Life cycle maintenance and boat alteration of screening vessels

IT has been brought to our attention that there is a known technological issue with the FBO application uploading attachments.  Amendment 5's SF30  was not attached to the FBO Posting.  The Federal Service Desk has been informed and a work tick is in place.  If you are unable to download amendment 0005 please contact Declan.Jarry@navy.mil  to request an emailed copy.

The solicitation still closes on 28 FEB 2017 at 10:01 AM .

Amenedment 0005 -

Revises the Statement of Work - in particular Section XIV A.(2): Period of Performance and Delivery Schedule - Vessel Delivery Schedule

MENDMENT 0004 EXTENDS THE SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE AND TIME TO TUESDAY 28 FEB 2017 - 10:01 am PST.

AMENDMENT 0003 

The purpose of this amendment is to:
1) Provide answers to additional offeror Questions;
2) Close the period of requesting additional information.

        ANSWERS TO OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS

These questions were received after the posting of amendment 2 and are highlighted in yellow. Questions 1-15 were published in amendments 1 and 2.

Question16: May I confirm what the bid package shall include and the mode and method of submission? My read is the following items, by email, in PDF format.

1.  Form 1449, including the Continuation Sheet 2.  Solicitation information, as amended to include task #8 (~71 pages) 3.  Cost price breakout 4.  Narrative of capability (up to 15 pages)

Answer to Question 16:  Email , PDF formatted files are permitted for the signed 1449, and copies of each amendment as directed in Block 11. The technical narrative may be a PDF formatted file, so long as it is searchable. The technical narrative is limited to 15 single-sided, single-spaced, 8 ½ x 11 inch pages, with a font not smaller than 10 pts.  The cost breakout (for all 8 tasks should be in an excel spreadsheet with no password protection.

Question17: Will welding in accordance with MIL-STD 1689 vs. ABS requirements be acceptable for the structural welding on this contract?

Answer to Question 17: The contractor will conduct welding in accordance with Reference C for Enclosures 7 and 15 (attached LARs 64PB-1702 and 64PB-1703) of Contract Solicitation 4523A-17-R-0021.  The contractor will weld to the requirements specified in "Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls - TO300-AU-SPN-010-A" and Navy Standard Item 009-12.  The Contractor will perform welding to this standard to perform the work specified in LARs 64PB-1702 and 64PB-1703. 

Question18: Can you let us know the make and model of the jet drive?

Answer to Question 18: The propulsion system for the SV-64 includes Hamilton 521 Jet Drives.

Question19: Would you be able to let us know the specific size of the Fuel Tank Access cover?

Answer to Question 18: The fuel tank opening on the SV-64 is 39 3/4" x 30 7/8."

Question20: On page 15 of Amendment 0002, the solicitation limits the Technical Capability narrative to 15 pages.  Does the page limit provide for any exclusions, e.g.,  title page, table of contents, or appendices/attachments such as Letter of Commitment and Quality Plan approval letters?

Answer to Question20: The 15 total page limitation includes title pages, table of content pages, and all appendices/attachments. 

THE PERIOD PERMITTING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION IS NOW CLOSED - NO NEW QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED. 

Amendment 1 is issued to provide responses to questions received from interested offerors: 

Question 1: What is the power supply required for the vessel while it is out of the water?

 Answer to question 1: 240 VAC, 110 amps, 1 Phase.

 Question 2:  How heavy are the windows? 

 Answer to question 2: 200-300 pounds per window.

 Question 3:  Where do I find the type of sealant used on the non-skid?

 Answer to question 3:  Attachment 5 - 3M Non-Skid Data Sheet.

 Question 4:  Where do I find the type of sealant used on the windows? 

 Answer to question 4:  Please contact Gladding -Hearn for sealant requirements

 Question 5:  Is the Government providing the non-skid kits as GFM for task 4? 

 Answer to question 5: Yes, the Government is providing the non-skid kits, for all 6 vessels, as GFM.

 Question 6:  How will the boats be delivered?  If by water will they be delivered by barge?

 Answer to question 6: The boats will motor, on their own power, to and from the delivery site.  No over-land transportation or barge services will be required.

 Question 7:  Where do I find the specifics for the Coast Guard Racing Stripe and Emblem? 

 Answer to question7: Attachment 12 - Consolidated Visual ID for Boats, for specifics.

 Question 8:  Is the Government providing the ballistic windows as GFM for task 5? 

 Answer to question 5: Yes, the Government is providing as the ballistic window shipsets, for all 6 vessels, as GFM.

 Question 9: Is Fairhaven, WA within the 65 nautical mile limitation?

 Answer to question 9:  Fairhaven, WA is not within the 65 nautical mile limitation


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AMENDMENT 00002

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) To extend the solicititation closing date to Tuesday February 21, 2017 - 11:00 AM PST;
2) To Update the SOW to include task #8 for the installation of a fall protection system;
3) To update Clause 52.212-2 EVALUATION- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OVT 2014);
4) To provide answers to recently asked questions;
5) to amend the Solicitation Information Section's request for information details.

Please refer to the attached Ammendment 0002 document for full and complete details.

For convenience the changes are highlighted in the document.

Amendment 1 is issued to provide responses to questions received from interested offerors: 

Question 1: What is the power supply required for the vessel while it is out of the water?

 Answer to question 1: 240 VAC, 110 amps, 1 Phase.

 Question 2:  How heavy are the windows? 

 Answer to question 2: 200-300 pounds per window.

 Question 3:  Where do I find the type of sealant used on the non-skid?

 Answer to question 3:  Attachment 5 - 3M Non-Skid Data Sheet.

 Question 4:  Where do I find the type of sealant used on the windows? 

 Answer to question 4:  Please contact Gladding -Hearn for sealant requirements

 Question 5:  Is the Government providing the non-skid kits as GFM for task 4? 

 Answer to question 5: Yes, the Government is providing the non-skid kits, for all 6 vessels, as GFM.

 Question 6:  How will the boats be delivered?  If by water will they be delivered by barge?

 Answer to question 6: The boats will motor, on their own power, to and from the delivery site.  No over-land transportation or barge services will be required.

 Question 7:  Where do I find the specifics for the Coast Guard Racing Stripe and Emblem? 

 Answer to question7: Attachment 12 - Consolidated Visual ID for Boats, for specifics.

 Question 8:  Is the Government providing the ballistic windows as GFM for task 5? 

 Answer to question 5: Yes, the Government is providing as the ballistic window shipsets, for all 6 vessels, as GFM.

 Question 9: Is Fairhaven, WA within the 65 nautical mile limitation?

 Answer to question 9:  Fairhaven, WA is not within the 65 nautical mile limitation

  The Northwest Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF), Bremerton, WA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for the repair, maintenance, refurbishment and preservation of six(6) screening vessels which are located at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA.  The contractor's dry-dock facility, should be located in the greater Puget Sound area and must possess the capability of accommodating the vessels which are described as follows:

Model of the vessels: 64 foot patrol vessel manufactured by Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, MA.

Manufacture year: 2010.

Size of Vessel:  21'6" in width by 64'9" in length (Total length 71'9" including aft platform.)

Maximum lift weight: 103,397 pounds.  Displacement: 93,000 pounds. 

Draft of vessel (full load):  4'5".

Electrical:  3 Phase.

Tasks will include bottom paint restoration, installation of vessel window replacements, installation of interceptor guards, cleaning of vessel bilge areas, fuel tank cleaning and fuel disposal, and main deck non-skid replacement.  Firms possessing the capability and qualifications shall provide the tools, labor material and services to accomplish these tasks.

The period of performance will be approximately 45 days per vessel for three (3) vessels available in the contract's base year and an additional three (3) vessels available during option year 1, for a total period of performance not to exceed February 28,2019. The anticipated contract award date is in February 2017.

This procurement will be conducted utilizing FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Acquisitions - Commercial Procedures.  This procurement is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside.

This pre-solicitation synopsis is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government.  All potential offerors are invited to respond by contacting Declan D. Jarry, III, Contract Specialist, in writing, via email at Declan.Jarry@navy.mil by 2:01 PM PST, December 23rd, 2016. The Subject line of the emails shall state:  "Synopsis N4523A-17-R-0021".  Potential offerors may contact Declan D. Jarry, III at (360) 476-4300 with any questions up to three (3) days prior to the close date of this synopsis.

The secondary point of contact for this synopsis is Melvin Tiglao, Melvin.Tiglao@navy.mil . Potential offerors may also contact Melvin Tiglao at (360) 476-1356 with any questions up to three (3) days prior to the close date of this synopsis.