W912BU-20-Q-0005.pdf

W912BU20Q0005

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

STATEMENT OF WORK

C000 GENERAL

C001 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued this solicitation, for the procurement, installation support, testing support, and commissioning of two (2) new fixed pitch azimuth thrusters for the split-hull hopper Dredge CURRITUCK, with an option for two (2) spare fixed pitch azimuth thrusters. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, operates the Dredge CURRITUCK along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and Eastern Gulf Coast.

The Contractor is not responsible for installing the azimuth thrusters on the vessel.

The Contractor shall have a representative present onsite to perform commissioning, and to provide oversight and guidance to the Government during the installation and testing. Contractors shall assume that installation and testing will be performed at a shipyard located along the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts of the United States of America.

Additional requirements for commissioning, and oversight and guidance during installation and testing are identified in Section C800.

C002 OPERATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Dredge CURRITUCK is a split-hull hopper dredge with two 10 inch dragarms. The dredge is 150 feet long by 30 feet wide with a light draft of 4 ft at the stern and a loaded draft of 7 ft at the stern. The vessel’s propulsion system is made up of a port and starboard unit that each consists of a Caterpillar 3406E diesel engine, rated for 450 HP at 1800 RPM, driving a HRP 350 fixed pitch azimuth drive through a cardan shaft.

C003 DESIGN STANDARDS

The azimuth thruster, controls, and associated materials and equipment shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the latest edition and interpretations of the rules, regulations, requirements and standards of the Legislation, Regulatory Agencies and technical organizations listed below. The Contractor is required to incorporate requirements included in any revisions to the rules and regulations listed below as well as those stipulated in the respective specification clauses:

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Publication No. EM 385-1-1; “Safety and Health Requirements Manual.” May be viewed at internet web site:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1_2008_Consolidated.pdf?ver=2013-09-04-161030-210

• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters"

• U.S. Coast Guard Regulation 46 CFR, Subchapter S – “Subdivision and Stability”.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards, Publication No. IEEE-45 “Recommended

Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard”

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

C006 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor assumes complete responsibility for providing the new fixed pitch azimuth thrusters, performing commissioning, and providing oversight and guidance to the Government during installation and testing in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Should the Contractor determine at any time that they are unable to fulfill those responsibilities, they shall notify the COR immediately of the problem experienced and his proposed manner of correction.

C010 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are applicable to phrases and acronyms used throughout this contract:

• COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative - a member of the contract management and quality assurance team authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform certain administrative and managerial duties. A copy of the COR’s authority letter is furnished to the Contractor.

• K.O. - Contracting Officer - A person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

• MDC – Acronym for the Marine Design Center.

• QC - Quality Control - Quality Control is a function of the Contractor. Quality Assurance (QA) is a function of the Government.

• USACE – Acronym for United States Army Corps of Engineers.

C025 CONTRACTOR QUALITY STANDARDS

The Contractor shall utilize the specified components so as to meet specification requirements utilizing construction and testing methods to ensure that the completed fixed pitch azimuth thrusters conform to the intended design.

Inspection by the Government is for the purpose of verifying the proper function of the Contractor’s quality control measures and is not to be used as a substitute for control of quality by the Contractor.

A. STANDARD PARTS & MATERIALS

All articles, fittings, equipment, machinery, supplies, and materials used in the construction and outfitting of the fixed pitch azimuth thrusters shall be the highest grade, free from defects and imperfections, unused and, be the standard product of reputable manufacturers, to the maximum extent practicable. Any material not specified shall be the best of their kind for the purpose intended.

Materials specified herein to meet the requirements of standard specifications published by national authorities shall conform to the respective editions, including amendments, specified. No salvage materials shall be used in the work.

B. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

All material, machinery and equipment shall be new, of current manufacture and suitable for the marine service intended. Spare parts and service shall be readily obtainable.

All material, unless otherwise specified in these specifications or in the drawings, shall be of commercial quality to ASTM, ANSI, or SAE specifications.

All materials shall be free of imperfections due to manufacturing processes and from defects which adversely affect appearance or serviceability.

All sharp edges or projections which constitute a personnel hazard shall be removed or ground smooth. All notches shall have a radius to prevent stress concentrations.

C600 MACHINERY

C605 FIXED PITCH AZIMUTH THRUSTERS

A. EXISTING FIXED PITCH AZIMUTH THRUSTERS

The existing fixed pitch azimuth thrusters specifications are listed below: Note that English units are provided in parenthesis.

Make: HRP

Model: 350 Power: 250 kW (340 hp) Input Speed: 1800 rpm Reduction Ratio: 3.30:1 Propeller Diameter: 950 mm (37.4 inches) Depth Adjustment: 700 mm (27.56 inches)

B. GENERAL

The Contractor shall furnish two (2) new fixed pitch azimuth thruster sets with cardan shafts, and controls and monitoring and two (2) spare fixed pitch azimuth thrusters, in accordance with the technical requirements detailed in this section.

Each fixed pitch azimuth thruster shall be configured to mount to the stern of the vessel. Steel support brackets that supports the thrusters shall be provided with each thruster.

Each fixed pitch azimuth thruster shall be designed for unrestricted continuous duty, with 100% of operating hours allowed at the rated power. Vessel’s average annual operating hours are 3,600 hours per year.

Each fixed pitch azimuth thruster shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with the American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters with ABS design review and Surveyor attendance during fabrication.

C. FIXED PITCH AZIMUTH THRUSTER REQUIREMENTS

Each fixed pitch azimuth thruster shall meet the following requirements:

• Diesel driven Z-drive arrangement

• Nozzle type propeller

• Application for main propulsion

• Thruster shall be rated not to exceed the existing diesel propulsion engine and gearbox ratings, a thruster rating closest to the existing diesel propulsion engine rating is desired:

o Caterpillar 3406E, 450 hp, 1800 rpm o Twin Disc Reversing Gear, XJF 8542 DIS, P-9451

• Thruster swing out by means of hydraulic lifting cylinder

• Minimum depth adjustment of 700 mm (27.56 inches)

• Ni-Al Bronze propeller

• Propeller diameter not to exceed 950 mm (37.4 inches)

• Line cutters provided to cut any line that becomes wrapped around the propeller shaft

• Steering gear with hydraulic steering motor. Steering gear to provide 360 degrees steering of the thruster

• Protection against electrolytic corrosion using sacrificial anodes

D. CARDAN SHAFT

Each fixed pitch azimuth thruster shall be supplied with a new cardan shaft that will be installed between each thruster input shafts and the existing propulsion engine torsional couplings. The existing propulsion engine torsional couplings are Centa Torsion Couplings, Centax 45, 5657 Haan 1, Centa Antriebe.

The Contractor shall size the new cardan shafts per ABS rules and submit all sizing calculations and drive line arrangements to the Government. The cardan shafts shall be designed to provide equal cardan shaft joint angles, when installed an aligned. The (equal) angles shall be not less than ½ degree, and not more than 1 degree.

E. CONTROLS

The fixed pitch azimuth thrusters shall be furnished with a complete control system for each fixed pitched azimuth thruster. The control system shall be powered by 24 volt DC power. The control system shall have built-in protections for over and under voltage, operating range of 20-32 volt DC and have alarm contacts for power failure.

The control system shall meet the following requirements:

• Proportional follow-up steering

• Speed control of the existing diesel propulsion engines

• Control of the existing clutch

• Data logging function

Local controls shall include steering and rpm controls in non-follow up, and clutch enable/disable controls. The local controls shall include a selector switch for local and remote control, and an indication lamp for “local control mode”. The local controls shall also include propeller rpm indicators and rudder angle indicators.

Remote controls shall be located in the Pilothouse and include the following requirements:

• Follow-up steering and speed control

• Clutch control

• Non-follow up emergency steering and diesel engine speed control

• Thruster propeller up and down controls

• Propeller rpm indicator

• Rudder angle indicator

• Vertical position indicator

• Clutch disengaged indication lamp

• Alarm system with test and accept functions for alarm sensors

• Emergency stop button

• Take over button for remote station control

• Indication lamp for “panel in control”

• Dimmer for illuminated instruments

The remote Pilothouse controls shall be supplied as a drop-in panel with IP23 protection.

All enclosures for the control system shall be drip water proof enclosures.

The control system shall include interface for an Autopilot, -10/0/+10 V.

F. DELIVERABLS

The following deliverables shall be provided for the fixed pitched azimuth thruster:

• Fixed pitched azimuth thrusters

• Controls and Monitoring panels and gauges

• Cardan Shafts

• Arrangement drawings of the thruster and drive line

• Electrical schedules and wiring diagrams

• Lubrication, hydraulic and cooling system drawings

• Torsional vibration analysis

• Factory Acceptance Testing plan and results

• Acceptance and Sea Trials testing procedures

G. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND DELIVERY

The Period of Performance for CLIN 0001 is 9 months after receipt of contract award.

If CLIN 0002 (option Z-Drive Procurement 2 each) is awarded, the period of performance will be 9 months from receipt of contract award, or fully executed modification by the Contracting Officer.

The fixed pitch azimuth thrusters shall be delivered to the following address:

USACE Wilmington District Service Base 69 Darlington Ave Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

The thrusters shall be delivered with a black, marine epoxy coating system. The thrusters shall be delivered in such a manner as to ensure adequate protection from damage in transit and with a preservation treatment suitable for transportation and six (6) months of indoor storage in a clean and dry environment.

H. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of a 12 months warranty from the date of commissioning of the fixed pitch thrusters. The warranty shall cover all components of the delivered systems, to include mechanical, electrical, and structural components. The warranty shall also cover parts, labor, and transportation costs.

C800 TESTING, COMMISSIONING, AND ONSITE SUPPORT

A. GENERAL

The Contractor shall perform tests on the fixed pitch thrusters and associated equipment. The tests shall be performed as necessary to demonstrate satisfactory compliance with the Contract requirements. The testing shall consist of two (2) levels of testing to include Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Onsite Testing. The Contractor’s responsibility for each level of testing is defined in the paragraphs below.

B. FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING

The Contractor shall perform factory acceptance testing at the manufacturer’s facility. The Contractor shall develop a Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) plan and submit it to the COR for review sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled testing date.

The COR or their technical representative shall have the option of witnessing the FAT. The COR shall be notified at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled test date.

FAT is not to be used as a substitute for control of quality by the Contractor. Upon successful completion of FAT, the Contractor shall package the fixed pitch azimuth thrusters and deliver them to the Government as specified in Section C605, Part G of this solicitation. The Contractor shall submit the FAT results to the Government after successful completion of the testing.

C. INSTALLATION OVERSIGHT AND COMMISSIONING

Contractors shall assume that installation and testing will be performed at a shipyard located along the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts of the United States of America during a single shipyard repair period. Any change in cost associated with a change in location will be modified after award.

The Contractor shall have a representative present onsite to provide oversight and guidance to the shipyard during the installation of the fixed pitch azimuth thrusters and alignment of the cardan shafts. Additionally, the Contractor shall perform commissioning of the thrusters after their complete installation.

For bidding purposes, the Contractor shall assume that they will send a representative to the shipyard for two (2) separate trips for installation oversight and commissioning. Each trip is assumed to include five (5) days onsite (excluding travel time). Contractors shall assume that the shipyard will be located along the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts of the United States of America. Any change in cost associated with a change in location will be modified after award.

D. ACCEPTANCE AND SEA TRIALS

Following completion of the fixed pitch azimuth thrusters commissioning, acceptance and sea trials shall be performed to ensure proper operations of the thrusters and supporting systems. The Contractor shall send a representative to the shipyard to provide technical support and oversight with acceptance and trials. For bidding purposes, the Contractor shall assume that the trip for testing will for five (5) days onsite (excluding travel time).

Contractors shall assume that the shipyard will be located along the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts of the United States of America. Any change in cost associated with a change in location will be modified after award.

Contractors shall assume that the acceptance and sea trials will be performed by the shipyard in a separate contract.

The Contractor shall provide the Government testing procedures to demonstrate the operations of each thruster during sea trials. At a minimum, the following testing procedures shall be provided:

• Demonstrate the operation of each thruster rotation.

• Demonstrate the operation of the azimuth thruster indicators.

• Demonstrate the emergency operation of the non-follow up controls for each thruster.

• Perform speed trials.

• Perform maneuverability trials.

• Perform a crash stop.

• Endurance run per ABS.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 2 Each 3257 SAW Currituck Z-Drives

FFP

3257 SAW Currituck Fixed Z-Drive New Replacements Procurement FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 2 Job Option Z-Drive Procurement

FFP

Option 3257 SAW Currituck Fixed Z-Drive Spares Additional Procurement FOB: Destination

NET AMT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.225-5 Trade Agreements OCT 2019 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate MAY 2014 252.217-7011 Access to Vessel DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) Reserved.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/ https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm http://www.sam.gov/

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Price and technical evaluation factors will be part of the solicitation to ensure the responding vendors are capable of meeting the specific requirements specified in the SOW. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. These factors are being added in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers procedures.

The evaluation factors that will be used in determining the most beneficial proposal to the government are: Price;

Product, Vendor Support, Listing of Thruster Units in the United States; and Past Performance. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than "Acceptable" must be achieved for non-cost/price factors. Price will be the most significant factor in consideration of award. Tradeoffs are not permitted. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability but are not ranked using the non-cost/price factors.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Offerors are advised that the Government may award a contract based on initial proposals received without discussions or any contact concerning the proposal received; therefore, each proposal should contain the offeror's best terms.

(End of provision)

Contractors will be evaluated on the following:

1. PRICE

Proposed total cost for both azimuth thrusters, cardan shafts, control systems, and optional spare azimuth thruster units. Total cost includes all direct and indirect cost of delivering the equipment and the costs associated with ABS Certification. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

2. PRODUCT, VENDOR SUPPORT, AND LISTING OF THRUSTER UNITS IN THE UNITED STATES

Each Offeror's quote will be reviewed to determine the degree to which the product to be provided best demonstrates and meets the requirements and features outlined in the Specification. The criteria for the minimum requirements include the following:

• Diesel driven Z-drive arrangement

• Nozzle type propeller

• Application for main propulsion

• Demonstrated compliance with any certifications and standards that are identified in the solicitation.

• Approximate component weight and dimensions

• Adequate information regarding the operational procedures, installation instructions, maintenance plans and any other information germane to the performance and quality of this product

• Thruster shall be rated not to exceed the existing diesel propulsion engine and gearbox ratings, a thruster rating closest to the existing diesel propulsion engine rating is desired:

o Caterpillar 3406E, 450 hp, 1800 rpm o Twin Disc Reversing Gear, XJF 8542 DIS, P-9451

• Thruster swing out by means of hydraulic lifting cylinder

• Minimum depth adjustment of 700 mm (27.56 inches)

• Ni-Al Bronze propeller

• Propeller diameter not to exceed 950 mm (37.4 inches)

• Line cutters provided to cut any line that become wrapped around the the propeller staft

• Steering gear with hydraulic steering motor. Steering gear to provide 360 degrees steering of the thruster

• Protection against electrolytic corrosion using sacrificial anodes

• Cardan shaft

• Control and Monitoring System in accordance with the solicitation requirements

• Period of Performance Delivery Schedule in accordance with the solicitation requirements

• Warranty in accordance with the solicitation requirements

• Manufacturer Certified Service and Parts Network within the United States

• In order to be found acceptable, the information provided on the form labeled EXPERIENCE PROVIDING

SIMILAR THRUSTERS shall clearly demonstrate that the thrusters previously provided were of the same manufacturer as the units proposed in response to this solicitation, that they were similar to the requirements in this solicitation, and that they were provided to a customer in the US and placed in service.

• In order to be found acceptable, the information provided on the form labeled EXPERIENCE SERVICING AND SUPPLYING PARTS shall clearly demonstrate the availability of service by Manufacturer Certified Technicians, and availability of Manufacturer Certified spare parts, located within the United States.

The Government will evaluate the Technical Proposal using the following adjectival rating.

Adjectival Description

Acceptable

Meets all the minimum requirements of the criteria; has an average probability of success; no significant weaknesses and any deficiencies can be readily corrected.

Unacceptable Fails to meet any of the minimum requirements of the criteria; proposal needs major revisions; very low probability of success.

3. PAST PERFORMANCE

Price and Past Performance will be evaluated in accordance with in DFARS 213.106-2(b)(i)(B)&(C). Past Performance history shall be evaluated for each supplier’s past performance history in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).

Special attention will be given to the FSC and PSC of the supplies being purchased. Award will be made to the supplier whose quote represents the best values to the Government quoting the lowest price and that has anything other than an “Unsatisfactory” rating in PPIRS.

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

TECHNICAL FEATURES REQUIREMENT

OFFEROR MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH QUOTE.

NOTE: Failure to submit a complete listing of all equipment and components will result in offeror being found nonresponsive.

Each offeror shall provide a complete listing of all equipment and components to be provided. At a minimum the following details shall be provided:

• Approximate component weight & dimensions.

• Performance data and cut sheets to demonstrate the thruster’s rating.

• Certifications and standards that the equipment and components comply with.

• A description of the control and monitoring system, to include all requirements detailed in C605 Paragraph

E of the solicitation.

• Arrangement drawings & details of the following components:

o Diesel driven Z-drive.

o Steering gear with hydraulic steering motor o Cardan Shaft o Propeller and Nozzle

• Confirmation that the unit has the following characteristics:

o Thruster swing out by means of hydraulic cylinder o Depth adjustment of 700mm o Steering gear providing 360 degree steering of thruster o Line Cutters provided to cut any line that becomes wrapped around the propeller shaft.

o Ni-Al Bronze propeller o Application for main propulsion.

o Sacrificial Anodes

• General examples of the following documents:

o Operation Manual o Installation Manual o Maintenance Plan o Any other documents containing information germane to the performance and quality of this product.

• The offeror’s proposal shall provide evidence of at least three (3) projects where the offeror provided a thruster of the same manufacturer as the units proposed and similar to the requirements in this solicitation to a customer in the US. The offeror shall provide a completed form, provided below, labeled EXPERIENCE PROVIDING SIMILAR THRUSTERS for each project.

• The offeror’s proposal shall provide evidence of at least three (3) projects where the offeror serviced and supplied parts for a thruster of the same manufacturer as the units proposed and for a customer in the US, demonstrating the availability of service by Manufacturer Certified Technicians, and availability of Manufacturer Certified spare parts, in the US. The offeror shall provide a completed form, provided below, labeled EXPERIENCE SERVICING AND SUPPLYING PARTS for each project.

• Period of Performance Delivery Schedule in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

• Warranty in accordance with the solicitation requirements.

EXPERIENCE PROVIDING SIMILAR THRUSTERS

Name of Customer:

Approximate Date of Sale:

Customer Address:

Contact Information (Phone, eMail, etc…):

Description of Work:

EXPERIENCE SERVICING AND SUPPLYING PARTS

Name of Customer:

Approximate Date of Service:

Customer Address:

Contact Information (Phone, eMail, etc…):

Description of Work:

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

https://www.sam.gov/

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name.

The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)”, means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (u) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture.