Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The USACE Marine Design Center of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to initiate a Request for Proposal for the procurement of two (2) new, identical, self-propelled tug boats for the De... The USACE Marine Design Center of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to initiate a Request for Proposal for the procurement of two (2) new, identical, self-propelled tug boats for the Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The vessels will operate on the Great Lakes. Each tug boat to be acquired will have the following features: • Twin screw, open wheel, minimum of 1600-BHP • Length (molded), between 65 feet to 80 feet • Breadth (molded) between 24 feet to 30 feet • Depth: As Necessary • Breaking 1st year ice up to 12 inches thick in the St. Mary’s Falls Canal in late December thru late-January and mid-March thru early-April each season • Scraping ice from the St. Mary’s Falls Canal lock chamber and miter gates mid-December through mid-January and mid-March thru mid-April each season The tug boats will be built and classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as Maltese Cross A-1 Towing Vessel, Ice Class C0, Great Lakes Service with Maltese Cross AMS. Each tug boat will meet USCG subchapter M requirements. Each vessel shall have a deckhouse with galley/mess, berths, and sanitary facilities for crew of six, pilothouse, electronics space, machinery space, and engine room. Each vessels’ electrical system shall be supported by two generators. Two barge winches shall also be provided on each vessel. Knuckle boom cranes and towing winches will be options for the vessels. Each vessel shall be provided with heating, air conditioning, and ventilation. Navigation lights, searchlights, and equipment shall be supplied. Contractor will be required to fabricate and deliver the tug boats to the Government. Delivery and final acceptance will be at the St. Mary’s Falls Canal, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. There will be liquidated damages associated with this procurement. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************Amendment 0001 Changes to Notice: 1. Add clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee 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: 1. Extend solicitation until 2 Dec 2021. 2. Post RFIs # 1-29 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: 1. Answer RFI #s 30-43. 2. Extend offer due date until 16 Dec 2021 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: 1. Answer RFI #44. 2. Establish a cutoff date of 6 December 2021 at 2:00 PM EST for any RFI submittals. 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 0005 Changes to Notice: 1. Answer RFI #45-46. 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. ************************************************************************************************ Important Note(s): FAR part 12 - Commercial items is 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 Solicitation Notice is Contract Opportunities website, 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

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The USACE Marine Design Center of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to initiate a Request for Proposal for the procurement of two (2) new, identical, self-propelled tug boats for the De... The USACE Marine Design Center of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to initiate a Request for Proposal for the procurement of two (2) new, identical, self-propelled tug boats for the Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The vessels will operate on the Great Lakes. Each tug boat to be acquired will have the following features: • Twin screw, open wheel, minimum of 1600-BHP • Length (molded), between 65 feet to 80 feet • Breadth (molded) between 24 feet to 30 feet • Depth: As Necessary • Breaking 1st year ice up to 12 inches thick in the St. Mary’s Falls Canal in late December thru late-January and mid-March thru early-April each season • Scraping ice from the St. Mary’s Falls Canal lock chamber and miter gates mid-December through mid-January and mid-March thru mid-April each season The tug boats will be built and classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as Maltese Cross A-1 Towing Vessel, Ice Class C0, Great Lakes Service with Maltese Cross AMS. Each tug boat will meet USCG subchapter M requirements. Each vessel shall have a deckhouse with galley/mess, berths, and sanitary facilities for crew of six, pilothouse, electronics space, machinery space, and engine room. Each vessels’ electrical system shall be supported by two generators. Two barge winches shall also be provided on each vessel. Knuckle boom cranes and towing winches will be options for the vessels. Each vessel shall be provided with heating, air conditioning, and ventilation. Navigation lights, searchlights, and equipment shall be supplied. Contractor will be required to fabricate and deliver the tug boats to the Government. Delivery and final acceptance will be at the St. Mary’s Falls Canal, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. There will be liquidated damages associated with this procurement. Bid guarantee, payment, and performance bonding will be required. Solicitation W912BU21R0050 will be issued on or about 15 September 2021 with a due date occurring at least 30 days after solicitation posting date. A single award will be made to the responsible offeror who meets the required evaluation factors: technical requirements, price, and past performance. 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. 3238 CELRE Detroit ICE Class Tugs W912BU21R0050). Important Note(s): FAR part 12 - Commercial items is 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 Contract Opportunities website, 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