Sources_Sought_for_Camel_Disposal.docx

*MARKET RESEARCH* SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR FENDER DISPOSAL

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice. This notice is NOT A Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation exists at this time. The Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) seeks a Firm-Fixed Price contract for disposing of fenders. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 488330

PURPOSE OF NOTICE: The Sources Sought is being used as a Market Research tool to determine potential sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a possible RFQ. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. We are only requesting capability statements from potential contractors at this time.

RESPONSE DEADLINE: Interested sources shall submit a capability package by noon, 16 June 2017(15 pages or less) containing:

1) Company Name and Address,

2) Company Point of Contact,

3) Email Address,

4) Phone Number,

5) specifics addressing the tasking listed below and company's capability,

6) specifics addressing existing subject matter expertise of disposing fenders

7) related past performance and

8) general corporate information.

Responders should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Failure to provide a response does not preclude participation in any possible future competitive RFQ for which a business is eligible to participate in, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the interested businesses to monitor the FEDBIZOPS website for additional information pertaining to any potential acquisition and provide security clearances if necessary, to perform the statement of work (SOW).

Electronic responses are acceptable if prepared in Microsoft 2007 compatible format; Email electronic responses to Yvette Tullock at SPK12Contracts@swflant.navy.mil with "Sources Sought" in the subject line of the Email.

REQUIREMENT: The purpose of this of this Firm Fixed Price(FFP) Services Contact is to provide SWFLANT with the following services SWFLANT requires the removal and disposal of (4) submarine floating fenders located at Site-VI pier at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. 31548.

The (4) floating fenders currently used in berthing submarines have or are nearing the end of their expected lifecycle and are becoming corroded beyond repair, structurally unsound and unsafe for handling and use.

Work includes all labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary for the removal, demolition and disposal of the floating fenders from Site-VI pier located at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA 31457.

A Technical Requirements

· Phase I: Planning and Approach

- Vendor should specialize in marine demolition for the purpose of removal and disposal of (4) floating fenders from the work site.

- Vendor should consider the use of a floating barge with crane as the most efficient method of removal and disposal.

- Vendor shall transit to and from Site-VI work site via Atlantic Inter Coastal Waterway. Site location maps will be provided.

- Barge crane must be certified to lift 204,088 total estimated weight.

- Fender Weight: Total weight of the fenders can be estimated based on the following:

· The design weight is 180,400 lbs.

· The displacement per inch immersion is 987 lbs/inch.

· The design draft is 2' 2". Let's assume that the camels are drafting 2" at this point.

· 987 * 24 = 23,688 lbs.

· 180,400 + 23,688 = 204,088 lbs. total estimated weight.

· Contractor must coordinate with NAVFACSE Transportation Production Division for submission of required crane documents and inspection.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

August 01st 2017 through September 30th 2017.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Site-VI pier at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. 31548.