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V -- VESSEL RELOCATION, CLEAN-UP (POSSIBLE HAZMAT/WASTE), STORAGE, SECURITY AND DISPOSAL IN THE DISTRICT OF GUAM SOL MS-99-Q-0021 DUE 051499 POC Janet R. Hall, (703) 416-8983 WEB: na, janet.hall@usdoj.gov. E-MAIL: Contact the contracting officer via e-mail, na. This is a combined synopsis/soliciation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only soliciation; quotes are being requested and a written, Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicition will not be issued. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The RFQ is subject to the special authority for acquisitions of commercial items exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold but not greater than $5,000,000.00,including options. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 4493. While this RFQ has not been set aside for small business, the small business size standard is $5 million. It is the intent of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) to award a purchase order(s) for a base year with 4 one year options. The USMS reserves the right to award purchase orders to other than the lowest priced quote and incomplete quotes may not be considered for an award. For evaluation, past performance is significantly more important than price. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must submit a technical description of the services in sufficient detail for the Contracting Officer (CO) to decided that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. The quote must include firm-fixed pricing, on an hourly basis, for a base year and 4 one year options for the following labor categories: CLIN 1 -- Captain, CLIN 2 -- Ship's Engineer, CLIN 3 -- Deck Hand, CLIN 4 -- Ship's Broker, CLIN 5 -- Welder and and other categories to be used under this contract. Estimated number of labor hours is 2000-3000 per year. Additionally, provide storage types and monthly rates -- CLIN 6 for seized vessels. Services Required: The USMS is seeking offerors who can provide vessel relocation, clean-up (possibly HAZMAT/WASTE), storage facility(ies), security, maintenance, and disposal services in the District of Guam. There are currently 10 vessels in custody, of which 5 are between 120' and 145' in length. There are 5 additional vessels that are approximately 60' to 80' in length. Additional vessels are anticipated. The contractor's storage facility(s) shall be located within the District of Guam. RELOCATION: The Contractor shall meet with the USMS, or its designated representative, to accept possession of the vessel. The contractor shall sign the USM-102 affirming that it has received the vessel. The contractor shall maintain a case file on each vessel that is taken into custody. At a minimum, the case file shall include: the CATS number, the record of receipt (USM-102), the etimated fair market value, the initial condition report and evaluation of repairs or other maintenance required, the record of transporation (tow, etc.), record of advertising and record of transfer (bill of sale, destruction certificate, etc.). The Contractor shall describe how it intends to relocate any type or size vessel that is seized. The majority of the vessels are somewhat operational -- others will require the assistance of another vessel to re-locate. CLEAN-UP (POSSIBLY TO INCLUDE HAZMAT/WASTE): The Contractor shall describe how it will clean-up any seized vessel (to include possbile HAZMAT/WASTE clean-up). These vessels predominately have human waste, pests, rodents, trash, food, clothing, and flammable materials (except fuel and oil stored in gas tank or engine machinery) that shall be removed by the contractor. STORAGE, SECURITY, & MAINTENANCE: The contractor shall describe how it will provide storage (i.e., buoys or docks, etc.) for any seized vessel. Vessel storage shall be in conformance with applicable United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. Additionally, the Contractor shall describe how it will maintain the vessel in the identical condition that it was when it was seized. The Contractor shall describe how it will ensure that the vessel is kept secure form any storms, typhoons, etc. The Contractor shall provide a typhoon plan that follows all Federal and Local Environmental Protection Agency regulations, as well as all applicable USCG regulations. The Contractor shall also submit a security plan. The Contractor shall describe how it will ensure that the vessel does not sink while in its custody. The Contractor shall describe what types of maintenance are anticipated to be required on the vessels. All maintenance shall be approved by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) prior to being performed, unless it is an emergency, in which case the Contractor shall notify the COTR within 48 hours. Maintenance shall be performed only if it is preventative in nature, and absolutely necessary. ADVERTISING, POSSIBLE CLEAN-UP FOR SINKING, AND DISPOSAL: The Contractor may be required to advertise or direct contact potential purchasers abroad in the Far East market or Hawaii. Vessels shall be disposed of via one of the following three ways: 1) sale (either auction, broker, or sealed bid sale), 2) salvage/scrap method, or 3) sinking in shallow or deep water. The contractor will be given specific written disposal instructions by the COTR. Vessels require additional clean-up for shallow water sinking versus for deep water sinking. The Contractor will be required to pump oil and/or gasoline (petroleum) products from the vessel in the event of certain types of disposal. The Contractor shall address each method of disposal with specifics of how it will accomplish each method. Any gross proceeds collected from a sale shall be provided to the USMS within three (3) working days of the sale. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, and FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212.5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Evaluation of Commercial Items: The Government will award to the responsible bidder offering the best value in terms of price and past performance. For evaluation, past performance is significantly more important than price. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must submit a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail for the CO to decide that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. NOTE: Quoters responding to this solication must submit unit prices for the services offered, prompt payment terms, and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their bids. Pursuant Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following FAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Alt. I, Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government; 52./203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.21-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act and 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. -- Flag Commercial Vessels. The CO will furnish full text for the above listed clauses upon request. Posted 04/23/99 (W-SN323929). (0113)

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