Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is issuing this solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. The general elements of work in... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is issuing this solicitation as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. The general elements of work include, but are not limited to: drydocking, utilities and services, hopper door repairs, hull painting, controllable pitch propulsion (CPP) system repairs, steel replacement, sea valve repairs and other miscellaneous maintenance as required. The Drydock Examination and Internal Structural Review and the Annual Inspection for renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will also be performed during this availability. Vessel Information: The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge. Her hull dimensions are: Length without Boom Overhang 300’-0” Length with Boom Overhang 319’-8” Length Between Perpendiculars 284’-0” Beam Molded: 72’ -0” Depth Amidships [molded]: 33’ -0” Normal Draft Aft 16’-6” Normal Draft Forward 15’ -3” Registered Gross Tonnage: 6,036 long tons Lightship Displacement: 4,007 long tons Ballast, Fuel and Water: 400 long tons (apprx) [Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.] The Government will deliver the vessel to the contractor facility. Upon completion of the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trials prior to delivery back to the Government. Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Prospective contractors must also have a NAVSEA-approved drydock/graving dock, or be in possession of a signed and dated certificate from a Professional Engineer stating that the drydock facilities currently meet all of the requirements applicable to that type of drydocking facility listed in Military Standard No. MIL-STD-1625C(SH), dated 25 August 1987, and Notice 1, dated 30 December 1992. The period of performance is expected to last 120 calendar days. Important requirements contractors should be made aware of in advance: Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement. The area of consideration will be the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Submissions from contractors outside of this area will not be considered. Liquidated damages will be a part of any award and may be applied for failure to complete the work within the designated performance period. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required. The NAICS code is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. See attached solicitation and drawings for further information. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0001 Changes to Notice: Change sections: B, F, J, L, and M. Add line item M-941. Change period of performance to 150 days Add drawing package 2 Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0002 Changes to Notice: Add specificationd for line item M-941 (see attachment on amendment 0002). Also attached as SOW Section C Rev1. Post final version of original solicitation - draft mark removed from document. Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0003 Changes to Notice: SECTION B – Multiple Changes Made. All Changes Highlighted. SECTION C – PART I – TECHNICAL PROVISIONS: Changes to Sections TP-3, TP-4, TP-7H, TP-7O, TP-7Q and TP-7T. All Changes Highlighted. H-101 – DRYDOCKING OF MCFARLAND: Changes to Section 5.A - the requirement to drydock the vessel within 10 days after Notice to Proceed changed to 30 days after NTP. Change Highlighted. H-103 – UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Changes made to Sections K, T, U and V. Added Sections X and Y. All Changes Highlighted. H-104 – PILOT AND TUGBOAT SERVICES – Complete replacement of specification. H-201 – HULL PAINTING: Changes made to Partial Hull Surface Option. All Changes Highlighted. H?203 – AUDIOGAGE & PIT GAUGE READINGS: Changes made to Section C. Section D added. All Changes Highlighted. H-204 – RENEWAL OF DEFECTIVE STEEL: Changes to Section 2.B. All Changes Highlighted. H-206 – MISCELLANEOUS STEEL REPAIRS: Changes throughout Specification. Drawings replaced. All Changes (except drawings) Highlighted. H-208 – HOUSE STEEL REPLACEMENT: Changes throughout Specification. Drawings replaced. All Changes (except drawings) Highlighted. H-212 – CLEAN AND GAS FREE FUEL OIL TANKS: Added Air Test Requirements. All Changes Highlighted. H-503 – COLLECTION VALVE, COLLECTION PIPE & JETTING PIPE REPAIRS: Made changes to Section 5.A. Added Section 5.D. All Changes Highlighted. H-511 – REPLACE DIRECT PUMP-OUT PIPING: Changes to Section 4. All Changes Highlighted. M-201 – REMOVE & RECONDITION CENTER SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item. Changes made throughout body of specification. Added Field Service Report. All Changes Highlighted. M-701 – REPAIR AND INSPECT CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPULSION SYSTEM: Added OD Box Testing requirement. All Changes Highlighted. M-901 – MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE: Changes made to definition of Equipment. All Changes Highlighted. M-911 – RECERTIFY FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item. Changes made throughout body of specification. All Changes Highlighted. M-921 – AIR RECEIVER RECERTIFICATION: Changed from IF-DIRECTED to Directed Line Item. SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Changes to Sections H-3, H-10 and H-19. All Changes Highlighted. Answer RFIs Attach Field Service Report Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0004 Changes to Notice: Revise item H-208. Attached in SOW Section C Rev3. Revise section "H" Extend due date until 9 Sep 2021. See Section "L" Note: Attachment(s) under solicitation amendment(s) become part of the solicitation. Therefore, contractors are required to acknowledge solicitation amendments pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-1. ************************************************************************************************************************************************* Abstract of Bid Offers

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to initiate an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. The general elements of work include, but a... The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to initiate an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Drydocking and Repairs to the Dredge MCFARLAND. The general elements of work include, but are not limited to: drydocking, utilities and services, hopper door repairs, hull painting, controllable pitch propulsion (CPP) system repairs, steel replacement, sea valve repairs and other miscellaneous maintenance as required. The Drydock Examination and Internal Structural Review and the Annual Inspection for renewal of the USCG Certificate of Inspection will also be performed during this availability. Vessel Information: The dredge McFARLAND is an all-steel, sea-going hopper dredge. Her hull dimensions are: Length without Boom Overhang 300’-0” Length with Boom Overhang 319’-8” Length Between Perpendiculars 284’-0” Beam Molded: 72’ -0” Depth Amidships [molded]: 33’ -0” Normal Draft Aft 16’-6” Normal Draft Forward 15’ -3” Registered Gross Tonnage: 6,036 long tons Lightship Displacement: 4,007 long tons Ballast, Fuel and Water: 400 long tons (apprx) [Normal being light on fuel and ballast. Actual draft must be taken prior to drydocking, and weight calculated.] The Government will deliver the vessel to the contractor facility. Upon completion of the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trials prior to delivery back to the Government. Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Prospective contractors must also have a NAVSEA-approved drydock/graving dock, or be in possession of a signed and dated certificate from a Professional Engineer stating that the drydock facilities currently meet all of the requirements applicable to that type of drydocking facility listed in Military Standard No. MIL-STD-1625C(SH), dated 25 August 1987, and Notice 1, dated 30 December 1992. The period of performance is expected to start on or about 15 August 2021 and last 120 calendar days. Important requirements contractors should be made aware of in advance: Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement. The area of consideration will be the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Submissions from contractors outside of this area will not be considered. Contractors who wish to visit the ship are required to contact Mr. Mark Saylor at 215.964.4202 or by email to Mark.A.Saylor@usace.army.mil for a site visit. Liquidated damages will be a part of any award and may be applied for failure to complete the work within the designated performance period. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required. The NAICS code is 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. Liquidated damages will be applicable to this procurement. Solicitation will be issued on or about 21 June 2021 with bid opening date occurring at least 30 days after solicitation posting date. A single award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid, unless there is a compelling reason to reject all bids and cancel the invitation pursuant to FAR 14.404-1. Solicitation documents, plans and specifications will only be available via Sam.gov. Therefore, no hard copies will be offered. No verbal (telephonic), or fax requests will be accepted. All questions will be submitted via e-mail to Michael.J.Hunter@usace.army.mil and CC, Robert.W.Hutcheon@usace.army.mil. Reference contract opportunity title with solicitation number in email subject line (i.e. Dredge McFarland Overhaul W912BU21B0011). Important Note(s): Commercial items FAR 12 and Sealed Bidding FAR 14 clauses are applicable to this acquisition. IAW FAR 4.1102 (a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM (www.SAM.gov) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications… All Services Disabled/Veterans Owned Business or Veterans Owned Small Business must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center of Veterans Enterprise Vet Biz Registry. Pursuant to FAR 22.1303(c) The Act requires submission of the VETS-4212 Report in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more, except for awards to State and local governments, and foreign organizations where the workers are recruited outside of the United States. Warning: The official media for distribution of this Synopsis Notice is the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the interested vendor(s) to register in Sam.gov and monitor the notice for any changes. Please ensure you remain aware of the latest CDC guidance on preventive measures to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Take all appropriate precautions – washing hands, social distancing, etc. CDC link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html