PRE-SOLICITATION - Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) Prototype Final Design and Build
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- Solicitation number
- W912HZ24B0001
- Agency
-
Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AH55 Natural Resources & Environment R&D Svcs; Other Natural Resources; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- Place of performance
- Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 27949, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center is issuing a pre-solicitation for the design, fabrication, and delivery of a Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) prototype. The CRAB will operate in the ocean up to 35 feet deep and must meet specific design requirements, including dimensions, speed, and weight capacity. The solicitation will be conducted as a two-step sealed bidding process, where firms will first submit technical proposals for evaluation before providing sealed bids. Evaluation criteria will focus on the technical approach, with price considered separately for reasonableness and realism.
This is an unrestricted procurement, open to both large and small businesses. The NAICS code is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, and the PSC code is AH55 - Natural Resources & Environment R&D Services. The estimated value of the contract is between $1,500,000 and $2,500,000, with a 730-calendar-day period of performance. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the applicable NAICS code prior to submitting an offer.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
3/29/2024: Projected date for solicitation issuance updated to 19 April 2024.
SOLICITATION NO. W912HZ24B0001
PROCUREMENT TYPE: Pre-solicitation
TITLE: Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) Prototype Final Design and Build
CLASSIFICATION CODE: A – Research and Development
NAICS CODE: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC CODE: AH55 - NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT R&D SVCS; OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION:
On or about 19 April 2024, this office will issue a 2-Step Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the design and fabrication of a Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) to be delivered to Duck, North Carolina. The solicitation will close on or about 30 April 2024.
This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract award from any DoD activity. Contractors may access the Internet site at: https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program. Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code 541715 is included in their profile prior to submission of offer.
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION:
Please be advised of on-line registration requirements for Contractor Registration and for Representations and Certifications Application which are now located in System for Award Management ‘SAM’ database at https://sam.gov/. The representations and certifications section in SAM are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from the date of initial submission and expire on an annual basis from the update to SAM.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (approx. quantities):
Complete the detail design of a CRAB vehicle, then construct, test, deliver, reassemble (if needed) and complete on-site testing for the CRAB vehicle for the Field Research Facility (FRF), Duck, North Carolina. Preliminary design drawings will be provided with the solicitation and will not be provided prior to issuance of the solicitation. The CRAB will operate in the ocean to a maximum depth of 35 feet.
General characteristics:
Length overall: 30’-4”
Beam overall: 26’-11”
Height overall: 44’-7”
Wheelhouse platform height: 36’-10”
Tire Width: 28”
Tire Diameter: 62”
Engine: 74.4 hp
Drive System: Hydraulic
Vehicle Speed: 2 mph (nominal)
Design maximum grade: 18 degrees minimum with 7° margin
Maximum operational wind conditions: 35 kts
Max surf zone conditions: 2.25 meter (7.4 ft) breaking waves
Max operational depth: 10.6 meters (35 ft)
Maximum crew (total): 4 @ 220 lb. each w/equipment/gear
Maximum crew on working platform: 2 @ 220 lb. each w/equipment/gear
Maximum Operating Weight: 25,100 lb.
The Contractor will be required to commence work upon issuance of the contract award and complete the work within 730 calendar days after receiving the contract award.
The above project description is for information only. Project scope of work is subject to change.
The estimated cost of this project is between $1,500,00.00 and $2,500,00.00.
SOLICITATION EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Firms participating in the solicitation will submit technical requirements in accordance with Section L and Section M. Submissions will be evaluated based on an acceptable/unacceptable approach considering technical elements for evaluation (i.e., Executive Summary, Technical, and Past Performance). An adjectival method of evaluation will be used to evaluate all technical factors. Price will be evaluated separately for reasonableness and realism and submitted after the evaluation of technical proposals have been completed.
The acquisition approach for this project will be a Two-Step Sealed Bidding following FAR Part 14.5. Two-step sealed bidding is a combination of competitive procedures designed to obtain the benefits of sealed bidding when adequate specifications are not available. An objective is to permit the development of a sufficiently descriptive and not unduly restrictive statement of the Government’s requirements, including an adequate technical data package, so that subsequent acquisitions may be made by conventional sealed bidding. This method is especially useful in acquisitions requiring technical proposals, particularly those for complex items. It is conducted in two steps:
1. Step one consists of the request for, submission, evaluation, and (if necessary) discussion of a technical proposal. No pricing is involved. The objective is to determine the acceptability of the supplies or services offered. As used in this context, the word "technical" has a broad connotation and includes, among other things, the engineering approach, special manufacturing processes, and special testing techniques. It is the proper step for clarification of questions relating to technical requirements. Conformity to the technical requirements is resolved in this step, but not responsibility as defined in FAR 9.1.
2. Step two involves the submission of sealed priced bids by those who submitted acceptable technical proposals in step one. Bids submitted in step two are evaluated and the awards made in accordance with subparts 14.3 and 14.4. In accordance with FAR 14.503-2, an invitation to bid will be issued only to those offerors submitting acceptable technical proposals in step one.
OBTAINING SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:
Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (SAM>Contract Opportunities) at https://sam.gov/search?index=opp.
Find solicitation announcement in Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/search?index=opp):
1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page) or use the “Federal Organizations” search feature followed by the “Advanced Search” feature.
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Sign In might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on hyperlinked title of the solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section of the solicitation.
Questions should be sent to chl-ct-quotes@usace.army.mil with a CC to the Contracting Specialist, Mr. William Rawe, at William.T.Rawe@usace.army.mil, ensuring the solicitation number in the subject line.
Telephone calls will not be accepted.
Update #1 ·
SOLICITATION NO. W912HZ24B0001
PROCUREMENT TYPE: Pre-solicitation
TITLE: Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) Prototype Final Design and Build
CLASSIFICATION CODE: A – Research and Development
NAICS CODE: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC CODE: AH55 - NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT R&D SVCS; OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION:
On or about 29 March 2024, this office will issue a 2-Step Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the design and fabrication of a Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) to be delivered to Duck, North Carolina. The solicitation will close on or about 30 April 2024.
This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION. All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a contract award from any DoD activity. Contractors may access the Internet site at: https://www.sam.gov/ to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program. Contractors must ensure that the applicable NAICS code 541715 is included in their profile prior to submission of offer.
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION:
Please be advised of on-line registration requirements for Contractor Registration and for Representations and Certifications Application which are now located in System for Award Management ‘SAM’ database at https://sam.gov/. The representations and certifications section in SAM are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from the date of initial submission and expire on an annual basis from the update to SAM.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (approx. quantities):
Complete the detail design of a CRAB vehicle, then construct, test, deliver, reassemble (if needed) and complete on-site testing for the CRAB vehicle for the Field Research Facility (FRF), Duck, North Carolina. Preliminary design drawings will be provided with the solicitation and will not be provided prior to issuance of the solicitation. The CRAB will operate in the ocean to a maximum depth of 35 feet.
General characteristics:
Length overall: 30’-4”
Beam overall: 26’-11”
Height overall: 44’-7”
Wheelhouse platform height: 36’-10”
Tire Width: 28”
Tire Diameter: 62”
Engine: 74.4 hp
Drive System: Hydraulic
Vehicle Speed: 2 mph (nominal)
Design maximum grade: 18 degrees minimum with 7° margin
Maximum operational wind conditions: 35 kts
Max surf zone conditions: 2.25 meter (7.4 ft) breaking waves
Max operational depth: 10.6 meters (35 ft)
Maximum crew (total): 4 @ 220 lb. each w/equipment/gear
Maximum crew on working platform: 2 @ 220 lb. each w/equipment/gear
Maximum Operating Weight: 25,100 lb.
The Contractor will be required to commence work upon issuance of the contract award and complete the work within 730 calendar days after receiving the contract award.
The above project description is for information only. Project scope of work is subject to change.
The estimated cost of this project is between $1,500,00.00 and $2,500,00.00.
SOLICITATION EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Firms participating in the solicitation will submit technical requirements in accordance with Section L and Section M. Submissions will be evaluated based on an acceptable/unacceptable approach considering technical elements for evaluation (i.e., Executive Summary, Technical, and Past Performance). An adjectival method of evaluation will be used to evaluate all technical factors. Price will be evaluated separately for reasonableness and realism and submitted after the evaluation of technical proposals have been completed.
The acquisition approach for this project will be a Two-Step Sealed Bidding following FAR Part 14.5. Two-step sealed bidding is a combination of competitive procedures designed to obtain the benefits of sealed bidding when adequate specifications are not available. An objective is to permit the development of a sufficiently descriptive and not unduly restrictive statement of the Government’s requirements, including an adequate technical data package, so that subsequent acquisitions may be made by conventional sealed bidding. This method is especially useful in acquisitions requiring technical proposals, particularly those for complex items. It is conducted in two steps:
1. Step one consists of the request for, submission, evaluation, and (if necessary) discussion of a technical proposal. No pricing is involved. The objective is to determine the acceptability of the supplies or services offered. As used in this context, the word "technical" has a broad connotation and includes, among other things, the engineering approach, special manufacturing processes, and special testing techniques. It is the proper step for clarification of questions relating to technical requirements. Conformity to the technical requirements is resolved in this step, but not responsibility as defined in FAR 9.1.
2. Step two involves the submission of sealed priced bids by those who submitted acceptable technical proposals in step one. Bids submitted in step two are evaluated and the awards made in accordance with subparts 14.3 and 14.4. In accordance with FAR 14.503-2, an invitation to bid will be issued only to those offerors submitting acceptable technical proposals in step one.
OBTAINING SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:
Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Contract Opportunities (SAM>Contract Opportunities) at https://sam.gov/search?index=opp.
Find solicitation announcement in Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/search?index=opp):
1. Use the “Keywords” search function to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the “Federal Organizations” (towards the middle of the page) or use the “Federal Organizations” search feature followed by the “Advanced Search” feature.
2. By using the “Sign In” feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Sign In might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on hyperlinked title of the solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the “Attachments/Links” section of the solicitation.
Questions should be sent to chl-ct-quotes@usace.army.mil with a CC to the Contracting Specialist, Mr. William Rawe, at William.T.Rawe@usace.army.mil, ensuring the solicitation number in the subject line.
Telephone calls will not be accepted.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) Prototype Final Design and Build | Award Notice | |
| Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) Prototype Final Design and Build | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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