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Solicitation Number: W9127824L0015 Classification: J019 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks NACIS: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing 15 Days

Subject:

Dry dock to perform routine maintenance on the S/V DAMRELL.

Text:

Market Research and Sources Sought Notice for information on capability and availability of potential contractors interested in proposing on a Firm Fixed Price Contract to Dry Dock and perform Repairs to S/V DAMRELL, between Pensacola, FL and Gulfport, MS. The scope of the work consists of dry-docking the S/V DAMRELL and performing the repairs and other work described by these Technical Specifications. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, fittings, tools, power, lubricants, fuel, water, etc., necessary to accomplish the work within the time period specified. The contractor will also furnish the necessary facilities for and bear the expense of any movement of the plant while it is in his possession. The contractor shall provide and bear the expense of shore power to the vessel while it is at the contractor’s facility. The contractor shall bear the expense of any electricity needed to complete this work. Should the removal or shifting of any parts of the plant or its fittings, stores, fuel, water, etc., be necessary for the carrying out of the repairs specified, the same shall be done by the contractor and all such removals shall be subsequently replaced and any damage or loss resulting there from shall be made good by the contractor at his expense. The contractor shall bear the cost of storing any fuel, oil, or other materials. The contractor should propose an all-inclusive cost for each CLIN to perform the entire job, unless specifically stated otherwise. Should any portion of the plant's structure, fixtures or equipment require alteration in order to carry out the work, the contractor shall notify the government to discuss options for how to address within the cost constraints of the work item. The contractor will provide a minimum full one (1) year warranty on all parts, products and workmanship. Should any portion of the plant’s structure, fixtures or equipment require alteration to carry out the work, even though not specifically mentioned herein, the contractor shall make such alterations at his expense. The S/V DAMRELL is an aluminum, hydrofoil assisted, catamaran survey vessel. Her general dimensions are as follows: length of 69’, beam of 24’-5”, depth molded of 9’-5 ¼”, maximum displacement of 110,000 lbs. Due to the sensitive nature of the hull mounted transducers and special arrangement of the hull with the hydrofoils, the vessel is to be hauled out of the water with a marine travel lift only.

This is a Market Research and Sources Sought Notice only. No award will result from this Sources Sought Notice. There is no solicitation available currently; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements. It is the contractor’s responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry for the release of any solicitation.

This Sources Sought Notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

Neither unsolicited proposals nor other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this Sources Sought Notice. This Source Sought Notice does not create an obligation on behalf of the Government to make an award of any contract pursuant to this announcement.

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the availability of qualified contractors to perform these services and to determine socioeconomic classifications (Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women Owned Small Businesses, etc.) associated with each. The primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this requirement is 336611, the small business standard for which is 1,250 employees.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses are requested with the following information:

1. Contractor’s name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

2. Business size/classification (to include any designations such as Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, Section 8(a) contractor, Service Disabled Veteran owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, etc.) shall be indicated on first page of submission.

3. Contractor shall identify the percentage of services provided in the commercial marketplace and the percentage of services provided to government agencies.

4. Documentation should be submitted with the following considerations:

a. Describe your capability and experience dry docking and performing repairs to barges.

The above requested information shall not exceed a total of five (5) pages on 8.5" x 11" paper, 12 point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. Please do not provide standard marketing brochures or catalogs. Responses will be evaluated on the basis of demonstrated functional capability.

Responses are due no later than 12 April 2021, 4:00 p.m. CST. Responses received after this date and time may not be reviewed.

Responses shall be submitted via email to Anquonette Wilkins, Contract Specialist, at anquonette.t.wilkins@usace.army.mil. In the subject line of your email state: Response to Dry dock to perform the repairs and other work described by the Technical Specifications on the S/V

DAMRELL. No responses will be accepted by mail or fax. Submittals will not be returned.

Telephonic responses will not be honored.