N66604_20_Q_8175.pdf

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport

N66604-20-Q-8175

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-20-Q-8175.

This Request for Quotation and subsequent order is being solicited as unrestricted, as concurred by the

NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 532490. The Small Business Size Standard is $35 Million.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to procure the following on a Firm Fixed Price Basis:

CLIN Qty Unit DESCRIPTION PRICE

0001 1 JOB Rental and installation of an Ion Exchange Tank

System in accordance with Attachment #1

Statement of Work. Amount for CLIN 0001 shall also include the amount for first month of rental.

OPTION

1 Month Rental of Ion Exchange Tank System in accordance with Statement of Work.

OPTION

1 Month Rental of Ion Exchange Tank System in accordance with Statement of Work.

OPTION

1 Month Rental of Ion Exchange Tank System in accordance with Statement of Work.

OPTION

1 Month Rental of Ion Exchange Tank System in accordance with Statement of Work.

OPTION

1 Month Rental of Ion Exchange Tank System in accordance with Statement of Work.

OPTION

1 EA Ion Exchange Tank replacement in accordance with Task 3.4 of the Statement of Work

OPTION

1 EA Ion Exchange Tank replacement in accordance with Task 3.4 of the Statement of Work

OPTION

1 EA Filter Cartridge replacement in accordance with

Task 3.5 of Statement of Work

OPTION

1 EA Filter Cartridge replacement in accordance with

Task 3.5 of Statement of Work

OfferorsOffers shall quote new condition items including all delivery costs, set up and removal costs..

All quotes shall be accompanied by complete technical specifications demonstrating that the products meet all Government minimum requirements.

F.O.B. Destination: Newport, RI, 02841-1708. The required Delivery Date is thirty (30) days after receipt of order (ARO).

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular.

The below provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any

Federal Law

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items

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

Commercial Items

52.217-7, Option For Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item

DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber

Incident Information

DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

DFARS 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts

The full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

The Government’s payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Additional terms and conditions:

Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

The Government has determined that there is an exception to Electronic and Information Technology

(EIT) Section 508 requirements.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable the offeror shall:

(1)Quote the required items, meeting the requirements, in the required quantities;

(2)Meet or exceed the required delivery date.

Additionally, the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS

Provision 252.213-7000, where negative information within the Supplier Performance Risk System

(SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition, and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions:

Offeror Point of Contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror CAGE Code, and Offeror

DUNs number.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via NASA SEWP and must be received on or before Wednesday

27 May, 2020 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date and time are late and will not be considered for award. For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Michael

Ouellette at michael.ouellette@navy.mil.

mailto:michael.ouellette@navy.mil

STATEMENT OF WORK

Temporary Zinc Removal System

PR 1300845894

1. BACKGROUND

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is a Naval research activity operating under the direction of the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). NUWCDIVNPT must comply with all federal, state, local, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN) regulations and policies as they relate to environmental protection.

Wastewater generated at NUWCDIVNPT is processed by the City of Newport Wastewater Treatment Facility.

All wastewater discharged to the sanitary sewer must meet the effluent discharge limits of Chapter 13 Newport

Code of Ordinances in order to be processed by the Newport Wastewater Treatment Facility. These effluent discharge limits are referenced in Attachment 1.

In Building 1171, there is a 600,000-gallon pool of water used for acoustic testing. The clarity and quality of the pool water has degraded over time and is no longer acceptable to perform acoustic testing. In order to fix the water quality so that it is acceptable for acoustic testing, a filtration system was installed in April 2019. The filtration system includes a carbon filter and UV disinfection system. The system utilizes an automatic backflush feature, which discharges automatically and directly to the sanitary sewer. The carbon filter and UV disinfection system cannot be operated because the pool water and subsequent backwash water exceeds the zinc discharge standards for the City of Newport’s Wastewater Treatment Facility. The purpose of this project is to filter and remove zinc from the pool so the existing filtration system can operate and acoustic testing can resume.

2. SCOPE

The contractor shall provide NUWCDIVNPT with a temporary (rental) heavy metal removal system that is capable of reducing the current concentrations of heavy metals, including zinc, in the 600,000 gallons of pool water to less than the effluent discharge limitations referenced in Attachment 1. The system proposed shall be an Ion Exchange System and of the type and design that can reduce concentrations of zinc and other heavy metals to the maximum extent possible. The contractor shall also provide transportation and maintenance of the ion exchange tank(s), ion exchange media resin, pre-filter system and cartridge pre-filter replacements, initial set up and installation of the system, and removal of the system at the end of the rental period.

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Initial Setup:

The contractor shall provide the initial setup, which will include lab analysis of the pool water, ion exchange tank(s), interconnecting tank hosing, and a pre-filter prior to the ion exchange system. The system will operate at a minimum of 15 gallons per minute (gpm) and a maximum of 55 gpm until the zinc concentration of the pool is less than the effluent discharge limitations.

The ion exchange tank(s) will be granular with typical metals capacity of 1.5-2.5 lb./ ft3. The footprint of the system must be less than 4 feet in length by 10 feet in width. The typical particle size of the tanks will be 10 x 30 mesh/600 x 2000 mm and a bulk density of 39-45 lb./ft3. The ion exchange tank(s) will operate within a pH range of 5 to 11 with a typical service flow rate of

1.0-2.2 gpm/ ft3 at a maximum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

The pre-filter will consist of a multi-cartridge filter housing with a minimum of 10-micron filters. This will remove any suspended material that might foul the ion exchange tank(s). The pre-filter will have a typical flow rate of 150 GPM maximum operating pressure of 150 psig at

300 degrees Fahrenheit. The materials of construction for the filter are 316L Stainless Steel.

The contractor shall deliver the pre-filter separate from the ion exchange tanks and equipment for installation.

The contractor shall provide all necessary interconnecting hosing and connections.

Attachment #1

The contractor shall provide factory representative supervision during installation and during start-up.

3.2 Transportation and Maintenance of the Ion ExchangeTank(s):

The contractor shall provide initial ion exchange tank(s) as well as replacements when required .

Refer to Section 3.4 Resin Regeneration and Media Processing Replacement for additional details on replacement requirements.

All fresh tanks delivered shall be non-hazardous.

The contractor shall pick up all spent ion exchange tank(s) from NUWCDIVNPT and transport the spent ion exchange tank(s) to a fully permitted RCRA Part B facility for processing.

o The contractor shall be an approved carrier for transportation of hazardous waste o The contractor shall have all appropriate permits, certificates and transportation documentation to accept and process hazardous wastes; and must provide them to

NUWCDIVNPT.

o Ion exchange tank(s) must be approved as transportable hazardous waste containers by the

U.S. Department of Transportation o The contactor shall provide proper labels for marking hazardous ion exchange containers.

The contactor shall provide manifesting of all waste transported by the contractor after generation at NUWCDIVNPT

The contractor shall provide NUWCDIVNPT a copy of the manifest/bill of lading for each shipment of ion exchange tank(s) delivered for treatment.

NUWCDIVNPT must receive the original signed copy of the manifest with the complete generator signature and transported signature when it arrives at the RCRA Part B Facility.

The contractor shall ensure all tank(s) will be verified for proper flow and pressure tested for leaks and returned to fresh tank float

The contractor shall maintain consistent resin quality through rigorous quality assurance testing and resin replacement

3.3 Monthly Rental Period:

The proposed Ion Exchange System and equipment are on a monthly-rental period basis. The initial rental period will be one month. The contract shall include monthly options to extend the rental period, add additional pre-filter cartridges, and replace the media resin inside of the ion exchange tank(s) as referenced in the sections below. These options will be exercised until the concentrations of zinc and other heavy metals are reduced to the maximum extent possible and in accordance with discharge limits in Attachment 1, in order to operate the existing filtration system and resume acoustic in-water testing.

3.4 Resin Regeneration & Media Processing Replacement:

After the system is operating to remove the zinc from the pool water, the media resin inside of the ion exchange tank(s) may need to be changed out and replaced. The replacement of the ion exchange tank(s) is dependent on the quality of treatment and system performance as determined through evaluation by the contractor and samples analyzed by NUWCDIVNPT. The contractor shall provide a delivery/pickup of the ion exchange tank(s) with the necessary media resin. Refer to Section 3.2 Transportation and Maintenance of the Ion Exchange Tank(s) for additional information on transportation and disposal of the tanks.

3.5 Cartridge Pre-Filter Replacement:

The amount of 10-micron cartridge pre-filter replacements needed depends the concentration of the total suspended solids (TSS) in the pool water. The more TSS in the pool water, the more frequent the pre-filters will need to be replaced. The contractor shall provide the proposed pre-filter system, with extra filter cartridge replacements to have onsite. If the initial filters and spare sets are used before the rental system reduces concentrations of zinc and other heavy metals to the maximum extent possible and in accordance with discharge limits in Attachment 1, then the contractor shall provide the necessary cartridge pre-filter replacements. The contractor will also provide an operation and maintenance manual, which will be used by the Government to operate the filtration system and determine if a change out of the filters is required.

3.6 Operating Parameters:

This treatment system is designed to run within the following parameters:

o Maximum operating temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) o Minimum flow rate of 15 gpm, maximum flow rate of 55 gpm o Maximum pressure of 75 PSIG (Maximum pressure of 50 PSIG @ > 110 degrees F) o Influent pH range of 5 to 9 S.U.

As described above, the contractor shall provide all materials and equipment for the portable

Wastewater Ion Exchange Service for the acoustic testing pool at Building 1171.

o All work to be performed at Building 1171 o Work to be performed in accordance with the details stated above o NUWCDIVNPT to provide area for equipment and material storage o NUWCDIVNPT to provide access to area for workers and equipment o All Work to be in accordance with OSHA and Army Corp of Engineers Safety Manual, EM-385-1-1 Current Edition Safety requirements.

o All work to be completed in accordance with Safety and Health Standards for

Construction Industry (29 CFR PART 1929 2007).

4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Submittal:

4.1.1 Intentionally left blank.

4.2 Delivery Schedule:

4.2.1 Upon award of contract, the contractor shall coordinate delivery of equipment with the

Contracting Officer.

4.3 Time of Completion:

4.3.1 Work shall be prosecuted diligently and shall be completed for use within the time indicated in the award document. ] The contractor shall furnish proof of any cause for delay and must request an extension of the completion date in writing through the Contracting Officer.

4.4 Weather Protection:

4.4.1 The contractor shall take necessary precautions to ensure any critical openings are monitored carefully. Take immediate actions required to seal off such openings when rain or other detrimental weather is imminent, and at the end of each workday. Ensure that the openings are completely sealed off to protect materials and equipment in the building from damage. When a warning of gale force winds is issued, take precautions to minimize danger to persons, and protect the work and nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but are not limited to, closing openings; removing loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations; and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work. Close openings in the work when storms of lesser intensity pose a threat to the work or any nearby Government property.

4.5 Contractor Access and Use of Premises:

4.5.1 Ensure that the contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey

Activity’s safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Equipment owned by the contractor shall be marked for identification.

4.6 Closeout Procedures:

4.6.1 Prior to the completion of the rental agreement, samples of the pool water must be analyzed by NUWCDIVNPT Environmental staff and meet discharge limitations set forth by the City of Newport listed in Attachment 1.

4.7 Working Hours:

4.7.1 Regular working hours must consist of an 8 1/2-hour period between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

4.8 Occupied Existing Building:

4.8.1 The contractor shall be working at an existing building. Inside the building the contractor shall remain with the assigned escort at all times. Make accommodations to limit the disturbance to the building occupants. The schedule of the work will have to be carefully coordinated to coincide with the building occupants and the scheduling of the work being performed by the building occupants.

5. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Directives:

5.1.1 The contractor employees shall comply with all referenced regulations, directives, and

Instructions. Applicable Department of Defense (DOD), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), and other directives, instructions, and regulations are available from the Contracting Officer.

5.2 Station Regulations:

5.2.1 The contractor employees shall become acquainted with and obey all Government regulations as posted or as requested by the Contracting Officer.

5.2.2 The contractor shall participate actively in the activity energy conservation program. The contractor shall comply with the base energy conservation program and shall become familiar with its requirements. Use of high-energy consuming tools or equipment must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to use.

5.3 Fire Protection:

5.3.1 Contractor employees shall know where fire alarms are located and how to turn them on. The contractor shall handle and store all combustible supplies, materials, waste and trash in a manner that prevents fire or hazards to persons, facilities, and materials. The contractor employees operating critical equipment shall be trained to properly respond during a fire alarm or fire in accordance with activity instructions.

5.4 Environmental Protection:

5.4.1 The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local Environmental Protection laws and the regulations and standards. The contractor shall coordinate all environmental protection matters with the Contracting Officer. If a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations resulting from the contractor’s actions, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for the amount of the fine and related costs. The contractor shall clean up any oil or chemical spills resulting from his operations at his own expense. The contractor shall not create a nuisance or hazard to the health of military or civilian personnel.

5.5 Disposal:

5.5.1 Debris, rubbish, non-hazardous waste and non-u sable material resulting from the work under this contract shall be disposed of by the contractor at their expense off Government property, unless otherwise directed. In either case, the contractor must dispose of all hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable environmental law, including but not limited to, the Resource

Conservation and Recovery Act and its associated state and local regulations. Prior to disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer.

5.5.2 Segregate and recycle all debris generated by the work and remove off station to a licensed facility. Debris shall be removed and transported in such a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Local regulations regarding hauling and disposal shall apply.

5.5.3 Submit a report with invoice that includes the following:

o Amount (by weight) and type of waste material s disposed of in a landfill or incinerator.

Provide destination and the tip fee per ton.

o Amount (by weight) and type of materials salvaged for sale, salvaged for reuse, and recycled. Provide destination and revenue generated for each material.

5.6 Safety Requirements and Reports

5.6.1 All work shall be conducted in a safe manner and shall comply with all requirements of the latest version of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM-385-1-1. The contractor shall be responsible for instructing his employees in appropriate safety measures and shall not permit them to place machines and other equipment in traffic lanes or other locations in such a manner as to create safety hazards. The contractor shall employ a competent person as defined in EM-385-1-1 to function as the Site Safety and

Health Officer (SSHO).

5.6.2 Emergency Medical Treatment: The contractor shall arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. The Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

5.7 Accident Reports and Notifications

5.7.1 Accident Reports: For recordable injuries and illnesses, and property dam age accidents resulting in a least $2,000 in damages, the contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause of the accident, complete the Navy Contractor Significant Incident

Report (CSIR) and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within five calendar days of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

5.7.2 Accident Notification: Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but not later than four hours after any accident meeting the definition of recordable injuries or illnesses or high visibility accidents, property damage equal to or greater than $2,000. Information shall include the contractor name, contract title, type of contract, name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred, date and time of accident, names of personnel injured, extent of property damage (if any), extent of injury (if known) and brief description of accident (to include Type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on site and Government investigation is conducted.

5.7.3 Definition of a Recordable Injury or Illness: Any work related injury or ill ness that results in:

Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

Days away from work;

Restricted work;

Transfer to another job;

Medical treatment beyond first aid;

Loss of consciousness;

A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in a. through f. listed above.

5.7.4 Monthly Exposure Report: This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both prime and subcontractors, and shall be recorded daily on the

Contractor Production Report.

5.7.5 The contractors workspace may be inspected periodically for OSHA and Navy violations.

Abatement of violations will be the responsibility of the contractor and/or the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall provide assistance to the Safety

Office escort and the federal or state OSHA inspector if a complaint is filed. Any fines levied on the contractor by federal or state OSHA offices due to safety/health violations shall be paid promptly.

5.7.6 If the contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety requirements, the Contracting

Office may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to the contractor.

5.7.7 The Safety Office will investigate all complaints of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions received from the contractor’s employees, federal civilian employees, or military personnel.

The Safety Office will notify the Contracting Officer of the results of such investigations.

5.8 Identification of Contractor Employees:

5.8.1 The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer the name or names of the responsible supervisory person or persons authorized to act for the contractor.

5.8.2 The contractor shall furnish sufficient personnel to perform all work specified within the contract.

5.8.3 The contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and efficient manner.

5.8.4 The contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of National Security.

5.9 Identification of Contractor Vehicles: The company name shall be displayed on each of the contractor’s vehicles in a manner and size that is clearly visible. All vehicles shall display a valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker, if applicable, and shall be maintained in good repair.

Parameter Limitation (mg/l)

Cadmium 0.04 Chromium 1.71 Copper 1 Lead 0.1 Silver 0.24 Zinc 1.2 Nickel 2 Cyanide 0.65 pH 5.5 to 10.5 standard units (not mg/l) Mercury 0.06 Arsenic 0.12 Total Toxic Organics (TTO) 2.13 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) 300 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 300 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) 2 Gold 3 Iron 15 Tin 0 Metals not mentioned 2 Sulfides (S) 100 Sulfates (SO4) 500 Fluoride 5 Mercury Chloride (as Mercury, Hg) 0.5 Phenols (not to exceed) 1 Solvents 0 Total Oil and Grease 100 mg/l -milligrams per liter (parts per million)

ATTACHMENT 2- DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS