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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This annou... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotations incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84 dated Nov 1, 2015. All responsible sources may submit proposals that will be considered by the agency. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. Past performance will be considered in the selection of the awarded vendor. The United States Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center has a requirement for the following: This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide access to various compartments and locations throughout the vessel to allow Coast Guard personnel to conduct a Ship's Structure and Machinery Evaluation Board (SSMEB) Inspection and to restore the removed components to original configurations, after the Coast Guard inspections have been completed. 1.2 Government-furnished property. None. 2. REFERENCES COAST GUARD DRAWINGS Coast Guard Drawing 175-WLM 601-001, Rev T, General Arrangement - Inboard and Outboard Profiles Coast Guard Drawing 175-WLM 601-003, Rev N, Booklet of General Plans Coast Guard Drawing 175-WLM 631-001, Rev D, Painting Schedule (551) Coast Guard Drawing 175-WLM 631-002, Rev E, Painting Schedule (552 ON) Coast Guard Drawing 175-WLM 635-001, Rev F, Hull Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Schedule Coast Guard Drawing 175-WLM 801-018, Rev B, Scantling Profile Coast Guard Drawing 175-WLM 801-019, Rev C, Shell Expansion COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2014, General Requirements Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2014, Welding and Allied Processes Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2014, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures OTHER REFERENCES None 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General. 3.1.1 CIR. The Contractor shall submit a CIR for the inspections listed in the following paragraph(s): None. 3.1.2 Tech Rep. Not applicable. 3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor shall furnish and install all protective coverings to seal off and protect all non-affected vessel's components, equipment, and spaces near the work area against contamination during the performance of work. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all installed protective measures, inspect for the presence of contamination, and return all contaminated equipment, components, and spaces to original condition of cleanliness. 3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor shall handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). 3.2 SSMEB inspection particulars. 3.2.1 SSMEB work scheduling. 3.2.1.1 The Contractor shall be aware that all work specified herein, including the Coast Guard inspections, shall be completed within the first 25% of the original contract period. Consequently, the Contractor shall determine when the SSMEB fits best into the first 25% of the contract period's production schedule, and allot on the planning document the necessary time for the completion of the tasks specified herein. 3.2.1.2 The time allotted shall consider and reflect that the SSMEB inspections may take up to three full days. Notify the COR of the allotted time within 48 hour of contract period. During periods when the SSMEB board is performing inspections of a compartment, the Contractor shall ensure that no other work is ongoing inside or on the boundaries of that compartment. 3.2.2 Joint compartment walkthrough inspection. 3.2.2.1 On the day of the Arrival Conference, the Contractor, accompanied by Coast Guard Inspector, shall conduct a walkthrough inspection of all spaces affected by this work item. This inspection shall identify the specific vessel components to be removed and reinstalled, as specified herein. Additionally, any equipment requiring operational testing prior to removal shall be identified. 3.2.2.2 The Contractor shall document, with photographic equipment or some other method, the locations and configurations of interferences to be removed and reinstalled. The Contractor can expect to remove a total of up to eight joiner panels in compartments above the waterline designated by the Coast Guard Inspector on the exterior bulkheads, i.e., one port side and one stbd side on the main deck, 01 level, and 02 level. In addition, the Contractor can expect to remove up to 25 square feet of insulation, i.e., one square foot at a time as designated by the Coast Guard inspector, in order to gain access and inspect the steel structure. Further, the Contractor shall inspect all compartments and tanks at and below the waterline. 3.3 SSMEB work requirements. The Contractor shall accomplish the following to facilitate the SSMEB inspections: 3.3.1 Tank entry. Tank entry shall only be completed during a dry-dock availability, not during a dockside availability. Empty, clean, and certify "SAFE FOR WORKERS" all tanks (fuel, potable water, ballast, lube oil, and sewage) and voids on the cutter. NOTES 1. The costs associated for accomplishment on tanks and voids opened as a result of separate "Clean and Inspect" work items contained within this specification package shall be included in those base work items. 1. Tanks and voids will be available for entry throughout the SSMEB inspection unless closure is authorized by the Coast Guard. 3.3.2 Interferences. The contractor shall be aware that interferences in the way of work include, but are not limited to the following: shelving, piping, light fixtures, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, junction boxes, electrical receptacles, electrical switches, window frames, window blinds, computer hardware, cabinets, berthing racks, lockers, pumps, strainers, tanks, deck plates, various machinery, various piping, searchlight control assemblies, insulation, electric heaters, ducting, fan coil units, speakers, bench seats, television/VCRs, microwave oven, drawing board, knife storage box, bulletin boards, brackets and desks. 3.3.2.1 Prior to removal of any operating equipment, witness Coast Guard personnel perform an initial operational test of all items or shipboard devices designated for removal, to demonstrate existing operational condition. Submit a CFR. NOTES Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment. 3.3.3 Ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurement. Take a total of 200 UT measurements in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740, Appendix C in locations designated by the Coast Guard Inspector, using the Coast Guard drawings listed in Section 2 "References" as guidance. Submit a CFR with all UT readings recorded no later than 1 day after completion of SSMEB inspections. 3.3.3.1 In addition to the UT measurements, take a total of 50 pit-depth measurements, using a suitable pit depth gauge. 3.4 Restorations. Upon completion of the SSMEB Inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish the following. Reinstall all removed equipment and components. Renew all removed insulation in accordance with CG Drawing 175-WLM 635-001. Close all tanks, unless required to remain open for accomplishment of other related work items in this specification package. 3.4.1 After reinstallation, witness Coast Guard personnel perform a final operational test of all items or shipboard devices removed as a result of this work item. Submit a CFR. 3.4.2 Prepare and coat any disturbed surfaces to match existing adjacent surfaces in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, paragraph 3.1.13 (Touch-ups and minor coating repairs.) 4. NOTES 4.1 SSMEB objective. The objective of a SSMEB is to determine the condition and estimate the remaining service life of the vessel and its component systems. This is accomplished by close visual inspection of various compartments and locations and use of non-destructive testing. The visual inspections are conducted exclusively by the Coast Guard. 4.2 SSMEB Board-Contractor cooperation. The SSMEB Board Chairman will work closely with the Contractor, dockside COR, and SSMEB COR to ensure successful and timely completion of the work specified herein. 4.3 Unit responsibility. The vessel's crew will remove and reinstall all loose gear in way of work. 4.4 Electrical components. For the purposes of this work item, these may be defined as any item related to the creation, transmission, control, or usage of electrical power onboard, to include but not limited to: electrical cables, cable runs, power outlets, power distribution equipment, motor controllers, junction boxes, and switches. PLEASE SEE ATTATCHED SCOPES OF WORK FOR MORE DETAILS INTERESTED VENDORS PLEASE SEND OFFICIAL QUOTE, WITH A SAM.GOV REGISTERED DUNS NUMBER, AND EMAIL TO ANTHONY.J.ANDALUZ@USCG.MIL