Chill water piping insulation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 2123403YA3699001 applies and is used as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective, 7 March 2016. It is anticipated that a competitive price purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.

The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. No down payments or advanced payments will be made to the awarded vendor. Vendor shall ensure they can secure funding for this order until delivered and received by the US Coast Guard. Payment will be made by Government Purchase order (Net 30) and the vendor shall assume financial responsibility until the order is accepted and received by US Coast Guard. Payment of the work is authorized to be submitted as work is completed but must be approved by the Contracting Officer First.

Basis for Award: This solicitation is based on FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures and quotes will be reviewed and awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis per the solicitation.  Past performance will only be reviewed for “responsibility” basis per FAR 9.1. There are no adjectival ratings nor will award be based on a best value tradeoff basis. All quote’s will be evaluated for who meets all the technical requirements, next who meets our deadlines and finally what is the lowest cost.

All quotes shall be emailed to Shannon Carter via Shannon.R.Carter@uscg.mil and shall be received no later than August 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 2123403YA3699001 in the subject of the email.

ITEM 0001 – USCGC 225 Kukui HVAC CHILL WATER PIPING INSULATION

Contractor to insulate and lag approximately 500 linear feet of chill water piping including 440 Valves and Fittings. The contractor will be required to insulate various shaped items such as valves, fittings, and flanges. The contractor shall provide all materials, personnel and equipment needed to perform all work as required. Insulation should be snug to piping with no gaps. Brattice cloth should cover the insulation and be coated with sealfas. Piping to be insulated will vary in size from 1/4" to 5". The type of insulation to be installed shall be Armaflex AP rubber or equal. Insulation shall be 3/4" thick (MIL-P-15280). Drawings will be provided for estimating purposes and to identify spaces onboard the vessel. Statement of work will be provided for services required. Contractor shall check in with the Ship Superintendent, Pipe Shop Foreman, or Leader at the beginning of each workday.

Period of Performance: 12/01/23 – 12/15/23

PRICING:   1 JOB  $__________________

Place of Performance:

               U.S. COAST GUARD KUKUI

               ATTN: James Johnston

               1480 SEWARD AVE

                 SITKA ALASKA 99835

Invoicing In IPP

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