BPA SOLICITATION FOR SANDBLAST & PAINTING AND RELATED SERVICES OF MOTOR VESSELS
Added: Feb 17, 2017 4:16 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District intends to award a minimum of tee (3) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for Sandblast & Painting and related services for its motor vessels. Establishment of the BPA's will be produced from this solicitation.The solicitation number is W912EQ-17-Q-0011 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 238320 with a size standard of $15 Million; and NAICS code 336611 with a size standard of 1,250 personnel. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, mail, or delivery by February 27, 2017, no later than 10:00 A.M., Central Standard Time at 167 North Main Street B202, Memphis, TN 38103. Proposal should be marked with solicitation number W912EQ-17-Q-0011 addressed to Valerie Marshall, Phone (901) 544-3619, Fax (901) 544-3710, email: Valerie.Marshall@usace.army.mil. Vendors not registered in System for Award Management Registration (SAM) database prior to award will not be eligible for award. Vendors may register for SAM by registering online at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Regardless of method of delivery, it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure receipt of proposals by the time and date stated herein. Contractor shall submit all documents required in to be considered for this opportunity. See Sections entitled Notice to Offeror, Performance Work Statement, and Evaluation Criteria.This solicitation is for services and is not for a priced proposal. Capability and Past Performance will weigh heavily in determining acceptability. This solicitation will be used to gather the company's ability to demonstrate expertise and experience in relation to the Performance Work Statement. Please indicate your ability by responding to the Evaluation Criteria in Section FAR 52.212-2, and submitting all required information and documentation.Description of BPA. A BPA is "a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing ‘charge accounts' with qualified sources for services and/or supplies. " FAR 13.303 (a).Description of Agreement. Supplier shall furnish supplies or services, described in general terms, if and when requested by the Contracting Officer (or the authorized representative of the contracting officer) during a specified period and within a stipulated aggregate amount, if any.Extent of obligation. The government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls actually placed against this blanket purchase agreement. No minimum purchases are guaranteed.Period of performance. This period of performance for this BPA will be two (2) years from the effective date.Purchase Limitation. The BPA limit will be $475,000.00. No individual call placed under this agreement shall exceed $150,000.00.Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA. Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA, shall be USACE Memphis District only. The dollar limitation per purchase for each position title or individual shall be furnished the same as listed above unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.Invoice/Delivery Ticket. Submission of completed work for each call under this agreement shall be accompanied by one copy of the delivery ticket/invoice which shall contain the following minimum information: Name of company, BPA number & call number, date of call, description of service/supply provided, and date of completion.All calls placed under this BPA will be distributed evenly among BPA holders. When a requirementfor services listed within the BPA arises, the Government shall compare prices of all BPA awardees and select the BPA holder that offers the best value to the Government. NOTICE TO OFFERORA. The following documentation must be submitted with your proposal for evaluation.1. Offer shall be submitted on Company Letterhead with your signature, name, title, date, include prompt payment terms, remittance address, Tax Identification Number, DUNS number, and Cage Code.2. Review and submit the required information from FAR clauses 52.212-2 and 52.212-3 in the solicitation.3. Past Performance Questionnaire4. All amendments must be acknowledged5. Faxed proposals will not be accepted.B. Offerors ADDRESS - Prospective Offerors should indicate in the offer, the address to which payment and/or correspondence should be mailed.C. System for Award Management - By submission of a proposal, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and tough final payment of any contract resulting from this quote. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or at: http://www.sam.gov.D. Basis of Award - The Government will award a BPA from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on Technical Capability and Past Performance. See Performance Work Statement, and FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation Criteria specified in this solicitation. Multiple BPA's will be made from this solicitation.TECHNICAL RATING:ACCEPTABLE: Submittal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.UNACCEPTABLE: Submittal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.PAST PERFORMANCE RATING:ACCEPTABLE: Based on the offeror's performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation thatthe offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror's performance record is unknown.UNACCEPTABLE: Based on the offeror's performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform.This order will be evaluated to assure that orders are not provided to debarred contractors. In addition, contractors with known performance issues identified in determining the contractor's responsibility per FAR Part 9 will be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and may be considered in making the awards. FAR Part 9, Contractor Qualification, requires that purchases shall be made from, and BPA's shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contractors only. Past failures to perform, apply sufficient tenacity to performance, failure to meet quality requirements, terminations for default and less than satisfactory ratings by the customer will be a significant factor in a determination of unsatisfactory performance. If offeror has no past performance of this nature, a neutral rating will be given per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv).E. Delivery Times - The following delivery times are established for contactors:0700-4:00pm, M-F (Monday tu Friday)0700-3:00pm, FridayF. Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable timely response. Contracting Questions must be submitted by email to Valerie Marshall at Valerie.marshall@usace.army.mil. Technical Questions will be submitted to Andrea.L.Williams@usace.army.mil, copy Valerie on all emails.(UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED)No deliveries will be accepted on Federal holidays.Wage Determination Number: 2015-2495 - Revision No. 6, dated 12/30/2016 is applicable to this solicitation. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)Sandblasting and Painting 1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide for the sandblasting and painting of vessels located at USACE Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY), 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109 as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform sandblasting and painting of primarily metal substrates as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.1.2 Background: Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109, frequently dry docks vessels that require some level of sandblast and painting. Specific task orders will specify areas and/or square footage to be sandblasted and/or painted, the type of surface preparation required, and the specific paint type and mil thickness required.1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall perform sandblasting and painting of the specified areas of the vessel which may include, but is not limited to, the hull, sides (including bow and stern), draft marks, decks, superstructure and appurtenances such as kevels and internal compartments.1.4 Scope: See Section 5.1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance for this project March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019. Normal business hours at Ensley Engineer Yard are 0700 - 1530 Monday tough Friday during daylight savings time and 0630-1700 Monday tough Thursday the remainder of the year. Contractor hours may be adjusted. If alternate hours are requested, this must be agreed upon by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and contractor.1.6 General Information1.6.1 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). (Provided as an attachment)1.6.2 Recognized Holidays: The service provided will not be required to work on Federal holidays. New Year's Day Labor DayMartin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Columbus DayPresident's Day Veteran's DayMemorial Day Thanksgiving DayIndependence Day Cistmas Day1.6.3 Hours of Operation: Normal business hours at Ensley Engineer Yard are 0700 - 1530 Monday tough Friday during daylight savings time and 0630-1700 Monday tough Thursday the remainder of the year. Contractor hours may be adjusted. If alternate hours are requested, this must be agreed upon by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and contractor.1.6.4 Place of Performance: The work will be performed at Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109. The vessel may be in dry dock during sandblasting and painting operations as necessary but may be placed in the water for work that can be done in the dry.1.6.5 Site Visit: (Will be scheduled for individual calls as needed)1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Blanket Purchase Agreement.1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use, if needed. 1.6.7.2 Key Control N/A1.6.7.2.1. N/A1.6.7.2.2. N/A1.6.7.3 N/A1.6.8 Special Qualifications: None.1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be Andrea Williams, Chief of Plant Section, Civil Engineer. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Andrea Williams, Chief of Plant Section and COR. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday tough Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The name and contact information of the supervisor/foreman that will be on-site must be provided to the COR at the commencement of work. Should this information change the COR is to be notified immediately.1.6.13 Contractor Travel: N/A1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: None1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor's mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.1.6.17 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: N/APART 2DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:2.1. DEFINITIONS:2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday tough Friday, unless specified otherwise.2.2. ACRONYMS:ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's RepresentativeAFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementAR Army RegulationCCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal RegulationsCONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)COR Contracting Officer RepresentativeCOTR Contracting Officer's Technical RepresentativeCOTS Commercial Off the ShelfDA Department of the ArmyDD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement ListDFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementDMDC Defense Manpower Data CenterDOD Department of DefenseFAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of InterestOCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase OutPOC Point of ContactPRS Performance Requirements SummaryPWS Performance Work StatementQA Quality AssuranceQAP Quality Assurance ProgramQASP Quality Assurance Surveillance PlanQC Quality ControlQCP Quality Control ProgramTE Technical ExhibitPART 3GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:3.1. Services: At project completion the Contractor and COR will make a joint visual inspection of the project and needed repairs for contractor damage, if found, will be noted and made immediately by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.3.2 Facilities: N/A3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide reasonable utilities at its discretion.3.4 Equipment: The Government may provide minimal assistance to the contractor with placing contractor's equipment on the government's dry docks.3.5 Materials: N/APART 4CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES 4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:4.1 General: Contractor is to provide all labor and material for the entire scope of work. No government equipment will be available for contractor use other than as specified in Section 3. Contractor is to provide an on- site supervisor on the job site for the duration of the job. The contractor will be responsible for damages and repairs to any Corps of Engineers equipment associated with the project.4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: N/A4.3. Materials: Any "Or Equal" material proposed by the contractor will be submitted for prior approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative.4.4. Equipment: All contractor equipment and debris will be removed immediately from government property at job completion. PART 5SPECIFIC TASKS5. Specific Tasks:5.1 General Instructions for Application of MaterialsThe following General Instructions for application of materials will be adhered to at all times:Manufacturer's instructions for application, curing and drying time between coats shall be followed. Painting practices shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws enacted to ensure compliance with Federal Clean Air Standards.Paints that have exceeded the closed shelf life or pot life recommended by the manufacturer shall not be used.At the time of application paint shall show no signs of deterioration. Paint that has deteriorated in any manner shall not be used and shall be removed from the site.Within 8 [eight] hours after cleaning and prior to the deposition of any detectable moisture, contaminants, or corrosion, all surfaces blast cleaned to SSPC SP 7 shall be cleaned of dust and abrasive particle by brush, vacuum cleaner, and/or blown down with clean, dry, compressed air, and given the first coat of paint.Paint may be applied by spray, roller, or brush. However, any area subject to over-sprays must be fully protected. No over-spray will be tolerated.Painting in the vicinity of mechanical or electrical equipment shall be applied by brush if there is a possibility of over-sprays on critical components. All equipment, deck, and bulkhead fixtures must be fully protected.Uniform suspension of pigments shall be maintained during application. Each coat of paint shall be applied so dry film shall be of uniform thickness and free from holidays, bubbles, blisters, laps, excessive or unsightly brush marks, runs, drops, ridges, waves, pinholes, or other voids, and variations in color, texture, and finish. Special attention shall be given to ensure that all edges, corners, crevices, seams, junctions of joining members, interior angles, corrosion pits, welds, bolts, rivets, and similar surface irregularities receive a film thickness equal to that of adjacent painted surfaces.All coats of all painted surfaces shall be unscarred and completely integral at the time of application of succeeding coats.All painting shall be accomplished before launching the vessel. The vessel shall not be launched before inspection and acceptance by the government.The contractor is responsible for submitting to the Contracting Officer's Representative a report of the quantity of sandblast media used and quantity of paint used for the project.No sandblasting or spray painting is to take place until the Corps of Engineers representative has approved the preventative measures for blast and paint over-spray.All areas of the vessel subject to damage from sandblasting, dust accumulation, or over-spray are to be sealed prior to sandblasting and/or painting. No blast media is allowed in the vessel or any equipment mounted on the vessel. All glass is to be covered and 100% protected from blast media and over-sprays.5.2 Sandblast/Surface Preparation StandardsLevel of surface preparation will be determined on individual BPA Calls.SSPC-SP1 Solvent CleaningRemoval of all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting compounds, and other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces with solvent, vapor, cleaning compound, alkali, emulsifying agent, or steam.SSPC-SP2 Hand Tool CleaningRemoves all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter by hand chipping, scraping, sanding, and wire brushing.SSPC-SP3 Power Tool CleaningRemoves all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter by power wire brushing, power sanding, power grinding, power tool chipping, and power tool descaling.SSPC-SP5 / NACE 1 White Metal Blast CleaningWhen viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter.SSPC-SP6 / NACE 3 Commercial Blast CleaningWhen viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter of at least 66-2/3% of unit area, which shall be a square 3 in. x 3 in. (9 sq. in.). Light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discolorations caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, or stains of previously applied coating in less than 33-1/3% of the unit area is acceptable.SSPC-SP7 / NACE 4 Brush-Off Blast CleaningWhen viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, loose mill scale, loose rust, and loose coating. Tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and coating may remain on the surface. Mill scale, rust, and coating are considered tightly adherent if they cannot be removed by lifting with a dull putty knife.SSPC-SP10 / NACE 2 Near-White Blast CleaningWhen viewed without magnification shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter of at least 95% of each unit area. Staining shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of each unit area, and may consist of light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discolorations caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, or stains of previously applied coatings. Unit area shall be approximately 3 in. x 3 in. (9 sq. in.).SSPC-SP11 Power Tool Cleaning to Bare MetalWhen viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter. Slight residues of rust and paint may be left in the lower portion of pits if the original surface is pitted. The surface profile shall not be less than 1mil (25 microns).SSPC-SP12 / NACE 5 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High- and Ultra High- Pressure Water Jetting Prior to RecoatingThis standard requires water jetting at high- or ultra high-pressure to prepare a surface for recoating using pressure above 10,000 psi. Water jetting will not produce a profile; rather, it exposes the original abrasive-blasted surface profile. Water jetting shall be performed to meet four conditions: WJ-1, WJ-2, WJ-3, and WJ-4, and a minimum acceptable surface shall have all loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose coatings uniformly removed. Refer to section 5.1.1 for further details.SSPC-SP13 / NACE 6 Surface Preparation of ConcreteProvides requirements for surface preparation of concrete by mechanical, chemical, or thermal methods prior to the application of bonded protective coating or lining systems.SSPC-SP14 / NACE 8 Industrial Blast CleaningRemoval of all visible oil, grease, dust and dirt, when viewed without magnification. Traces of tightly adherent mil scale, rust, and coating residues are permitted to remain on 10% of each unit area of the surface if they are evenly distributed. Shadows, streaks, and discoloration caused by stains of rust, stainsof mill scale, and stains of previously applied coating may be present on the remainder of the surface.5.2.1 Surface Preparation Standards - Water JettingSSPC-SP12 / NACE 5 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High- and Ultra High- Pressure Water Jetting Prior to RecoatingThis standard requires water jetting at high- or ultra high-pressure to prepare a surface for recoating using pressure above 10,000 psi. Water jetting will not produce a profile; rather, it exposes the original abrasive-blasted surface profile. The specifier shall use one of the visual surface preparation definitions (WJ-1 to WJ-4) and one of the non- visual surface preparation definitions (SC-1 to SC-3) to specify the degree of visible and non-visible surface matter to be removed.Pressure CategorizationLow-Pressure Water Cleaning (LP WC)Cleaning performed at pressures less than 34 Mpa (5,000 psi) High-Pressure Water Cleaning (HP WC)Cleaning performed at pressures from 34 to 70 Mpa (5,000 to 10,000 psi)High-Pressure Water Jetting (HP WJ)Cleaning performed at pressures from 70 to 170 Mpa (10,000 to 25,000 psi) Ultrahigh-Pressure Water Jetting (UHP WJ)Cleaning performed at pressures above 170 Mpa (25,000 psi)Visual Conditions of Surface CleanlinessWJ-1Surface shall be free of all previously existing visible rust, coatings, mill scale, and foreign matter andhave a matte metal finish WJ-2Surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish with at least 95% of the surface area free of all previously existing visible residues and the remaining 5% containing only randomly dispersed stains of rust, coatings, and foreign matterWJ-3Surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish with at least two-thirds of the surface area free of all previously existing visible residues (except mill scale), and the remaining one-third containing only randomly dispersed stains of previously existing rust, coatings, and foreign matter WJ-4Surface shall have all loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose coatings uniformly removedNon-Visual Conditions of Surface CleanlinessSC-1Surface shall be free of all detectable levels of contaminants as determined using available field test equipment with sensitivity approximating laboratory test equipment. For purposes of this standard, contaminants are water-soluble chlorides, iron-soluble salts, and sulfates SC-2Surface shall have less than 7 g/cm2 chloride contaminants, less than 10 g/cm2 of soluble ferrous ion levels, and less than 17 g /cm2 of sulfate contaminants as verified by field or laboratory analysis using reliable, reproducible test equipmentSC-3Surface shall have less than 50 g/cm2 chloride and sulfate contaminants as verified by field or laboratory analysisusing reliable, reproducible test equipment 5.3 PaintFor painting underwater surfaces of steel hulls anticorrosive, antifouling and boot-topping paints of approved proprietary brands may be specified. The COR will approve all paint submittals. "Or equal" brands may be submitted for acceptance.Steel surfaces to be painted shall be carefully and thoroughly cleaned as dictated by the level of surface preparation requested in the task order and shall be thoroughly dry before any preservative coating is applied.The coating systems composed of the coating types and dry film thicknesses identified below, or equal, are required.While the following coating systems are recommended, the contractor may propose equivalent systems:Base Coat [self-priming---] Sherwin Williams, Black # 17038, Duraplate 2235, 6-8 MIL DFTBase Coat [self-priming---] Sherwin Williams, Black # 17038 TarGuard Coal Tar Epoxy, 8 MIL DFTBarrier Coat----Sherwin Williams, Black # 17038, TarGuard Coal Tar Epoxy, 8 MIL DFTTop Coat Sherwin Williams, Black #17038, Acrolon Ultra, 2-3 MIL DFTTop Coat ------ Sherwin Williams, Black #17038, Copper Bottom Anti-Fouling #45, 2-2.5 MIL DFTTop Coat on Draft Marks----Sherwin Williams, White # FS595 fade resistant urethane, 4 MIL DFTENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONSContractors must ensure containment and disposal of all waste generated during the project. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with EPA regulations. Some blast material may contain lead or comium. The contractor must account for the disposal of this hazardous material.No waste of any kind is to enter the lake. If contamination occurs, it will be the contractor's responsibility for immediate remediation. The contractor and the Corps of Engineers representative will agree upon a bi-weekly clean-up day. All waste will be removed from the dry dock and immediate area. Waste and blast media will be removed from Government property on a bi-weekly basis.Fuel storage tanks must be double wall or stored in a spill containment pan capable of holding at least 10% of the tank volume.All paints/thinners or similar materials must be stored in a spill containment pan capable of holding at least 10% of the on hand volume.Paint and thinner inventory will be maintained by the contractor and available for the corps representative upon requestMaterial Safety Data Sheets for all materials will be maintained on site and a copy will be provided to the COR.Empty paint/thinner buckets will be removed from the job site daily.Contractor will be responsible for performing lab analysis on paint/blast media waste within 10 days of the first day of sandblasting. Copies of these documents will be submitted to the Corps representative at that time.Sandblast media and paint quantities used must be submitted to the COR upon project completion.SAFETY REQUIREMENTSContractors are required to adhere to Corps of Engineers safety policies. Safety information can be obtained from Rob Shover, Safety Officer, at 901-544-3601.ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM: Prior to work commencement, the contractor's site-specific accident prevention plan is to be reviewed and found acceptable by the designated Government personnel. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, 15 Nov 2014, Appendix A provides a Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan for accident prevention plans. Prior to the project beginning, a safety conference with the Corps' representative and safety officer will be held with the contractor's employees. At a minimum, fall, respirator, eye protection, confined space requirements per 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1910.146, and the contractor's site-specific accident prevention plan will be discussed in a pre-start up conference.ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTING: Report all accidents immediately to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Additionally, the contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the Contracting Officer, on ENG Form 3394, as soon as possible but no later than two [2] working days following the accident. Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible.Supervisor's Responsibilities: For job related injuries which require medical treatment, a supervisor of the injured employee shall accompany the injured employee to the medical treatment facility and explain the employee's regular duties and the availability of "Light Duty" so the injured employee can return to work as soon as medically possible.MACHINERY AND MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT: All equipment shall be inspected prior to use on this contract. All equipment shall be re-inspected prior to use any time it is removed and subsequently returned to the contract site for use. Documentation of equipment inspections shall be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request. All equipment shall be properly guarded.FIRST AID/CPR REQUIREMENTS: Two employees shall be certified in CPR and first-aid per shift/per site. Proof of certification shall be provided to the COR.GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIESThe Government is responsible for providing the following:At project completion the Contractor and the COR, Andrea Williams, 901-544-3937 will make a joint visual inspection of the project location and needed repairs will be noted and made by the contractor immediately at no additional cost to the Government.The Government will provide reasonable utilities at its discretion.CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful offeror will be responsible for the following requirements:Contractor is to provide all labor and material for the entire scope of work. No government equipment will be available for contractor use. Contractor is to provide an onsite supervisor on the job site for the duration of the job.The contractor will be responsible for damages and repairs to any Corps of Engineers equipment associated with the project.Contractor must contact Andrea Williams, 901-544-3937 or Billy Manley, 901-785-6058 to arrange for placement of contractor equipment.All contractor equipment and waste will be removed immediately from government property at job completion.Any "Or Equal" material proposed by the contractor will be submitted for prior approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative.CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALSThe following list of submittals will be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative as required.TitleAccident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis CPR Certifications SDS Submissions Lab Analysis, Paint Blast Media, as required Accident Investigation Forms, as required Quantity of Sandblast media used upon completionQuantity of Paint usedCONTRACTING OFFICER /CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVECONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE:The Contracting Officer's Representative, or COR, is appointed by the Contracting Officer as the representative overseeing contractor operations. No instructions of the Contracting Officer's Representative or lack thereof will at any time relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of complying fully with all requirements of statement of work and the contract. The Contracting Officer's Representative is not authorized to waive or alter in any respect any of the terms or requirements of the contract, or to make additional requirements.CONTRACTING OFFICER:The Contracting Officer is the only Government representative with the authority to bind the Government and make changes to the contract. Any changes to the contract involving an increase or decrease in funds or performance period will be issued by formal contract modification.FINAL INSPECTIONAll painting shall be jointly inspected by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's Representative. Any defects or damage in the coating system shall be repaired by the Contractor as necessary before acceptance by the government.WARRANTY OF WORKThe Contractor shall warranty the coating system for one calendar year, commencing at final inspection. The Contractor shall repair any coating failures during this time period at his cost.SECURITY REQUIREMENTSANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY:All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.PART 6APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)6.1. COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTSThe Contractor shall be aware of the following list of Compliance Documents, necessary for successful completion of this requirement.EM-385-1-1 -- Army Corp of Engineers, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, Nov 2014Accident Prevention Plan Accident Investigation Forms, as required CPR Certifications Training Certifications for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1910.146. SDS Submissions PART 7ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements SummaryTECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance teshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These tesholds are critical to mission success.Performance ObjectiveStandard Performance Teshold Method of SurveillancePRS # 1. The Contractor shall sandblast and paint as specified in the task orderThe contractor shall sandblast and paint in accordance with the specification listed in the statement of work.Full Government Acceptance. Government Representatives to perform 100 Percent inspection. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses can be accessed electronically at website: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil.FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial ItemsFAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Criteria - Commercial Items:(a) The Government will award up to tee BPA's from this solicitation to the responsible Offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on evaluation criteria. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:1. Technical Capability - to be determined technically acceptably offerors shall submit for evaluation, documentation of their capability to provide the specified services in accordance with the project Performance Work Statement.The offeror shall provide sufficient documentation of their technical capability, by including technical literature, one to tee page narrative addressing ability to provide sandblasting and painting services, equipment list, Key Personnel List, Resumes, or any other information to enable the Government to determine the offeror's capability to perform work.2. Satisfactory Past Performance - to demonstrate satisfactory past performance the offeror shall provide documentation of satisfactory performance on past or current contracts (3-5 years) of a similar type, size, scope and complexity, as well as, provide tee (3) references, including names and contact information of references who can verify their past performance. Past performance information of key personnel and crew may be provided if the company has limited or no past performance. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror will be evaluated as neutral on Past Performance, providing the offeror supplies a certified statement with their offer that no past performance information is available. (Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) attached.The Government's approach to evaluating past performance is to check the references provided by the contractor to verify satisfactory past performance as well as data obtained from other sources available i.e. government database, past contract files, etc. The offeror is cautioned that while the Government will consider data from other sources, the burden of demonstrating satisfactory past performance rests with the offeror.It is incumbent upon the offeror to submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical acceptability, and satisfactory past performance. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine technical acceptability, and past performance may be cause for rejection of your quote.FAR 52.203-3 GratuitiesFAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on subcontractor sales to the governmentFAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copies Doubled-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management MaintenanceFAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code ReportingFAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of OfferorFAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code MaintenanceFAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and CertificationsFAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items ((See Notice to Offeror)FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications--Commercial Items (See Notice to Offeror)FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.223-1 Bio-based Product Certification FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety DataFAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know InformationFAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free WorkplaceFAR 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated ItemsFAR 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction ContractsFAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government InstallationFAR 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local TaxesFAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized ObligationsFAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.233-2 Service of ProtestFAR 52.237-1 Site VisitFAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and VegetationFAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy FAR 52.244-2 SubcontractsFAR 52.252-2 Clauses to Incorporate by Reference (HTTP://FARSITE.HILL.AF.MIL)FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in ClausesFAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated FormsREQUIRED INSURANCE(a) As required by the Contract Clause entitled "Insurance-Work on a Government Installation", the Contractor obtain insurance prior to the commencement of work, a certificate or written statement as evidence of the minimum insurance listed below. The Contractor shall procure and maintain such types and amounts of insurance during the entire period of his performance under this contract. The Contractor shall assure that the certificate or written statement is in accordance with required wording indicated in paragraph (b) of the aforementioned Contract Clause.(1) Workmen's Compensation - Amounts required by applicable jurisdictional statutes.(2) Employer's Liability Insurance -- $100,000.00(3) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance - (No property damage liability insurance is required.)Bodily Injury -- $500,000 per occurrence(4) Comprehensive Automobile Insurance -Bodily Injury -- $200,000 each person $500,000 each accident Property Damage $ 20,000 each accident(b) Certificates of insurance should be submitted to the following address:Contracting DivisionMemphis District, Corps of Engineers ATTN: Valerie Marshall, RM 665167 North Main Memphis, TN 38103The following are applicable from 52.212-5:FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred,Suspended, or Proposed for DebarmentFAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with inverted domestic corporationsFAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-AsideFAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business ConcernsFAR 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of OrdersFAR 52.219-14 Limitations on SubcontractingFAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program RepresentationFAR 52.222-3 Convict LaborFAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While DrivingFAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for VeteransFAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on VeteransFAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires23760 - Painter, MaintenanceFAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign PurchasesFAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (SAM) FAR 52.232-37 Multiple Payment ArrangementsThe following DFARS Clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses and provisions can be accessed electronically at website, http://www.farsite.hill.af.milDFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD OfficialsDFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower RightsDFARS 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD OfficialsDFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work ProductDFARS 252.204-7004 System for Award Management, Alternate ADFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Dev. 2016-O0001) DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item StructureDFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Dev 2016-O0001)DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support ContractorsDFARS 252.211-7003 Identification and ValuationDFARS 252.223-7001 Hazard Warning LabelsDFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent ComiumDFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment RequestsDFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled ItemsDFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving ReportsDFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract PaymentsDFARS 252.236-7002 Obstruction to Navigable WaterwaysDFARS 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor PersonnelDFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract ModificationsDFARS 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable AdjustmentDFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial ItemsDFARS 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation by SeaDFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea W912EQ-17-Q-0011 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Memphis
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