XP Piping and Valve Repair

Q& A
Questions :
3.1.4.12 and 3.1.4.12.1 in the solicitation.
What is the diameter of the large pipe?
What is the diameter of the smaller pipe which contains the 90?
What are the sizes of the flanges?

Answer:
The spool piece is 4 inch with 2 four inch 8 bolt flanges
The pipe coming off of it is 2.5 inch with a 2.5 inch 4 bolt flange

Amendment 0002:This Amendment is to accomplish the Following:

Please see the attached updated SOW for the pipe repairs. A summary of the changes are as follows:

3.1.4.5 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.5.1 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.8 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.8.1 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.12 Added

3.1.4.12.1 Added

3.1.4.12.2 Added

Vessel has recently ran into an additional section of pipe repair as follows in the statement of work. Please revise quotes and submit no later than 1000 (AM EST) 8/21/2019
As stated before, quotes will be evaluated and award made based on capabilities to perfrom the work in requested period of performance, past performance, and Price.
Acknowledgements of Amendments must be anotated in your quote as well.
Amendment 0001:
This Amendment is to accomplish the Following:
Request all vendors provide past performance of a minimium three jobs performed in the past that are same or similar to the requirements asked to be performed in this request. Past Performance must include: POC, Contract #, Sub or Prime Contractor.
Basis for award will be made on the capabilities to perfrom the work in requested period of performance, past performance, and Price.
All vendors who provided quotes must resubmit quotes and acknowledge this amendment.
Questions and Answers:
Q1: Additional information on the 1" Valve Flanges.
A1: They are silver-brazed
Solicitation will close on 8/14/2019 at 3:00PMEST.
All quotes must include their 3 past performance information and a statement acknolwedging this amendment.
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Piping and Valve repairs for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number NMAN7200-19-01374 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, Ship building and Repair, with a business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Line items are as follows:
CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
0001 Provide repairs in accordance with attached statement of work.

Material Markup $

Labor Hour $

Overtime $

Period of Performance:
September 20, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Place of Performance: North Kingstown, RI

Vendor shall provide past experience of three jobs that are the same or similar in nature working on either 70/30 o 90/10 CUNI (Copper Nickle) piping repairs and welding on ABS Class Vessel or Government Vessel.

Vendor shall have welders who are certified by ABS, AWS or equivalent in the CUNI welding processes of TIG and MIG welding and Silver-brazing. Contractor shall have an AWS (or equivalent) Level II or Level III certified inspector. Certificates or proof of certification shall be provided in with the proposal.

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;
2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror;
3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;
4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.
5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications.

**ALL INTERESTED VENDORS MAY CONDUCT AN OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.**

**OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK IS NOT REQUIRED** **OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON 1000 on Friday August 2nd, 2019. AT THE SHIP LOCATION. (FOR SHIP LOCATION PLEASE REFER TO PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ABOVE).**

**FOR SHIP CHECK/SITE VISIT PLEASE MAKE
COORDINATION WITH A MINIMUM OF 24HRS IN ADVANCE TO THE POC BELOW:**

POINT OF CONTACT:
NOAA Port Engineer Andrew MacKay. Cell: (904) 718-6846; e-mail: ANDREW.MACKAY@NOAA.GOV

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 10:00 A.M. Eastern on August 9, 2019; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable and must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Baker at Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov

All questions must be submitted in writing to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov by 5:00 P.M. Eastern on August 3, 2019. Telephonic requests will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about August 12, 2019.

Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). All interested parties wishing to submit a quote (Quoters) must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on- line at http://www.sam.gov/.

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Amendment 0002:This Amendment is to accomplish the Following:

Please see the attached updated SOW for the pipe repairs. A summary of the changes are as follows:

3.1.4.5 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.5.1 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.8 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.8.1 Deleted (repair completed by Ship's crew)

3.1.4.12 Added

3.1.4.12.1 Added

3.1.4.12.2 Added

Vessel has recently ran into an additional section of pipe repair as follows in the statement of work. Please revise quotes and submit no later than 1000 (AM EST) 8/21/2019
As stated before, quotes will be evaluated and award made based on capabilities to perfrom the work in requested period of performance, past performance, and Price.
Acknowledgements of Amendments must be anotated in your quote as well.
Amendment 0001:
This Amendment is to accomplish the Following:
Request all vendors provide past performance of a minimium three jobs performed in the past that are same or similar to the requirements asked to be performed in this request. Past Performance must include: POC, Contract #, Sub or Prime Contractor.
Basis for award will be made on the capabilities to perfrom the work in requested period of performance, past performance, and Price.
All vendors who provided quotes must resubmit quotes and acknowledge this amendment.
Questions and Answers:
Q1: Additional information on the 1" Valve Flanges.
A1: They are silver-brazed
Solicitation will close on 8/14/2019 at 3:00PMEST.
All quotes must include their 3 past performance information and a statement acknolwedging this amendment.
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Piping and Valve repairs for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number NMAN7200-19-01374 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, Ship building and Repair, with a business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Line items are as follows:
CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
0001 Provide repairs in accordance with attached statement of work.

Material Markup $

Labor Hour $

Overtime $

Period of Performance:
September 20, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Place of Performance: North Kingstown, RI

Vendor shall provide past experience of three jobs that are the same or similar in nature working on either 70/30 o 90/10 CUNI (Copper Nickle) piping repairs and welding on ABS Class Vessel or Government Vessel.

Vendor shall have welders who are certified by ABS, AWS or equivalent in the CUNI welding processes of TIG and MIG welding and Silver-brazing. Contractor shall have an AWS (or equivalent) Level II or Level III certified inspector. Certificates or proof of certification shall be provided in with the proposal.

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;
2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror;
3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;
4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.
5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications.

**ALL INTERESTED VENDORS MAY CONDUCT AN OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.**

**OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK IS NOT REQUIRED** **OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON 1000 on Friday August 2nd, 2019. AT THE SHIP LOCATION. (FOR SHIP LOCATION PLEASE REFER TO PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ABOVE).**

**FOR SHIP CHECK/SITE VISIT PLEASE MAKE
COORDINATION WITH A MINIMUM OF 24HRS IN ADVANCE TO THE POC BELOW:**

POINT OF CONTACT:
NOAA Port Engineer Andrew MacKay. Cell: (904) 718-6846; e-mail: ANDREW.MACKAY@NOAA.GOV

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 10:00 A.M. Eastern on August 9, 2019; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable and must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Baker at Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov

All questions must be submitted in writing to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov by 5:00 P.M. Eastern on August 3, 2019. Telephonic requests will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about August 12, 2019.

Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). All interested parties wishing to submit a quote (Quoters) must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on- line at http://www.sam.gov/.

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Amendment 0001:
This Amendment is to accomplish the Following:
Request all vendors provide past performance of a minimium three jobs performed in the past that are same or similar to the requirements asked to be performed in this request. Past Performance must include: POC, Contract #, Sub or Prime Contractor.
Basis for award will be made on the capabilities to perfrom the work in requested period of performance, past performance, and Price.
All vendors who provided quotes must resubmit quotes and acknowledge this amendment.
Questions and Answers:
Q1: Additional information on the 1" Valve Flanges.
A1: They are silver-brazed
Solicitation will close on 8/14/2019 at 3:00PMEST.
All quotes must include their 3 past performance information and a statement acknolwedging this amendment.
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Piping and Valve repairs for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number NMAN7200-19-01374 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, Ship building and Repair, with a business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Line items are as follows:
CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
0001 Provide repairs in accordance with attached statement of work.

Material Markup $

Labor Hour $

Overtime $

Period of Performance:
September 20, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Place of Performance: North Kingstown, RI

Vendor shall provide past experience of three jobs that are the same or similar in nature working on either 70/30 o 90/10 CUNI (Copper Nickle) piping repairs and welding on ABS Class Vessel or Government Vessel.

Vendor shall have welders who are certified by ABS, AWS or equivalent in the CUNI welding processes of TIG and MIG welding and Silver-brazing. Contractor shall have an AWS (or equivalent) Level II or Level III certified inspector. Certificates or proof of certification shall be provided in with the proposal.

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;
2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror;
3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;
4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.
5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications.

**ALL INTERESTED VENDORS MAY CONDUCT AN OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.**

**OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK IS NOT REQUIRED** **OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON 1000 on Friday August 2nd, 2019. AT THE SHIP LOCATION. (FOR SHIP LOCATION PLEASE REFER TO PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ABOVE).**

**FOR SHIP CHECK/SITE VISIT PLEASE MAKE
COORDINATION WITH A MINIMUM OF 24HRS IN ADVANCE TO THE POC BELOW:**

POINT OF CONTACT:
NOAA Port Engineer Andrew MacKay. Cell: (904) 718-6846; e-mail: ANDREW.MACKAY@NOAA.GOV

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 10:00 A.M. Eastern on August 9, 2019; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable and must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Baker at Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov

All questions must be submitted in writing to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov by 5:00 P.M. Eastern on August 3, 2019. Telephonic requests will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about August 12, 2019.

Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). All interested parties wishing to submit a quote (Quoters) must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on- line at http://www.sam.gov/.

.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Piping and Valve repairs for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number NMAN7200-19-01374 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, Ship building and Repair, with a business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Line items are as follows:
CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
0001 Provide repairs in accordance with attached statement of work.

Material Markup $

Labor Hour $

Overtime $

Period of Performance:
September 20, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Place of Performance: North Kingstown, RI

Vendor shall provide past experience of three jobs that are the same or similar in nature working on either 70/30 o 90/10 CUNI (Copper Nickle) piping repairs and welding on ABS Class Vessel or Government Vessel.

Vendor shall have welders who are certified by ABS, AWS or equivalent in the CUNI welding processes of TIG and MIG welding and Silver-brazing. Contractor shall have an AWS (or equivalent) Level II or Level III certified inspector. Certificates or proof of certification shall be provided in with the proposal.

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;
2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror;
3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;
4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.
5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications.

**ALL INTERESTED VENDORS MAY CONDUCT AN OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.**

**OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK IS NOT REQUIRED** **OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON 1000 on Friday August 2nd, 2019. AT THE SHIP LOCATION. (FOR SHIP LOCATION PLEASE REFER TO PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ABOVE).**

**FOR SHIP CHECK/SITE VISIT PLEASE MAKE
COORDINATION WITH A MINIMUM OF 24HRS IN ADVANCE TO THE POC BELOW:**

POINT OF CONTACT:
NOAA Port Engineer Andrew MacKay. Cell: (904) 718-6846; e-mail: ANDREW.MACKAY@NOAA.GOV

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 10:00 A.M. Eastern on August 9, 2019; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable and must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Baker at Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov

All questions must be submitted in writing to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov by 5:00 P.M. Eastern on August 3, 2019. Telephonic requests will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about August 12, 2019.

Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). All interested parties wishing to submit a quote (Quoters) must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on- line at http://www.sam.gov/.

.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Piping and Valve repairs for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number NMAN7200-19-01374 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, Ship building and Repair, with a business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Line items are as follows:
CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
0001 Provide repairs in accordance with attached statement of work.

Material Markup $

Labor Hour $

Overtime $

Period of Performance:
September 20, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Place of Performance: North Kingstown, RI

Vendor shall provide past experience of three jobs that are the same or similar in nature working on either 70/30 o 90/10 CUNI (Copper Nickle) piping repairs and welding on ABS Class Vessel or Government Vessel.

Vendor shall have welders who are certified by ABS, AWS or equivalent in the CUNI welding processes of TIG and MIG welding and Silver-brazing. Contractor shall have an AWS (or equivalent) Level II or Level III certified inspector. Certificates or proof of certification shall be provided in with the proposal.

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;
2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror;
3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;
4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.
5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications.

**ALL INTERESTED VENDORS MAY CONDUCT AN OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.**

**OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK IS NOT REQUIRED** **OPTIONAL SHIP CHECK/ SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON 1000 on Friday August 2nd, 2019. AT THE SHIP LOCATION. (FOR SHIP LOCATION PLEASE REFER TO PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ABOVE).**

**FOR SHIP CHECK/SITE VISIT PLEASE MAKE
COORDINATION WITH A MINIMUM OF 24HRS IN ADVANCE TO THE POC BELOW:**

POINT OF CONTACT:
NOAA Port Engineer Andrew MacKay. Cell: (904) 718-6846; e-mail: ANDREW.MACKAY@NOAA.GOV

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 10:00 A.M. Eastern on August 9, 2019; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable and must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Christopher Baker at Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov

All questions must be submitted in writing to Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov by 5:00 P.M. Eastern on August 3, 2019. Telephonic requests will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about July 12, 2019.

Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). All interested parties wishing to submit a quote (Quoters) must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on- line at http://www.sam.gov/.

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