RFP_19R3404.pdf

10 April 2019

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Subj: RFP N32205-19-R-3404

Ref: (a) SF1449

(b) MSC SPECIALTIME 2019

MSC Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103, requests proposals for two U.S. flag passenger vessels, one tugboat, and one barge capable of meeting the transportation requirements described below. The paragraph numbers below apply to the box layout of references (a) and (b), which are incorporated herein by reference (available MSC web site at http://www.msc.navy/mil, under “Contracts,” then “Proforma” or upon request), and shall be the charter form of any contract resulting from this solicitation. By submission of a proposal, the offeror confirms agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation and the charter form, unless otherwise identified therein.

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HOURS. OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT OFFERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

THIS IS A SPOT CHARTER; AS SUCH, ALL PROFORMA SECTIONS THAT ADDRESS

LONG TERM CHARTERS ARE NOT APPLICABLE.

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STANDARD FORM 1449 BOXES:

I. Standard Form 1449 Boxes

2. Contract No.: Will be provided upon award

5. Solicitation No.: N32205-19-R-3404

6. Solicitation Issue Date: 11 April 2019

7. For Solicitation Information: Conroy Randolph at conroy.randolph@navy.mil and 757-

443-3868; Lorrie Leedy at lorrie.leedy@navy.mil or 757-443-2805

8. Offer Due Date: 25 April 2019, at 1400 Eastern Time

9. Issued by: Military Sealift Command Norfolk, 471 East C Street, Bldg. SP 64, Naval

Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511-2419 (Code: N32205)

10. This Acquisition is: Unrestricted, full and open competition; NAICS Code: 483111

14. Method of Solicitation: RFP

18a. Payment will be made by: SEE PART VIII (6), WAWF Submit electronic invoices IAW

WAWF contract clause, MSC Worldwide DC ANY (MAY 2013).

18b. Submit Invoices to: SEE PART VIII (7) MSC WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF)

INSTRUCTIONS (AUGUST 2012).

27a. Solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-4; 52.212-3 Alt I and

52.212-5 are incorporated by full text.

A. PART I. SPECIALTIME BOXES:

1. Vessel Required:

a. MSC requests two U.S. flag passenger vessels, and one tugboat, and one barge capable of providing support while underway and local pier-side operations and training, surface-supplied diver training/operations, and support training evolutions as necessary on a continuous 24-hour basis. The vessels shall be prepared to carry a small boat, Government milvans, and auxiliary equipment, provide replenishment/minor maintenance support, and personnel support. The vessels shall be prepared to store explosive materials in certified ready storage lockers (RSL) as required for operations.

The vessels will also support loading, storage and discharge of government materials and equipment, arranging for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations.

b. MINIMUM VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS/CAPABILITIES:

MINIMUM VESSELS REQUIREMENTS TABLE

FLAG U.S.

CLASSIFICATION

Two passenger vessels of greater than 100 GRT or USCG certified (COI) with no restrictions, to sustain five days underway navigation and conducting of operations with carriage of 10 passengers each vessel.

DECK EQUIPMENT

1) Shipboard crane, capable of launching and recovering a F580 zodiac boat, 1250 lbs., off/on to the deck.*

2) Near water deck (NTE 5’AWL) for small craft to load/unload gear and personnel.

3) Capability of refueling small craft, generators, and compressors with approx. 60 gallons of gasoline.

STABILITY

The vessels shall have sufficient length and breadth to provide stability for the launch and recovery of the F580 in sea state three

VESSEL ENDURANCE 5 days (17-21 JUNE 2019)

CREW REQUIREMENTS

All crew must be U.S. Citizens and properly documented for marine employment

MESSING AND BERTHING

Berthing for 10 passengers at sea for five days on each vessel.

Vessels to supply three hot meals per person per day.

VESSEL DECK SPACE

1) Provide deck space to store one F580 zodiac boat (approx. 19x5 ft.).

2) Lay down for 25’l x 12’w x 8’h MILVAN (22,000lbs)

3) Lay down for 16’ x 8’ x 8’ MILVAN (9,000 lbs.)

4) Lay down for 16’ x 9’ x 8’ MILVAN (4,000 lbs.)

5) Lay down for 6’ x 6’ auxiliary equipment

6) Fresh water wash down via garden hose.

EXPLOSIVE STORAGE

1) Certified to carry a net explosive weight up to 20 lbs. of 1.1d and 1.4b

2) Deck space available to store explosives

3) Coordinate with appropriate authorities to certify on load of said explosives.

Minimum Tug Requirements Table

CLASSIFICATION Tug

DECK EQUIPMENT

Tug capable of transporting and mooring barge at sea in up to 80 feet sea water

(FSW)

STABILITY

The vessel shall have sufficient length and breadth to provide stability for operations during sea state three

VESSEL ENDURANCE 5 Days (17-21 JUNE 2019)

CREW REQUIREMENTS

All crew must be U.S. citizens and properly documented for marine employment

Minimum Barge Requirements Table

CLASSIFICATION Barge

DECK EQUIPMENT Barge with ramp

STABILITY

The vessel shall have sufficient length and breadth to provide stability for operations during sea state 3

VESSEL ENDURANCE 5 Days (17-21 JUNE 2019)

CREW REQUIREMENTS

All crew must be U.S. citizens and properly documented for marine employment

MESSING AND BERTHING None required

VESSEL DECK SPACE

1) Provide 5500 ft2 deck space

2) Minimum 850 LT capacity

EXPLOSIVE STORAGE 1) Authorized for explosive charges no greater than .25lbs (quarter pound)

*The offeror is responsible for coordinating on load and offload of deck equipment with mission sponsor. Sponsor will provide a pier and crane at 32nd St. Naval station (with operators) or transport deck equipment to a contractor proposed pier within 50 miles of Naval Base Point Loma, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command. Contractor provided crane services will be reimbursed per the contract.

2. Place / Range of Delivery: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

3. Place / Range of Redelivery: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

4. Charter Period: 5-Days, 17-21 JUNE 2019

5. Laydays: 17 JUNE 2019 at 0700

6. Terms/Conditions/Attachments added, deleted or modified:

DELETE: PART X(A). INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS – SPOT CHARTER paragraph (1) (e)

MULTIPLE OFFERS, p. X-3 that reads:

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

DELETE: PART XI(A). FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (tailored pursuant to FAR 12.302 (a)) – SPOT CHARTER paragraph 4, p. XI-1 that reads:

If 25% or more of the cost of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work of an offeror’s covered vessels (see DFARS 252.247-7026(a)) has been conducted within a U.S. shipyard (during the period covering the current calendar year, up to the date of proposal submission, and the preceding four calendar years), the offeror is in “category 1.” All other offerors are in “category 2.”

AMEND: PART XI(A). FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (tailored pursuant to FAR 12.302(a)) – SPOT CHARTER, page XI-2 – (e) Price. a. to read as follows:

The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated based on the value of the charter hire rates offered for the entire charter period, cost of fuel, and any other costs set forth in the offer. For evaluation purposes the period of performance will consist of the number of days specified in the individual solicitation. Fuel calculations will be based upon (a) 5 days underway laden at the speed specified in the individual solicitation (SPECIALTIME Boxes 68 and 70); (b) 0 days underway loitering as specified in the individual solicitation (SPECIALTIME Boxes 69 and 70); and (c) 0 days in port idle (SPECIALTIME Box 71). This will represent the overall price to the Government.

Offerors shall use the guidelines set forth in Part X(a) for submission of offers; however, at a minimum, offers must contain the following:

Proposals must be submitted via e-mail in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, and must be compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 or later version.

Proposals must contain either a verifiable electronic signature (e.g. PKI enable certificate), or a scanned image of the handwritten signature of the Offeror or Offeror's agent.

Offerors are advised that delays in the receipt of e-mail do occur, and the Offeror is solely responsible for timely receipt of offers by the Government regardless of any problems or delays related to computer hardware or software systems including, but not limited to, servers and firewalls. An E-mail proposal that resides on a

Government server, but has not appeared in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for proposal submission will be considered late.

Offerors are advised that the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g., .zip files) or files in excess of 20 megabytes.

Completed FAR 52.212-3 and Alternate I Representations and Certifications (Jan 2017).

Completed FAR 52.209-7 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013).

Completed FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid

Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law (Feb 2016).

Acknowledgement of all terms and conditions of MSC SPECIALTIME 2019 and the RFP.

Owner’s full style email address and point of contact to be used in conjunction with the

Government’s web-based post-contract performance information system, Contractor

Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Instructions to be provided post-award.

Offeror’s or authorized agent’s signature. Note: Unsigned offers will not be considered for award.

Completed Fuel Consumption Spreadsheet (Attached).

Proposed laydays

Daily charter hire

Call sign

Vessel year

Vessel flag

Information required in Part I boxes and Parts XII and XIII Representations and

Certifications

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management Registration (SAM) in order to be considered for award. To comply, provide a UEI number with your offer. This number is required to verify registration and in order to register in SAM.

See Department of Labor Wage Determination (Part IX (B)) 2015-0214 attached.

The UEI number can be obtained by calling 1-800-333-0505. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https;//www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or

334-206-7828 for international calls.

Note: Failure to submit all required information as requested could result in your offer not being considered for award.

Signed: Lorrie Leedy, Contracting Officer, MSC, N103