TUGCON VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N3220525R4008Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for the TUGCON VOYAGE CHARTER, specifically for the provision of a U.S. flagged ocean-certified tugboat. The primary objective is to secure a tug capable of towing the YRBM-57 berthing barge from Naval Base San Diego to Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, between January 2 and January 6, 2025, ensuring a minimum tow speed of 6 knots under specified weather conditions. This contract is critical for maintaining operational readiness and logistical support for naval operations, and it is set aside exclusively for small businesses. Interested parties must submit their proposals by November 19, 2024, and can direct inquiries to David C. Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil or Danny Davis at danny.w.davis1.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    The document outlines Wage Determination No. 2015-0213 by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act (SCA), mandating minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for contractors and subcontractors involved in federal service contracts. The minimum wage rates are determined by Executive Orders, with contracts awarded after January 30, 2022, necessitating at least $17.20 per hour, while those awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, must pay $12.90 per hour. The document details daily rates for specific job classifications related to harbor tug operations. Additionally, it outlines workers' rights to paid sick leave and various required benefits, including health and welfare contributions, vacation, and holiday pay. It emphasizes the importance of following proper classification procedures when unlisted job titles are utilized, detailing the conformance process to determine appropriate wage rates. Overall, the file serves as a guide for ensuring compliance with labor regulations and protections for workers under federal contracts.
    The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) N3220525R4008 for the provision of a U.S. flagged ocean-certified tugboat. This acquisition falls under the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, with the expected award being a firm-fixed-price contract. The objective is to secure a tug capable of towing the YRBM-57 berthing barge from Naval Base San Diego to Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, over a set period from January 2 to January 6, 2025. The contractor is required to ensure adequate tug horsepower for a minimum tow speed of 6 knots in specific weather conditions and must provide an Independent Marine Surveyor (IMS) to oversee the operation and ensure compliance with the U.S. Navy Towing Manual. The document details additional specifications, requirements for towing processes, and necessary technical evaluations. It is also a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging participation from small business entities. The proposal submission deadline is set for November 19, 2024, with various technical and compliance evaluations guiding contractor selection.
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