Combined Synopsis Solicitation (6991PE24Q000006).pdf

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 6991PE24Q000006 Posted Date: 12 MARCH 2024 Questions Due By: 20 MARCH 2024 at 2:00 PM ET Response Date: 29 MARCH 2024 2:00 PM ET Product or Service Code: 2090 Set Aside: 100% Small Business NAICS Code: 314994

Contracting Office Address U.S. DOT/Maritime Administration Division of Pacific Operations 1301 Clay Street, Suite 140N Oakland, CA 94612

Description 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 for 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 document will not be issued.

This is a notice that this is a lowest price technically acceptable procurement, that is total set-aside for Small Business. Only quotes submitted by Small Business will be accepted by the government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not Small Business will not be considered for award.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-03 effective 2/23/2024. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The FAR clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The full text of the Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR) (1252.) can be found at: http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar All U.S. Maritime Administration Provisions and Clauses (MCL) are incorporated by full text.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 314994 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet (SBRF) is seeking to procure high-performance synthetic lines for nest-mooring ships in the National Defense Reserve. The SBRF is seeking to issue a firm fixed price contract with for the purchase and delivery of high-performance synthetic line as described in the Synthetic Mooring Lines Restock BOM – Attachment 1, Vendor Price Sheet – Attachment 2, Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses – Attachment 3 and E-Invoicing Requirements– Attachment 4. Quoters are required to submit pricing for all materials, equipment and labor required to complete the work on the vendor price sheet, Attachment 2.

Questions:

All questions shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Robert McDermott at robert.mcdermott@dot.gov. All emails regarding the solicitation shall be identified in the subject line by the solicitation number, 6991PE24Q000006, and will be answered by an amendment to the solicitation.

Period of Performance:

Delivery must be made by 6/1/2024

Place of Performance:

Address: Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet

2595 Lake Herman Road

Benicia, CA 94510

Country: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Synthetic Mooring Lines Restock BOM Attachment 2 – Vendor Pricing Sheet Attachment 3 – Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses Attachment 4 - E-Invoicing Requirement

All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following as completed via Attachment 2 – Vendor Pricing Sheet:

Basis of Award:

The Government intends on awarding to the responsible quoter on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The Government plans to evaluate quotes and make award without conducting discussions. Quoters may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their quote or resolve minor or clerical errors. Award will be made to the responsible quoter with the lowest total evaluated price, whose quote is acceptable for all non-price evaluation factors. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

mailto:robert.mcdermott@dot.gov

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See FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) for quotation submission instructions and evaluation factors.

Submission shall be received no later than 29 MARCH 2024 at 2:00 PM ET via email. All quotations shall be delivered via email to Robert McDermott at robert.mcdermott@dot.gov.