RFI_FRC Floating Dock.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Floating Docks for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Fast Response Cutter

(FRC) Acquisitions Program Office (CG-9324). USCG is issuing this Request For

Information (RFI) for the purposes of market research to gather industry input to determine if floating docks capable of supporting FRCs are available as commercial items in the marketplace and whether a small business set-aside is appropriate.

DISCLAIMER: This is a market survey for written information only. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

Respondants are advised that the U.S. government will not pay for any information or costs incurred in response to this Request For Information. No basis for claim against the government shall arise as a result from a response to this Request For

Information or government use of any information provided. All costs associated with responding to this request will be solely at the responding party’s expense.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFI is solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes, that may be of interest to the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purposes of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist, (2) ascertain potential market capacity, (3) determine the commercial practices of companies engaged in providing the needed service or supply, (4) determine the small business status for small business programs, and (5) implement a successful project management plan that includes compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; and meeting and tracking performance.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any further RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e) (Exchanges with Industry Before

Proposals), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S.

Government to form a binding contract. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 (Competition

Requirements) and FAR Part 19 (Small Business Programs), competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.

After the review of the responses to this Request For Information, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published in the

Contract Opportunities (formerly FedBizOpps) website on https://beta.sam.gov or distributed to contract holders if a strategically sourced vehicle is mandatory for use and https://beta.sam.gov/

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Opportunities website. A response to this Request For Information does not constitute as an adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to any solicitation in addition to responding to this Request For

Information.

Failure to respond or submit information in sufficient detail may result in a company not being considered a likely source when making a decision on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information obtained from this

Request For Information , the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the

Government will acknowledge receipt of the information received and provide feedback to respondents with respect to the information submitted. The Government may conduct one-on-one or conference call communications with some or all RFI respondents if necessary to identify acceptable methods to achieve our desired objective (schedule permitting). No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Request For Information. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose determined necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, Do Not Request a Copy of the

Solicitation.

REQUIREMENT

The USCG Fast Response Cutter Acquisition Program Office is conducting market research related to providing two floating docks for FRCs given the following requirements:

1. Each floating dock shall be able to berth one FRC on each side simultaneously.

2. Each floating dock’s dimensions shall not exceed 225 feet long and 25 feet wide. The minimum floating dock length for the FRC is 192 feet long.

3. The floating dock anchoring system shall not include driven pilings and shall sit on the sea bed. The floating docks shall be installed adjacent to an existing quay wall and will extend perpendicularly from that quay wall. The floating dock shall not move. The inboard end of each floating dock may be connected to the existing quay wall which is made of concrete.

4. The floating docks shall be able to support shore service connections; such as electrical, communications, potable water, and sewage.

5. The docks shall be capable of supporting personnel and carry-on equipment and supplies only. Weight capacity for heavy equipment (vehicles, fork lifts, cranes, etc.) is not required.

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Key Descriptions:

Environmental:

Criteria Requirements

Max Tide Range 2.5 m / 8.2 ft

Max Water Depth 6.0 m / 19.7 ft

Currents Up to 4 kts

Wave Height Typically less than 1 ft. Occasional ground swell that quickly builds and dissipates. Occasional wakes from other patrol craft arrivals/departures.

Seabed Mud and sand (dredged)

Winds High: 20-25 kts Average: 5-10 kts Direction: Predominantly off the dock

Shelter Fair

Climate Arid. Temperatures vary from 55° F to 107° F

Vessel:

Criteria Requirements

Length 46.94 m / 154 ft

Weight (full load) 362 LT

Breadth 8.23 m / 27 ft

Draft (full load) 2.57 m / 8.4 ft

Sail Area 213.79 m2 / 2,301.22 ft2 calculated at a draft of 2.6 m

Brow Specs 6 ft L x 32 in W

The USCG desires feedback from Industry on available products in the commercial marketplace that can satisfy the Government’s requirement. The USCG requests all respondents please provide the following information and answer the following questions:

1. Company name, address, phone number and point of contact.

2. Company's DUNS number and socioeconomic status.

3. What floating dock structure technologies are available and recommended for vessels such as the FRC in the specified environment? (e.g., materials, configurations, assembly methods)

4. What types of anchoring systems are recommended which do not violate Top

Level Requirement #2?

5. What methods are recommended to ensure the floating dock doesn’t move? If the only method is to attach the floating dock to a quay wall how will that be accomplished?

6. Can fenders be permanently attached to the recommended floating docks?

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7. Within the limitations of requirement #2 above, what are the required floating dock dimensions to accommodate mooring two FRCs?

8. What are the weight loading limitations of the recommended floating docks?

9. What are the environmental limitations (sea state, winds, air and sea temperatures, etc.) associated with the recommended floating docks?

10. How will your solution accommodate the pipes, shore power and communication cables in requirement #4 above?

11. What transportation options are available for delivering the floating dock materials and equipment to the installation site? Is worldwide delivery available?

12. Do you provide worldwide installation services and if so what equipment would be required for installation?

13. What is the expected installation timeframe once all materials and equipment are on-site?

14. What is the scope and periodicity of maintenance associated with the recommended floating docks?

15. Approximately how long would your company require to provide a formal written proposal, if solicited?

16. What is the approximate lead time from receipt of order to shipment of floating docks?

17. What is a rough order of magnitude cost for the docks and associated equipment excluding installation?

18. Provide an overview of your organization’s background and related experience.

Include relevant example installations of a similar design, if available.

19. Does your company currently have existing governmentwide acquisition contracts

(GWAC) (e.g. GSA) or other Strategically Sourced contracts for your recommended solution that the USCG can order off of? If yes, please provide contract number and what agency it is with.

Information submitted will be reviewed by Government personnel only at the USCG. Any questions concerning the technical specifications should be directed to Mr. Devin J.

Fitzpatrick, Contracting Officer, at Devin.J.Fitzpatrick@uscg.mil with a copy to CDR

Shane D. Bridges at Shane.D.Bridges@uscg.mil. Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than COB on 02/12/2020. Responses to this Request For Information along with any capability statements, company literature, brochures should be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Devin J. Fitzpatrick, at Devin.J.Fitzpatrick@uscg.mil with a copy to CDR Shane D. Bridges at Shane.D.Bridges@uscg.mil and “Request For

Information 70Z02320RFIFRC” in the subject line. Telephone responses will not be accepted. The USCG respectfully requests that written responses be limited to 10 pages or less. This 10 page limit does not include commercial brochures. Written responses are requested by COB 02/28/2020. Written responses can be submitted earlier if desired.

END OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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