles Morris Court South East, Washington, D.C. 20398-5540. (xix). CONTACT: Fred R. Torres (202) 685-5958 for information regarding this solicitation. Posted 03/09/99 (W-SN306385). (0068)

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