A11-Combined -Synopsis 24Q0022.pdf.pdf

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS PRICE

CLIN0001- Removal/ Re-Installation of Main Engines, more specifically set forth in the Performance Work Statement $____________

CLIN 0002- Inspection of Main Engines, more specifically set forth in the Performance Work Statement $____________

CLIN 0003- Reassembly of Engines, more specifically set forth in the Performance Work Statement $____________

TOTAL $____________

Requirement description is included as an attachment entitled, “Performance Work Statement.”

The basis of award will be Lowest Priced Quote(s). Additionally, Offerors must quote on all items to be eligible for award. The Government will award one (1) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror(s) whose quote conforms to ALL requirements of the solicitation.

All contractors SHALL be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time a quote is submitted to the government. Offerors shall ensure SAM registration is active. If you are not registered with SAM, you may contact the SAM Help Desk at 1-866-606-8220 or register on-line at http://sam.gov.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION W91P8-24-Q-0022; Overhaul Caterpillar Engines

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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.

This Solicitation (W912P8-24-Q-0022) is being issued as an Unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures utilizing FAR part 12 for the Acquisition of Commercial Services. This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The designated NAICS code is 333618.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has a requirement to overhaul the port Caterpillar engines on the M/V Blanchard. Contractor shall furnish a certified marine engine overhaul facility, all labor, management, equipment supervision, materials, tools, lubricants, refrigerant, to remove the engines from the vessel and transport via contractor furnished Carrier to a certified overhaul facility for overhaul in accordance with these specifications and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. Arrangements to examine the vessel can be made with Steve Lee or Tony Slavich at 504-862-1385. The vessel is located at the USACE Sub-office dock 43020 LA Hwy 23 Venice, LA 70091. A site visit is recommended prior to providing a quote. Please reference attached RFQ for specific details.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clause are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular (FAC) 2024-05.

http://sam.gov/

PROVISIONS/CLAUSES:

Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

• 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

• 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

• 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3))

• 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

• 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

• 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016)

(E.O. 13126).

• 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

• 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

• 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

• 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.

793).

• 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

• 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

• 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O. 13627).

• 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving

(Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

• 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

Clause at 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition.

Provision at 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition o https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar Clause at 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition o https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

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Additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

• 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer’s Representative (Dec 1991)

• 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep

2011)

• 252.203, Prohibition of Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related

Felonies (Dec 2008)

• 262.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)

• 252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the

Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism (Oct 2015)

• 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Aug 2016)

• 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

• 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

• 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Dec 2012)

Additional FAR clauses are applicable to the acquisition:

• 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(Jul 2013)

• 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec

2013)

DATE & TIME FOR QUOTES:

Quotes are to be received via e-mail no later than 11:00 AM Central Time on 04 Sep 2024.

(Your E-mail submission must be checked and determined to be "virus-free" prior to submission). The Government requires your quote remain valid for 60 calendar days from date of submission, and any questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation, shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Quinton Hamm at quinton.b.hamm@usace.army.mil, no later than 28 Aug 2024 at 11:00AM (CST).

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

OVERHAUL OF SURVEY BOAT BLANCHARD PORT MAIN ENGINE

1. SCOPE (INFORMATION). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has a requirement to overhaul the port Caterpillar engines on the M/V Blanchard. Contractor shall furnish a certified marine engine overhaul facility, all labor, management, equipment supervision, materials, tools, lubricants, refrigerant, to remove the engines from the vessel and transport via contractor furnished Carrier to a certified overhaul facility for overhaul in accordance with these specifications and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. Arrangements to examine the vessel can be made with Steve Lee or Tony Slavich at 504-862-1385. The vessel is located at the USACE Sub-office dock 43020 LA Hwy 23 Venice, LA 70091. A site visit is recommended prior to bidding.

ENGINE CURRENT CONDITION: The Port engine has valve damage and low power output which limits operational capabilities. The engine has high operating hours.

VESSEL DATA: M/V Blanchard constructed of 5086 aluminum and displaces 19 long tons (light ship).

The principal hull dimensions are Length overall, 49’-9”; Beam overall, 16’-4”; Depth amidships, 8’.

Information on the existing engine is as follows:

Engine Make: Caterpillar Diesel Engine Model: C-18 Horsepower: 873

RPM: 2200

Serial Number: Port: CKH02519 Trans. Make: ZF 550A, Twin Disc EC 300

1. 0 REMOVAL/RE-INSTALLATION OF MAIN ENGINES: The contractor shall be responsible for unbolting the port engine and gear, exhaust system, etc. The contractor shall remove all engine fluids, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, shifter cables and electrical connections, and all necessary interferences. All fluid lines connections shall be protected from contamination of foreign matter. The contractor shall load the engine onto its furnished truck for transport. Once removed, the contractor shall inspect the engine and gear foundations and provide a condition report. The contractor shall perform an in-shop overhaul of the engine in accordance with applicable Caterpillar engine OEM manufactures specifications. This work includes but not limited to replacing cylinder heads, main bearing and thruster washers, aftercooler core, aux sea water pump and all necessary seals and gaskets as needed.

The Government shall provide engine lifting bar and crane services.

1.0.1 INSPECTION OF MAIN ENGINES: The contractor shall dissemble, clean, and inspect engine. Within one (1) business week after the inspection, the contractor shall provide a written inspection report to the Contracting Officer Representative for the following items including but not limited to:

General condition of engine’s Camshaft Cylinder block Crankshaft Blower

The inspection report shall state whether any part is damaged beyond repair and if any applicable core charge shall apply. Otherwise, the parts shall be repaired in accordance with manufacture manual specifications and industry standards.

1.1.2 REASEMBLY OF ENGINES: The contractor shall reassemble the engine using Caterpillar parts or equal in all respects to the existing engine. The contractor shall follow all applicable service limits, repair and assembly procedures detailed in the latest edition of the Caterpillar service manual and bulletins. Upon completion, the contractor shall properly clean and prepare the external surfaces and apply two coats of Caterpillar engine enamel.

The engine shall be subject to a basic and final run-in test on a dynamometer witnessed by the Government inspector(s). The procedures detailed in the latest Caterpillar service manual shall be followed. The contractor shall furnish a certified engine test report on the form provided in the Caterpillar service manual to the Contracting Officer Representative. The engine shall have developed the rated horsepower +/- 3% during the final run-in test. The engine operating conditions shall be included.

After all repairs are complete the contractor shall re-install the engine, reconnect all fuel lines, hydraulic lines, interferences, shifter cables and electrical cable accordingly. The contractor shall provide on-board personnel during sea trials to ensure proper operation of engine accordingly.

The rebuilt engine shall be warranted against defects in material for one (1) year and six (6) months for labor including transportation cost.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, transportation, equipment, and material to perform the following tasks.

1. Contractor will replace existing starboard Twin Disc transmission in accordance (IAW) manufactures specifications for dual engine vessel operation.

2. Contractor shall after completion of all repairs inspect the transmission in the present of a Government inspector to ensure proper operation.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILANCE PLAN (QASP)

3.1 This section identifies the method of surveillance the Government’s Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) will use to verify the quality of the contractor’s performance.

3.2 Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional costs is the preferred course of action when appropriate.

3.3 Method of surveillance will be 100% inspection by a QAP, and the operation of the equipment once installed. Surveillance will be performed as specified in the Service Delivery Summary (SDS) in paragraph 3.5

3.4 Where appropriate, methods for administering and evaluating services not included in the Service Delivery Summary are to be developed by the QAP.

3.5 Service Delivery Summary

Performance Objectives PWS Reference

Surveillance Method

Performance Threshold

The engines shall be returned to OEM specifications and in accordance with all manufacture service manual and specifications. The exhaust piping shall be free from leaks.

Para 1 & 2 100% Visual Inspection

Zero (0) defects allowed. 100% Re-performance of defective work is required. Other remedies allowed by FAR Clause 52.212-4 also apply.

The overhauled engine shall work properly once all work is completed.

Para 3 100% Visual Inspection and operation of the equipment

Zero (0) defects allowed. 100% Re-performance of defective work is required per Clause 52.246-20. Other remedies allowed by FAR Clause 52.212-4 apply.