BUOY CHAIN AND BRIDLES
Sources Sought for 70Z08421RBHQ02400 – BUOY CHAIN AND BRIDLES
The United States Coast Guard is seeking contractors interested in submitting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of buoy chain and bridles for USCG Waterway Operations Product Line (WOPL) used by Aids to Navigation (ATON) at various locations throughout the U. S. Coast Guard Districts. The chain and bridles shall be manufactured in accordance with attached
Specifications and Drawings: Specification No. 377, Revision N and Drawing #s 121032H, 121031F
The Statement of Work for the Manufacture of Open Link, Welded Steel Chain and Bridles is provided for reference. Chain size is defined as the bar diameter in inches or millimeters of the common links used in the chain. Chain is furnished in 90ft (27.4) lengths (called “shots”), in 45ft 13.7m) lengths (called half shots”), and in 540ft (164.4m) lengths.
This is a Sources Sought/Market Survey announcement seeking companies that can provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, facilities and supervision to manufacture and deliver welded steel chain and bridles used for mooring aids to navigation buoys in the coastal and inland waters of the United States. The Government anticipates issuing a single solicitation resulting in the award of up to two (2) Requirements Type contract with fixed-price delivery orders. The contract will include an Economic Price Adjustment for steel and fuel.
The anticipated period of performance is for a base year and four option years with an expected start date on/or about December 2021. The applicable North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 332111 – Iron and Steel Forging. The Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. A small business set-aside determination will be made based upon the results of this Sources Sought notice (i.e. if enough small business interest indicates that a set-aside for small business will result in an adequate number of responses for competition purposes).
All responsible sources are requested to complete and return the attached questionnaire by February 19, 2021 not later than 3:00 p.m. via email to Barbara.T.Spruill@uscg.mil. Please call to confirm receipt of your email and address all requests, comments and questions to Barbara Spruill, Contract Specialist/CTR, at phone number (757) 628-4159.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This announcement is to gain industry information in the development of the acquisition plan and in no way obligates the Government. No other sources sought notice will be issued. Competition and set-aside decisions shall be based upon the results of this market research. No solicitation exists at this time; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for any information obtained or provided by responding parties.
70Z08421RBHQ02400 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
2/9/21, 3:10 PM BUOY CHAIN AND BRIDLES
Contract Award Date: Mar 02, 2022
Contract Award Number: 70Z08422DWOPL0002
Task/Delivery Order Number:
Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID (DUNS): 144575334
Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID (UEISAM): FLQJXSFMNQP6
Contractor Awarded Name: oLister Chain and Forge Inc.
Contractor Awarded Address: ,3810 Loomis Trail, Blaine WA 98230-9106 USA
Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $14,779,211.00
Awarded contract 70Z08422DWOPL0001 to Columbus McKinnon Corporation for 15123833.01 on 2022-03-02.
7008 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
3/3/22, 11:16 AM BUOY CHAIN AND BRIDLES
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-9) will acquire the supplies outlined in the Request for Proposa (RFP) utilizing procedures in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiations. This solicitation is issued in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1, Full and Open Competition.
The NAICS code is 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) and the size standard is 750 employees.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS HIGHLIGHTED FOR YOUR ATTENTION
1. This cover sheet is not intended to be all-inclusive. Please read the entire solicitation, including any attachments, to ensure completion of all required representations, certifications and submissions. Acknowledge any Solicitation Amendments (SF-30) issued by the Government.
2.You must submit ALL of following by the date and time specified on the SF-33/Block 9.
(a) Volume I – Technical Proposal (See Section L.1 for complete details)
(b) Volume II – Price Information (See Section L.1 for complete details)
3. Submit your offer with all required documentation and information to the following electronic address [electronic submission (e-mail) is authorized] Barbara.T.Spruill@uscg.mil and copy to Courtney.Baker-Williams@uscg.mil
4. QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: It shall be the obligation of the offeror to exercise due diligence to discover and to bring to the attention of the Government any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or concerns regarding the information in this solicitation. All questions and/or concerns regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing (no telephone calls) to the Contract Specialist at Barbara.T.Spruill@uscg.mil no later than October 15, 2021 3:00 PM Eastern. The Government may make a determination not to allow follow-up/additional questions after this date. Offerors shall reference the solicitation number and provide enough information in their e-mail so the Government can easily respond to their questions/concerns. Questions/concerns will be compiled and addressed on an “Amendment of Solicitation” (SF-30) and will be posted on the Sam.gov website for viewing by all potential offerors. Answers to questions may not be available after the due date for questions/concerns has passed.
70Z08421RBHQ02400 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
9/29/21, 1:19 PM BUOY CHAIN AND BRIDLES
The U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-9), in Norfolk, VA has a requirement for Open-Link, Welded Steel Chain and Bridles for use as mooring aids-to-navigation buoys in the coastal and inland waters of the United States. The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, facilities, and supervision to fabricate and ship welded steel buoy chain and bridles. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by this agency.
The solicitation will be issued “unrestricted” under Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR Part 15. The applicable NAICS Code is 332111 and the size standard is 750 employees. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Section B (Schedule of Supplies and Services) will be divided into three sections based on chain diameter as follows:
Section 1: Small Buoy Chain – 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1-1/8 inch, 1-1/4 inch
Section 2: Large Buoy Chain and Bridle – 1-1/2 inch, 1-3/4 inch, 1-7/8 inch, 2 inch, 2-1/8 inch, 2-1/4 inch, and all bridle sizes
Attachments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, are provided. All Attachments, including 4 and 5 will be provided with the solicitation.
Offerors can choose to submit a proposal for one, two, or all Schedule B chain and bridle sections. To be considered responsive, an offeror must provide a price for all items within the individual sections.
The intended contract vehicle will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed unit prices with economic price adjustments for steel and diesel; individual delivery orders will be issued pursuant to the IDIQ contract when supplies are required. The period of performance is anticipated to be for a one-year Base Period and 4 one-year Option Periods (not to exceed five years if all options years are exercised by the Government). The performance period of the contract is anticipated to start December 2021.
Please note that in order to be eligible for award your company must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the SAM Website at https://sam.gov . Please address all requests for additional information, comments, and questions to Ms. Barbara Spruill, Contract Specialist/CTR, (757) 628-4159, or fax (757) 628-4135.
IMPORTANT: The Solicitation will be available on or about September 29, 2021 and will close tentatively scheduled for October 29, 2021. Interested parties are hereby notified that this solicitation will be available exclusively on the Sam.gov under Contract Opportunities - website https://sam.gov . The solicitation, all attachments and all amendments will be published for viewing and printing from the SAM website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM website for the solicitation and any amendments to the solicitation. No paper copies of the solicitation and/or amendments will be distributed.
70Z08421RBHQ02400 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
9/14/21, 4:35 PM