NWFSC_groundfish_attachments_3-17_Final.docx

Attachment #1 West Coast Groundfish Trawl Survey Vessel Characteristics Questionnaire

Vessel Name: ______________________________ Registration No.: _____________________ Owner/Manager Name: ________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Hull type: (steel, fiberglass, wood): _______________________ Year built: _______________

5.0 Vessel Specifications

5.1 Vessel Length (LOA) _____________ Vessel Draft _____________ Vessel Beam (Width) _____________ How much back deck freeboard (distance from the top of the solid bulwark to water surface), 10 feet aft of trawl winches? _____________________________________________________

5.2 What is the vessel’s Horsepower rating? __________________________________________

5.3 Can the vessel tow the 85/104 four panel Aberdeen trawl at 2.7 knots at a depth of 700 fathoms? ___________________________________________________________________________

5.4 Is the vessel capable of maintaining a cruising speed of at least 8.0 knots in low sea states? _____

5.4.1 What is the vessel’s usual cruising speed in knots (example 7.2 to 8.0 knots)? _______ at what main engine(s) RPM? _______

5.4.2 What is the vessel’s maximum cruising speed (knots)? ______ at what main engine RPM?______

5.5 Does the Contractor agree to allow a through-hull penetration for running cables that are needed from a removable transducer canister (the canister is usually mounted prior or during mobilization in shipyard and removed with divers during demobilization), this process will entail mounting two to four doubler plates for affixing the canister(s) to the hull? _________________ If non-steel vessel is offered by contractor, please include complete drawings of the location for the transducer placement and any other necessary modifications to ensure hull integrity

5.6 Is the vessel completely rigged for stern trawling including:

5.6.1 Does the vessel have a stern ramp? ________ Does the vessel have a roller? _______ Does the vessel have an aft gantry? _______ Does the vessel have a forward gantry? ______ Is the vessel outfitted with an overhead boom or mast? _______ Please include pictures of the back deck layout, including net reels, and gantries.

5.6.2 Does the vessel have at least two powered net reels? ___________ Please list net reels, location, dimensions, and pulling power:

Location: __________ Dimensions: ____________ Pulling Power: ___________ Location: __________ Dimensions: ____________ Pulling Power: ___________ Location: __________ Dimensions: ____________ Pulling Power: ___________ Is there additional room on the deck (for vessels with beam greater than 28 feet) to stack an additional net in case there is catastrophic damage to the primary net(s) that does not compromise space requirements for survey sampling equipment (14’ X 10’)? ______ If yes, please include scale drawings of deck layout.

5.6.3 Is the vessel outfitted with two trawl winches directed aft to the gantry? _____________ Please list winch characteristics:

Manufacturer: __________ Model: __________ Retrieval Rate: _______ (ft. /min) Capacity with 5/8” wire rope warps: ___________ Are cable lengths monitored electronically? ___________ If yes, what is the method of measurement (rotations or actual length)? __________ Is there a NEMA serial data output for this electronic measurement system? ________ Time required to haul back 1000 fathoms of trawl warp? ______________ Do warps run directly to aft main trawl blocks? ___________

5.7 Do the trawl winches spool warps directly to the aft towing blocks on the rear gantry? ______

5.8 Does the vessel have the ability to lift a codend containing a catch of up to 20,000 pounds into position over an on-deck bin or area to permit the drawing of a sub-sample from the catch? __________ Please list all vessel lifting winches and characteristics’:

Location: ___________ Lifting/pulling capability: _________ Wire length: __________ Wire diameter: _______Spooled with wire, spectra, or other: _________ Wire last replaced: __________

Location: ___________ Lifting/pulling capability: _________ Wire length: __________ Wire diameter: _______Spooled with wire, spectra, or other: _________ Wire last replaced: __________

Location: ___________ Lifting/pulling capability: _________ Wire length: __________ Wire diameter: _______Spooled with wire, spectra, or other: _________ Wire last replaced: __________

Location: ___________ Lifting/pulling capability: _________ Wire length: __________ Wire diameter: _______Spooled with wire, spectra, or other: _________ Wire last replaced: __________

Is the vessel outfitted with a crane? ________ If yes; location of crane? _______ Lifting capacity: ________

5.9 How much open deck space does the vessel have on the back deck (if the area is partitioned please denote; example, space 1 (trawl alley) is 10’ by 15’, space two (port side aft of winch) is 8’ by 20’ etc.)? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Please provide applicable pictures and drawings)

5.10 Where will the vessel plan on storing four large (4’X4’X4’) totes that are needed for NOAA scientists (they will need to be readily accessible)? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.11 Does the vessel have dry storage (3’X3’X3’) for extra hardware and rigging? _______________

5.12 What is the working height of the back rail (from the deck boards to the top of the rail)? __________________________________________________________________________ If this distance is more than 48” will there be an overboard chute? __________________________________________________________________________

5.13 Will there be unobstructed access to the rail or overboard chute to dump fish? _____________

5.14 Does the vessel have a seawater deck-hose? ________________________________________

5.14.1 Is the ON/OFF switch for the deck hose switch waterproof? ____________________ Where is the deck hose switch located? _____________________________________

5.14.2 What is the deck hose flow rate? __________________________________________

5.14.3 What is the approximate length of the deck hose? __________ Is it sufficient to reach all areas of the back deck? _______________________________________________

5.14.4 What is the deck hose diameter? __________________________________________

5.14.5 What is the method for storing the hose when not in use (ex; coiled on deck, coiled and hung, retractable coiler)? ________________________________________________

5.15 Does the vessel have a fresh water hose accessible on the deck for cleaning instruments? _____

5.15.1 Is the spigot accessible from the back deck? _________________________________

5.15.2 Does the spigot leak? __________________________________________________

5.15.3 What is the age of the hose? _________ Does the hose leak? ___________________

5.15.4 Is the hose fitted with a conventional pistol-grip nozzle that does not leak? _________

5.15.5 What is the pounds per square (PSI) inch of the water as it exits the hose? ________ What is the diameter of the hose? _______________________________________

5.15.6 What is the method for storing the hose when not in use (ex; coiled on deck, coiled and hung, retractable coiler)? ________________________________________________

5.16 Are there areas of the deck that can be utilized to contain large catches for possible sub-sampling (please denote separate areas, size of areas/bins; add to drawings if needed)? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.17 How many cubic feet of dry storage is accessible while at sea for storage of scientific supplies? _________________________________________________________________________

5.18 How many electrical generators does the vessel have? ___________ Please provide the auxiliary electrical generator information:

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Horsepower: ________ kVA: _______ Year installed or rebuilt: ________

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Horsepower: ________ kVA: _______ Year installed or rebuilt: ________

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Horsepower: ________ kVA: _______ Year installed or rebuilt: ________

5.19 Please provide the hydraulic motor information:

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Horsepower: ________ Pump Capacity: _______ Year installed or rebuilt: ________

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Horsepower: ________ Pump Capacity: _______ Year installed or rebuilt: ________

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Horsepower: ________ Pump Capacity: _______ Year installed or rebuilt: ________

5.20 Does the vessel have a second independent hydraulic motor? _______ if No, explain the secondary hydraulic system to retrieve scientific sampling gear that is deployed if there is a catastrophic hydraulic system failure while gear is deployed?

5.21 Is the vessel equipped with two radars with a minimum coverage of 18 miles? _____________ Please list Radar system characteristics:

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Range: ________ Transmitter kW: _______ Y Year installed: ________

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Range: ________ Transmitter kW: _______ Year installed: ________

Manufacturer: ________ Model: ________ Range: ________ Transmitter kW: _______ Year installed: ________

5.22 Does the vessel have a Class A Automated Identification System (AIS) onboard? __________ If so, is it integrated into a GPS plotting or navigational system? ___________ If so, which plotting program? ___________________________________________________________

5.23 Please provide information on depth echo sounders:

Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Functional depth range: _________ Frequency: _______ Transducer used with echo sounder: Manufacturer: _____________ Model: ________ Power (kW): _________

Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Functional depth range: _________ Frequency: _______ Transducer used with echo sounder: Manufacturer: _____________ Model: ________ Power (kW): _________

Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Functional depth range: _________ Frequency: _______ Transducer used with echo sounder: Manufacturer: _____________ Model: ________ Power (kW): _________

Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Functional depth range: _________ Frequency: _______ Transducer used with echo sounder: Manufacturer: _____________ Model: ________ Power (kW): _________

Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Range: _________ Frequency: _______ Transducer used with echo sounder: Manufacturer: _____________ Model: ________ Power (kW): _________

5.24 Please provide information on GPS receivers:

Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Approximate year of installation: ______ Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Approximate year of installation: ______ Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Approximate year of installation: ______ Manufacturer: __________ Model: ________ Approximate year of installation: ______

5.25 Does the vessel have a Furuno SC-50 (or equivalent) satellite compass? _______ if so, are there available NEMA serial output ports available for NOAA use? _________________________

5.26 Is there capability to weld on the vessel? _______________ if so, what types of welding methods are available? ________________________________________________________

5.27 Does the vessel have torches and appropriate gas for cutting steel? ______________________

5.28 Is the vessel outfitted with a minimum of a 4” grinder with a steel cut-off wheel? _____________

5.29 Is there sufficient space on the forward gantry (or mast) for mounting a minimum of 3 NOAA sensors and antennas? ________________________________________________________

5.30 Does the vessel have corded and cordless drills available with serviceable bits? _____________

5.31 Does the vessel have saws with blades:

5.31.1 Circular saw? ____________________

5.31.2 Jig saw? ________________________

5.32 Please VHF radios:

Type: ____________ Manufacturer: ___________ Model: ________ Range: _______ Type: ____________ Manufacturer: ___________ Model: ________ Range: _______ Type: ____________ Manufacturer: ___________ Model: ________ Range: _______ Type: ____________ Manufacturer: ___________ Model: ________ Range: _______ Type: ____________ Manufacturer: ___________ Model: ________ Range: _______

5.33 Is the vessel outfitted with a Single Side Band (SSB) radio? ______ or a satellite phone? ___________ if so, what is the satellite phone information: Sat phone number: _________________ Sat phone manufacturer: ___________ Model: ___________

5.34 Please list all GPS plotters (Olex, Windplot, ECC Globe, Nobeltec etc.)

Manufacturer: _____________ Model/Software version: ____________ Manufacturer: _____________ Model/Software version: ____________ Manufacturer: _____________ Model/Software version: ____________ Manufacturer: _____________ Model/Software version: ____________

5.35 Are vessel electronics properly grounded? _____________________________

5.36 Does the vessel have an emergency power backup for communication systems (VHF, SSB radios, satellite phones etc.)? _________________________________________________

5.37 How many lift rafts are installed on the vessel? _________ What is the life raft capacity? __________ What is the age(s) of life raft(s)? ______________

5.38 Will the NOAA supplied sorting and sampling table be secured to the deck? ____________

5.39 Are fish-holds used for ballast on the vessel? _______________ If yes, is this a requirement of the vessels’ stability report?__________________________________________________

5.40 Does the contractor recognize that the vessel shall have clean and sanitary living conditions? __________ How old are the mattresses that will be used on the survey? _______________ Are the mattresses fitted with covers (not open celled foam)? ________________________

5.41 Will there be made available at least one drawer per scientist (three total) for stowage of scientific staffs clothing and personal effects? ______________ if so, what is the size of the drawer(s)? ________________________________________________________________

5.42 Are the state rooms and workspaces adequately ventilated and free from excessive noise? _____________________ Are the floors “sound-dampened” (Insulated with high density material from the engine room)? ________________________________________ Does the Contractor recognize that there shall be no smoking in living quarters and that smoking will occur only in open areas on deck? ______________________________________________

5.43 Will the engine room door be kept closed during the charter period? __________________ Is the engine room door insulated to dampen sound and hydrocarbon fumes exiting the engine room? ____________________________________________________________________

5.44 How many heads (bathrooms) and showers will be made available for survey operations? _________ Do the bathroom(s) have a locking door to ensure the users privacy? _______ __________Will the Contractor supply items such as; soap, shampoo, toilet paper and paper towels to the scientific crew? _______________

5.45 How much desk, table, counter or other work space will be offered to the scientific staff to set up trawl instrumentation computers and other displays in the wheelhouse (bridge)? ________ How many 110 Volt AC power outlets will be afforded to NOAA scientists in the wheelhouse?

Will there be other storage in the wheelhouse for tools, books, and other supplies in the wheelhouse, please detail space options? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.46 Is there a floor-mounted chair designated for the chief scientists’ use during survey operations in the wheelhouse? ________________________ Is this chair adjacent to where the counter, desk, table space will be that will house NOAA’s data logging computer? ________________

5.47 What type of anchor does the vessel have? ____________________________________ What is the weight of the anchor on the vessel? ________________________________ How much chain, and or cable, is available for paying out scope for the anchor? _______ What is the chain/line composed of (example: 60 feet 1” anchor chain with 200’ 5/8” steel core galvanized cable or wire rope)? ________________________________________________ What is the retrieval speed of the anchor line? ____________________________________ Can the anch winch retrieve an anchor from 30 fathoms of water in 15 minutes? __________

5.48 How much space will be afforded to the scientific personnel to house work computers and battery charging station? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is a stable source of 120 volt 60 cycle AC power be available nearby? ____________________

5.49 Will there be a table or storage shelf near the galley table or other dry work space to store a small laptop computer that data editing will be stored? _______________________________

5.50 The survey team will be required to set up a net sensor charging area (minimum 2’ X 4’), what is the size, location of the proposed location? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What types of power are available at this location (example: 12 volt DC, 24 volt DC, 120 volt AC)? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.51 Where will the vessel provide a relatively dry space for a small 3’ X 4’ X 6’ chest freezer with 120 Volt AC power with access to the back deck for storing scientific specimens? ____________________________________________________________________________________

5.52 Does the vessel have sufficient through-bulkhead space to allow for running cables from antennas, sensors, etc. from outside the wheelhouse to the bridge (NWFSC has found that running up to 5 additional cables can be a challenge and additional penetrations have had to be fabricated)?

5.53 Has the vessel actively used trawl equipment or gear in the past 12 months (either research or commercial, please specify)? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.54 Does the vessel have a life sling on the vessel? _____________ If so, where is it located? ____________________________________________________________________________________

5.55 Does the vessel have a ladder or other embarkation/disembarkation aid for use while in port? __________________________________________________________________________

5.56 Can the vessel supply 12 and 24 volts DC to the wheelhouse (bridge)? ____________________________________________________________________________________

5.57 Does or will the vessel and crew have permits and licenses required to sell fish in Washington and Oregon? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.58 Is the vessel equipped with United States Coast Guard approved visual distress signals (day and night, please specify)? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.59 Will the vessel be approved by the United States Coast Guard (permitted) allowing the vessel to operate in excess of 200 miles from land (stations in Southern California exceed 120 miles from the continental US)? ___________________________________________________________________________________

5.60 Will the Contractor provide a stability report? _______________________________________________

5.61 Are all electrical connections and wiring house in appropriate cable runs and junction boxes?

5.62 Does or will the vessel have a Simrad ES60 / EK60 or ES80/EK80 transceiver? ____________________

5.63 Does or will the vessel have a Simrad 38B or a 38 – 7 degree, 38 kHz transducer? ___________________

5.64 Does the vessel have or will the vessel install a wave wall or a shelter deck for survey operations? __________ If yes, please describe: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.65 Does the vessel have a four foot wide by seven foot high, by 10 foot long space of clear egress from the pilot house to the back deck? ____________________________________________________________

5.66 How many berths does or will the vessel have for survey operations? ____________________ Total number of sleeping quarter rooms/locations? _________________________________ Total number of sleeping berths? _______________________________________________

5.67 How many people can sit at the galley table? _______________________________________ Please specify the galley table size: _______________________________________________

5.68 Does the vessel have a dry storage area for raingear? ________ If yes, please provide details and include information in attachment #2 (vessel configuration): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5.69 In what form will the vessel provide potable water (bottled, 5 gallon bottle with dispenser, ships filtered water etc.)? __________________________________________________________________________________

6.0 Crew Requirements

6.1 List proposed Captain(s), Deckhands, and crew:

Captain #1: ____________________________________ Captain #2: ____________________________________ Deckhand/Engineer: _____________________________ Deckhand/Cook: ________________________________ Deckhand #3: ___________________________________ Night-watch: ____________________________________ Additional Crew: ___________________________________________________________

13.0 Desirable Items

13.1 Will the proposal include a stability report in the form of a letter, booklet, or graph that is based on tests and calculations, applicable to the vessel’s size, type, and service? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.2 Does the vessel have an on-board freezer of 25 cubic feet or greater not associated with the galley; i.e. able to be used to store/freeze scientific samples (example; bait freezer, or additional chest freezer)? ____________ if yes, please provide details: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.3 Does the vessel have enough back deck space (beam) to store an additional net bundled on deck of the vessel per the specifications listed in the SOW? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.4 Does the vessel or crew carry additional EPIRBs for signaling in emergencies? _________ if yes, please specify manufacturer, model, and type: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.5 Will all crew-members have current and valid sea-safety trained? If so, when, where, and who performed the training? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.6 Will the Contractor have a crew member on the proposed survey vessel that has functioned as “Captain” in key personnel for Government charters or surveys, if so please specify? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.7 What crew-members have formal fire-fighting training? Please state when, where, and who performed the training: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13.8 Does the vessel have a functional clothes washer and dryer on board? ____________________________________________________________________________________

13.9 Does the vessel have the capability to play music media on the back deck? __________________________

13.10 Does the vessel have a functional satellite phone that can be made available to the scientific crew for emergency communications, if so what is the number? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Attachment #2

VESSEL CONFIGURATION

Submit vessel blueprints or scale drawings which clearly show the locations and layout of the following contract requirements:

Deck Layout: trawl winches, net reels, cranes or booms, proposed placement of sorting table, location of splitting bins, and the locations of hatch coamings and other significant obstructions.

Deckhouse Layout: berthing arrangements, galley arrangement, heads and showers, bridge layout, location of storage areas, and desk/counter area on bridge.

Please note: Blueprints or drawings provide critical information used to evaluate each proposal. Failure to furnish complete, accurate, informative diagrams, pictures, and vessel descriptions may result in rejection of the proposal or have a negative impact on the proposal rating.

Attachment #3 Vessel’s Commercial (3 years) and Research Fishing History (10 years) List the commercial fisheries that the vessel has operated in during at least each of the past three (3) years for commercial fishing, and ten (10) years for research work. Clearly designate the areas of operation (Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska, Washington Oregon California coast, or other), the species targeted, fishing gear used (bottom trawl, midwater trawl, longline/auto baiting, longline/hand baiting, pots, other), and any other information important in evaluating the vessel's fishing capability.

Attachment #4

CAPTAIN/CREW WORK EXPERIENCE

(One sheet for each Captain and Crew)

Captain / Crewmember Name: ______________________________

Position _____________________________ Charter Vessel Name_________________

Please refer to section 6.0 of the Statement of Work (SOW) to highlight individual responsibilities, and specialized experience. For example: skiff handling, net mending, trawl construction, sea safety training, CPR training, Masters license, steel fabrication, welding, ship navigation, mechanic, wire splicing, etc.

Attachment #5

USCG regulations for medical first aid equipment and training applicable to fishing vessels See ecfr.gov/current/title-46/chapter-I for up-to-date regulations

Attachment #6 Past Performance Questionnaire

Instructions to Offerors Sending Reference Questionnaire Forms:

Section A shall be completed by the Offeror (the firm requesting the reference) prior to issuing the questionnaires. The Offeror shall send the questionnaires for relevant projects that are in progress or completed in the past three (3) years to the individuals who will provide the reference. For Government contracts, send to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. For commercial references, send to personnel with duties similar to those for Government contracts. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to follow-up and encourage references to submit the questionnaire. The completed questionnaire shall be submitted via e-mail directly from the person providing the reference.

Instructions to Person Providing Reference:

In order to assess potential vendors under the Department of Commerce (DOC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Western Acquisition Division (WAD) is obtaining past performance information with respect to each Offeror. As a reference for work performed by the firm identified in Section A of this questionnaire, your candid response will assist in the evaluation process. Please complete Section B of the questionnaire as thoroughly as possible. The questionnaire must be submitted to sarah.waugh@noaa.gov no later than 2:00 PM PT, April 1, 2024. The subject line in the submission e-mail shall clearly indicate: Solicitation 1305M324Q0141- West Coast Groundfish Bottom Trawl Survey. Past Performance Questionnaire Submission for <Company Name> and the message shall originate from the reference’s government or commercial e-mail system.

SECTION A

TO BE COMPLETED BY OFFEROR (THE FIRM REQUESTING THE REFERENCE)

PART I: OFFEROR INFORMATION

COMPANY NAME AND DIVISION NAME OF OFFEROR:

VESSEL NAME:

OFFEROR ADDRESS:

OFFEROR UEI:

PART II: PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

TITLE OF PROJECT/CONTRACT NUMBER FOR WHICH REFERENCE IS REQUESTED:

PROCUREMENT VEHICLE (e.g. CONTRACT/ORDER/SUBCONTRACT/OTHER):

TYPE OF CONTRACT (e.g. NEGOTIATED, SEALED BID):

___Requirements ___Labor-Hour ___T&M ___Other (Specify)

DATE OF AWARD:

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (INCLUDING OPTIONS):

CONTRACT AMOUNT:

· INITIAL CONTRACT DOLLAR VALUE (W/OPTIONS):

· FINAL CONTRACT DOLLAR VALUE (W/OPTIONS):

ROLE ON PROJECT: ___PRIME

___SUBCONTRACTOR (EXPLAIN TYPE AND EXTENT OF SUBCONTRACTING, IF APPLICABLE): OTHER (EXPLAIN)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF SERVICES/PRODUCTS REQUIRED UNDER THE CONTRACT:

DESCRIBE COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

SECTION B

TO BE COMPLETED BY EVALUATOR (PERSON PROVIDING REFERENCE)

PART I: REFERENCE INFORMATION

NAME & TITLE:

ORGANIZATION (INCLUDING AGENCYAND/OR COMPANY):

CONTRACT ROLE (e.g. CO, COR, PM):

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL:

PART II: INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT/CONTRACT FOR WHICH REFERENCE IS REQUESTED

Please identify and correct any information that is not accurate in Section A.

Please objectively assess the requesting firm in each performance element below by assigning an “X” to the most appropriate rating:

· Exceptional: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

· Very Good: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

· Satisfactory: Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

· Marginal: Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

· Unsatisfactory: Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

1. QUALITY OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE Assess the contractor’s performance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of good workmanship (e.g. commonly accepted technical, professional, environmental, or safety and health standards).

Comments:

2. SCHEDULE

Assess the timeliness of the Contractor against the completion of the contract, task orders, milestones, delivery schedules, and administrative requirements (e.g. efforts that contribute to or affect the schedule).

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3. COST CONTROL

Assess the contractor’s effectiveness in forecasting, managing, and controlling cost.* *Cost Control – not required for Firm Fixed Price (FFP). If FFP please extend N/A in the comments box.

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4. BUSINESS RELATIONS

Assess the integration and coordination of all activities needed to execute the contract, specifically the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification, corrective action plans, proposal submittals, the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior (to include timely identification of issues in controversy), customer satisfaction, timely award, and management of subcontractors.

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5. MANAGEMENT OF KEY PERSONNEL

Assess the contractor’s performance in selecting, retaining, supporting, and replacing, when necessary, key personnel.

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6. UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS

FAR Subpart 19.7 and 15 U.S.C. 637 contains statutory requirements for complying with the Small Business subcontracting Program. Assess whether the contractor provided maximum practicable opportunity for small business to participate in contract performance consistent with efficient performance of the contract.* *Not required for Small Businesses.

7. Comments:

8. Additional comments you would like to share

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