46 -- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

April 27, 2001

Contracting Office

Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept, Attn: Bid Officer/Code 210A94, 937 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 212, San Diego, CA 92132-0212

ZIP Code

92132-0212

Solicitation Number

N0024501RCPB042

Response Due

May 4, 2001

Point of Contact

Brian O'Donnell, Contract Specialist, 619.532.3445; Mary O'Brien, Contracting Officer

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contract Specialist (brian_w_odonnell@sd.fisc.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-24. This Procurement is issued as a small business set-aside. See numbered Note 1. The Standard Industrial Code is 2899 with a small business standard of 500 employees. The agency need is Boiler Feedwater Services in three naval bases in the San Diego area. The requirement is for a firm-fixed price, Indefinite Quantity, Requirements contract with three line items with subclins for each year. The Period of Performance is the date of award through 30 September 2001, with two one-year options for the following items: Since the period of performance for the Base Year is from the date of award until 30 September 2001, the estimated quantity for the Base Year is prorated 50% from that of Option Year 1 and Option Year 2. Line Item 0001, Naval Station 32nd Street, 0001AA -- (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 1,500,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY. 3,000,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY. 3,000,000 GL), Delivery of Mobile Demineralizer within twenty-four (24) hours of notification (between 0600-1800 hrs, Monday through Saturday). The contractor will allow the requisitioner a maximum of (3) hours to start the quantity requested; Item 0001AB; (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 825,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY. 1,650,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY. 1,650,000 GL), Delivery of Mobile Demineralizer within four (4) hours of notification (twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, including holidays. Contractor will be required to provide maximum of three (3) mobile demineralizers within any four (4) hour period. Further, the contractor will allow the requisitioner a minimum of three (3) hours to receive the quantity requested; Item 0001AC, (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 3 EA; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY 5 EA; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY 5 EA) Disconnect and move mobile demineralizer from one ship to another within two (2) hours of notification (twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week). The contractor will be required to disconnect and move a maximum of two (2) mobile demineralizers within any two (2) hour period. Item 0002-NAS North Island, 0002AA, (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 450,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY. 900,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY. 900,000 GL); 0002AB, (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 270,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY. 540,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY. 540,000 GL) and 0002AC, (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 3 EA; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY 5 EA; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY 5 EA) Item 0003 Point Loma, 0003AA, (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 580,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY. 1,160,000 GL; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY. 1,160,000 GL); 0003AB, (BASE YEAR EST QTY. 168,750 GL; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY. 337,500 GL; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY. 337,500 GL) and 0003AC, (BASE YEAR EST. QTY 5 EA; OPTION YEAR 1 EST QTY 10 EA; OPTION YEAR 2 EST QTY 10 EA). Items 0004-0006 are for Option Year One and 0007-0009 are for Option Year 2. PARTIES RESPONDING MUST PROPOSE PRICING FOR ALL ITEMS FOR ALL THREE YEARS. C1.1 Each delivery of boiler feedwater shall be accompanied by a water quality certification showing that the water meets the requirements listed below (refer to NSTM S9086-GX-STM-020/CH-220 V2 paragraph 220-22.18 through 220-22.22). Constituent or Property Hardness-0.10 epm max; pH (condensate) -- greater than 5.4; pH (processed water) -- between 5.4 and 8.2; Silica -- 0.20 ppm max; Conductivity -- <2.5 micromho/CM* hard-ness. * NSTM S9086-GX-STM-020/CH-220 V2 paragraph 220-22.24 states "The maximum permissible demineralized makeup feedwater conductivity is 1.0 micromho/cm. If the demineralized makeup feedwater conductivity exceeds this limit, the resin is expended." C1.2 To ensure the feedwater which is processed from shore water and provided to ships meets the above standards, the contractor shall continuously monitor the conductivity of the feedwater being provided and shall test the feedwater for Silica before delivery to each ship. When any test result indicates that the effluent does not meet the above standards, the contractor shall test the water in all the ship's feed tanks which received water. The contractor shall provide copies of all test results to the ship receiving water. C1.3 pH will be measured with an in-line-mounted probe on the discharge side of the mobile demineralizer by other products. C1.4 Hardness and alkalinity will be monitored by the Receiving Activity. C1.5 Shipside testing is to be completed on silica with the use of the Hach Low level Silica test Kit and resistivity with a Blasbaugh Resistivity Monitor (use polyethylene bottles and avoid using a glass container which can give a false high silica result). The test and certification is to be performed on site through the use of this equipment provided by the contractor. C1.6 The exact amount of processed water going to the customer will be calculated via an inline Flow meter mounted on the discharge side of the mobile demineralizer. After completion of delivery of demineralized water to customer the contractor shall not proceed to disconnect equipment until a ship's force personnel has recorded the exact amount of product delivered by the contractor. The point of contact on the ship will be the Ship's Oil King or the Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA). C.2 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION C 2.1 The contractor will be required to furnish certification that each delivery meets the requirements listed in paragraph C1.1. C2.2 Certification shall be provided to the engineering officer of the receiving ship at the time delivery is made. C 2.3 The Navy has the right to conduct the independent testing to confirm that the water delivered is within specifications. The Government will not make payment for any deliveries found not to meet specifications. C 2.4. Inspection and acceptance of feedwater to be furnished shall be made at destination by the receiving activity. Questions are to be handled by the Ordering Officer. C 2.5 At the request of Southwest Regional Maintenance Server (SRMC), a demineralizer unit delivered to a ship can be retained at the delivery point by the Government when a complaint is received by SRMC from the ship that the quality of water does not meet contract specifications. Once retained by the Government, neither the contractor nor the Government can operate the unit. The unit will be tested for water quality within 24 hours and returned to the Contractor. A representative from the ship alleging the poor water quality and the Contractor will observe operation of the unit and witness a water quality test performed by the Government and/or a separate water quality test performed by the Contractor. C 2.6 Contractor/Facility shall continuously monitor the Contractor's Demineralizer IAW NSTM 220-22.21 (Conductivity Cell). C 2.7 Shore processed feedwater (Demineralizers) or any other process other than steam condensation shall meet the requirements NSTM 220.22.20. C 2.8 Contractor/Facility shall provide the ship's force point of contact, Ship's Oil King or the Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA) with the most recent pierside mobile demineralizers efficient meter readings prior to delivery. C 2.9 Contractor/Facility shall provide the ships force with the most recent pierside mobile demineralizer mixed bed ion exchange resin change out date and efficient meter readings, and also the projected date of the following resin change out. C 2.10 The supplier of the feedwater shall certify that a sample of the feedwater meets the requirements set forth in paragraph 2220-22.20. Prior to supplying water to the ships feed system, pierside demineralizers shall be flushed to waste, and flowing effluent shall be tested and certified by the supplier as meeting the standards of paragraph 2220-22.20. The requirement applies anytime pierside demineralizers are secured and restarted regardless of the lead-time. A manifold system shall be used such that the ships' continuous flowing pierside demineralizer effluent can be directed to waste or ships feed system without interrupting the flow through the demineralizer. A 100 mesh Y-type strainer shall be installed in the feed line to the ship to preclude resin contamination in the ship system. C 2.11 To ensure that feedwater which is processed from shore water and provided to ships met the required standards, the contractor shall test the feedwater for silica before delivery to each ship in accordance with NSTM 2220-22.20. C3 CONTRACTOR FACILITIES AND EXPERIENCE C 3.1 The Contractor will be required to regenerate, maintain and repair mobile demineralizers. C3.2 The contractor will be required to have facilities to accept oral orders twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Mobile communication equipment shall be maintained in all delivery trucks. C 4 MOBILE DEMINERALIZATION SPECIFICATIONS are as follows: C4.1 Exchange capacity shall be 750,000-1,000,000 grains for each mobile demineralizer and be regenerated after they have delivered 70% of their rated capacity. C4.2 The equipment furnished shall incorporate all features necessary for satisfactory operation in a sea and air environment. C 4.3 The demineralizer shall consist of carbon steel, rubber lined (or equivalent) demineralizer trains containing at least one cation unit, one anion unit and two parallel FRP mix bed units with interconnecting piping valves and accessories not specifically identified herein but required for an operable system. The contractor is required to supply industry standard "small" or "medium" demineralizers which are to be approximately 16 feet long by 8 feet wide by 12 feet high. C 4.4 Each mobile demineralizer shall be equipped with a batchmeter device that will automatically shut off the inlet valve when a pre-set number of gallons have been delivered. This device shall be of a design that cannot be reset by ship's company, only by the contractor. C 4.5 Each mobile demineralizer shall be equipped with a resistivity monitor. The delivery of feedwater will be automatically terminated if the water exceeds specifications. The resistivity monitor and cell will be calibrated at least quarterly. C4.6 Each mobile demineralizer shall be equipped with a fully automatic rinse control panel. It shall have a light to indicate control panel is on (if not on, there is no power to the unit), a light indicating poor water quality and 10-minute flushing cycle before being manually reset, and a light shall indicate good water quality. The contractor is responsible for flushing all units at a maximum of 24 hours prior to arrival at the pier. Contractor should therefore pre-flush the equipment at their facility. C 4.7 No mobile demineralizer will be delivered and set-up for a ship without the theoretically calculated number of gallons remaining in that mobile demineralizer. Under normal circumstances the mobile demineralizer will shut down on gallons delivered not on exceeding resistivity limits. C 4.8 Mobile demineralizers are to be placarded with detailed operating instructions including flushing procedures; if necessary, instructions shall be displayed for recovery after there has been an interruption in delivery. C 4.9 Raw water inlet and boiler feedwater outlet fitting will be furnished by the contractor and be compatible with Navy one and one half inch fire hose fittings. C 4.10 Each mobile demineralizer shall be equipped with a sample valve on the outlet for purposes of taking water samples while equipment is operating. C 4.11 Each mobile demineralizer shall be equipped with automatic air venting valves and inlet and outlet pressure gauges. C 4.12 Each mobile demineralizer shall not exceed 12 feet (H) x 8 feet (W) x 16 feet (L) and a weight of 10,000 pounds. C 4.13 The contractor is required to use 120 degree Fahrenheit hot caustic injection, since silica loading of resin and break-through into the boiler feedwater is of great concern. C 4.14 "Y" type strainer with ICU mesh filter in feedline is required. C 4.15 Unit price includes removal of all equipment after completion of deliveries. C 5 GOVERNMENT SUPPLIED C 5.1 The Government will supply raw water at a minimum pressure of 40 PSI and at an estimated flow rate between 30 to 60 gallons per minute. Due to variable demand at any pier for raw water, supply pressures could exceed 70 psi or higher. The contractor will be required to protect its own and any government equipment from damage due to maximum pressure fluctuations by installing necessary regulating systems. C 5.2 The Government will supply 120 volt, single phase, 60-hertz electrical power with 3 prong female connector. C 5.3 The Government will supply hoses from the pier water source to mobile demineralizer and to delivery point abroad ship. In any instance where the contractor notices a noticeable leak in the ship's hoses or fittings, the contractor shall notify the COR of the leak so that the ship can take corrective action to fix either the hose or fitting. C 5.4 The contractor is authorized to locate demineralizers on the pier in close proximity to the customer ships and shall be clear of fire lanes and parallel to the edge of the pier facing in the direction of the shore to allow for emergency evacuation if necessary. The maximum amount of time a demineralizer shall be allowed to remain on the pier is for 1 24 hour period immediately after usage disconnect. In accordance with SOPASANDIEGOINST 5000.1F, vehicles physically attached to the ship via a hose may be parked unattended for their essential use only. C 5.5 It is the contractor's responsibility to adhere to Navy parking regulations and the SOW requirements. If the twenty-four hour period is exceeded, the Navy will exercise its authority to issue a summons and/or remove any equipment found to be in violation of Navy parking regulations at the contractor's expense in accordance with COMNAVREGSWINST 1000.7A. Damages to the contractor's equipment will not be covered by the Contracts Dispute Act as they are not related to the contract. The contractor is "parking" his equipment and is liable like any other "driver" who violates on-base Navy parking regulations. C 6 WATER CONTAINMENT C 6.1 To avoid unnecessary traffic on piers, water delivered under this contract will be produced by a mobile demineralizer as described below and stationed alongside the receiving ship, versus use of a bulk water tank truck. C 6.2 Contractor must provide containment around the demineralizer unit sufficient to contain water that leaks from the unit. The term "unit" does not include hoses provided by the Navy. Water that accumulates in the containment must be properly disposed. Water that does leak from Navy connections or hoses and is captured by the secondary containment is the disposal responsibility of the contractor. Proper disposal included but is not limited to pumping to the BOWTS, CHT or hauling off site. The accumulated water may not be discharged directly into the San Diego Bay or onto the pier. C 6.3 The exact amount of processed water going to the customer will be calculated by means of an inline Flow meter mounted on the discharge side of the mobile demineralizer. After completion of delivery of demineralized water to the customer the contractor shall not proceed to disconnect the equipment until a ships force personnel has recorded the exact amount of product delivered by the contractor on attachment. C 6.4 The contractor is responsible for ensuring that his equipment is in good working order and does not leak. The contractor is responsible for providing a point of contact available at any time their equipment is on the pier should a leak be identified. The contractor is responsible for repairing the leak within the 24 hour period of being reported by any Navy personnel. There will be no additional charge for this repair. C 6.5 As mentioned in C 6.2, Demineralizers must not discharge any residual water to adjacent drains, San Diego Bay or the pier. Any discharge is considered an illicit discharge under Navy's Storm Water Permits. Contractor must adjust their dumping operations accordingly. As a result, the contractor is required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental as well as regulatory laws including but not limited to the following: Assimilative Crimes Act (18 USC 13) Federal Adoption of State Law (California Penal Code/Health and Safety Code 25789.5, Unauthorized Disposal of Hazardous Waste, Section 301 of the Clean Water Act, California Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act, State Water Resources Control Board Water Quality Order No. 97-03-DWQ General Permit No. CAS000001 and Water Quality Control Plan for San Diego Basin (9). Any instance of noncompliance by the contractor will require a report of this discharge to the Water Quality Control Board. C 6.6 The contractor is prohibited from discharging wastes (including waste water) into the "Waters of the United States" or a conveyance system that discharges to 'Waters of the United States" unless the discharge is specifically authorized or exempted by a National Pollutant Elimination System permit or by applicable regulations. In addition, no such discharge is permitted without written authorization from the Commander, Navy Region Southwest, Environmental Department. 8 ORDERING/COR INFORMATION 8.1 Ships are not authorized to contact the contractor directly. Naval Station San Diego Port Operations is the ordering activity and is authorized to deal with the contractor if and when problems should arise. Weekends or after delivery will not be authorized without ISIC concurrence and the Port Ops program manager's approval. Rainmaker requirements can be made 0800-1600 Monday through Friday, Phone 619 556-3615 via Ordering Officer/COR BMCS Goodman, N3P11D Pier Supervisor. The procedure for contractor submittal of invoices is as follows: The Contractor shall bill per every 20 orders. A spreadsheet will be required and will include ship, requisition number, call number and CLIN, quantity, unit price and spreadsheet amounts totaled. The contractor shall submit this spreadsheet along with the invoice. The following provision apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph (b) (5) Offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items. DFARS clauses 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and addendum clause DFARS clause 252.225-7035, Buy-American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payment Program Certificate; Clause FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clauses; FAR 52.211-5, New Material, FAR 52.211-7 Other than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former Government Surplus Property, FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; FAR 217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, with para (c) completed as follows: the total duration of this contract, including the exercise of options under this clause, shall not exceed three (3) years; The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Item applies with the following applicable clause

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Loren Data Corp. 20010501/46SOL001.HTM (W-117 SN50K5W0)