B01.01 Combined Synopsis Solicitation_HYDRAULIC PROPULSION UNITS_FINAL.pdf

SOLICITATION #

W912HZ24R0007

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION TITLE:

Hydraulic Outboard Propulsion Units

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items”, 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.

The Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) has a requirement for two (2) Thrustmaster Brand OD150N Standard Integrated Hydraulic Outboard Propulsion Units model year 2023 or equal. The are salient characteristics of the requirement are outlined in the attached solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The requirements will be fulfilled using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition procedures, to the maximum extent possible. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 333618 – Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, with a corresponding small business size standard of 1500 Employees.

NOTE: All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the response date listed in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at SAM.gov.

This solicitation is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The Government intends to award a single purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation and is found to be the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

An award, if any, will be made to the responsible offeror(s) who submits a quote that conforms to the requirements of the synopsis, whose quote is found to be technically acceptable, and is the lowest aggregate price. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or make no award at all depending upon (1) the quality of quotes received and (2) the price fair and reasonableness of quotes received.

The lowest priced proposal will be evaluated to determine technically acceptable contractor(s). If the lowest proposed offer is determined to be technically acceptable, the Government reserves the right to not evaluate the technical proposal(s) submitted by the other offeror(s). A proposal that fails to comply with any minimum technical requirements will not be eligible for award regardless that it may offer the lowest price.

The Government bears no legal liability for the costs associated with preparing a quote.

Vendors should not submit a quote unless they are willing to absorb all costs associated with submitting a quote.

I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

The Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics

Laboratory (CHL) has a requirement for 2 (two) new Thrustmaster brand name Hydraulic Outboard Propulsion units or equal (BNOE). The requirement includes two (2) Thrustmaster brand OD150N Standard Integrated Hydraulic Outboard Propulsion Units model year 2023 or equal. The following are salient characteristics of the Thrustmaster Brand Hydraulic Outboard Propulsion Units (ea):

• Outboard propeller systems for attachment to civilian or military barges with hydraulic power unit

• 150 horsepower diesel engines in compliance with minimum EPA marine diesel tier requirements for engine size and manufacture date

• 112-224 kW power generation capability

• Enclosed diesel-hydraulic power unit with local controls and remote controls

• Separate remote-control unit, must have capability to integrate with autonomous control package

• Fuel: capable of running on type F–76 naval distillate and/or military JP-8 fuel \

• 360-degree steering range

• 90-180-degree tilt capability

• Stem length 7 ft-12ft

• Propeller diameter 28 in

• Inclusion of on-site maintenance years 1- 4:

• Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road

• Vicksburg, MS 39180

• Nozzle (propeller shroud) to increase thrust speed

OPTION 1 CLIN 0002: Two (2) each BNOE Minimum Spares Package (up to 5yrs maint overhaul): All required seals (kit), all required bearings (kit), all required gaskets (kit), all required o-rings (kit), all required filters (kit), all required gaskets (kit), spare propeller blade, all required fasteners (kit), all required electrical spares (kit).

OPTION 2 CLIN 0003: Two (2) each BNOE Complete Spares Package (up to 5yrs maint overhaul): All required seals (kit), all required bearings (kit), all required gaskets (kit), all required o-rings (kit), all required filters (kit), all required gaskets (kit), spare propeller blade, all required fasteners (kit), all required electrical spares (kit). Includes following tools: pressure gauge, pressure gauge stem mount, encoder assembly, sensor level, microcontroller, graphical display, switch level NC, switch level temp, transducer pres/temp, joystick remote.

OPTION 3 CLIN 0004: Five (5) year light overhaul at vendor facility, service similar or equal to - Government will provide shipping to and from vendor.

Basis of Award: Award is based upon the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation.

Delivery:

All items are to be delivered to:

Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

Delivery: Delivery shall be made within 120 days of contract award. The vendor shall submit with their quote, the latest published specifications and advertising literature on the machine they propose to furnish.

Warranty:

Equipment shall maintain the full manufacturer warranty.

II. SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial (NOV 2021), and the addenda listed below applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1:

a. Submission of offers. FAR 52.212-1(b) is amended to include the following:

(1) Submit signed electronic quotes by 1400 hours (CST) on 26 December 2023 to chl-ct-quotes@usace.army.mil. All submittals from responsible firms will be considered by the agency.

b. Late submissions. FAR 52.212-1(f) is amended as follows:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government designated office in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified, the time for receipt is 4:30 pm, local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes are due.

(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the contracting officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

c. Formal communications. Requests for clarification and information concerning the solicitation must be provided in writing no later than 5 days prior to closing. Answers will be compiled and posted electronically to the System for Award Management Contract Opportunities website: https://www.sam.gov. Questions may be emailed to the point of contact listed above in section II, paragraph 2a. All correspondence should reference the solicitation number.

d. Quotation preparation instructions:

(1) General Instructions. The offeror shall submit their quote on company mailto:chl-ct-quotes@usace.army.mil letterhead to include the following: solicitation number; contact name, address, e-mail, and telephone number of the offeror; unit price; and CAGE code, DUNS number, size of business. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quotes. If applicable, provide a written statement that the quote incorporates all amendments to the solicitation.

2. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2021), and the addenda listed below applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-4:

Text in paragraph (c) is deleted and replaced with the following:

Changes. Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of certain changes such as administrative changes including changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc. authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements that may be made unilaterally by the Contracting Officer (for a complete list of changes that may be made unilaterally, see FAR 43.103(b).

III. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. The purchase order will incorporate one or more provisions and/or clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a provision and/or clause may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

Provisions/Clauses Date

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government – Alternate I NOV 2021

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Transactions JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or copied double-sided on post-consumer fiber content paper MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

NOV 2021

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation

OCT 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

MAY 2022

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders –Commercial Items

MAY 2022

52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options JUL 1990

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract NOV 2021

52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations – Alternate I MAR 2020

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2019-O0003) NOV 2020

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2018

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Deviation 2019-O0003) SEP 2021

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation MAR 2020

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUNE 2003

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR 2015

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity Veterans JUN 2020

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020

52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements FEB 2016

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

DEC 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2001

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2011

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving JUN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021

52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes FEB 2013

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment FEB 2002

52.232-9 Limitation On Withholding Of Payments APR 1984

52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims MAY 2014

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors NOV 2021

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014

52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995

52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984

52.243-1 Alt I Changes – Fixed Price Alternate I APR 1984

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies—Fixed Price AUG 1996

52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) APR 2012

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) APR 1984

52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions NOV 2020

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.203-7005 Representation relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. MAR 2022

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. MAR 2022

252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.215-7008 Only One Offer JUL 2019

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

MAR 2022

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUNE 2013

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

APR 2019

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018

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

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services JAN 2023

252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System

JAN 2023

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts JAN 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019