Sources Sought Notice for 70Z08420QBB707700.doc

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Aviation Training Program (Helo Hoisting Services)

USCG Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen, PR

70Z08420QBB707700

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/ quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.

REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, COCO, Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-9), Base Procurement and Contracting (DOL-95), Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing the following:

(Subject to change at the discretion of the Government). Contractor shall provide a vessel and all necessary management supervision, personnel, labor materials, fuel and equipment required for supporting helicopter crew hoists, rescue swimmer operations, and any aerial delivered material used to fulfill the Air Station’s training requirements.

SCOPE OF WORK: The below was taken from the SOW and intended to provide a general description of this requirement.

· The area of operations will be mutually agreed upon by both parties, which may be no greater than 10 NM of the shoreline and within a 30 NM radius of Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen (approximately from between Mayaguez, PR, and Arecibo, PR); operating in the Aguadilla Bay vicinity is preferred.

· Typically the contractor will be required to provide services two days per week. Operations will typically be conducted for on scene periods of two hours during periods scheduled between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM local time. The Coast Guard will provide specific times for services and the specific on scene location within the area of operation a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Additional training periods may be conducted at a greater frequency to accommodate surge training requirements on a schedule mutually agreed upon by the parties.

· Vessel Description: The vessel shall be no smaller than 34 feet and no longer than 65 feet in length and shall have at least a 10 foot beam. The vessel shall have a minimum draft of 4 feet; the gross vessel weight shall be a minimum of 8 tons.

· Other Characteristics: The vessel must be capable of easily recovering personnel or floating equipment from the water. The minimum required speed for the vessel is 0 knots or "dead in the water". The vessel must have the endurance to maintain at least 15 knots transit speed for a minimum of 3 hours; 15 knots for 3 hours is desired. The vessel must be capable of maintaining a heading of +/-10 degrees at a speed of between 5 - 10 knots while operating under a large helicopter producing 90 knots of rotor downwash in varying sea states and winds. The vessel shall have no permanent structures protruding higher than 20 feet above the water line which cannot be quickly stowed (e.g., antennas).

· Required Deck Area: The minimum deck area is 58 sq ft on the aft (fantail) portion of the vessel to allow two crew members to safely conduct training/hoisting operations with a basket, litter, dewatering pump or person lowered from the helicopter. The deck area must be free of all obstructions.

· Vessel Equipment: The vessel shall have, at a minimum, all equipment required by federal, state, local, and municipal laws. Additionally for operational purposes, the vessel shall have a fathometer, surface search radar, VHF-FM multiple frequency capable 2 way marine radio with specified frequencies/channels (13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 81, 83) and minimum ranges (20NM), a cell phone for secondary communications to the Air Station Borinquen Operations Center, GPS, and a long distance high beam search light (fixed or hand-held).

· Safety Equipment: The vessel shall be outfitted with a contractor-furnished first aid kit and approved USCG Type III personal flotation devices for crew and passengers. The contractor shall provide helmets, goggles, and hearing/ear protection for use by crew members during helicopter hoisting operations. Anticipate that static electricity charge from the helicopter will be encountered. The vessel shall demonstrate the means to dissipate electrical charge through grounding wand to the water or to the vessel. All equipment shall be used in accordance with and be of the same type or better as listed in the USCG Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10(series) and the USCG Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5(series). These manuals can be found online at http://www.uscg.mil/directives/.

· Required Docking/Mooring Facilities: The contractor will be responsible for providing docking/mooring facilities for their vessel. The vessel shall be located within a one-hour transit time from the geographical areas of operation.

· Vessel Maintenance: The contractor shall operate and maintain the vessel, all equipment and systems in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer's technical manuals and specifications, United States Coast Guard regulations, and any applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT VEHICLE: The anticipated contract vehicle will be a Requirements Contract with fixed-unit prices; individual task orders would be issued pursuant to the Requirements Contract if services are required. (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government) ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is anticipated to be for the Base Period plus four (4) Option Periods: October 01, 2020 thru September 30, 2025 (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government).

ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE/SIZE STANDARD: The applicable NAICS Code is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation and the size standard is $41.5 million.

SAM: Business agencies must register a business profile with the System for Award Management (SAM). If you are not registered, you may request an application at (866) 606-8220 or through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov.

SUBMISSION: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice with the following information/ documentation via e-mail to:

Vincente Macho, Contract Specialist

Vincente.M.Macho@uscg.mil Friday, 12 June 2020, NLT 12:00 PM ET

1.

Capabilities Statement 2.

Name of Company, Mailing Address and DUNS Number 3.

Point of Contact and Phone Number 4.

Business Size applicable to the NAICS Code: 8(a) Small Business; HubZone Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); ED Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB); Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB); Small Business (SB); Large Business.

5.

Past Performance: Past performance information should include recent and relevant contracts for like or similar items and other references including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information. Interested parties are asked to furnish this information for at least three (3) contracts, ongoing or completed within the last three (3) years, for like or similar services, held with the USCG, other Government agencies or private industry.

DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal/Quotation; and, it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will incur no obligations or liabilities to anyone for any costs or expenses incurred by the respondent in responding to this Sources Sought. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future RFQ.