The purpose of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for BILGES AND CLEANING SERVICES onboard the USCG Margaret Norvell. The requirements in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW), the contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the bilge cleaning. The contractor shall furnish trained, qualified personnel and any required special tools. Contractor shall protect all equipment in work locations.

The completion of the bilge cleaning requirements are listed in the SOW. All additional costs associated with the services not included in the original quote shall be provided in writing prior to the start of the work for approval. Upon acceptance the Contractor shall commence work as per scheduled, the facility shall remain in operation throughout the service

Prior to submitting a quote, it is mandatory to examine the complete scope of work and highly recommended to visit the unit to verify conditions and measurements. After the award of contract, a pre-conference will be held prior to starting the project at US Coast Guard Base Miami Beach. The required Period of Performance (POP) is January 3rd 2023 through February 3rd , 2023 due to the availability of the cutter.

The U. S. Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this solicitation. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this solicitation. The United States Coast Guard Contracting Office will evaluate all quotes and intends to satisfy this requirement through a formal acquisition process. All quotes must be received before the solicitation close. Please see the attached SOW and related documents for the specifics of the requirements.

SITE VISIT: All bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site before submitting bids. Interested parties shall make arrangements for a site visit with Julia Ferris, 305-535-4332; Email: [email protected] or Bryan Goltz, 305-535-4337; Email: Bryan.W.Goltz@us g.mil.  USCGC Margaret Norvell may not be available, but an identical asset will be moored at CG Base Miami Beach, Fl.

The Government will award the contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation and most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The award is based on Best Value.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Capabilities Statement

2. Past Performance

3. Price

Proposals shall be submitted on the offeror/vendor/contractor letterhead via email

Proposals shall be 20 pages or less

Submit all proposals via email to [email protected]

All prospective contractors shall be register in the SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) before submitting a proposal for this solicitation.

Contract terms is Firm Fixed based on the Scope of Work (SOW)

The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): BILGES AND CLEANING SERVICES

The following solicitation provisions apply to this solicitation and resultant contract

FAR 52.204.7 System for Award Management

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions of Offerors-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit