COMBINED SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart12.6, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-08 dated October 28, 2022.

This requirement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set Aside using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The NAICS Code is 336611 – Ship Repair with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation number is 70Z08523RIBCT0692.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: See Attachment 1

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel for dock side repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Joshua Appleby (WLM 556), a 175 Foot Keeper Class Cutter. The vessel is home ported in St. Petersburg, Florida. All work will be performed at the Contractor’s facility.

Work list will include but is not limited to: hydraulic / electric deck machinery overhaul, tank cleaning and inspection, ventilation cleaning, exhaust piping cleaning, and painting various surfaces (both interior and exterior). See Attachment 2

CONTRACT TYPE: This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP) that will result in the award of a firm fixed price contract solicited under FAR PART 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, subject to availability of funds.

CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The performance period for this requirement is January 2, 2024 – March 25, 2024 (84 Days).

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The place of performance is the Contractor’s Facility.

CUTTER’S HOMEPORT: St. Petersburg, Florida

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding any aspect of this procurement shall be submitted in writing per Attachment 4 via email only, and addressed to Barri.A.Letourneau@uscg.mil and Diego.J.Avila@USCG.Mil no later than 1500 EST on October 31, 2023. Phone calls will not be accepted. The subject line of all email correspondence must state RFP#70Z08524RIBCT0002 QUESTIONS in the subject line. All questions and responses will be posted via email and on Sam.Gov for all potential offerors to review. Any revision to the RFQ as a result of questions and answers will be issued as an amendment to the solicitation. Questions received after this deadline may not be considered.

QUOTATION DUE DATE: Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email only, and addressed to Barri.A.Letourneau@uscg.mil and Diego.J.Avila@USCG.Mil no later than 1200 EST on November 17, 2023. Phone calls will not be accepted. The subject line of all email correspondence must state RFP#70Z08524RIBCT0002 in the subject line. Quotes received after the deadline may not be considered.

REQUEST FOR DRAWINGS: The last day to request drawings regarding this solicitation is October 25, 2023 at 1500 EST. After this date, further requests may not be accepted due to time constraints. To request drawings, contact the Contract Specialist. All requests should identify the solicitation number 70Z08523RIBCT0692. Some references listed in the Specification, under "Consolidated List of References," are subject to Export Control limitations or have otherwise restricted distribution and have been deemed "limited access" and "export controlled" packages. In order to access these documents, vendors must be certified as a US or Canadian contractor by the Joint Certification Program (JCP) administered by the Defense Logistic Information Service (DLIS). Instructions and procedures for being certified by JCP can be found at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/. Only those vendors that have current certification by JCP will be able to be granted explicit access to these packages by the USCG. Requests for drawings, to include the Joint Certification Program number and must be submitted to Barri.A.Letourneau@uscg.mil and Diego.J.Avila@uscg.mil no later than 1500 EST December 15, 2023.

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: The projected date of award is December 15, 2023.

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