Solicitation 2

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. This is a small business set-aside, Request for Proposal (RFP), for the Dockside Repairs of the CGC CHASE (WHEC 718), A 378’ High Endurance Cutter with home moorage in San Diego, CA.

2. The work will be performed during the period of 07 July 2010 through 04 August 2010 at the Cutter’s home moorage in San Diego, CA.

3. In order to be selected for award, Offerors will be required to submit a written offer consistent with the requirements of this solicitation. Award will be based on evaluation factors outlined in Section M. Failure to submit required documentation will result in the offer being considered non-responsive and will be ineligible for award.

4. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. Offerors must complete and submit all applicable items of this solicitation, with particular emphasis on Section A, B, I, K and L.

5. Offerors are encouraged to visit the cutter. Contact the Engineer Officer; LCDR Christopher Dailey at (619) 556-6530 to arrange site visits between 9:00am-12:00pm local time on regular workdays.

6. Offerors are required to offer prices for all items in Section B to be considered.

7. Offerors are advised that some of the drawings, diagrams, and reports that are provided with this solicitation are for informational use only. The Coast Guard does not warrant the accuracy of this information. This is the best information available to the Coast Guard and is provided to the offerors to assist them in preparing their competition proposals.

8. Specifications for the Dockside Repairs of the USCGC CHASE (WHEC 718) and Coast Guard drawings (available on CD) as listed in the Specification are provided.

9. Proposals that are emailed by Offerors will be accepted based on the requirements stated in Section L.2 of the Solicitation.

10. All questions must be submitted using the Request for Clarification form at Attachment J.2 no later than 28 April 2010 at 11am local Pacific time, and be directed to Jay McReynolds at e-mail jay.s.mcreynolds@uscg.mil, with a copy to Ms. Valerie Riverachase, at e-mail .

OMBUDSMAN NOTICE

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the General Accounting Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the Coast Guard as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested Parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman.

INFORMAL FORUM WITH THE OMBUDSMAN. Interested parties who believe that Coast Guard procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

FORMAL AGENCY PROTEST WITH THE OMBUDSMAN: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth at FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protests to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be forwarded to the address below:

Commandant (GG-913) Acquisition Planning and Performance Measurement 1900 Half St. SW, Room 11-0402 Washington, DC 20593 Telephone: (202) 372-3692 Fax: (202) 475-3904

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 336611 and the small business size standard is less than 1,000 employees.

Provide all labor and materials to perform Dockside Repairs of USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) during the period of 07 July 2010 through 04 August 2010. All work will be performed at the CGC CHASE’s home mooring of San Diego, CA.

B.1 DEFINITE ITEMS

These are items that, if there is an award at all, will be awarded. The proposal shall be evaluated on the proposed price for each definite item.

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL DEFINITE ITEMS

B.2 OPTIONAL ITEMS

Optional Item “O-17” will be awarded if inspection reports reveal the necessity for activation, but if activated, must be before 17 July 2010. See Section H “Optional Items” and Section M “Evaluation of Offers”.

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL OPTION ITEMS

The following Optional Item may be turned on at award.

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL OPTION ITEMS

B.3 COMPOSITE LABOR HOUR RATE APPLICABLE TO CONTRACT CHANGES

The following labor hour rate shall be used in pricing all contract changes in accordance with the clause of Section H entitled “COMPOSITE LABOR HOUR RATE FOR CONTRACT CHANGES.”

$____________/HOUR

851 hours

**NOTE: The estimated quantity and extended amount indicated above are for evaluation of bids only. The quoted rate will apply to all changes involving additional work under this contract regardless of the actual total hours required.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, services, equipment, supplies, accessories and other such things as are necessary, except as otherwise specified, to perform dockside repairs of the CGC CHASE (WHEC - 718) in accordance with resultant contract and specifications referenced in Section J, List of Attachments.

C.2 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS: See Section J, List of Attachments.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 Packaging and Marking as indicated in the specifications.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more of the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.arnet.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR, CHAPTER 1), CLAUSES:

E.2 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. He/she alone is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, details or delivery schedules. The Contracting Officer may delegate certain technical responsibilities to a technical representative.

B. Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) will be designated by letter to administer technical aspects of this contract, limited to technical review and approval of work. Wherever the term “Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer”, Inspecting Officer,” or “Commanding Officer” appear in the contract or referenced documents, it shall be taken as reference to the COTR. The COTR is not authorized to change the scope, price, delivery or other terms and conditions of the contract. Any disputes regarding performance of the contract shall be brought promptly to the attention of the Contracting Officer.

C. Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO): An Administrative Contracting Officer may Be designated in writing to administer this contract. He/she will act as Contracting Officer in all general matters and for all monetary adjustments within his/her warranted authority.

E.3 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE

The place of acceptance will be onboard the cutter.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more of the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.arnet.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR, CHAPTER 1), CLAUSES:

F.2 PERFORMANCE

(1) TIME OF PERFORMANCE:

CGC CHASE (WHEC-718) will be available for performance of the work under this contract during the period of 07 July 2010 through 04 August 2010.

(2) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

All work under this contract will be performed at the Cutters home moorage of San Diego, CA.

The work to be performed on the cutter shall not be performed at any other location unless the Contracting Officer approves a change in location in writing, in advance.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 INVOICING REQUIREMENTS - - FIRM FIXED PRICE

A. OMB Circular A -125 provides that the following data must be included in an invoice for it to constitute a proper invoice:

B. An original invoice shall be submitted to the following designated office:

Commander Long Range Enforcer (LRE) Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building C/O Jay S. McReynolds 1301 Clay Street, Suite 807N Oakland, CA 94612-5249 M/F: Contract No. HSCG85-10-C-P45CM7

C. Inquiries regarding payment must be directed to the Customer Service Representative, Chesapeake, VA at (757) 523-6940.

G.2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

A. The Contractor may invoice requesting progress payments without discount, other than any prompt payment discount offered, not more frequently than twice a month.

B. The invoice amount should reflect the percentage and dollar amount of completion established by the cutter’s appropriate weekly progress report. Payments shall be derived from the accomplished percentage of completion as determined by the Contracting Officer.

C. All material and work paid for by progress payments shall there by become the sole property of the Government, but this provision shall not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to complete the requirements of the contract.

D. The contractor shall be paid the remaining amount due upon completion and acceptance of all work under this contract

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 ADDITIONAL WORK

A. If the need for additional work develops, the Contractor must obtain authority orally or in writing from the Contracting Officer before proceeding with such work.

B. To the extent requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall prepare and submit written proposals for proposed change orders, which may be required to include:

(1) A complete breakdown of labor hours and costs by labor category and phase of work as identified by the Contracting Officer;

(2) A complete breakdown of material costs showing material required, source (with point of contact), part number, unit and extended cost and contractor’s material handling costs.

(3) A complete breakdown of labor and material as described above for each proposed subcontractor.

C. The Contractor shall submit written proposals and breakdown to the Contracting Officer via facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

H.2 COMPOSITE LABOR HOUR RATE FOR CONTRACT CHANGES

1. The composite labor hour rate price in Section B shall be the sole labor hour rate used to price the prime contractor's direct labor hours for all contract changes, whether growth within scope or new work. The contractor shall not receive any compensation in addition to this rate for prime contractor's direct labor associated with changes under this contract.

2. The composite labor hour rate shall represent total compensation for the following: direct labor; any port or association fees, rents or other levies; all overhead and general and administrative costs; profit; and all direct and indirect costs and profit associated with following support functions:

3. The composite labor hour rate will be used in pricing production labor hours. This shall include only those hours necessary and reasonable to perform direct production functions, and will not include the support functions listed above, whether the contractor normally charges such support functions directly or indirectly by the contractor’s accounting system. These support functions are to be priced into the bid rate and shall not be separately compensated.

4. This clause shall not affect the other rights of the parties under FAR 52.243-1, CHANGES-FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987)(ALT II)(APR 1984), including the right of the Contracting Officer to issue unilateral change orders, and the right of the contractor to request equitable adjustment.

5. The Estimated Quantity indicated by the Government in Section B is an estimate only, and the Extended Amount indicated by the bidders in Section B is not ordered by award of a contract pursuant to this solicitation. The Estimated Quantity represents the Government's best estimate of the total number of hours that will be required. The actual number of hours may be greater or less.

H.3 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The contractor shall be required to procure and thereafter maintain the following insurance:

(1) Ship repairer’s legal liability insurance to insure the risks described in HSAR 3052.217-95 Liability and Insurance (DEC 2003), in the amount of $300,000.00.

(2) Comprehensive general liability insurance to insure the risks described in HSAR 3052.217-95 Liability and Insurance (DEC 2003), in the amount of $300,000.00 on account of any one accident or occurrence with respect to each cutter, boat and barge upon which work is to be performed under this solicitation and the contract resulting there from;

(3) Barge upon which work is to be performed under this solicitation and the contract resulting there from;

(4) Full insurance coverage in accordance with the State Workmen’s Compensation law; and

(5) Full insurance coverage in accordance with the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.

B. As evidence that he has obtained the insurance specified in this schedule, the contractor shall furnish the contracting officer with a certificate or certificates executed by an agent of the insurer authorized to execute such certificates. Such certificate shall be furnished before commencement of work.

Each certificate shall state that (NAME OF INSURER) has insured (NAME OF CONTRACTOR), in accordance with the Liability and Insurance clause and the Insurance Requirements clause contained herein. Each certificate shall set forth that each policy of insurance represented thereby will expire on (DATE) and that each such policy contains the following clause:

“It is agreed that in the event of cancellation, or any material change in the policy adversely affecting the interest of the Government in this insurance, thirty (30) days’ prior written notice will be given to the Contracting Officer.”

C. A bidder who proposes to self-insure for any of the risks set forth in the Liability and Insurance clause and in the Insurance Requirements clause contained herein shall submit satisfactory evidence to permit the Contracting Officer to determine that the bidders assets are sufficient for the risks set forth in such clauses. The bidders shall submit with his offer two (2) certified copies of documents listing his assets and liabilities and such other information as deemed necessary by the Bidders or as required by the Contracting Officer. For approval of self-insurance under the State Workmen’s Compensation Law and the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, evidence of qualifications as a self-insurer under the applicable compensation statute must be furnished to the contracting officer.

H.4 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

A. In accordance with FAR Subpart 42.15, Contractor Performance Information, the contractor's performance will be evaluated throughout the contract period. The results will be compiled and reported in a Contractor Performance Report by the end user(s) for use by this agency and other government agencies on future source selection decisions. The report will be compiled jointly by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) and the Port Engineer (PE) at the conclusion of the contract. The Contracting Officer will input his/her comments and forward the report to the contractor, for comment. In the case of a contract with option years, an interim report will be completed in November of each year. The areas to be evaluated are:

B. Each area will be evaluated using the following scale: Outstanding (5), Excellent (4), Good (3), Fair (2), Poor (1) and Unsatisfactory (0).

C. The National Institute of Health (NIH) Contractor Performance System (CPS) shall be used for all performance evaluations. Where the NIH CPS is used, a hard copy of the evaluation report is not maintained in contract file unless a level above the contracting officer review is necessary. At this the CPS does not currently contain an electronic means to retain the level above review; therefore, a hard copy of the level above review will be contained in the contract file.

D. All contractors are encouraged to register with the NIH. Registration may be accomplished on-line at https://cpscontractor.nih.gov/. By registering the contractor will receive timely notice of government inputs into the database and the opportunity to respond on-line to all government comments.

E. The results of the report will be provided to the contractor who will be given a period of thirty (30) days to review and provide comments. All comments will be considered by the Contracting Officer and reviewed in accordance with FAR 42.1503. The report will be marked "Source Selection Information" and safeguarded for official use only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 3.104. Comments shall be limited to 2000 characters for each area evaluated. In the cases where the contractor does not directly input their comments into the database, the contracting officer will use their best efforts to transfer the contractor’s input into the database. In those cases where the contractor exceeds the 2000 character limitation, the contracting officer will input comments up to the 2000 character limit. In these circumstances the contracting officer will close the comments with the following.

“Due to the contractor exceeding the 2000 character limitation, the remainder of the comments may be obtained from the contracting officer.”

B. The contractor further agrees, as authorized by the Contracting Officer, to afford to a reasonable number of officers, employees, and associates of other offeror’s when inspecting contemplated work, the same privileges of admission to the contractor’s facility and access to the cutter on a noninterference basis, subject to all contractor rules governing personnel at its facility, including those relating to safety and security.

H.6 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. For each affected Coast Guard facility, the Contractor shall provide a list of all on-site personnel, including sub-contractors (including second and third-tier subcontractors) and suppliers, to the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall update this list when changes occur. Contractor personnel not listed may be denied access to the Coast Guard facility. Contractor personnel will be restricted to designated working areas. Any personnel violating this policy may lose access to the Coast Guard facility. Contractor personnel shall have photo identification at all times while working on Coast Guard facilities.

B. Contractor and delivery personnel may be required to present personal photo identification to gain access to a Coast Guard installation. If identification does not indicate United States citizenship, Coast Guard Security may require proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Contractor and delivery personnel also may be subjected to a immigration status and outstanding criminal warrants check.

C. Contractors shall provide the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative with 24 hours of advance notice of every delivery to the site (e.g., concrete, lumber, parts, etc.) and provide the company name, delivery person, and phone number of the firm(s) making deliveries. All vehicle access to government property requires vehicle registration and proof of liability insurance. Otherwise access to the Coast Guard facility may be denied.

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at Websites listed below:

http://www.arnet.gov, http://farsite.hill.af.mil

JAN 1997

SEP 2006

52.222-20

SEP 2006

SEP 2006

JAN 1997

AUG 1996

OCT 2003

I.2 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 30) CLAUSES:

JUN 2006

I.3 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (April 2009)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is “not dominant in its field of operation” when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/ .

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure they reflect the Contractor’s current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code ______________ assigned to contract number ______________.[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title].

I.4 FAR 52.223-11 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (May 2001)

(a) Definition. “Ozone-depleting substance,” as used in this clause, means any substance the Environmental Protection Agency designates in 40 CFR Part 82 as—

(1) Class I, including, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform; or

(2) Class II, including, but not limited to, hydrochlorofluorocarbons.

(b) The Contractor shall label products which contain or are manufactured with ozone-depleting substances in the manner and to the extent required by 42 U.S.C. 7671j (b), (c), and (d) and 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart E, as follows:

Warning

Contains (or manufactured with, if applicable) *_______, a substance(s) which harm(s) public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

* The Contractor shall insert the name of the substance(s).

I.5 HSAR 3052.204-71 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE ACCESS (JUN 2006)

(a) Sensitive Information, as used in this Chapter, means any information, the loss, misuse, disclosure, or unauthorized access to or modification of which could adversely affect the national or homeland security interest, or the conduct of Federal programs, or the privacy to which individuals are entitled under section 552a of title 5, United States Code (the Privacy Act), but which has not been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive Order or an Act of Congress to be kept secret in the interest of national defense, homeland security or foreign policy. This definition includes the following categories of information:

(1) Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) as set out in the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 (Title II, Subtitle B, of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296, 196 Stat. 2135), as amended, the implementing regulations thereto (Title 6, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29) as amended, the applicable PCII Procedures Manual, as amended, and any supplementary guidance officially communicated by an authorized official of the Department of Homeland Security (including the PCII Program Manager or his/her designee);

(2) Sensitive Security Information (SSI), as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1520, as amended, “Policies and Procedures of Safeguarding and Control of SSI,” as amended, and any supplementary guidance officially communicated by an authorized official of the Department of Homeland Security (including the Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration or his/her designee);

(3) Information designated as “For Official Use Only,” which is unclassified information of a sensitive nature and the unauthorized disclosure of which could adversely impact a person’s privacy or welfare, the conduct of Federal programs, or other programs or operations essential to the national or homeland security interest; and

(4) Any information that is designated “sensitive” or subject to other controls, safeguards or protections in accordance with subsequently adopted homeland security information handling procedures.

(b) “Information Technology Resources” include, but are not limited to, computer equipment, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, cabling, network drives, computer drives, network software, computer software, software programs, intranet sites, and internet sites.

(c) Contractor employees working on this contract must complete such forms as may be necessary for security or other reasons, including the conduct of background investigations to determine suitability. Completed forms shall be submitted as directed by the Contracting Officer. Upon the Contracting Officer's request, the Contractor's employees shall be fingerprinted, or subject to other investigations as required. All contractor employees requiring recurring access to Government facilities or access to sensitive information or IT resources are required to have a favorably adjudicated background investigation prior to commencing work on this contract unless this requirement is waived under Departmental procedures.

(d) The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to prohibit individuals from working on the contract if the government deems their initial or continued employment contrary to the public interest for any reason, including, but not limited to, carelessness, in subordination, incompetence, or security concerns.

(e) Work under this contract may involve access to sensitive information. Therefore, the Contractor shall not disclose, orally or in writing, any sensitive information to any person unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. For those contractor employees authorized access to sensitive information, the contractor shall ensure that these persons receive training concerning the protection and disclosure of sensitive information both during and after contract performance.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in all subcontracts at any tier where the subcontractor may have access to Government facilities, sensitive information, or resources.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following are attached as part of this solicitation:

J.1 Specifications for the Dockside Repairs of USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) are posted on www.fbo.gov.

J.4 Past Performance Criteria

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF BIDDERS/OFFERORS

K.1 Annual Representations and Certifications (FEB 2009) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336611.

(2) The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (c) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (c) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (c) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (c) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

L.1 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

www.arnet.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR, CHAPTER 1), SOLICITATION PROVISIONS:

CLAUSE NO.

CLAUSE TITLE

DATE

APR 1984

L.2 ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS

Consistent with FAR 52.215-1(c), Electronic proposals will be acceptable to the Coast Guard. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to insure that their entire proposal is received by the Coast Guard prior to the closing time for receipt of proposals. The Contractor is also required to provide a signed proposal. Files provided with a .pdf type file showing a signature will be acceptable for meeting the requirements of a signed proposal. Electronic proposals shall be sent to: jay.s.mcreynolds@uscg.mil. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted.

L.3 INSPECTION OF CUTTER PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF BIDS

(a) All prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the cutter and visually inspect each item of work and to become acquainted with local conditions, locations of items and fixtures, removals, replacements, interference and the nature of work. Contractors should contact the Engineering Officer; LCDR Christopher Dailey at (619) 556-6530 for CGC CHASE (WHEC-718) to make arrangements prior to doing a ship check between 9:00am and 12:00pm local time on regular work days.

(b) Failure to inspect will not relieve the bidder from responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

(c) The Government assumes no responsibility for any representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers, agents, or employees before execution of the contract unless included in the solicitation, documents incorporated therein or amendments thereto.

L.4 FAR 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR Part 101-29 (AUG 1998)

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to—

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

L.5 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) (Jan 2006)

a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil);

(2) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch);

(3) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

L.6 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

Commander Long Range Enforcer (LRE) 1301 Clay Street, Suite 807N Oakland, CA 94612

The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicitation.

L.7 FAR 52.211-4 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation are not available for distribution. However, they may be examined at the following location(s):

Commander Long Range Enforcer (LRE) 1301 Clay Street, Suite 807N Oakland, CA 94612 Jay McReynolds, Contract Specialist

(510) 637-5975 FAX (510) 637-5978

Time(s) for viewing: By Appointment

L.8 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

L.9 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 31.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Section Chief, Contracting and Procurement Branch 2 Long Range Enforcer (LRE) 1301 Clay Street, Suite 807N Oakland, CA 94612

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

L.10 NOTICE OF PREAWARD SURVEY

(2) quality control or contractor quality assurance plans

(3) personnel recruitment and training plans

(4) workload factors for manpower utilization

(5) management plan for handling peak workloads

(6) production capability:

(7) environmental/energy considerations

(8) plant safety

(9) technical and/or professional abilities

(10) accounting systems

(11) security clearance

(12) Government property control

(b) Offerors are advised that accomplishment of this survey is a part of the evaluation process and is not to be construed as an indication that an offeror will receive or is in the best position to receive the resultant award.

L.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Offerors shall submit price and past performance information separately. Past Performance information shall not exceed five (5) pages.

L.11.1 Price Proposal Complete all applicable items with particular emphasis on Sections A, B, K, and L, and return the entire signed solicitation plus one (1) copy.

L.11.2 Past Performance Submit three of the most recent projects similar in nature to the solicited one providing information per attachment J.4

L.11.3 All pages in the proposal shall be numbered and identified with the proposal’s name (Dockside Repairs of CGC CHASE (WHEC 718), RFP…