Solicitation_For_USCGC_JOUSHA_APPLEBY_(WLM-556)_FY14__DS.docx

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) 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 Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than 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 a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. 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 office, 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 in 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. 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 submitted to:

COMMANDANT (CG-9131)

U S COAST GUARD

OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR AGENCY PROTESTS

2100 2ND ST SW STOP 7112

WASHINGTON DC 20593-7112

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

Surface Forces Logistics Center

SFLC-CPD-IBCT

1301 Clay Street, Suite 807N Oakland, California 94612-5249

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

HSCG85-14-Q-P45002

USCGC JOUSHA APPLEBY (WLM-556)

SCHEDULED DOCKSIDE REPAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION

PAGE NUMBER

SF 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items

Continuation of SF 1449 Price Totals

Solicitation Provisions FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors 7 - 8 FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, or other Evaluation Contract Clauses 8 - 12 FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 12 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items

12 - 24 FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes 24 - 35 Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items HSAR 3052.212-70 Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to DHS 33 Acquisitions of Commercial Items

Contract Documents/Exhibits and/or Attachments Government Furnished Property Report (Form) Specification for Engine Overhaul See Separate Attachments

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2114854P45002

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

HSCG85-14-Q-P45002

6. SOLICITATION

ISSUE DATE

July 3, 2013

Jay McReynolds

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls)

(510) 637-5975

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

August 5, 2013 10:00 a.m. PDT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 75174

Commander, USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center Attn: Jay McReynolds 1301 Clay Street, Suite 807N Oakland, California 94612-5249

E-mail: Jay.S.McReynolds@uscg.mil

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

NAICS: 336611

SIZE STANDARD 1,000

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

|_| SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT

TERMS

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

|X| RFQ |_| IFB |_| RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same as block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CAGE CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

DUNS No.

TELEPHONE NO:

FAX NO:

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center 1430A Kristina Way Chesapeake, VA 23326

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, services, equipment, supplies, power, accessories, special tools and such other things as are necessary to perform the Overhauling, Cleaning, and repairing of various items for the Dockside Repairs of the USCGC JOSHUA APPLEBY (WLM-556), all in exact accordance with this solicitation and the attached specifications.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (FOR GOVT USE ONLY)

|X| 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 & 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA |X| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED.

|_| 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA |_| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED.

OFFER DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SINGATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

31c. DATE SIGNED

HSCG85-14-Q-P45002

USCGC JOSHUA APPLEBY (WLM-556)

SCHEDULED DOCKSIDE REPAIRS

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

All work is to be performed in accordance with USCGC JOSHUA APPLEBY (WLM-556) 175 FOOT COASTAL BUOY TENDER SPECIFICATION FOR -DOCKSIDE REPAIRS 2013 (Rev-0 05JUNE 2013)

Work covered by this contract shall be completed within the availability schedules as depicted in the following schedules of supplies and services from the date the vessels becomes available to the contractor.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

|_| RECEIVED |_| INSPECTED |_| ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

|_| PARTIAL |_| FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

42 a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD)

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FROM 1449 (REV. 3/2005) BACK

CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 – BLOCKS 17a - 25

(1) Block 17a: Contractor shall include DUNS number.

(2) Block 17b: REMITTANCE ADDRESS: Payment will be made to the Financial Institution listed in System For Award Management (SAM). To receive award contractor must be registered in System For Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM

(3) Block 19 through 24: SEE SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES BELOW.

(4) Block 25: ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA: To be included on contract award document.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

(a) The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, material, services, equipment, supplies, power, accessories, facilities and such other things as are necessary, except as otherwise specified, to perform dockside repairs and alterations to the vessel, in accordance with this solicitation and attached specifications.

(b) Failure to read the specifications in their entirety will not relieve the quoter from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or price of successfully performing the work. Failure to do so will be at the quoter’s risk.

Each quoter shall furnish the information required by the solicitation.

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: The contract is expected to be awarded on or about 05 October 2013. Work covered by this solicitation shall be completed within forty-three (43) calendar days from the date the vessel becomes available to the contractor. The availability is schedule 05 November 2013 through December 17, 2013. An arrival conference will normally be held within 24 hours of the scheduled start date.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: See Schedule of Supplies and Services. Base Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) are marked as “D” for Definitive. Optional CLINS are marked “O” for Optional. Insert unit prices in all CLINs listed in the Schedule unless “NSP” is printed in the Unit Price column for any CLIN. “NSP” in the section means “Not Separately Priced.”

PLEASE NOTE: QUOTES MUST INCLUDE ALL DOCUMENTS REQUESTED IN THIS SOLICITATION ( WELDING CERTIFICATES, PAST PERFORMANCE, ETC). QUOTES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE ALL DOCUMENTS REQUESTED MAY BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

VESSEL HOME PORT: 600 8th Avenue SE St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

PRICE TOTALS

Insert individual prices in Schedule of Supplies/Services above and insert totals of extended prices as indicated below:

Total Definitive Item CLINs: $_________________

Total Optional Item CLINs: $_________________ Excluding Composite Labor And Lay Days

Composite Labor: $_________________

Lay Days: $_________________

TOTAL: $_________________

Pricing Schedule for:

USCGC JOSHUA APPLEBY (WLM-175) DOCKSIDE AVAILABILITY FY2014

NSP

JOB

Total Price of Definite Items

Total Price of Option Items

The place of performance is the Cutter’s Home Port.

The Coast Guard intends to conduct the procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.

Refer questions to Jay McReynolds, Contract Specialist (510) 637-5975. Quotes must arrive no later than 10 a.m. PDT, August 5, 2013. Quotations may be sent via electronic mail (e-mail) to Jay.S.McReynolds@uscg.mil, the US Postal Service, or hand delivered to: USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center, Attn: Jay McReynolds, 1301 Clay Street, Suite 807N, Oakland California 94612-5249. As per FAR 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (OCT 1997), offerors may submit facsimile quotes as responses to this solicitation. E-mail and Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals. The telephone number for receiving facsimiles is (510) 637-5877. Inspection and Acceptance is at destination. No Hard copies of the solicitation will be issued.

(1) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (FEB 2012) (ADDENDUM)

(2) FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Feb 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7).

(End of provision)

(3) FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The offeror shall identify at least two (2) but no more than three (3) RELEVANT (construction, overhaul, repair and alteration of ships) federal, state or local Government or private contracts performed during the last THREE (3) years. The contracts identified should be similar to this procurement in scope and price. For each contract, list:

0. Contract number and customer point of contact (including two (2) points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses)

0. Dollar value of the contract (Original and Final)

0. Type of service performed and whether prime or subcontractor

0. Required completion date for the contract

0. Date the services were actually completed

0. Ship Name, Hull Number

0. Contract type (FFP, IDIQ, Requirement, Cost Type)

0. Percentage of growth in contract price (Additional work divided by award price)

If subcontracting arrangement is proposed, the above data must also be provided for each first tier subcontractor. If a joint effort or teaming arrangement is proposed, highlight previous experience with the proposed team or subcontractor.

PAST PERFORMANCE:

The past performance evaluation will take into account the guidelines outlined at FAR 15.305(a)(2) Past Performance Evaluation. The Contractor’s past performance will be evaluated according to the following factors and questions:

1. Quality of Product or Service Did the customer get what was specified?

Did the customer consider the final product high in quality?

If warranty issues arose, were they promptly corrected?

1. Timeliness of Performance Was the contract completed on time? If not, reason why not (growth work, Contractor delayed, Government delayed?)

1. Business Relations How was the customer service? Was the Contractor committed to customer satisfaction?

Would you use this company again (Why/Why not)?

1. Subcontracts Were subcontracts involved? Comments?

In evaluating Contractors past performance, the Government intends to also review U.S. Coast Guard Contractor Performance Reports and other existing past performance ratings on relevant contracts. General trends in a Contractor’s performance will also be considered.

PRICE:

Offeror’s price shall represent the best price in response to the request for quotes. The price shall be evaluated to determine fairness and reasonableness.

****Past Performance is approximately Equal to Price.****

(4) FAR 52.215-6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 1997)

(a) The offeror or respondent, in the performance of any contract resulting from this solicitation, [ ] intends, [ ] does not intend (check applicable block) to use one or more plants or facilities located at a different address from the address of the offeror or respondent as indicated in this request for quote.

(b) If the offeror or respondent checks "intends" in paragraph (a) of this provision, it shall insert in the following spaces the required information:

Place of Performance

Name and Address of Owner and

(Street Address, City, County, Operator of the Plant or Facility if Other

State, Zip Code) than Offer or Respondent

(5) 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: http://www.arnet.gov/index.html.

(7) FAR 52.211-14 -- NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008) Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be [ ] DX rated order; [X] DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the Contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation.

(End of Provision)

(8) WELDING CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

This solicitation may contain welding line items as either Definitive or Optional Items. With his/her quote the Contractor shall provide the necessary welding certifications and qualifications as required by the specification for the applicable work item(s), and SFLC Standard Specification 0740. Subsequent to contract award, the Government will require the Contractor to submit applicable certifications and qualifications to the COR for any welding to be performed on any proposed change request.

(9) FAR 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEMS DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

a. Orders for U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings must be placed BEFORE 07/29/2013. To request drawings, contact Jay.S.McReynolds@uscg.mil . All requests should identify the solicitation number. U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings are available in CD-ROM format and are provided free of charge. The CD-ROM(s) contain WINDOWS compliant raster/vector formats (e.g. *.TIF, *.TIF (group4), *.DWG, and *.DWF, etc.).

Drawing measurements should be verified by the Contractor prior to ordering materials.

(10) FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is issued in accordance with FAR Subpart 12 for Commercial Items. The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for ninety (90) calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers.

(11) FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984):

This RFQ is for the dockside repairs of the USCGC JOSHUA APPLEBY (WLM-556) hereinafter referred to as “vessel”. The vessel’s home pier is 600 8th Avenue SE St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 the point of contact for site surveys is EMCS Brendan Murphy who can be reached at 727-502-1569, or email: Brendan.F.Murphy@uscg.mil , or LTJG Matt Weibel at (504) 253-4746, Mobile: 504-329-4379 email: Matthew.D.Weibel2@uscg.mil

(12) FAR 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010) ALT IV (OCT 2010).

(a) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required

(b) If the contracting officer cannot determine price reasonableness either in the initial solicitation or in any change to the contract after award, the contracting officer will require submission information in sufficient detail in order to make such determination. The information may be as follows

REQUEST FOR INFORMAL COST BREAKDOWN

In addition to placing your offer in the appropriate place in Schedule of supplies and Prices, it is requested that you provide a breakdown of your costs, to include but not be limited to, those items identified in the sample format below:

(15) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.

(Dec 2012) applies to this acquisition.

Offerors are required to submit, a completed copy of the provision at Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

(16) 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2013) (ADDENDUM)

(17) FAR 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY – SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989) - VARIATION

The Government may require the performance of the numbered line items, identified in the Schedule as option items, at the unit prices stated in the Schedule. The option quantities shown in the Schedule are estimates only. The Government has the right to require performance of these items at the quantities deemed necessary. Therefore, the Government may exercise an option item on more than one occasion during the contract performance period. The Contracting Officer will provide initial notification of the exercise of an option either verbally, by facsimile, or both. When time is of the essence, initial notification will be provided verbally followed within 24 hours by a facsimile of confirmation. A contract modification will be executed shortly thereafter to include those options wherein exercise notification was provided. Such options may be exercised at any phase during the contract performance period as stated herein, or any extension of the performance period. To maintain the contract performance period the Contractor shall commence performance of an option item immediately upon receiving initial notification; but, not later than 24 hours thereafter, unless proper sequencing of the work requires a delay in beginning performance of the option. In that case, the option item shall be commenced as soon as proper sequencing permits. The exercise of any option item listed in the Schedule will not normally extend the contract performance period. However, the Contracting Officer may consider a request by the Contractor for contract extension if an option is exercised after 50% of the contract performance period has expired.

(End of Clause)

(18) 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

(19) FAR 52.232-99--Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION 2012-00014) (August 2012) This clause implements the temporary policy provided by OMB Policy Memorandum M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors, dated July 11, 2012.

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contractor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts with small business concerns.

(c) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(End of Clause)

(20) FAR 52.246-4 -- Inspection of Services -- Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition: “Services,” as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may --

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may --

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

(End of Clause)

(21) 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 this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/index.html

Alternate I (JUL 1995)

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

(22) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006)

(a) Prohibitions.

Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security.

(b) Definitions. As used in this clause:

Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for `at least 80 percent' each place it appears.

Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)—

(1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership;

(2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held—

(i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or

(ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and

(3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group.

Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively.

(c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation.

(1) Certain stock disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership:

(i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or

(ii) Stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to an acquisition described in section 835(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1).

(2) Plan deemed in certain cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan.

(3) Certain transfers disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section.

(d) Special rule for related partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership.

(e) Treatment of Certain Rights.

(1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows:

(i) warrants;

(ii) options;

(iii) contracts to acquire stock;

(iv) convertible debt instruments; and

(v) others similar interests.

(2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835.

(f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]:

__ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003;

__ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004.

(g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal.

(End of clause)

(23) VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) REGULATIONS:

(a) Contractors are required to comply with federal, state and local VOC compliance laws and regulations. Among other requirements, certain Contractors may also be required to operate pursuant to a Title V permit. The need for such a permit will depend on the provisions of the applicable state’s “State Implementation Plan” (SIP) and the type/quantity of the Contractor’s regulated emissions, including VOCs. Certain SIPs may also mandate certain Contractors to operate under the terms of a compliance plan intended to reduce VOC emissions.

(b) Contractors, therefore, must submit the following to the designated NESU Port Engineer not later than two weeks after contract award:

1) Copies of any federal, state or local permits required and applicable to the use or application of VOCs at Contractor’s facility or offsite work places;

2) Copies of any compliance plans required and applicable to the use or application of VOCs at Contractor’s facility or offsite work places.

(c) If no federal, state or local permits or compliance plans are required and applicable to the use or application of VOCs at Contractor’s facility or offsite workplaces, the Contractor shall submit to the designated NESU Port Engineer a letter, notarized under oath, that such documents are not required.

(d) Contractors will submit the following to the designated NESU Port Engineer not later than two weeks after contract award: Data Sheets (MSDS) documents, certificates, specifications or any other manufacturing data verifying the VOC ratings of paints to be applied to the Cutter in accordance with SFLC Standard Spec 0000, Section B2.2.6.

(24) TELEPHONE CHARGE:

The Commanding Officer of the Cutter will pay all toll charges and applicable taxes and surcharges for long-distance telephone calls placed by ship’s personnel. All other charges shall be borne by the Contractor.

(25) REQUIRED INSURANCE:

The Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract. In accordance with HSAR 3052.228-70, Insurance (DEC 2003), the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with proof of insurance for the duration of the contract, including:

The insurance certificate must provide the name of the US Coast Guard vessel and the contract number as specifically insured.

(26) ACCESS TO VESSEL:

(a) A reasonable number of officers, employees, and associates of the Government, or other prime Contractors with the Government, and their subcontractors, shall, as authorized by the Contracting Officer, have, at all reasonable times, admission to the plant, and access to vessel(s) to perform and fulfill their respective obligations to the Government on a noninterference basis. Work hours for the vessel will be discussed at the Arrival Conference. Any work performed outside of those hours will be allowed at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall make reasonable arrangements with the Government or Contractors of the Government, as shall have been identified and authorized by the Contracting Officer, to be given admission to the Contractor's facilities and access to the vessel(s) and to office space, work areas, storage or shop areas, or other facilities and services, necessary for the performance of their respective responsibilities and reasonable to their performance. All such above personnel shall be required to comply with all Contractor rules and regulations governing personnel at its shipyard, including those relative to safety and security.

(b) The Contractor further agrees, as authorized by the Contracting Officer, to afford to a reasonable number of officers, employees, and associates of bidders on other contemplated work, the same privileges of admission to the Contractor's plant and access to the vessel(s) on a noninterference basis subject to all Contractor rules and regulations governing personnel in its shipyard, including those relative to safety and security.

(27) INDEMNIFICATION FOR ACCESS TO VESSELS:

Notwithstanding any provision in the "Access to Vessels" clause, or any other clause of the contract, the Contractor agrees to allow officers, employees, and associates of the Government, or other prime Contractors with the Government and their subcontractors, and officers, employees, and associates of offeror on other contemplated work, admission to the Contractor's facilities and access to the vessel without any further request for indemnification from any party, which has not been previously included in the contract price.

(28) INSPECTIONS:

Except as specified elsewhere, the U.S. Coast Guard shall rely on the Contractor to accomplish all inspection and testing needed to ensure that the work conforms to contract quality requirements.

Records of all inspection work by the Contractor shall be kept complete and available to the Government during the term of this contract and for such longer period as may be specified elsewhere in this contract.

The name and telephone number of the U.S. Coast Guard Inspector will be provided after the award of a contract resulting from this solicitation.

(29) GROWTH WORK:

(a) The Contractor shall not perform growth work without the Contracting Officer's authorization. Growth work is work within the scope of the contract, which has not been previously priced as a pre-priced CLIN. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to contract for growth work on the basis of a negotiated, firm, fixed price, when it is in the best interest of the Government. If a firm-fixed price contract is awarded, and during the performance period a repair within scope is identified but the Contracting Officer and Contractor are unable to agree on the cost of the work, a bilateral modification may be incorporated into the contract using a Time and Materials modification for this specific repair. In this situation, FAR 52.212-4, Alternate I will be incorporated.

(b) The Contractor shall furnish a price breakdown directly to the Contracting Officer, itemized as required by the Contracting Officer, of any proposal submitted for a contract modification. Unless otherwise directed, the breakdown shall be submitted on an SFLC 002 proposal form provided at the arrival conference permitting an analysis of all materials, labor, equipment, subcontract, overhead costs, and profit covering all work involved in the change/modification whether such work was deleted, added or changed. Any amount claimed for subcontracts shall be supported by a separate, similar price breakdown. If the proposal includes a request for a time extension, justification shall be furnished with the proposal.

(c) This clause is to be used in conjunction with the clause COMPOSITE LABOR RATE incorporated into this solicitation. The Contractor is required to have and/or furnish all tools and equipment incidental to each bench trade. Supplies such as wiping rags, hacksaw blades, sandpaper, welding wire, helium, etc., are also to be furnished by the Contractor. Other materials are to be charged at regular rates and prices currently in effect and as agreed to by the Contracting Officer. Material shall be best commercial quality available except where a precise specification is indicated in which case the specification shall apply, e.g., MILSPEC, FEDERAL SPEC.

(30) COMPOSITE LABOR RATE:

The composite labor rate offered shall be the sole labor hour rate used to price the prime Contractor's direct labor hours for contract changes, i.e. growth work. The Contractor shall not receive any compensation in addition to this rate for the prime Contractor's direct labor associated with such changes under this contract.

(a) The composite labor hour rate shall represent total compensation for the following:

(1) direct labor wages and salaries;

(2) all employee benefits including, but not limited to, paid leave, supplemental pay, insurance, retirement, savings, and legally required benefits;

(3) other direct costs associated with transit time, delay, disruption, expendable supplies, and equipment;

(4) all indirect costs such as overhead and general and administrative expense;

(5) any port or association fees, rents, or other levies;

(6) profit (fee); and

(7) all direct and indirect costs and profit associated with the following support functions:

(b) The composite labor hour rate will be applied to production labor hours only. Production labor hours include only those hours necessary and reasonable to perform direct production functions and do not include the hours expended on the support functions listed above. This exclusion of support function hours applies whether such support functions are normally charged directly or indirectly by the Contractor's

(c) accounting system. These support functions are to be priced into the composite labor rate quoted and shall not be separately compensated.

(d) The Quantity of Composite Labor hours indicated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services is only an estimate and is an Optional Item pursuant to this solicitation. The Estimated Quantity represents the Government’s best estimate of the total number of additional hours that may be required throughout the contract. The Government may elect to exceed this value at the prices stated in the schedule and its discretion during performance of the contract. The inclusion of this item does not obligate the Government to exercise the item nor entitle the Contractor to compensation if not exercised

(31) MAINTAINING, REPORTING, AND DISPOSING OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A SHIP REPAIR CONTRACT:

1. The Government Property Clause incorporated by reference delineates the Contractor's overall responsibility when taking possession of Government property in performance of a contract. In performance of this contract the Contractor will be required to properly identify, track and control property within its possession. This includes, a) property furnished by the Government (GFP) to the Contractor in conjunction with specific CLIN Items. These items and their values are listed in the specification, b) property that is pre-existing in a location that during the course of performance will be replaced or renewed.

2. The items listed in the specification, as Government furnished property will be provided in the quantities designated. Government furnished property may be provided in person by an official Coast Guard employee, shipment via commercial carrier, etc. The Contractor shall sign for all Government furnished property using either a DD Form 1149, entitled, “Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document” or a DD Form 1348, entitled, “Issue Release/Receipt Document”. A copy of the DD 1149 or DD 1348 must be sent within 48 hours of receipt of property, to the designated Government Property Administrator. The name of the individual assigned as Property Administrator will be furnished to the Contractor at time of award. The Contractor shall not take receipt of property that is not listed in the specification, has not been previously identified as becoming part of the contract (via contract modification) or which otherwise cannot be identified. Such irregularities shall be immediately reported to the Property Administrator.

3. The Contractor shall complete the report provided herein, entitled, “Government Property Report”.