TS golden bear fire suppression system concept design

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) is the sponsor for this effort. MARAD seeks a qualified vendor capable of designing a water mist fire suppression system such as Hi-Fog or equivalent for the Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR IAW the attached Statement of Work.

(i) This acquisition uses the simplified procedures for acquisition of commercial items. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format at FAR subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures, under Acquisition of Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only written solicitation; quotations are being requested; and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation and any amendments that include answers to questions will be provided through the FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FBO) website https://www.fbo.gov.

(ii) The solicitation number for this requirement is DTMA94Q1600038 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89 effective July 14, 2016.

(iv) This procurement is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: 541330, Engineering Services-Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture. MARAD intends to award a single Firm fixed-price Purchase Order (PO).

(v) Instruction for Submittal of Quotation:

a. Submit the items in the instruction below per FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.

b. Submit your reps and certs as shown in the instruction below per FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and

Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2014). If you do not use the on-line certification you may do your reps and certs on the addendum to the RFQ that provides the full text clause. If you use the addendum then scan and submit your reps and certs with your quotation.

(vi) Description of Requirements

The requirement is for designing a water mist fire suppression system such as Hi-Fog or equivalent for the Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR IAW the attached Statement of Work.

Attachment 1 Statement of Work

Attachment 2 Clauses and Provisions

Attachment 3 Terms and Conditions

(vii) Questions regarding the solicitation and quotations shall be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Melissa Reams at melissa.reams@dot.gov. The cutoff date for questions is Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 at 1700 PST.

(ix) Quotations are due no later than Friday August 26, 2016 at 1700 PST. Submit quotes electronically to melissa.reams@dot.gov