Rental of barge

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation fro commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  The solicitation number HSCG37-16-Q-DTF803 and was issued as an invitation for bids/price quote unless otherwise indicated herein.  The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-63.  The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 488390 with small business standard of 500 personnel.  Only qualified vendors/offerors may submit bids/price quotes.  In particular, the US Coast Guard Regional Dive Locker East (USCG RDLE) requires the following items.

1.  Provide a commercial shallow draft paltform (barge) with minimum size of 600sq. ft. solid deck barge capable of maneuvering within the Virginia Inside Passage . and a tug or pusher boat for support including a Captain and deckhand.  Please see attached additional requirements in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).  Period of Performance:  11-22 Jul 2016.

2. Take note that the actual performance location:  Virginia Inside Passage positions listed listed in the attached SOW. 

Contractors/Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), must comply to all pertinent Federal Acquisition Regulations and all local, state and other Federal regulations deem necessary for the performance and completion of this project and contract.  The full text of the reference FAR clauses can be access electonically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.
 All proposals will be evaluated based on past performance, technical knowledged and experience (marine/boat handling), and price - not ncessarily in that order.  Please send all proposals/bids/price quotes via e-mail to:  Noel.P.Profeta@uscg.mil; deadline:  10;00 am 07Jul 2016 (Pacific time).