SOLICITATION NOTICE
H -- Cathodic Protection Survey
- Notice Date
- 3/11/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, 2 CONS, 41 Vandenburg Ave, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, 71110-2271, United States
- ZIP Code
- 71110-2271
- Solicitation Number
- FA4608-14-Q-S036
- Archive Date
- 4/9/2014
- Point of Contact
- Brandon J Boudreau, Phone: 3184560817, Michael C. Chiti, Phone: 3184566544
- E-Mail Address
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brandon.boudreau@us.af.mil, michael.chiti@us.af.mil
(brandon.boudreau@us.af.mil, michael.chiti@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, FA4608-14-Q-S036, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-66 Effective 01 Apr 2013). This procurement is 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 and the small business size standard is $14 Million dollars. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. You will not be eligible to receive an award if you are not in the System for Award Management. (Reference: DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A Required System for Award Management). The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation. The items being procured are: 0001 Annual Cathodic Protection Survey; Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform a water tank calibration survey of the cathodic protection (CP) systems in four elevated water tanks and five ground level water tanks location on Barksdale AFB, LA. See "Scope of Services" below SCOPE OF SERVICES CATHODIC PROTECTION SURVEYS AND REPAIRS NINE (9) WATER STORAGE TANKS BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE A. Scope: Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform a water tank calibration survey of the cathodic protection (CP) systems in four elevated water tanks and five ground level water tanks located on Barksdale AFB, LA. All tanks are in service and have sufficient water for the operation of the CP systems. Services shall include repairing the CP systems on three of these water tanks to include: Replace rectifier for tank number 1358, recoat the level float, roof, and vent on tank number 5857, and replace cell C-1 on tank number 6800. Surveys shall be performed IAW MIL-HDBK-1136. B. Background: Within Barksdale AFB, water is stored within nine (9) tanks for potable and fire protection service. The tanks are constructed of welded or riveted carbon steel. Since the tanks are exposed to the water, they are subject to corrosion. As a primary means of corrosion control, the tanks are internally coated. To supplement the coatings, each tank has been provided with an impressed current cathodic protection system. The cathodic protection systems consist of rectifier units mounted at ground level, suspended anodes and two (2) or more permanent reference cells. A listing of the tanks is as follows: Elevated No. 1358 130' High 50'f Wet Riser Potable Elevated No. 4490 137' High 50'f Wet Riser Potable Elevated No. 7291 100' High 26'f Wet Riser Potable Elevated No. 7417 125' High 34'f Wet Riser Potable Ground No. 5857 20' High 64'f Ground No. 6800 20' High 40'f Ground No. 7562 40' High 32'f Ground No. 7722 25' High 34'f Ground No. 6208 15' High 20'f Ground storage tanks No. 5857 and 7722 also have impressed current cathodic protection systems on the underside of the floors. These systems protect the external floor plates from soil side corrosion. As part of base operations, the impressed current cathodic protection system rectifiers are monitored monthly by base personnel. Annually, the cathodic protection systems are to be inspected and tested IAW MIL-HDBK 1136 to ensure they comply with NACE standards. This request for proposal addresses evaluations of the cathodic protection system on the water tanks as identified. The survey and associated reports are to be completed by 31 October 2014. C. Inspection of Water Tanks: a. Rectifiers - Record model, make, serial number, tap settings, mode of operation, set potential, current output, voltage output and On/Off potential of each permanent reference cell. If a rectifier unit is inoperable or malfunctioning, conduct troubleshooting to determine the cause. Make minor repairs and adjustments to ensure proper operation where possible. Record any changes in settings, output and operation mode. b. Condition - Visually observe the condition of the cathodic protection components including the rectifier, conduits, cables, hand hole covers, hangers, reference cells and anodes. Remove at least one (1) anode assembly of each type of array and inspect for cable condition and consumption. Note general condition of exterior and interior coatings on tank. Obtain photographs documenting coating and cathodic protection system conditions. c. Potential Measurements - Insert a current interrupter in the rectifier negative circuit. Set the interrupter on a cycle of 30 seconds "On" and 2 seconds "Off". Open manholes, hand holes and/or vents to provide at least three (3) points of access to obtain potentials in tank/bowl, and another opening for access to the riser pipe on elevated tanks. The access points on the tank/bowl should be out toward the shell. Using a sealed test cable connection, lower a portable copper/copper-sulfate reference cell to the floor of the tank or bottom of the riser pipe. Use care to judge the bottom of the riser. The portable reference cell must be freshly charged, immediately before starting the survey. Obtain potential measurements utilizing an M. C. Miller Model LC-4 voltmeter or equal. Record "On" and "Instant Off" potentials on 5-foot centers up the shell/riser at each access point. From the manhole, also obtain a profile on 5-foot centers across the floor starting at the center and ending at the shell. The "On" potential to be recorded is the highest negative value observed during the current applied cycle. The "Instant Off" potential to be recorded is the lowest or least negative value displayed during the "Instant Off" cycle. Once the potentials have been obtained secure all covers, remove the interrupters, and return the rectifier to operation. Adjust the control settings as required based on the test results. d. Safety - The Specialist must use an OSHA approved climbing harness. The base will provide mechanisms to connect to the ladder climbing slide devices. The Specialist must be securely tied off at all times when climbing and testing on the roof. The tie off must include a shock reduction devise. An assistant must provide ground support and safety watch. On the elevated tanks, an approved radio must be used to provide communications between the Specialist and ground support. Elevated tanks shall not be climbed in heavy rain, high winds, or when lightning is nearby. When materials are transported to/from the roof, they must be secured so they do not fall. D. Criteria: The internal and external criteria are an "Instant Off" potential of -850 millivolts or more negative. E. Reports: A report shall be prepared for the Water Tank System inspections. The report shall be of executive summary format, with sections addressing objectives, conclusions, recommendations, descriptions of structures and cathodic protection systems, test procedures and results narrative. Appendices shall include tabulated field data, photographs, material lists, and drawings. Any recommendations for repairs and additions must be supported in the report through a described analysis of the field data. If repairs/additions are recommended, the report must include a scope of work, cost estimates for implementation and material lists. F. Qualifications: All field tests and reports are to be conducted by a NACE certified Cathodic Protection Specialist. The Specialist must have at least ten (10) years of direct responsibility for the evaluation of water storage tanks on DOD facilities. This experience must include design, troubleshooting and repair of cathodic protection systems, and coating assessments. The Specialist must be supported by at least one (1) person capable of assisting with the field evaluation. G. Proposal Requirements: Submit a technical proposal including a statement of services that address all aspects of this scope. Issue a resume of the Specialist. Provide a project schedule showing specific days of the week in which specific tanks will be inspected. Provide an itemized fee schedule listing direct labor, overhead, expenses, hours and material costs. Evaluation Criteria: INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 1. Proposals shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal. (A) Proposals shall describe the offeror's proposed approach to performing the requirements set forth in the PWS. (B) Provide documentation verifying necessary certifications. At least one contractor must be certified to work on the Cathotic Protection Survey. 2. Price: The Total Firm Fixed Price shall be filled out for the proposed CLIN 0001. Offeror's proposals will be evaluated on price based on the sum of the total cost of CLIN 0001 on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The Contracting Officer is the only authorized representative that may obligate funds on behalf of the US Government. Work accomplished under the direction of any other individual is not authorized and is accomplished at the sole liability of the contractor. Note: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award to other than the low bidder based on quality of the items proposed, delivery time/period of performance time and any other factors determined to be important at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Contractors bidding "Or Equal" items must provide pictures/specifications of items proposing. **Site Visit Information: A pre-propoasl site visit will be held on Tuesday, 18 March 2014 at 09:00 AM CST at Barksdale Air Force Base. All interested parties must submit names of attendees by email to brandon.boudreau@us.af.mil by 01:00 PM CST on Monday, 17 March 2014. A briefing will be held at 2 CONS Conference Room prior to the Site Visit. All attendees who do not have access to Barksdale Air Force Base please meet at the East Gate off Industrial Drive at 08:30 AM CST for escort. All questions will need to be submitted by Wednesday, 19 March 2014 01:00 PM CST to brandon.boudreau@us.af.mil. Answers will be posted by Thursday, 20 March 2014 04:30 PM CST** Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and the following addenda. Offerors shall submit their quote on letterhead stationery, provide unit prices with a grand total, remit a completed copy of the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS at FAR 52.212-3, and follow the instruction as provided in the clause or be registered within System for Award Management (SAM) found at this website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS. Offers will be evaluated on price and technical acceptability. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be technically acceptable, and therefore will not be considered. Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable, and in compliance with all directions in this solicitation, the Government will award to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and the 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications with its offer. Additionally the following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-1 Approval of Contract 52.204-2 Security Requirements 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, and includes the following clauses as cited: (b) 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24(i), 24(ii), and 31 52.219-1 Alt 1 Small Business Program Representation 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification 52.232-1 Payments 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment 52.232-11 Extras 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations in all Solicitations and Contracts 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work 52.237-1 Site Visit 52.238-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards 52.242-13 Bankruptcy 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed Price 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Applicable DFARS clauses included: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items provisions 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252-247-7023 Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Offers must be received NLT 4:30 PM (CST), 25 March 2014, 2 CONS/LGCA, 41 Vandenberg Ave, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110. Quotes can be faxed (in accordance with FAR provision 52.214-13 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS) to the attention of Brandon J. Boudreau at (318) 456-0817 or emailed to brandon.boudreau@us.af.mil. Offers received after this date and time will be considered as late submissions in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated or considered. Please refer any questions to Brandon Boudreau, Contracting Specialist, at (318) 456-0817, brandon.boudreau@us.af.mil or Michael Chiti, Contracting Officer, at (318) 456-6544, michael.chiti@us.af.mil
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- Address: Barskdale AFB, LA, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, 71110, United States
- Zip Code: 71110
- Zip Code: 71110
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