Combined Synopsis_Solicitation_W912P826QA009_SAM_03-19-26.pdf

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NECESSARY TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CEMVN HIRED

LABOR EFFORTS.

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.

Solicitation Number W912P826QA009 is being issued as a 100% Women-Owned Small Business Set

Aside under a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue a single Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under FAR Part 16.507-2(c)(3). The Government anticipates awarding a single BPA from this solicitation from which future BPA calls will be placed. A Master BPA will be awarded to a responsible contractor whose offer conforms to ALL requirements of the synopsis/solicitation and has the lowest reasonable price.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clause are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular (F AC) 2005-97.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 532412-Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing with a size standard of $40,000,000.00. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 -Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Part 16 -Types of Contracts, and FAR Part 3 7 - Service Contracting.

The basis of award will be Lowest Priced offeror(s). Additionally, offerors must quote on all items to be eligible for award. The Government will award a single BPA resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conform to ALL requirements of the solicitation. The Contracting Officer may request a Pre-Award Survey from selected BPA holders.

Instructions to Offerors:

All Offerors MUST be registered in SAM.gov as a Small Business under NAICS code 532412 to be considered for award of the Master Blanket Purchase Agreement. NOTE: (FAR 52.204-7) In accordance with FAR 4.1102, states prospective offerors shall be registered in the Department of Defense "System for Award Management" (SAM) database at the time of submission of its offer. If your company is not registered in SAM you may do so by going to: http://www.sam.gov. You may be required to provide your company's unique entity identifier (UEI) issued by the GSA. If you do not have a UEI, one can be obtained by calling (866) 606-8220 or by going to: http://www.sam.gov.

IA W 5.203, Publicizing and Response time. The Contracting Officer should consider the circumstances of the individual acquisition, such as complexity, availability, and urgency, when establishing the solicitation response time. Quotes are to be received via e-mail no later than 11:00 AM (local time) on 3 April 2026.

(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. Any questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation, shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Anedra Baldwin at Anedra.A.Baldwin@usace.army.mil no later than 11:00 AM (local time) on 25 March 2026.

The following clauses apply to this RFQ and resulting contract: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.

As per FAR 12.603, the following provisions apply:

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – Operations Division Project Support Services

1. PPurpose. This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) has been developed to provide an effective and systematic method to evaluate contractor provided services as required by the terms and conditions of the Operations Division Project Support Services BPA. This QASP implements the BPA’s Performance-Base Matrix shown below and identifies the methods and procedures the government will use to ensure it receives the services identified in the SOW. This plan will focus on the level of performance required by the SOW, not the methodology or process.

Objective. The objective of this BPA is for the New Orleans District to acquire services to support projects executed by its Operations Division that encompasses (but is not limited to) maintaining the navigational infrastructure of the Intercoastal Waterways, Mississippi River and its tributaries, flood control structures, navigational locks, and providing emergency response services as directed by the government’s contracting officer’s representative (COR) and/or a government representative(s). The contractor will be required to provide the following land operated and floating, transportation, vehicles, equipment, machinery, and materials/supplies that include but are not limited to:

a. Manned Crane Barge

b. Unmanned Crane Barge

c. Unmanned Deck Barge

d. Cranes

2. Roles and Responsibilities. The Government resources comprising the surveillance team are as follows:

a. Contracting Officer (CO). Maintains contract file documentation. Approves any additional work found necessary and previously unknown through modification of the contract.

b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Evaluates and documents contractor performance in accordance with the QASP. Notifies CO of any significant performance deficiencies and provides recommendations to improve SOW.

3. Method of Surveillance/Evaluation. The COR will perform evaluation based on using one of the various methods outlined in the PBWS table included in this QASP. The following methods may be incorporated into the PBWS to monitor contract performance:

Review of Schedule: Review production on a daily basis to assure deliverables are received to meet the delivery schedule specified in the SOW.

Review of Deliverables: Inspection of completed work will be accomplished daily. Inspection will be primarily visual.

5. Corrective Action. The COR will notify the Contracting Officer, verbally and in writing, of unacceptable performance. The Contracting Officer will promptly provide written notification of discrepancies the next business day or immediately if the situation significantly affects the well-being of the project. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to respond, in writing, to each discrepancy.

6. . Response. The Contractor shall provide a written response to the cause and the corrective action to prevent recurrence within 10 working days after receipt of Contracting Officer’s notification.

The Contractor should cite specific quality assurance program procedures or new procedures instituted to prevent recurrence.

Table 1 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Requirement Performance Objective

Monitoring Method Allowable Deviation

Remedy

Safety All general contract requirements are complied without deficiencies or safety violations.

100% visual inspection of field work and contractor shop (random visit)

0% deviation from specifications allowed.

Re-performance of all defective work is required. Other remedies allowed by FAR Clause 52.212-4 also apply

Work performed in accordance with the scope of work and specifications

All work performed in accordance with the specifications, manufacturer’s recommendations and accepted commercial practice.

Observation of the Contractor’s activities and workmanship during the performance of this contract.

0% deviation from specifications allowed.

Re-performance of unacceptable work at no additional cost to the Government.

All other remedies allowed by FAR Clause 52.214-4 can be used for unacceptable performance.

Acceptance and Inspection performed in accordance with the provisions above.

Conformance as specified, acceptable Contractor Quality Control Program, acceptable testing, reporting and notification as required by the specifications.

Observation and review of the Contractor’s Quality Control Program, inspections, documentations, and notification requirements.

0% deviation from specifications allowed.

Re-performance of unacceptable work at no additional cost to the Government.

All other remedies allowed by FAR Clause 52.214-4 can be used for unacceptable performance.

Completion and Completion of all Observation of work 0% deviation If Government delivery in work, proper progress and review from monitoring of work accordance submittals of required specifications schedule and with the completed and submittals. and delivery progress reveals that contract. approved. date scheduled requirement completion date is in unless danger, the documentation Contractor will be is provided to required to provide demonstrate necessary resources that delays are to return to an beyond the acceptable schedule.

Contractor’s All other remedies control. allowed by FAR

Clause 52.214-4 can be used for unacceptable performance.