USCG IPF New Orleans Shore Tie Cables

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies the requirements for Enhanced THOF-500 rated cables to be provided by the vendor.

• Cable Type: Enhanced THOF-500 rated cables.
• Quantities and Lengths:
  • Two (2) cables, 151 feet each, for WLR #1 Shoretie build.
  • Two (2) cables, 151 feet each, for WLIC #1 Shoretie build.
  • Two (2) cables, 201 feet each, for WLIC #2 Shoretie build.
  • Two (2) cables, 201 feet each, for PDA Shoretie build.
• Restrictions:
  • No substitutions permitted due to environmental conditions.
  • No connectors to be installed; cable ends must be sealed.
• Required Documentation: A cable data sheet or specification sheet, including manufacture date and cable properties, is required for each cable.

Vendors must ensure they can procure and deliver the specified cable types, lengths, and quantities without substitutions. Compliance with the sealing and connector requirements is mandatory. The provision of a detailed data sheet for each cable is also a key deliverable.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "IPF NOLA Shore Tie Cable". The government is seeking quotations for this item.

• Item: IPF NOLA Shore Tie Cable

• Required Delivery Date (RDD): No later than June 12, 2026

• Quantity: 8 Each (EA)

• Delivery: FOB Destination

• The document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, by 5 PM CST.

• All quotes should be emailed to wesley.k.hanna@uscg.mil.

• The document indicates that representations and/or certifications may be attached and must be completed by the quoter.

• Bidders are instructed to fill out blocks 13 and 14.

• The RFQ is not marked as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 423610

• PSC Code: 6145

• Point of Contact (POC) for information: Kelly Hulon (phone: 504-253-4776).

• The "IMPORTANT" section states that this is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If unable to quote, bidders should indicate so and return the form. It also states that the government is not committed to paying any costs incurred in preparing the quotation or contracting for supplies/services.

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

To procure and deliver specific Enhanced THOF-500 rated cables to the Industrial Production Facility New Orleans.

• Provide and deliver the following Enhanced THOF-500 rated cables in specified lengths:

  • Two cables, 151 feet each, for WLR #1 Shoretie build.
  • Two cables, 151 feet each, for WLIC #1 Shoretie build.
  • Two cables, 201 feet each, for WLIC #2 Shoretie build.
  • Two cables, 201 feet each, for PDA Shoretie build.

• Cables must be rated 500 MCM 3C TYPE THOF-500 ENHANCED 90°C FLEXIBLE SHIP-TO-SHORE POWER CABLE 600V-2Kv, as per the attached cable specification.

• Standard MILSPEC #915/6 THOF-500 is NOT an approved substitution.

• No connectors are to be installed on the cable ends.

• Cable ends must be sealed to prevent water intrusion during shipping and storage.

• A cable data sheet or specification sheet detailing manufacture date and cable properties is required for each cable.

• Delivery is required within a four-week window after contract award.

• Delivery location: Industrial Production Facility New Orleans.

• Compliance with the attached cable specification is mandatory.

• Specific cable rating and type are required; substitutions are not permitted.

• Sealing of cable ends and provision of data sheets are required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed specifications for the "TYPE THOF ENHANCED 600V-2000V" cable, designed to operate under OPNAVINST 11310.3 C guideline. It serves as a technical data sheet for potential bidders to understand the cable's construction, applications, and performance characteristics.

• Applications: Suitable for power cables on navy ships, industrial applications, and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) systems.
• Construction: Details materials for conductors (tin-coated copper), separator (polyester tape), insulation (EPDM rubber), inner jacket (chloroprene synthetic), reinforcement (polyamide threads), and outer jacket (chloroprene synthetic).
• Features: Includes voltage rating (600V/2000V), test voltage, insulation resistance, operating temperatures (max +90°C, short circuit +250°C), ambient temperature ratings (-40°C fixed, -25°C mobile), UV resistance, ozone resistance, flame resistance (PN-EN 60332-1-2), and impact/abrasion resistance.
• Key Parameters: Highlights industry standards for Cold ironing of maritime vessels, emphasizing environmental friendliness, high tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and resistance to chemicals, oil, and grease.
• Technical Data Table: Provides specific measurements for conductor size (500 Kcmil), insulation/jacket thickness, approximate weight, outer diameter, conductor resistance, and ampacity rating.

This document is crucial for bidders to determine if their proposed solution meets the specified cable requirements. It provides the technical details necessary for compliance verification, material selection, and understanding the operational environment and performance expectations for the cable system.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists and describes commonly applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses for fixed-price supply contracts. It serves as a reference for understanding the regulatory requirements that may be incorporated into such contracts.

FAR Clauses: Includes standard clauses covering definitions, ethics, subcontracting, reporting, commercial items, labor laws, foreign purchases, payments, disputes, inspection, and termination.

HSAR Clauses: Includes specific clauses for DHS contracts, such as those related to corporate expatriates, commercial items acquisition, strikes, hazardous substances, insurance, Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs), and shipping terms (F.O.B. Origin).

Additional Notes: Highlights the applicability of FAR Part 12 clauses for commercial items, the importance of Buy American Act clauses, inspection requirements, and termination clauses.

This document is crucial for potential bidders to understand the mandatory regulatory framework governing fixed-price supply contracts, particularly those with the Department of Homeland Security. Familiarity with these clauses is essential for accurately assessing contract requirements, preparing compliant proposals, and understanding potential risks and obligations. Key clauses related to commercial items, domestic preference (Buy American), inspection, and termination directly impact proposal strategy and contract performance.