Passenger marine charter service

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items and FAR 13.5 – Test Program for Certain Commercial Items as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.



PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/). The RFQ number is N00604-14-T-3043. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-72 and DFARS Change Notice 20140311

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It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

• http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

• http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm



The NAICS code is 483114, and the Small Business Standard is 500 employees. The proposed contract is competitive, 100% set aside for small business concerns. The NAVSUP, Fleet Logistics Center (FLC), Pearl Harbor (PH) Regional Contracting Office requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing:



CLIN 0001 – PHASE I: CREW VESSEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF 27 MAY 2014 THROUGH 12 JUNE 2014 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENCLOSED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.

PRICE SHALL INCLUDE ALL COSTS.

QTY 1 Group @ $__________. = $__________.



CLIN 0002 – PHASE II: CREW VESSEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF 30 JUNE 2014 THROUGH 15AUGUST 2014 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENCLOSED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. PRICE SHALL INCLUDE ALL COSTS.

QTY 1 Group @ $__________ = $__________.



The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement:



52.203-3, Gratuities

52.204-7. System for Awards Management

52.204-13, System for Awards Management Maintenance

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items

52.212-3, Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items

52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference

52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters

52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Deviation)



52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items including:



52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation

52.222-3, Convict Labor

52.222-19, Child Labor

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving

52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration

52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires



DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product.



DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to

Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including:



52.203-3, Gratuities

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program

252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Commodities (JUN 2010)

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment

252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (JUN 2013)

252.247-7023 Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III (MAY 2002)

DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

5252.NS-046P Prospective Contractor Responsibility



This announcement will close on Thursday, 17 April 2014 at 1100 Hrs Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

Submit quotes to regina.asuncion@navy.mil . All questions shall be submitted via e-mail to regina.asuncion@navy.mil, by 1100 Hrs, HST on Monday, 31 March 2014. All questions and answers will be submitted via an amendment to the original solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.



To be technically acceptable, the contractor must demonstrate how it will successfully accomplish the requirements of the RFQ in sufficient detail to establish technical acceptability in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

At a minimum the offeror shall address:



1.Identify the make and model of the vessel intended to be used to ensure the vessel possesses current U.S.

Coast Guard inspection certification, with full compliance to applicable Federal, State of California and local government regulations and requirements for vessels of this type.



2.Clearly demonstrate the vessels capability of sustaining a cruise speed of at least 15 knots with a minimum passenger capacity of forty-eight (49). Additionally, the vessel shall have the capability to accommodate up to one piece of personal carry-on baggage per passenger.



3.Specify the actions to be taken to ensure cleanliness of the vessel, include the frequencies of cleanings.



4.Demonstrate how the vessel is maintained in accordance with original equipment manufacturer specifications and industry standards.



5.Detail how the schedule outlined in the performance work statement (PWS) will be met.

Include a quality/contingency plan detailing the specific actions to be taken to ensure the required schedule is maintained.



6. The Contractor shall clearly be able to demonstrate a minimum 12-foot personnel gangway with railings to enable passengers to transfer to/from the Contractor’s vessel to pier side or US Navy vessel. Additionally the gangway will be able to maintain an incline of no greater than 20 degrees when mating up to a naval ship with a free board of approximately 15 feet, when measured from the ocean surface.



7. Identify how the crane will have a sufficient reach and capacity to deliver the pallets on the US Navy Vessel according to the PWS. Procedures in FAR 13.106 are applicable to this procurement.

While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors - a combination of price and technically acceptable (LPTA).



A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.



System for Award Management (SAM) database will make a vendor ineligible for award. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirement by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the internet at http://www.sam.gov.



All quotes shall include price(s), a point of contact, name, phone number, and e-mail address, as well as quoter business size under the specified NAICS.

Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.