--J--Drydock Repairs on St. Paul Vessels

Contractor to provide vessel repair services in a drydock for up to three (3) vessels.

Amendment 0011:
1. The purpose of Amendment 0011 is to provide a response to a question posed by a potential offeror:

Question: Would it be possible to get an accurate measure of fuel on each of the vessels? Im primarily concerned with how much fuel is on the Crane Barge Hauser.

Response: We are estimating about 8,000 Gallons of fuel on the Crane Barge Hauser.

2. As stated in Amendment 0010, Offerors that have already submitted a proposal may resubmit their offers or certify that no changes will be made by 3:30 p.m. on 27 November 2009. Offerors must identify any technical elements of their offers that are being changed.

Amendment 0010

1. The purpose of this Amendment (attached) is to revise the Scope of Work to remove vessel work scopes for the Crane Barge Wade, Office Barge 786, and Office Barge 719 due to a reduction in the availability of funding.

2. The following CLINS are removed from the solicitation: CLINS 0002 (0002AA - 0002XX), 0005 (0005AA - 0005AX), and 0006 (0006AA - 0006AX).

3. The following paragraphs are removed from the Scope of Work: 2.2.0-2.2.16 (Wade), 2.5.0-2.5.14 (Office Barge 786), and 2.6.0-2.6.11 (Office Barge 719).

4. The periods of performance for the Crane Barge Hauser (CLIN 0001) and the Tender McNamara (CLIN 0003) have been changed to 04 December 2009 through 15 March 2010.

5. Scope of Work Paragraphs 2.1.0 (Hauser), 2.3.0 (Wells), and 2.4.0 (McNamara) have been revised to read as follows: The government will move the vessel from its mooring at UMRM 734 to the Contractor's facility.

6. The extended description of SubCLIN 0003AA (McNamara) and 0004AA (Wells) have been revised in order to remove transportation of the vessel to the Contractors facility.

7. Terms and conditions for Ordering have been updated to include paragraph (e) which reads: The issuance of task orders will be contingent upon the availability of funds. No guarantee of work exists beyond the minimum amount contained in the contract.

8. The following have been revised: FAR 52.216-18 (a), FAR 52.216-22 (b).

9. The following have been added by full text: FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract, and
Contract Minimum/Maximum Quantity and Contract Value.

10. The following have been deleted: FAR 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and FAR 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Reporting Requirements.

Offerors that have already submitted a proposal may resubmit their offers or certify that no changes will be made by 3:30 p.m. on 27 November 2009. Offerors must identify any technical elements of their offers that are being changed.

RECOVERY--RECOVERY--AMENDMENT 0009:

1. The purpose of this Amendment is to correct a reference to paragraph 2.3.0 in Amendment 0008.

2. Amendment 0008, item no. 2 in Block 14 of the SF30, incorrectly referenced paragraph 2.3.0 instead of 2.4.0.

3. Paragraph 2.3.0 remains as originally stated in the Scope of Work: Move the vessel from its mooring at UMRM 734 to the Contractor's facility.

4. Scope of Work paragraphs 2.1.0, 2.2.0, and 2.4.0 are revised to read: The government will move the vessel from its mooring at UMRM 734 to the Contractor's facility on 11 November 2009.

RECOVERY--RECOVERY--AMENDMENT 0008:

1. The period of performance has been revised for CLINS 0001 (0001AA - 0001AF), 0002 (0002AA - 0002AF), 0003 (0003AA - 0003AG), 0004 (0004AA - 0004AG), 0005 (0005AA - 0005AF), and 0006 (0006AA - 0006AF).

2. The Scope of Work is revised as follows: Paragraphs 2.1.0, 2.2.0, and 2.3.0 are revised to read as follows: The government will transport the vessel from its mooring at UMRM 734 to the Contractor's facility on 11 November 2009.

3. The extended descriptions of subCLINS 0001AA, 0002AA, and 0003AA are revised to remove transportation of the vessel to the Contractors facility (see Amendment for details).

4. The extended descriptions of 0003 (0003AB - 0003AG) and 0004 (0004AA-0004AG) are revised ONLY to remove references to vessel numbers. Vessel names associated with each CLIN and subCLIN remained unchanged.

5. Offerors that have already submitted a proposal may resubmit their offers or certify that no changes will be made by 12:00 p.m. (CST) on 06 November 2009.

6. Offerors must identify any technical elements of their offers that are being changed.

RECOVERY--AMENDMENT 0007:

1. The period of performance for CLINS 0002 (0002AA-0002AF), 0004 (0004AA-0004AG), 0005 (0005AA-0005AF), and 0006 (0006AA-0006AF) is changed to 11/02/09 through 03/15/10. (See herein.)

2. The attached wage rates are revised as follows:
Delete: General Decision Number: IA080001 01/02/2009 IA1
Insert: General Decision Number: IA080031 07/17/2009 IA31

RECOVERY--AMENDMENT 0006:

1. The purpose of Amendment 0006 (attached) is to incorporate the following clauses: FAR 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act, and FAR 52.222-13, Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations.

2. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, is revised to remove the following clauses: FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, and FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

3. FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, is revised as follows: Delete 15 May 2010 and replace with 30 September 2010.

4. FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, is revised as follows: Delete 15 October 2009 through 15 May 2010 and replace with 28 October 2009 through 30 September 2010.

5. Offerors that have already submitted proposals are provided an opportunity to revise and resubmit their offers, or certify that no changes will be made, by 12:00 p.m. on 28 October 2009.

RECOVERY--Amendment 0005:
1. The purpose of this Amendment (attached) is to provide responses to questions posed by potential offerors.
2. The required response date/time is extended to 10 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, 29 September 2009.

RECOVERY--Amendment 0004:
1. The purpose of this Amendment (attached) is to provide responses to questions posed by potential offerors.
2. SubCLINS 0005AB and 0006AB are deleted since a requirement for handling fuel on the office barges is not included in the Scope of Work.
3. FAR Clause 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification, is incorporated into this solicitation.

RECOVERY--Amendment 0003: The purpose of this Amendment (attached) is to provide a response to a question posed by a potential offeror.

RECOVERY--Amendment 0002: The purpose of this Amendment (attached) is to provide responses to questions posed by potential offerors.

RECOVERY--AMENDMENT 0001:
The purpose of this Amendment (attached) is to extend the required response date and time to 3:30 p.m. (CST) on 28 September 2009.

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

This requirement is being fully procured with funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract using firm fixed price per unit pricing. This requirement consists of providing vessel repair services in a drydock for up to six (6) vessels including four (4) barges and two (2) twin-screw tenders. Displacements vary from 81 long tons to 340 long tons. The contractor shall transport vessels to and from the contractors facility from the Corps Fountain City Base at Upper Mississippi River mile 734. The solicitation number is W912ES-09-R-0032 and is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 and evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 15. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 test program procedures for commercial items. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-36. This requirement 100 percent set-aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 333120 and the business size standard is 750 employees.

This requirement consists of fifteen (15) line items:

0001 -- Provide all labor, materials, and consumables to repair the Crane Barge Hauser (Vessel #1) in accordance with the Scope of Work;

0001AA -- Transport Crane Barge Hauser (Vessel #1) to and from Contractor's facility, raise and lower on dry dock, pressure wash hull, and perform inspections and hull thickness gauging tasks in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0001AB -- Remove, clean, and handle Crane Barge Hauser (Vessel #1) bilge and fuel bunker contents, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0001AC -- Repair the Crane Barge Hauser (Vessel #1), including hull plate cropping and replacements, push plate replacements, tow knee replacements, structural steel replacements, stiffener installations, and bumper and rub rail repairs, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0001AD -- Optional Item: Replace hatch cover seals on Crane Barge Hauser (Vessel #1) in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0001AE -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the interior of the hull of Crane Barge Hauser (Vessel #1) in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0001AF -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the exterior of the hull of Crane Barge Hauser (Vessel #1) in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit LS)

0002 -- Provide all labor, materials, and consumables to repair the Crane Barge Wade (Vessel #2) in accordance with the Scope of Work.

0002AA -- Transport Crane Barge Wade (Vessel # 2) to and from Contractor's facility, raise and lower on drydock, pressure wash hull, and perform inspections and hull thickness gauging tasks in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0002AB -- Remove, clean, and handle Crane Barge Wade (Vessel #2) bilge and fuel bunker contents, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0002AC -- Repair the Crane Barge Wade (Vessel #2), including hull plate cropping and replacements, push plate replacements, tow knee replacements, structural steel replacements, stiffener installations and bumper and rub rail repairs, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0002AD -- Optional Item: Replace hatch cover seals on Crane Barge Wade (Vessel #2) in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0002AE -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the interior of the hull of Crane Barge Wade (Vessel #2) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0002AF -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the exterior of the hull of Crane Barge Wade (Vessel #2) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0003 -- Provide all labor, materials, and consumables to repair the Tender McNamara (Vessel #3) in accordance with the Scope of Work.

0003AA -- Transport Tender McNamara (Vessel # 3) to and from Contractor's facility, raise and lower on drydock, pressure wash hull, and perform inspections and hull thickness gauging tasks in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0003AB -- Remove, clean, and handle Tender McNamara (Vessel #3) bilge and fuel bunker contents, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0003AC -- Repair Tender McNamara (Vessel # 3) propulsion and steering systems in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0003AD -- Repair the Tender McNamara (Vessel #3), including hull plate cropping and replacements, push plate replacements, tow knee replacements, structural steel replacements, stiffener installations and bumper and rub rail repairs, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0003AE -- Optional Item: Replace hatch cover seals on Tender McNamara (Vessel #3) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0003AF -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the interior of the hull of Tender McNamara (Vessel #3) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0003AG -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the exterior of the hull of Tender McNamara (Vessel #3) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0004 -- Provide all labor, materials, and consumables to repair the Tender Wells (Vessel #4) in accordance with the Scope of Work.

0004AA -- Transport Tender Wells (Vessel #4) to and from Contractor's facility, raise and lower on drydock, pressure wash hull, and perform inspections and hull thickness gauging tasks in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0004AB -- Remove, clean, and handle Tender Wells (Vessel #4) bilge and fuel bunker contents, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0004AC -- Repair Tender Wells (Vessel # 4) propulsion and steering systems in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0004AD -- Repair the Tender Wells (Vessel #4), including hull plate cropping and replacements, push plate replacements, tow knee replacements, structural steel replacements, stiffener installations and bumper and rub rail repairs, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0004AE -- Optional Item: Replace hatch cover seals on Tender Wells (Vessel #4) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0004AF -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the interior of the hull of Tender Wells (Vessel #4) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0004AG -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the exterior of the hull of Tender Wells (Vessel #4) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0005 -- Provide all labor, materials, and consumables to repair the Office Barge 786 (Vessel #5) in accordance with the Scope of Work.

0005AA -- Office Barge 786 (Vessel # 5) to and from Contractor's facility, raise and lower on drydock, pressure wash hull, and perform inspections and hull thickness gauging tasks in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0005AB -- Remove, clean, and handle Office Barge 786 (Vessel #5) bilge and fuel bunker contents, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0005AC -- Repair the Office Barge 786 (Vessel #5), including hull plate cropping and replacements, push plate replacements, tow knee replacements, structural steel replacements, stiffener installations and bumper and rub rail repairs, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0005AD -- Optional Item: Replace hatch cover seals on Office Barge 786 (Vessel #5) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0005AE -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the interior of the hull of Office Barge 786 (Vessel #5) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0005AF -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the exterior of the hull of Office Barge 786 (Vessel #5) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0006 -- Provide all labor, materials, and consumables to repair the Office Barge 719 (Vessel #6) in accordance with the Scope of Work.

0006AA -- Transport Office Barge 719 (Vessel #6) to and from Contractor's facility, raise and lower on drydock, pressure wash hull, and perform inspections and hull thickness gauging tasks in accordance with the Scope of Work (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0006AB -- Remove, clean, and handle Office Barge 719 (Vessel #6) bilge and fuel bunker contents, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0006AC -- Repair the Office Barge 719 (Vessel # 6), including hull plate cropping and replacements, push plate replacements, tow knee replacements, structural steel replacements, stiffener installations and bumper and rub rail repairs, as applicable, in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0006AD -- Optional Item: Replace hatch cover seals on Office Barge 719 (Vessel #6) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0006AE -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the interior of the hull of Office Barge 719 (Vessel #6) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0006AF -- Optional Item: Clean, sandblast, and paint the exterior of the hull of Office Barge 719 (Vessel #6) in accordance with the Scope of Work. (Qty: 1, Unit: LS)

0007 -- Optional Item: Daily rental rate for use of the drydock. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 15, Unit: Days)

0008 -- Optional Item: Hourly rate for crane services. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued.
(Qty: 60, Unit: Hours)

0009 -- Optional Item: Hull cropping. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 300, Unit: Square Foot)

0010 -- Optional Item: Supply of steel plate. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 300, Unit: Square Foot)

0011 -- Optional Item: Welding of hull plate. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 300, Unit: Square Foot)

0012 -- Optional Item: Welder Services. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 80, Unit: Hours)

0013 -- Optional Item: Machinist services. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 40, Unit: Hours)

0014 -- Optional Item: Laborer services. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 260, Unit: Hours)

0015 -- Optional Item: Superintendent services. If it is determined that additional repairs are needed, specifications will be provided at the time a task order issued. (Qty: 80, Unit: Hours)


Delivery will be FOB destination to Fountain City, WI 54629. Period of Performance: October 15, 2009 through May 15, 2010. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates one or more clauses and provisions by reference with the same force and effect as if they were stated in full text. Full text provisions and clauses can be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to this combined synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following text is added to paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offers: (i) technical capability (capacity of drydock(s) in tons; square footage of shops and yards; size of staff responsible for operating drydock and making vessel repairs; number of full time welders on staff; description of fuel handling and cleaning resources; name(s) of sandblasting and painting subcontractor(s); quantity and scope of sandblasting and painting jobs completed for the offeror and the subcontractor(s) in the last five (5) years); (ii) past performance; (iii) price. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. Additional instructions are provided in 52.212-2 of the solicitation.

The provisions at 52.212-3 (Alt I), Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, apply to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of these provisions or proper ORCA certifications. The Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) can be found at http://www.bpn.gov. The provisions at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, and 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, apply to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of these provisions.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 (Alt II), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses identified in 52.212-5 (Alt II) are considered applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 (Alt 1), 52.203-15, 52.204-11, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, Additional FAR and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.202-1, 52.203-3, 52.203-11, 52.203-12, 52.204-4, 52.204-7, 52.209-6, 52.216-18, 52.216-19, 52.216-22, 52.222-50, 52.223-11, 52.233-1, 52.233-2, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.245-1, 52.245-2, 52.247-34, 52.252-1, 52.252-2, and 52.253-1; and DFARS 252.203-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.204-7000, 252.204-7003, 252.204-7004 (Alt A), 252.204-7006, 252.209-7001, 252.209-7004, 252.211-7003, 252.211-7007, 252.212-7001, 252.217-7011, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7012, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7010, 252.243-7001, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, and 252.247-7024. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable. Numbered Notes do not apply to this acquisition.

All responsible sources that can meet the requirements may respond to this solicitation. Offerors must submit the following to be considered responsive and have a complete quote (1) a completed proposal with pricing information for each ITEM and acknowledgment of any Amendments; (2) Technical information as instructed in 52.212-2 of the solicitation (capacity of drydock(s) in tons; square footage of shops and yards; size of staff responsible for operating drydock and making vessel repairs; number of full time welders on staff; description of fuel handling and cleaning resources; name(s) of sandblasting and painting subcontractor(s); quantity and scope of sandblasting and painting jobs completed for the offeror and the subcontractor in the last five (5) years.); (3) Past performance information in accordance with 52.212-2 (Past performance information may include references or recent or relevant contracts of a similar nature, size, scope or complexity. Offerors are encouraged to provide relevant contract numbers if applicable and/or a point of contact including a telephone number); (4) Completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 (Alt 1) and 52.219-1 or indicate if representations and certifications have been completed electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http:// orca.bpn.gov; (5) Completed copies of the provisions at DFARS 252.212-7000, 252.225-7000, and 252.247-7022.

Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry located at www.ccr.gov prior to contract award. Offers are due no later than 12:00 p.m. (CST) on 22 September 2009. Interested sources may contact Lisa Draves at lisa.a.draves@usace.army.mil for a copy of the solicitation package.

Offers may be submitted to lisa.a.draves@usace.army.mil, faxed (attn: Lisa Draves, 651-290-5706), or mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, Attn: Lisa Draves, Contracting Division, 190 5th Street East, Suite 401, St. Paul, MN 55101-1638. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the government to not award based on the responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses and questions are to be emailed to Lisa Draves at lisa.a.draves@usace.army.mil. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.