Troubleshooting Floating and Moveable Cranes Training

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation WILL be posted to SAM at https://sam.gov/.

The RFQ number is N4215823QS053. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2023-04 Effective June 2, 2023 and the DFARS Change notice 20230720. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/.

The NAICS CODE is 611699 and the Small Business Size Standard is $16.5M.

The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit as Full and Open Competition. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This posting is a request for competitive quotes. All quotations received by the closing response date may be considered by the Government. Determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

QUESTIONS: Offerors may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Heidi Miller by email at heidi.r.miller.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 5:00pm EST on August 4, 2023. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, VA requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing Troubleshooting Floating and Moveable Cranes Training as identified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Period of Performance (POP): August 28, 2023 – September 29, 2023

(3-4 day training course will be scheduled within this timeframe after award).

Shipping term shall be FOB Destination; therefore, quote SHALL include shipping cost. 

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/.

To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet or Adobe PDF. Quote must include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. An award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements in the SOW. Responses to this solicitation are due by 5:00 pm EST on August 11, 2023. Email quotes to heidi.r.miller.civ@us.navy.mil.

The vendor’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness. All prices must be considered fair and reasonable as determined by the Government. Quotes shall be held firm and valid for sixty (60) days (at minimum).

The completion and submission of the above items will constitute a quote and will be considered the vendor’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions of this solicitation and any attachments and/or exhibits.

Failure to provide all of these documents by the required date and time may preclude a quotation from award consideration at the discretion of the Government.

The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement (supplementary provisions and clauses may be added prior to award):

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment  (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. OCT 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items NOV 2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2021

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2021

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services MAY 2022

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation SEP 2021

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR 2015

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 JAN 2022

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2022

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors NOV 2021

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services JAN 2021

252.201-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020)

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors –Prohibition on Fees and Consideration APR 2020

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel JUN 2013

252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services. OCT 2010

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021