Barge BG-8506 Cargo Tank Cleaning

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) is the sponsor for this effort. MARAD seeks a qualified vendor to provide cargo tank cleaning on Barge BG-8506 for its Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet.

(i) This acquisition uses the simplified procedures for acquisition of services within the threshold value under the test program for commercial items per FAR 13.5. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared In accordance with (IAW) the format at FAR subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures, under Acquisition of Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only written solicitation; quotations are being requested; and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation and any amendments that include answers to questions will be provided through the FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FBO) website https://www.fbo.gov.

(ii) The solicitation number for this requirement is DTMA94Q140043 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76 effective 25 Jul 2014.

(iv) This procurement is a Full and Open competition for all responsible sources. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: 562998 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services. MARAD intends to award a single fixed price Purchase Order (PO).

(v) Instruction for Submittal of Quotation:
a. Submit the items in the instruction below per FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.
b. Submit your reps and certs as shown in the instruction below per FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2014). If you do not use the on-line certification you may do your reps and certs on the addendum to the RFQ that provides the full text clause. If you use the addendum then scan and submit your reps and certs with your quotation.

(vi) Description of Requirements: Schedule of Services
The requirement is to provide cargo tank cleaning on Barge BG-8506 for its Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet. All tasks must begin within 14 day of Notice to Proceed. A time table for completion must be provided with quote.

Attachment 1 Statement of Work
Attachment 2 Terms and Conditions
Attachment 3 Offeror's Representations and Certifications
Attachment 4 Vendor Pricing

(vii) Site/Barge visits are not required, but are highly encouraged, so that the vendor gains a complete understanding of the scope and complexity of the work prior to submitting a quote. Site visits may be arranged by contacting Mr. Jeff Siragusa at 707-745-0487. Please allow 48 hours advance notice.

(viii) Questions regarding the solicitation and quotations shall be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Jon T. Meagher at jon.meagher@dot.gov. The cutoff date for questions is Friday August 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. PST. No phone calls will be accepted.

(ix) Quotations are due no later than Friday August 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Submit quotes in FedBizOpps (FBO). Offerors may submit a courtesy copy of the quotation electronically to jon.meagher@dot.gov.