J023 - Restoration and Repair of the Navys Mardi Gras Parade Float.

It is the Governments intent to solicit for the Restoration and Repair of the Navys Mardi Gras Parade Float. Below is a brief excerpt from the Performance Work Statement.

1.0. GENERAL INORMATION

Background. The Commander, Region Southeast (CNRSE) and Navy Talent Acquisition Group’s (NTAG) float enhances the Navy’s recognition and presence and employs Navy Pride in the local communities. The float was initially built and used by Navy Commands in the Southeast Region starting in 2000. The float is an essential public relations emblem for residents and service members to demonstrate the Navy’s impact on local communities. The float serves as an effective recruiting tool that reinforces recruiting efforts throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, southern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.

The goal behind recruitment is to find the best-qualified men and women for Active-duty and Reserves for the Officer and Enlisted service for America’s Navy to accomplish today’s mission and meet tomorrow’s challenges.

The Government intends to restore the CNRSE and NTAG float at the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. A supplies and services contract for the CNRSE and NTAG float will enable Navy Commands to promote and market the Navy presence in the NTAG Southeast Area of Responsibility.

Scope. This contract includes all functions, tasks, and responsibilities usually performed by a Prevailing in the Locality Service Contract and Labor Standards (SCLS) wage determination. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all products and labor that include, but are not limited to, building materials, paint materials, electrical materials, accessories to make float appear ship-like, and all work related to the products for the float.

All space not identified, as standing will be considered open or storage. On the float, there will be one (1) relief station for personnel, and one (1) rear entrance for sound speakers and associated equipment to produce sound. The existing float will be delivered to the contractor’s location for the duration of the rebuild, and delivered back to the Navy from the contractor’s location. The float resemble the USS CONSTITUTION, the Nation’s oldest active Navy vessel.

Type of Contract. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price contract and Progress Payments are not authorized.