Announcement_0008ABR_RFI.pdf

The Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) enters into Master Agreement for the Repair and Alteration of Vessels/Agreement for Boat Repair (hereinafter "ABR") with prospective contractors who desire ship repair work and who possess the organization and qualifications to perform the work satisfactorily.

The ABR will be issued in accordance with Department of Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Subpart 217.71- Master Agreement for the Repair and Alteration of Vessels which defines agreements "... a written instrument of understanding, negotiated between a contracting activity and a contractor that - (A) contains contract clauses, terms, and conditions applying to future contracts for repairs, alterations, and/or additions to vessels; and (B) contemplates separate future contracts that will incorporate by reference or attachment the required and applicable clauses agreed upon in the agreement."

In order to qualify for an ABR, a contractor must have the organizational ability to complete all work required under the contract. As part of the ABR application a prospective contractor must include a statement of the types of work it proposes to perform, and the work its subcontractor will perform.

In order to pursue an ABR you should submit evidence of eligibility as required by

Enclosure 1. This information should be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the firm meets all the prescribed eligibility requirements. ABR packages shall be submitted electronically through email or via DoD Safe Access File Exchange, https://safe.apps.mil/ ted to Contract Specialist, Nicole Gram, email address: usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.wrn-watercraft@mail.mil

The Government will review the ABR application and a decision to approve or disapprove it will be based on available information. If deemed appropriate, an on-site eligibility survey of the contractor facilities. Upon approval of an application, ACC-WRN will issue an ABR to the approved contractor.

Upon disapproval of an ABR application, ACC-WRN will issue a letter stating the reasons for the disapproval. This letter will not advise the contractor how to gain approval, but will annotate the respective areas resulting in the disapproval.

All active ABRs will be revalidated annually to ensure that each firm has maintained the organization and facilities, which warrant retention of its ABR.

If you have any questions concerning the ABR or require additional information, please contact the Contract Specialist at 586-282-3963 or via email at usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.wrn-watercraft@mail.mil

Enclosure 1

AGREEMENT FOR BOAT REPAIR

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for an Agreement for Boat Repair referred to herein as an ABR, a contractor must have the organizational ability to complete all work required under the contract. The Government has the right to request an on-site visit to validate ABR submission.

Contractors that have an approved ABR package from another Government Agency (Navy, Coast Guard, etc.) can submit the previously approved package.

Prospective ABR contractors must provide sufficient documentation to Army Contracting Command – Warren (ACC-WRN) to indicate they meet the general criteria of NAICS Code 488390. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), which replaces the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual, lists codes “for use in the classification of establishments by type of activity….Each establishment is…classified according to its primary activity.”The contractor shall submit their qualifying documentation no later than 30 OCT 2019. The contractor shall submit their qualifying documentation electronically through a contractors email network or via DoD Safe Access File Exchange, https://safe.apps.mil/ and directed to Contract Specialist, Nicole Gram, email address:

usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.wrn-watercraft@mail.mil

Documentation may include the contractor’s listing, including NAICS Code 488390, in the latest editions of Standard and Poor’s Register of Corporations, Dunn and Bradstreet Reference Book, or any similar publication.

“488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation”

Establishments primarily engaged in providing services to water transportation

(except port and harbor operations; marine cargo handling services; and navigational services to shipping).

In addition to meeting the general criteria of NAICS Code 488390, an ABR contractor must show it possesses the following capabilities:

1. Administrative and Management Control. The contractor shall submit statements or charts establishing its administration. This material must include a list of company officers, principal stockholders, partners or other owners of the firm.

2. Submit an organizational chart establishing clear lines of authority with an explanation of each position shown fully describing the duties, responsibilities, authority and names of the individuals filling the positions.

3. Financial Control. The contractor shall successfully complete a financial capability evaluation, conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). The financial capability evaluation includes the following: segregation of accounting costs, favorable cash flow-ratios, availability of a line of credit or other source of financial income to support the work effort and prompt payment of subcontractors and suppliers.

4. Production Technical Support. Submit a description of in-house or subcontracted engineering and design support capability. Include capability to access, diagnose and evaluate technical problems and issues and to make competent technical recommendations to the Army when necessary and appropriate.

5. Material Procurement/Control. Submit a description of property control system for receiving, handling and disposing of purchased materials. Include a description of facilities available for storage and safekeeping of material.

6. Subcontractor Management Capabilities. If relying on subcontractors, submit evidence of ability to exercise supervision over subcontractor performance and costs. This is required in order to prove your company’s ability to effectively manage and supervise subcontractor performance, costs, and schedule.

7. Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Submit description of firm’s inspection and quality assurance organization and written inspection procedures to control, monitor and implement the system (in accordance with ISO 9001 or comparable system). Submit evidence of calibration and metrology system availability.

8. Safety and Security. Submit Fire Protection Plan, Security Plan, and Heavy

Weather Plan. Submit evidence of ability to obtain workmen’s compensation and employers’ liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 (minimum) and comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence (minimum bodily injury limit).

9. Corrosion Prevention and Control Plan. Submit a Corrosion Prevention and Control Plan to describe the contractor's approach to implement the corrosion program in accordance with 5.1.1 of MIL-STD-1568C. This corrosion prevention and control plan shall address Engine Room/Bow Thruster Compartment; Steering Gear Compartment;

Sludge/Dirty Oil/AFFF/Sewage tanks; Protection, Performance, Test and Inspection Process.

10. Hazardous Material and Waste Control. Submit description of procedures and facilities to meet the legal requirements for removal, storage and disposal of hazardous waste;

documentation of licensed subcontractors responsible for control of hazardous waste removal, storage and disposal, and appropriate state and Federal agency issued hazardous waste generator number.

11. Submit a list of plant equipment (type, size and capacity) including major machine tools and equipment and material handling equipment.

NOTE: Issuance of an ABR does not indicate approval of the contractor’s facility for any particular acquisition and is not an affirmative determination of responsibility under FAR subpart 9.1 for any particular acquisition.