USCGC SHAMAL (WPC-13) Drydock Repairs

The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends to issue a Commercial Request for Quote (RFQ) for DryDock Repairs to the USCGC SHAMAL, a 179 Foot "A" Class Patrol Craft (WPC-13). 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 simplified acquisition will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), on or about DECEMBER 16, 2009. The RFQ will be issued via the Federal Business Opportunity (FEDBIZOPS) web page at www.fbo.gov. Hard copies of the specification and solicitation will not be issued. It is incumbent upon contractors to monitor the FEDBIZOPS web page for RFQ release and all subsequent amendments. FEDBIZOPS also contains an option automatic notification service. THE ACQUISITION WILL BE SOLICITED AS A SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

The acquisition is for DRYDOCK repairs to the USCGC SHAMAL (WPC-13) homeport in Pascagoula, MS. The performance period will be about THIRTY-FOUR (34) calendar days with a start date on or about 15 MARCH 2010. The place of performance will be at the contractor's facility.

The scope of the acquisition is for the overhauling, cleaning and repairing of various items aboard the USCGC SHAMAL (WPC-13). This work will include, but is not limited to: Clean and Inspect Fuel Service Tanks; Remove, Inspect and Reinstall Propeller Shafts; Renew Shaft Bearigs; Repair Propeller Root Erosion; Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Rudder Assemblies; Routine Drydocking; Provide Temporary Logistics, Replease Stern Tubes 1-4; Preserve Underwater Body in Block Lifting Area 2-"100%"; Preserve Aft Steering Compartment

All welding and brazing shall be accomplished by trained welders who have been certified by the applicable regulatory code performance qualification procedures. All reference documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102.

Drawings are available on CD-ROM. The CD-ROM sets are available for all cutters and will be free of charge to contractors upon request [ten days from solicitation issuance]. SFLC must have ten (10) days advance notice to complete a CD-ROM set of drawings. The CD-ROM(s) contain WINDOWS compliant raster/vector formats (e.g.*.DWF, etc). All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. For information concerning this acquisition contact, the Contracting Official listed above.

Quotes are due on January 12, 2009 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time to: USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (CPD-C&P1-MEC), 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. Requests for Quotations and additional information requests may be faxed to (757) 628-4676 Attn: Amanda Myers.