USCGC TARPON Towing Service
ID: 52000QR240007805Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080)NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Inland Water Freight Transportation (483211)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL TOWING (V125)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses to provide towing services for the USCGC Tarpon, with the contract performance scheduled between September 16th and 30th, 2024. The contractor will be responsible for supplying towing equipment, conducting vessel inspections, and developing a detailed towing plan that adheres to safety protocols and operational guidelines. This procurement is critical for ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of Coast Guard vessels, reinforcing the importance of maritime operations in national security. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by September 12, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Cornelius Claiborne at cornelius.N.claiborne@uscg.mil or Stacy Spalding at stacy.j.spalding@uscg.mil.

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    The document outlines the "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items," specifying essential Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that contractors must adhere to when acquiring commercial items. It includes legal mandates such as prohibitions on contracting with entities like Kaspersky Lab, requirements for fair labor standards, and extensive regulations promoting small businesses, including various set-asides for disadvantaged groups. Additionally, it highlights compliance obligations related to reporting, ethics, and environmental considerations. The document also stipulates that contractors are required to provide access to records for auditing and that they must flow down certain FAR clauses to their subcontractors. This comprehensive regulation serves to ensure compliance with federal laws, promote ethical practices, and support fair competition among businesses participating in government contracts, reinforcing the government's commitment to responsible and equitable procurement practices.
    The document outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide vessel towing services between the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville and the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD. The contractor must supply the necessary towing equipment, install fittings, inspect the vessel prior to towing, and obtain required approvals from the CG Captain of the Port. A pre-towing conference is mandatory, and a detailed towing plan must be submitted for review, which includes safety protocols, communication plans, and personnel responsibilities. Towing operations must be conducted during daylight hours in favorable weather, with specific limits on wind speed and vessel speed. The period of performance for this contract is set for September 16th-30th, 2024. The document serves as a Request for Proposal (RFP) detailing the scope of work, compliance standards, and operational guidelines essential for government contracting within federal maritime operations.
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