RFIs 1-3.docx
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- 2998 Merrill Towboat Replacement Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W912BU21Q0016
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This request for quotation solicits offers for the replacement of a towboat. The solicitation was issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Philadelphia and seeks pricing for a new 3,000 horsepower towboat to replace the Merrill at Old Hickory Lock and Dam. Offers are due by September 8, 2021 and award will be made to the lowest priced offer meeting specifications, terms, and conditions that also has a satisfactory past performance record. The vessel must be delivered within 827 days of notice to proceed. This is a 100% small business set-aside for ship building and repair classified under NAICS code 336611.
The solicitation includes a statement of work and drawings as attachments. Offerors must include in their quote a general arrangement plan, narratives addressing ability to meet stability requirements and prohibition of integral tank boundaries, identification of main engines and gears, and preliminary calculations. The awarded firm will also be required to furnish performance and payment bonds.
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| RFI 13.pdf | ||
| RFIs 8-12pdf.pdf | ||
| RFIs 5-7.pdf | ||
| RFI 4 .docx | DOCX document | |
| Combined SOW W912BU21Q0016 Rev.1.pdf | ||
| Drawings.zip | ZIP file | |
| Combined SOW W912BU21Q0016.pdf |
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Solicitation #W912BU-21-Q-0016 Thru August 19, 2021
Questions during solicitation
1) In the scope of work in section C180 Noise & Vibration is says that Noise Control and J&A are to be used for noise and vibration prediction. Is it acceptable to use another ABS Certified External Specialist such as Marine Environmental Testing & Analysis (985-792-7761) for noise and vibration prediction as well as for the HAB(WB) certification?
2) Please consider a two to three week extension for bid submittals, as our time to identify and produce a compliant design is taking some time.
3) Clause C602 Propulsion Engines requires main engines to be provided by a United States manufacturer. Will the Corps accept engines manufactured outside of the United States, as long as the local service/dealer requirements of 100 miles is satisfied?
Answers:
1) Section C180 lists Noise Control Engineering and J&A Enterprises as possible sources for the noise and vibration prediction services. These organizations were provided simply as examples for guidance. The Contractor may use any acoustic engineering firm specializing in marine vessel noise assessment, abatement and vibration reduction.
2) An extension of 14 calendar days is granted. Offers are now due on September 22, 2021 at 01:00 PM EDT.
3) Section C, Clause C602 has been revised. The contractor is required to meet the Buy American Act, FAR Clause 52.225-1.
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