19 -- PROCEUREMENT OF A 24 FOOT ALUMINUM BOAT WITH CABIN

Notice Date

July 23, 2001

Contracting Office

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attn: ORDSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

ZIP Code

27711

Solicitation Number

XMH428

Response Due

August 23, 2001

Point of Contact

Matt Ake (919) 541-3112 Christopher Baker (919) 541-2501

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the contract specialist via (ake.matt@epa.gov)

Description

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6 AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is XMH428, and the solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336612 which has a size standard of 500 employees to qualify as a small business. This procurement is set aside for a small business. The criteria for selecting the boat builder are 1) meeting the mandatory requirements of the vessel function and design, 2) evidence of satisfaction in the design, construction, durability and performance of similar boats built for Government or commercial purposes as provided by at least two previous customers whom the EPA can contact and 3) lowest price. The proposal package shall include drawings of the boat and its layout, a list and description of all items to be included on the boat, a description and technical specifications for all Optional items, and separate cost estimates for the Vessel, Desirable Accessories (Optional, each item priced separately), Outboard Motors and accessories (i.e., controls, mounts) (Optional, each item priced separately), Trailer (Optional), and Delivery. EPA retains the discretion to purchase any of the Optional items from other sources. The boat will support a variety of salt water research activities, including: towing scientific instruments and deploying scientific gear vertically while on-station. The boat weight should not exceed 6,500 pounds, including motors. Lateral stability shall not allow a list of more than 17 with a weight of 200 lbs suspended from the davit 2-ft off the port side and three crew at the port rail (600 lbs). The preferred propulsion system is one main motor for cruising and high speed, and a smaller "kicker" motor for slow speed operation (< 2 knots), such as for towing sampling devices, operating in very shallow water, or holding station. The motors shall be mounted on a bracket aft of the transom. EPA anticipates that the hull shape, structure and general layout will be based on an existing design. The hull shall be or have: 1. 24' length, 8'-6" beam width at deck level, 8' beam width at chine for increased lateral stability. 2. Cabin topside. 3.Vee/modified V bottom shape, 16 or less deadrise at the transom. 4. Capable of operating in 2' depth of water with a full load of fuel, 4 people on board and 800 pounds of scientific equipment on deck. 5. Marine grade aluminum, at least 0.19" thick, up to 0.25" on bottom. 6. All materials and construction shall be corrosion-resistant and designed for salt water immersion. All joints shall be continuously welded or cast, with no skip welds. 7. Heavy-duty rub rail on all sides including stern quarter rub-rails below to cushion instruments. 8. Cruising speed of at least 20 knots with a full load of fuel and freshwater, 4 people on board and 800 pounds of scientific equipment on deck. 9. Built-in flotation under the bow gunwales and aft deck that will keep a fully-flooded boat afloat. 10. Bottom anti-fouling paint is not desired. 11. Built-in fuel tanks with total capacity of ~75 gallons or greater, with in-line fuel filter with replaceable elements. 12. Built-in bilge pump. 13. Outboard motor mounting bracket aft of the transom that is buoyant, and the bottom of the boat should be extended aft as a planing surface to the aft end of the bracket. 14. Dive platforms mounted to port and starboard of outboard motor mounting bracket. Removable, swinging dive ladder attached to port side. 15. 30" wide door on port side aft deck of boat, hinged to swing forward that when open, does not hit the bulkhead of the cabin or interfere with davit operation. Door should be open to approximately deck level. 16. 2,000lb weight capacity. The decks shall be: 1. Durable aluminum decks with non-slip walking surfaces. 2. self-bailing. 3. Interior cabin deck shall be lower than outside deck, and not self-bailing. 4. 3 cleats per side on top of gunwales, with at least 2 additional cleats at the stern-end of the aft deck. 5. Hand rails on fore deck and on top edges of cabin. 6. Exterior light on aft deck, attached to cabin. The cabin shall be: 1. 8' long, sufficiently tall to allow crew to stand. 2. Hard top, marine-grade aluminum construction. 3. Walkways port & starboard around cabin, at gunnel height, handrails on edge of cabin roof. 4. Locking aluminum door with heavy duty latch for lock. 5. Windows on all 4 sides, opening on port and starboard side, to provide clear views of decks & 360 view of horizon; front windows to be forward leaning with windshield wipers on port and starboard sides; windows lockable from inside. 6. Seating for pilot, navigator, electronics operator behind navigator, and bench-style jump seat behind pilot; durable & water-resistant upholstery. 7. Pilot's station console with sufficient room for engine controls & gauges, navigation aids, communications, and small computer monitor on dash. 8. Bow compartment under foredeck configured for storage space, with welded aluminum shelving. 9. Interior lights in cabin and bow compartment. Other required accessories: 1. Navigation lights and horn. 2. Anchor with chain & line sufficient to anchor in 30' water. Anchor locker, bow-roller and cleat for storing, deploying and securing anchor. A self-bailing anchor locker is highly desirable. 3. Electrical system to start motors, to power lights and navigation instrumentation, and to power scientific instruments. System to include three heavy-duty, group 31 marine batteries, Heart Interface Freedom 2000 Inverter, 30 Amp shore power with 50-ft cord on starboard side and with onboard isolation transformer, 1 double-gang 110 volt AC outlet connected to inverter, and 1000 W gas-powered generator (EPA supplied) located on aft deck in aluminum box. Instal permanent wiring between the generator and cabin so the batteries can be charged by the generator through the inverter while the boat is underway, the 110-volt AC power is wired back to the cabin to a double-gang 110 volt outlet. The electrical system shall allow the batteries to charge from the 12-V system on the main outboard motor and by the gas generator simultaneously, or separately by shore power. 3.Safety-ring bracket on aft-outside of cabin. 4. Conduit(s), at least 3" diameter, for running cables from electronics operator's station to equipment on aft deck. 5. Trim tabs, 12" x 9", with appropriate controls and gauges. For warranty and documentation information, visit the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. The following options shall be priced separately: 1. Anchor windlass, electric powered. 2. Tow-bit to attach to transom and/or stern decking; detachable, with mounts pre-drilled and reinforced plating on transom and/or deck to support mounts. 3. Davit & electric winch; davit socket mounts on port & starboard sides of aft deck at stern. Boom and winch capacity -- 400 lb load. Marine-grade electric winch shall be powered by battery separate from motor starting batteries, and shall be charged by the alternators on the outboard motors. 4. 110V-AC power (2.5 KW), pure or modified sine-wave system for scientific electronics, computers, conditioned (UPS), powered from batteries through inverter, batteries charged from outboard motor or shore power. 5. Cabin Insulation. 6. Saltwater wash-down system. 7. Fold-down table along port side of cabin with 150 lbs capacity. Each of the following engine options shall be priced separately: Single main engine, 200 hp, 2-stroke oil-injected outboard motor, designed for use in salt water, with 60 amp -- 750 watt alternator, with hydraulic lift, with controls and electric start, comparable to Mercury Optimax. Builder to specify shaft length. Single kicker motor, 25 hp, 4-stroke outboard motor, 15 hp, designed for use in salt water with controls and electric start, with appropriately sized retractable motor mount. Both motors shall meets or exceeds EPA 2006 emission standards. Dual main outboard motors are considered to be less desirable, but EPA will accept proposals for dual motors. Installation of both motors, including steering and all controls; note that EPA may choose to purchase motors separately and drop-ship them to the boat builder. Hydraulic steering for both motors. The trailer is optional. For trailer specifications and details, visit the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. EPA anticipates delivery to CEB no later than nine (9) months after award of the contract. The proposal pricing package shall include a separate line pricing delivery to the CEB laboratory at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR. EPA shall have the option of picking up the boat on its trailer from the builder's facility. The contractor shall submit detailed drawings to the EPA as part of their quotation. Evaluation of quotations will be based on cost, meeting the specifications and evaluation criteria. Award will be made on a best value basis. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- - Commercial Items. All offerors are to are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.213-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- - Commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses which are cited in Clause 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on subcontracting Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activities; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era Veterans; 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. It is requested that the completed Representations and Certifications be included with the proposal. All technical questions are to be forwarded via email to the contract specialist at the following email address: ake.matt@epa.gov. Telephone inquiries may be directed to the contract specialist at (919) 541-3112. Quoters should review the Statement of Work for complete requirements and additional information posted with this Request for Quotation on EPA's website at the following address: http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd. Please review the EPA website for additional details on this procurement. Representations and Certifications can be found on the EPA Website under "Commercial Buy Clauses". Enter this page and click on FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 2000). Interested parties should go to the website and click on the RFQ to check the status of this procurement and to ascertain when and if any amendments have been issued. Please submit two (2) copies of the price proposal and three references to Matt Ake, Contract Specialist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contract Management Division MD-33, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Courier delivery address is U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Receptionist-Administration Bldg., Lobby, Attn: Matt Ake (MD-33), 79 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709. All offers are due by 23 August 2001 at 5:00 p.m. Please allow sufficient time for your mailed quotation to arrive in a timely manner. No telephone or faxed requests will be honored.

Web Link

click here to download a copy of the RFQ (http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010725/19SOL002.HTM (W-204 SN50S6L8)