414 CTS - Vessel Lease
ID: FA487726QA019Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

NAICS

Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (W020)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6cda001f0cf145eab96e7acef26b24dd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting quotes for the lease of vessels to support military training exercises at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. The procurement includes the provision of three types of crewed vessels—OPFOR Boat, Extrication Boat, and IP Boat—each with specified operational hours and requirements for seaworthiness, safety equipment, and crew qualifications. This contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards, including wage determinations and environmental considerations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 9, 2026, and can direct inquiries to TSgt Cody A. Daraban at cody.daraban@us.af.mil or 520-228-5405.

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    A. Performance Work Statement - 414 CTS Vessel Rental.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for contractors to provide crewed vessels for military training exercises off the coast of Oceanside or San Diego, CA. The services are divided into three categories: Extrication Vessel, OPFOR Vessel, and IP Vessel, each with specific operational roles and durations from February 16-20. All vessels must be seaworthy, meet detailed specifications for length, propulsion, navigation, and safety equipment, and be capable of operating in various sea states. Crew members must possess valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Credentials and First Aid/CPR certification, with demonstrated experience in military or maritime training. The contractor is responsible for providing an on-site contract manager, adhering to strict safety and information security protocols, including the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and reporting any security threats. Deliverables include daily situation reports and a final after-action report. The document also details provisions for unexpected delays, government use of the vessel, and restrictions on recording activities and subcontracting.
    B. Provisions and Clauses - FA487726QA019.pdf
    The document, FA487726QA015, outlines critical clauses for federal government contracts, particularly for commercial products and services, incorporating both Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions. Key themes include prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and services (e.g., from Huawei, ZTE, Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance), safeguarding covered defense information, and supply chain security. It details requirements for contractor representations and certifications, especially regarding small business programs (e.g., veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, disadvantaged businesses). Payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) are provided, along with mandates for ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on foreign purchases and labor practices. The document also addresses environmental considerations, such as ozone-depleting substances and sustainable products, and emphasizes compliance with various statutes and executive orders to ensure responsible and secure government procurement.
    C. WD 2015-5635 Rev 28.pdf
    The document is a federal wage determination (No. 2015-5635, Revision No. 28, dated 07/08/2025) for San Diego County, California, under the Service Contract Act. It outlines minimum wage rates for various occupations, fringe benefits, and compliance requirements for federal contractors. Key details include applicable minimum wages under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025, depending on contract award dates. The document specifies health and welfare benefits, vacation accrual (2-4 weeks), and eleven paid holidays. It also provides guidance on paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. Special instructions are included for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. The conformance process for unlisted job classifications is detailed, requiring contractors to propose rates and obtain approval from the Wage and Hour Division.
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