Scheduled dry-dock repairs USCGC kickapoo (WLR-75406) & barge (13077)

The United States coast guard surface forces Logistics Center, Contracting and Procurement branch 2 IBCT Product Line intends to issue a Commercial Request for Quote for Dry-Dock Repairs for the United States Coast Guard Cutter: KICKAPOO (WLR-75406) . The Coast Guard intends to conduct the procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The NAICS Code is 336611 and the small business size standard is less than 1000 employees.
The simplified acquisition will be issued as a Best Value for Quote (RFQ) on or about December 24, 2014.

The RFQ will be issued via the Federal business Opportunity (FEDBIZOPPS) website at http://www.fbo.gov/. This requirement will be evaluated using price and past performance as an evaluation factors. Hard copies solicitation will not be issued. It is incumbent upon the contractors to monitor the FEDBIZOPPS website for RFQ release and all subsequent amendments. FEDBIZOPPS also contains an optional automatic notification service. THE ACQUISITION WILL BE SOLICITED AS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

The performance period will be based following Cutter's Availability dates and completion time: USCGC KICKAPOO (WLR-75406) will be available from May 6, 2015 through June 24, 2015 (49) Forty-nine days after vessel becomes available.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
The place of performance will be at the contractor's facility.

The Geographic Restriction:
Restricted to the Western Rivers of the United States to a transit distance no greater than 650 river statute miles from the cutter's home port and no open water transit.

The "Western Rivers" means the navigable portions of the Mississippi River and its tributaries above mile marker 0 of the lower Mississippi river. Navigable tributaries of the Mississippi River include only the waterways within the area of jurisdiction of Coast Guard aids to navigation facilities as described in Light List Volume V (COMDINST M16502.5), and the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. In addition this area includes the Bulf of Mexico Intra Coastal Waterway. This area specially excludes unprotected or open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

01 November to 15 March: No transit through Melvin Price Lock and Dam during this period.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The scope of the acquisition is for the overhauling, cleaning and repairing of various items aboard the USCGC KICKAPOO (WLR-75406). This work will include, but is not limited to:
PRICING SCHEDULE FOR:
USCGC KICKAPOO (WLR-75E) DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY FY2015

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT QTY EXTENDED PRICE
D-001 Hull Plating (U/W Body), Inspect - Tender JOB 1
D-002 Hull Plating (U/W Body), Inspect - Barge JOB 1
D-003 Hull Plating (U/W Body), Ultrasonic Testing - Tender JOB 1
D-004 Hull Plating (U/W Body), Ultrasonic Testing - Barge JOB 1
D-005 Appendages (U/W), Leak Test - Tender JOB 1
D-006 Appendages (U/W), Leak Test - Barge JOB 1
O-007 Appendages (U/W) - Internal, Preserve - Tender JOB 1
O-008 Appendages (U/W) - Internal, Preserve - Barge EA 2
D-009 Voids (Non-Accessible), Leak Test - Tender JOB 1
D-010 Voids (Non-Accessible), Leak Test - Barge JOB 1
O-011 Voids (Non-Accessible), Internal Surfaces, Preserve - Tender EA 2
O-012 Voids (Non-Accessible), Internal Surfaces, Preserve - Barge EA 2
D-013 Propulsion Shaft Seals (Mechanical) Inspect And Clean JOB 1
O-014 Propulsion Shafting, Straighten EA 2
D-015 Propulsion Shafting - Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall JOB 1
D-016 Propulsion Shaft Bearings (External), Check Clearances JOB 1
O-017 Propeller, Perform Minor Repairs and Reconditioning EA 2
D-018 Keel Coolers, Clean, Inspect and Hydro - Tender JOB 1
D-019 Keel Coolers, Clean, Inspect and Hydro - Barge JOB 1
D-020 Vent Ducts (Galley and Pantry Room All), Commercial Cleaning JOB 1
D-021 Spud Wells, Preserve - Tender JOB 1
D-022 Spud Wells, Preserve - Barge JOB 1
D-023 Decks - Exterior (Buoy or Construction Deck), Preserve 100% JOB 1
O-024 U/W Body, Preserve (100%) - Tender JOB 1
O-025 U/W Body, Preserve (100%) - Barge JOB 1
O-026 U/W Body, Preserve (Partial - Condition A) - Tender JOB 1
O-027 U/W Body, Preserve (Partial - Condition A) - Barge JOB 1
O-028 U/W Body, Preserve (Partial - Condition B) - Tender JOB 1
O-029 U/W Body, Preserve (Partial - Condition B) - Barge JOB 1
D-030 Drydocking - Tender JOB 1
D-031 Drydocking - Barge JOB 1
D-032 Temporary Services, Provide JOB 1
D-033 Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide JOB 1
D-034 Boat Davit Winch, Shrink Wrap JOB 1
D-035 Buoy and Cargo Handling Crane, Shrink Wrap JOB 1
D-036 Tanks (MP Fuel Stowage and Overflow), Clean and Inspect - Barge JOB 1
D-037 Tanks (MP Fuel Service), Clean and Inspect - Tender JOB 1
D-038 Spuds, Overhaul - Tender JOB 1
D-039 Spuds, Overhaul - Barge JOB 1
D-040 Propellers, Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall JOB 1
D-041 Rudder Assembly; Remove, Inspect and Reinstall JOB 1
D-042 Hull Fittings (Weight Handling Rigging Hardware), Inspect and Test - Barge JOB 1
O-043 Hull and Structural Plating (General) - 7.65-Pound Steel Plate, Repair - Tender SQ FT 40
O-044 Propulsion Shaft Bearings (External), Renew JOB 1
D-045 Vent Ducts (Laundry Exhaust), Commercial Cleaning JOB 1
D-046 Port and Starboard Shafting Alignment JOB 1
D-047 Pusher Knee Repair JOB 1
D-048 Main Deck, Repair JOB 1
O-049 Deck Covering System, Abate Abestos Containing Material and Lead Based Paint JOB 1
D-050 Ballast Install, Lead JOB 1
O-00A Composite Labor Rate Hour 470
D-00B GFP Report NSP EA
O-00Z Lay-days Day 5
Total Price of Definite Items
Total Price of Option Items
Total Price of Definite and Optional Items

The Specification for this project is posted with this pre-solicitation synopsis for review and comments from interested parties.  Drawings on CD-ROM will be free of charge to contractors upon request. Contractors may contact Jack Rodman at (510) 637-5988 or email: Jack.E.Rodman@uscg.mil.

Potential contractors are strongly encouraged to make a Ship Check. For access please contact MKC Thomas Arnold can be reached (601) 636-8304, or email: Thomas.A.Arnold@uscg.mil, or CWO Jason Self at (504) 329-9456, or email: Jason.T.Self@uscg.mil

CERTIFICATIONS:
All welding and brazing shall be accomplished by trained welders who have been certified by the applicable regulatory code performance qualification procedures.

Pre-docking Calculations are required with the contractor's Quote, and contractors must have a current Dry-Dock Certification from the U.S. Coast Guard.

For further information or questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Jack Rodman at (510) 637-5988 or via email: Jack.E.Rodman@uscg.mil