USCGC Aspen Chill Water Piping Insultation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 2123403Y61A1599006 applies and is used as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective, 7 March 2016. It is anticipated that a competitive price purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.

The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. No down payments or advanced payments will be made to the awarded vendor. Vendor shall ensure they can secure funding for this order until delivered and received by the US Coast Guard. Payment will be made by Government Purchase order (Net 30) and the vendor shall assume financial responsibility until the order is accepted and received by US Coast Guard. Payment of the work is authorized to be submitted as work is completed but must be approved by the Contracting Officer First.

Basis for Award: This solicitation is based on FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures and quotes will be reviewed and awarded on a Best Value basis per the solicitation.  Past performance will only be reviewed for “responsibility” basis per FAR 9.1.  The evaluation criteria for the quote’s will be technical requirements, who meets our deadlines and what is the lowest cost.340

All quotes shall be emailed to SK1 Shawn Loving via Shawn.M.Loving@uscg.mil and shall be received no later than 2/13/2023 @ 1300 (Eastern). All emailed quotes shall have 2123403Y61A1599006 in the subject of the email.

A Site Visit is required in order to bid, please email Adam Brown via Adam.L.Brown@uscg.mil in order to added to the Gate Access list for the site visit 2/15/23 0900.

Vendor Information:

Entity Name

Entity Unique Entity ID

Entity Address

Entity POC

Entity Phone Number

POC Email Address

Vendor shall provide: 

Line 1: USCGC ASPEN CHILL WATER PIPING INSULATION

DESCRIPTION: Contractor to insulate and lag approximately 1400 linear feet of chill water piping. The contractor will be required to insulate various shaped items such as valves, fittings, and flanges. The contractor shall provide all materials, personnel and equipment needed to perform all

work as required. Insulation should be snug to piping with no gaps. Brattice cloth should cover the insulation and be coated with sealfas. Piping to be insulated will vary in size from 1/4" to 5". The type of insulation to be

installed shall be Armaflex AP rubber or equal. Insulation shall be 3/4" thick (MIL-P-15280). Piping installation may not be 100% IAW the drawings so a site survey will be required to ensure all pipe sizes and materials needed. Drawings will be provided for estimating purposes and to identify spaces onboard the vessel. Statement of work will be provided for services

required. The CG Yard prefers the contractor shall perform this work on second shift, starting anytime after 1600. Contractor shall check in with the Ship Superintendent, Pipe Shop Foreman, or Leader at the beginning of each workday. Site visit will be held on 02/15/23 and is required for the bidding process. Site visit may be waved for vendors who previously installed this chill water insulation onboard a 225.

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Estimated Performance Date:

*Services are Required by 2/21/23*

Place of Performance:

               U.S. COAST GUARD YARD

               ATTN: USCGC Aspen

               2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD

               BALTIMORE, MD 21226

Invoicing In IPP

It is a requirement that all invoicing for Purchase Orders will now be entered and processed through https://www.ipp.gov.

All invoices must contain the following information: CG Purchase Order number, vendor’s invoice number, cage number, PO item number, description of supplies or services, unit prices and extended totals (INVOICES FOR PURCHASE ORDERS AWARDED BY SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER, BALTIMORE ARE TO BE SUMITTED AS NON PO IN IPP). Shipping costs will be indicated as a separate line item on the invoice (if applicable). Shipping cost $100 or more must be accompanied by a separate freight invoice when submitting an invoice(s) for payment (if applicable).

To submit an invoice, vendor must have access to www.ipp.gov. To gain access please indicate if you don’t have an account So the issuing office can establish one for you.