COMBINED_SYNOPSIS_(1).docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

TRINITY INTAKE ROV INSPECTION

(ii) This solicitation, R15PS00040 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-64.

(iv) This solicitation is a small business set aside. NAICS Code is 561990 All Other Support Services. The small business standard is $11.0.

(v) This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial services: Trinity Dam near Lewiston, CA.

(vi) Description of requirements for the services to be acquired: The Bureau of Reclamation is interested in performing underwater inspections of some of its underwater structures as an alternative to dewatered inspections. A pilot study is to be performed at a concrete intake structure for a hydropower facility. The structural components include a vertical section of the intake and a horizontal section of the intake totaling almost 2,000 linear feet at depths between 0 and about 300 feet.

(vii) This work should start from Date of award through February 27, 2015. The work to be performed is located in section (v).

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Attachments include: Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated July 2014.

Contractors shall provide a proposal in the following format:

1) Technical Approach- this portion of the proposal must contain sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s technical ability to meet the requirements of the PWS and an approach that meets the contract objectives.

2) Past Performance- examples of same or similar projects. The offeror shall submit past performance information of work that is relevant in scope and recent (within the last two (2) years). Include a description of your firm's role in each project. Offeror shall provide references with contact information for points of contact.

3) Price- Firm fixed price to perform the services identified in the PWS.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a fixed price purchase order to the best value offeror conforming to the terms and requirements of the solicitation.

1) Technical Approach – The offeror’s proposal will be evaluated to the extent the technical capability demonstrates experience and proficiency in Specific contract requirements are listed below:

2) Past Performance – Past performance evaluation will focus on the quality of previous work produced by the offeror.

3) Price- Provide a detailed proposal of the services to be provided

(x) The offeror must have completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov which is the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

(xi) The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required Implementing Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are, b (12), b (23), b (26), b (27), b (28), b (29), b (31), b (38) b (39), b (42), b (47).

(xiii) The provision at Department of Interior 1452.215-71- Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information applies to this acquisition.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings do not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Jennifer McCord at 303-445-2439 or email jmcord@usbr.gov.

Line Items:

Perform underwater inspection of the interior of the intake structure from the top of the intake structure to the fixed wheel gate (FWG) utilizing a remote operated vehicle (ROV) in accordance with the performance work statement and the attached specifications and drawings. Inspection will include high definition video (1080p) of the entire interior of the intake structure and sonar imaging capabilities to capture dimensions of critical areas of the intake structure. The objective is to completely and thoroughly document the condition of the trash rack structure, the face of hemispherical intake bulkhead, the condition of the interior concrete in the conduit and areas of any damage, the condition and dimensions of the hemispherical bulkhead seat surface, and the condition of the upstream face of the FWG. The inspection will include very detailed documentation of any observed damage or other abnormalities detected during the inspection. Footage from the video inspection will be used by Reclamation to generate a photogrammetric 3D model of the tunnel interior.