GOGA - NHL BALCLUTHA HAUL OUT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for Maintenance and Restoration Haul Out Services for the National Historic Landmark (NHL) full-rigged ship Balclutha, located at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. This is the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is conducted under FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• Haul out of the Balclutha ship, including routine ship husbandry not performable while the vessel is in the water or at berth.

• Preparation of the vessel and systems for transit from Mare Island Naval Shipyard to the contractor's facility (requires USCG approval).

• Thorough vessel cleaning and inspection.

• Routine hull preparation and coatings application.

• Cyclic maintenance of the ship's systems and components.

• Repair or renewal of steel identified during UT gauging.

• Preparation and painting of additional spaces or application of alternate coatings.

• Carpentry repairs to decking and caulking.

• Potential repair/replacement of the forecastle deck and main deck deckhouse (options).

• Delivery of the vessel to berthing at Mare Island Naval Shipyard (MINSY) with gangway and support systems reinstalled.

• The contractor must use a standard dry dock facility or lift platform technology; travel lifts or cranes are unacceptable due to the hull's fragility.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 120 days from haul out for base CLINs. The overall period of performance will reflect funded options.

• Anticipated Exercise Dates for Options: 08/31/2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Submission Deadline: Specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449.

• Submission Method: Via email to the Contracting Officer at juan_roman@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value, based on the following factors (relative importance not stated): Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel and Subcontractors, Schedule, and Price.

• Price Evaluation: Will include all options, and offers may be deemed unacceptable if option prices are significantly unbalanced.

• NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repairing)

• Size Standard: 1,300 EMPs.

• This solicitation is full and open with no set-aside restrictions.

• A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT at 860 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592. RSVP is required.

• Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Price Schedule for the FY26 Balclutha Haul Out opportunity. It details the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and associated costs for various services related to the vessel's haul out, maintenance, and repairs.

• Base Bid Items: Include transportation, haul out, temporary services, hull cleaning and inspection, valve servicing, hull plating thickness measurements, preparations and painting (underwater and above waterline), replacement of name/homeport letters, and sacrificial anodes.
• Optional Bid Items: Cover steel repairs (plate repairs, clad welds, structural steel shape repairs), rivet repairs and caulking, preparation and repairs of the figurehead, and various coating applications for different vessel areas (forepeak, chain locker, main hold, forecastle, 'tween deck, UWH). It also includes carpentry repairs such as deck caulking and wood decking replacement.
• Informational CLINs: Laydays, temporary services, and labor rates (overhead, M&S markup, profit).
• Units of Measure: Vary by CLIN, including $/Day/Foot, Hour, Lump Sum, Knotical Mile, Each, Pound, Group, LF (Linear Foot), and SqFt (Square Foot).
• Pricing: Unit prices and total estimated costs are to be filled in by the bidder. Many fields are marked as '#REF!' or '0' in the provided template, indicating they require bidder input.

This price schedule is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work and to prepare their cost proposals. Bidders must carefully review each CLIN, determine the appropriate units of measure, and provide accurate pricing for both base and optional items. The document explicitly states that CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING CALCULATIONS FOR ACCURACY.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the scope of work for dry-docking and repairs to the historic sailing ship BALCLUTHA, a National Historic Landmark managed by the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (SAFR).

The work involves routine ship husbandry, dry-docking, thorough vessel inspection, hull preparation and coatings, servicing of through-hull valves and cathodic protection components. Specific tasks include:

• Vessel transportation, haul out, and blocking.
• Hull cleaning, inspection, and ultrasonic measurements of plating thickness.
• Surface preparation and painting of the underwater body, topsides, and specific areas like the figurehead, forepeak, chain locker, and holds.
• Repair and servicing of valves and through-hull fittings.
• Repair and service of the wheelchair lift.
• Optional items for structural component repairs, rivet repairs, caulking, and carpentry repairs, including deck planking and margin board replacement.

The work will be performed at the contractor's facility, which must be located along or adjacent to the navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. The vessel is currently berthed at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA.

• Historical Accuracy: A primary criterion, requiring utmost consideration and respect for the vessel's historic fabric and integrity.
• Safety: Compliance with all Federal, State, and local statutes, regulations, and rules, including OSHA requirements.
• Environmental Protection: Measures to reduce air and water pollution and proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Documentation: Submission of progress reports, project schedules, as-constructed drawings, and operation and maintenance data.
• Quality Control: Contractor must submit Quality Control and Quality Assurance program documents.
• Historic Preservation: Procedures to retain existing material, use reversible processes, and employ traditional materials and techniques where possible.
• Access: Coordination with SAFR personnel to minimize impact on park operations and visitors.
• Working Hours: Limited to 7:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays, unless otherwise approved.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various classes of service employees working on covered federal contracts within specific geographic areas. Bidders must use this information to determine the appropriate labor costs for their proposals.

• Geographic Area: California Counties of San Francisco and San Mateo.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Janitor, Computer Operator, Aircraft Mechanic, Firefighter) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), Vacation (2-4 weeks based on service length), and 11 paid holidays.
• Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Specifies requirements for paid sick leave, providing $5.09/hour or $203.60/week.
• Executive Order (EO) 13658 (Minimum Wage): Sets a minimum wage rate of $13.30 per hour for 2025 (adjusted annually) for covered workers.
• Special Pay Differentials: Includes provisions for hazardous pay (8% differential) and night/Sunday pay (10% night differential, 25% Sunday premium).
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing uniforms and reimbursement for cleaning costs ($3.35/week).
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs. It dictates the minimum compensation and benefits that must be provided to employees performing work under the contract. Failure to comply can result in penalties. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements. The document also outlines the process for establishing wages for unlisted job classifications.