15-T-0264_Combined_Synopsis_FBO.doc

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on FEDBIZOPPS. The RFQ number is N39040-15-T-0264. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 05-82 and DFARS Change Notice 2015-0602. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html.

The NAICS code is 483113 and the Small Business Standard is 500 employees. This is a SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE solicitation. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following (in accordance with the attached request for quote sheet):

Line Item 0001: Barge Tow (NLON CT to NNSY VA) Barge Delivery (NLON to NNSY) - Towing of One (1) Navy YFNB Working Barge, in accordance with the specifications, from Subase New London (NLON) Groton, CT, to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Southgate, Portsmouth, VA. Pick up between 7/6/15-7/10/15.

Specifications:

Towing of One (1) Navy YFNB Working Barge (in accordance with the below specifications), from Subase New London (NLON) Groton, CT, to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Southgate, Portsmouth, VA.

- The barge specifications are as follows: length 261, width 48. Maximum navigational draft is 9’, actually drafting 4’, dead weight 1300 tons.

- Period of Performance (POP): pick up between 7/6/15-7/10/15, for a delivery approximately 5 days later, as weather conditions warrant.

- Departure from NLON on any weekday within POP (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) from 0800-1300. Arrival at NNSY any weekday (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) within POP, from 0800-1300.

- Government to provide assist tugs available for departure from NLON, and arrival at NNSY at no cost. Weather may potentially impact the safety of the tow, and therefore the government is flexible given the unpredictability of the weather.

Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

52.203-3 Gratuities

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Feb 2012)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items;

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Item (Jan 1999)

52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items;

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals

52.216-1 Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 7 days with 14 day notification 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Representation

52.222-3 Convict Labor

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates

52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification & Material Safety Data

52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances

52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving

52.225-13, Restriction on Foreign Purchases

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management

52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items.

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I, and 52.219-1 with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:

DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD officials

DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992)

DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management

DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure

DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors

DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled

DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011)

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items

DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (Nov 2010)

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications

DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea

NMCARS 5237.102(90)

This announcement will close at 2:00 PM EST local time on 18 June 2014. Contact Emily Bateman who can be reached by email at emily.bateman@navy.mil.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quotes will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

- Technical Acceptability (in accordance with Request for Quote Sheet)

- Price

System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Offers shall be emailed or faxed to 207-438-4193. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

All quotes shall include price(s), a Point of Contact, name, email address, phone/FAX number, cage code, and business size. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.