3. Instructions to Offerors.pdf

(Attachment # 3)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

NATIONAL VESSEL CONTRACT

SOLICITATION NO.: 15M50021RA4400013

1. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Proposals are due on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by 2:00 p.m. EDT.

(b) All questions with respect to this solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than Wednesday, June 02, 2021 by 2:00 p.m. EDT.

(c) Incomplete proposals will not be considered for award.

(d) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

(e) Proposal may be e-mailed to AFP.PROCUREMENT@usdoj.gov , Kimberly.Hall2@usdoj.gov, Matthew.Seymour@usdoj.gov and Freddie.Everett@usdoj.gov. Please reference the solicitation number in the subject line of emails. If more than one email will be sent, please state 1 of total numbers of emails (ex. 1 of 3) to be sent in the email or subject line.

FOR INQUIRES ON THIS SOLICITATION PLEASE E-MAIL

KIMBERLY.HALL2@USDOJ.GOV, MATTHEW.SEYMOUR@USDOJ.GOV AND

FREDDIE.EVERETT@USDOJ.GOV.

Please reference the solicitation number in the subject line of emails.

(f) Your proposal shall contain the following information (incomplete proposals will not be considered):

1) Signed and Dated SF-1449 and Completed Offeror’s Information Page.

2) Signed and Dated Standard Form SF-30 (Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of

Contract) [If any amendments were issued]

3) The Representations and Certifications with all fill-ins completed via www.SAM.gov registration.

4) Three (3) Past Performance Data Worksheets (Attachment #6).

5) Price Quote.

6) Proposed Storage Facility – Signed Memorandum of Understanding or Lease Agreement and address of Facility.

7) Technical Capability Materials - one (1)

8) Sub Contacting Plan (If Applicable, See attached Template Document#10)

(g) PAST PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS (VOLUME I)

Each company must submit three (3) Past Performance Data Worksheets for similar and relevant Federal Government or Commercial contracts worked on within the last three (3) years. The information provided should reflect the offeror’s record of performance in the areas of conforming to specifications, adherence to contract schedules, reputation for reasonable and cooperative behavior, commitment to customer satisfaction and business-like concern for the interest of the customer. Additionally, if performance deficiencies are identified, describe the deficiency and the corrective action taken.

FAR 52.212-1- INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ADDENDUM)

mailto:AFP.PROCUREMENT@usdoj.gov mailto:Kimberly.Hall2@usdoj.gov mailto:Freddie.Everett@usdoj.gov mailto:KIMBERLY.HALL2@USDOJ.GOV mailto:FREDDIE.EVERETT@USDOJ.GOV.

(h) PRICE QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS (VOLUME II)

Each company must submit one (1) original Price Schedule (Attachment #8). The pricing schedule will be provided in Microsoft Excel. Once the unit price is entered for a line item, an automatic calculation will occur for the total price of the line item. The total amount for each year will also be automatically calculated, as well as, the total price of the contract. There are five (5) tabs at the bottom of the excel spreadsheet.

Pricing shall be completed on the excel spreadsheet only.

(i) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY / WRITTEN PROPOSAL AND SITE VISIT (VOLUME III)

(1) SCHEDULE FOR SITE VISIT: The government may choose to conduct site visits; companies selected for site visits will be notified of the date and time. No rescheduling of site visits will be done unless determined necessary by the government to resolve unanticipated problems or delays encountered in the presentation process.

(2) WRITTEN PROPOSAL: Written proposals shall not exceed 25 pages to include the Physical Security

Plan, tables, charts, etc. Photos, copies of professional certifications, schematics of the facility, sample marketing plan, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Pricing Schedule are excluded from the written proposal 25 page maximum. Proposals shall be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides with 12 point Times New Roman font. If two (2) sided proposals are submitted, each side will count as one (1) page.

Note: If the offeror uses a different format (font size, margin, etc.), the government reserves the right to adjust the proposal to fit the parameters of the format as stated in the RFP, and if this results in the proposal exceeding the page limitations in any one area, the government will not consider those excess pages.

(3) Your technical proposal should address all of the following:

A. FACILITY, STAFFING, AND SECURITY

(i) Your firm's current or proposed facilities meet the requirements of the SOW.

(ii) Detail the Phase In/Out plan for contract transition (to include time period, security, equipment, personnel, etc.).

(iii) Your workforce (including sub-lets), will meet the requirements of the SOW.

(iv) Physical Security Plan in place at main storage facility to be used for the duration of the contract.

(v) Provide resumes and professional certifications of all proposed personnel (to include office point of contact, auctioneers, etc.).

B. RELOCATION

(i) Provide proposed equipment for use to satisfy relocation requirements for all types of vessel sizes as per the SOW.

(ii) Provide detailed plan of relocation process for transition of assets from incumbent facility to newly awarded facility.

(iii) Detail relocation plan upon receipt of the STO including time frames for relocating a vessel to be seized from its current location (not from incumbent storage facility) to the primary storage facility. Demonstrate ability to track and monitor all relocation activities.

C. INITIAL INTAKE

(i) Describe the dry dock initial intake process of a vessel.

(ii) Describe the wet dock initial intake process of a vessel.

(iii) Provide a sample intake report with mechanical assessments for a large vessel (over 80 feet), a small pleasure craft (less than 30 feet) and a commercial fishing vessel.

(iv) Provide the methods of valuation for vessels.

(v) Describe process to inventory vessel and contents and subsequent removal of any non-vessel related property.

D. STORAGE, AND MAINTENANCE

(i) The contractor shall provide ability to obtain and maintain liability insurance commensurate with the value of asset inventory throughout the life of the contract. (Example: Insurance quotation and policy documents)

(ii) Demonstrate ability to track assets in contractor’s custody.

(iii) Provide a detailed explanation of how wet dock maintenance services will be provided, controlled, and documented.

(iv) Demonstrate ability to perform mechanical repairs as requested to vessel types as stated in the

SOW; along with ability to perform specific tasks such as mold remediation, teak conditioning, provide electricity (A/C) and winterization.

(v) Demonstrate how vessels will be prepared for hazardous weather.

E. DISPOSAL

(i) Live auction: Describe entire auction process from preview day through the USMS receipt of sale proceeds and documentation (security, registration and documentation, etc.).

(ii) Online auction: Provide process for online sales plan to include website sample, how auctions will be conducted online, duration proposed, online security protocols, and marketing plan and outreach efforts.

(iii) Provide a sample marketing plan for one low valued vessel (less than $10k) for one mid valued vessel (for the range of $10,001 to $2,999,999) and one high valued vessel (over $3M) for a live and online sale. Plan should incorporate market research, advertising, proposed sales campaign, creative sales strategy, etc.

(4) DOCUMENTATION: In addition to the written proposal the vendor must provide a Physical

Security Plan (PSP) at the time written proposal are due. The PSP should include at a minimum the following information:

• Facility location: State the address of all locations to be utilized by the contract

• Facility Requirement: Total amount of square footage required for indoor and outdoor facility and how much storage area vendor has available

• Physical Security Requirement: Describe area where vessels will be stored. Describe the surveillance camera system and emergency response notification and length of time information is stored in security system.

• Photos: Provide photos of the indoor and outdoor facility.

• Schematic: Provide a sketch of the facility and where items are located (parking, indoor and outdoor storage and the layout of vessels, doors, security cameras, lighting, fencing, etc)

• Preview and auction day including: Facility, Resources and Standard Operating Procedures.