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SECTION L

SECTION I

OVERVIEW

This Source Selection Plan (SSP) defines the criteria, organization, and policies to be used in acquiring a new Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS) to support the navigation mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This dredge is to replace the outgoing ESSAYONS which has exceeded its current lifespan.

A. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

The US Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for maintaining the navigable waterways in the United States. As part of that mission, the US Army Corps of Engineers is required to maintain a “Minimum Fleet” of dredges. Part of that fleet consists of four ocean-going hopper dredges. The ocean-going hopper dredge, ESSAYONS, has been in operation since the early 1980s. This acquisition is intended to replace that dredge with a modern technology ocean going large class hopper dredge.

B. ACQUISITION STRATEGY

This is a competitive acquisition for a Fixed Priced with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) supply contract using full and open competition. The goal is to take advantage of the knowledge and experience of the dredging industry to obtain a vessel that best meets the needs of USACE through using dredging equipment from the limited number of suppliers that supply the hopper dredging industry. Although vessel acquisition appears to be a construction requirement due to it being designed and built at a commercial shipyard, it is categorized by the procurement system as a Supply procurement. This is the same as acquisitions of vessels for the Navy and Coast Guard. The award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal represents the best value and has been determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. The Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest priced offeror or to other than offerors with the highest technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government.

C. USEFUL DEFINITIONS

1. System Maturity - System maturity refers to the capabilities of the technologies used for the intended service of the vessel. Specifically, system maturity refers to how relevant the previously designed systems were, and how they were further developed for a specific application and other relevant marine vessel applications, as subsets of hopper dredge applications in this solicitation[footnoteRef:2]. [2: (May 2024). Navy Shipbuilding: Increased Use of Leading Design Practices Could Improve Timeliness of Deliveries. United States Government Accountability Office.]

2. Operational Maturity – Operational maturity refers to the relationship of the offered design to vessels in service.

3. Design Phases – Vessel design proceeds in phases. The actual level of detail and effort required for each design phase is specific to each vessel. Commonly applied definitions for design phases are provided in Chapter 5 of “Ship Design & Construction” by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). For the full definition of each phase below, refer to the SNAME Design Phase definitions.

a. Concept Design

b. Preliminary Design

c. Contract Design

d. Functional Design

4. Design Stability – A vessel design is “stable” if the design proceeds through the phases described above successfully without violating the vessel mission/operational and vessel technical requirements. Design instability occurs when, at some point during the design phases, new knowledge is gained or previous knowledge is found to be inadequate, with the result for either being violation of the vessel mission/operational and/or vessel technical requirements. This results in rework, delay, and increased costs. Design instability is frequently very difficult to correct.

SECTION II

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. INTRODUCTION

The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted electronically, as described below.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

Electronic Proposal Submission in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE):

This solicitation will accept responses through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. Submittals sent through proprietary or third-party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites, DoD SAFE or by any other means will not be retrieved or evaluated.

Vendors responding to a solicitation resulting from this pre-solicitation notice must either self-register for a PIEE account and add the appropriate roles, or for existing PIEE users, access their account and add additional roles. Contractors must be registered in PIEE to access and submit responses to a solicitation in PIEE. Vendors are encouraged to register as soon as practicable to this and future opportunities available from the Philadelphia District.

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Resources:

Training material and guides for registering and submitting proposals can be found below and is provided to assist in locating the full scope of resources available on the PIEE website:

PIEE Solicitation Module Vendor Access Instructions:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/eb/docs/PIEE/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf

For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

Additional training and PIEE Solicitation Module resources can be found on the PIEE website at: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml

There are two vendor roles (Proposal Manager, Proposal View Only) for the PIEE Solicitation Module. The Proposal Manager role is required to submit an offer to a solicitation posted in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Additionally, please be advised that when using the PIEE Solicitation Module, the user’s e-mail address in PIEE must match the e-mail address on file in SAM.gov.

The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted to reach the designated recipients. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purposes of establishing whether a proposal submission is considered timely, the government uses the date and time when the submission is completely uploaded and submitted to the Government on the PIEE website. Any questions or concerns related to the proposal submission, please contact the Contract Specialist domenic.l.sestito@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer Michael.J.Hunter@usace.army.mil.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) volumes. The volumes are:

· Volume I – Technical Approach (Factor 1)

· Volume II – Past Performance (Factor 2) *

· Volume III – Small Business Participation (Factor 3)

· Volume IV – Price (Factor 4)

No cost information shall be included in Volumes I, II and III to allow for a fair and impartial “non-price factor” review.

*If the Offeror intends for subcontractor performance to be considered, the Offeror must submit a signed, formal letter of commitment from that subcontractor as part of Volume II. The letter must indicate the scope of the subcontractor’s responsibilities within the offeror’s proposal.

a. Each volume shall be submitted in digital format. Any pages that are changed (because of discussions or proposal revisions) shall be of a different color and shall have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated. Each volume shall be clearly labeled with its title. Each volume shall be in separate files.

b. Each volume shall be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape oriented.

c. The page limits apply to each volume:

* The fifteen (15) Past Performance pages shall consist of a maximum of 5 pages each for a maximum of 3 projects (see Past Performance submittal requirements) to make a total of 15 pages. Past Performance Questionnaires and CPARS records will not be counted towards this maximum page calculation.

** The fifteen (15) Small Business Participation pages shall consist of a maximum total of 15 pages. Copies of supporting documentation demonstrating the extent of commitment to use small businesses under Volume III – Factor 3 – Paragraph (e) will not be counted towards this maximum page calculation. In addition, copies of supporting documentation demonstrating past compliance with FAR Part 52.219-8 and Part 52.219-9 will not be counted towards this maximum page calculation.

NOTE: All pages submitted will be counted in the page calculations, except for Past Performance Questionnaires, CPARS records, Preliminary Design Report, letters of commitment, Joint Venture agreement or other teaming agreement, and catalog cut sheets. Pages that exceed the above noted page limitations will be removed, not read, and will not be evaluated by the Government. Any tables, pump curve charts, calculations, illustrations, or graphics included in the submittal shall be counted towards the total page count.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the technical requirements of the specifications with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

Offerors may submit multiple proposals. All proposals must be complete, clearly identified, and fully independent of any other proposals (self-contained). Each proposal must use its own electronic PIEE submission.

BID GUARANTEE SUBMISSION: A bid guarantee must be received by USACE Contracting Division on or before the proposal due date and time of solicitation closing, or the proposal may be deemed unacceptable. Each proposal shall include a bid guarantee submission. In the event an Offeror submits more than one proposal, the Offeror shall coordinate with the bonding company to substantiate the requirement and provide the requisite documentation to the Government. Please send bid guarantee to the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District ATTN: CENAP-CT Hunter/Sestito 4th Floor 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19103-2004

3. PROPOSAL FILES

a. Format

The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date, and RFP solicitation number in the header and/or footer. PDF files shall use the following page setup parameters:

All drawings and graphics submitted for review shall be in a readable electronic format in their native drawing size and scale. All PDF drawings shall use the following page setup parameters:

Page Size, Width – 11inches Page Size, Height – 17 inches

b. File Packaging

All the proposal electronic files shall be submitted in PDF format, with the exception of the price worksheets, which shall be submitted in Excel format. All price breakdown information to aid in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2021.

**Please note – Self extracting exe files are not acceptable. ** Also, electronic links to website data are not acceptable; all information must be included in the body of the proposal.

c. Content Requirement

All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, and to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, the Narrative discussion, and drawings or catalog literature where appropriate. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

Offerors are advised that the proposal submission shall comply with the specification requirements outlined in Section C.

VOLUME I – Factor 1 - Technical Approach:

For Factor 1 submission requirements, the Offeror shall use these assumed vessel conditions:

· Full stores and consumables

· Full Crew and effects

· Dredging Sand 1.8 Specific Gravity (S.G.) in hopper material.

· Dredging against 7 Knot current, while maintaining 2 Knot speed over ground.

· Dredging in water depth (85 Foot depth)

· Dredging with hopper full at 6,500 cubic yards in the vessel maximum draft full load condition.

· Dredge discharge connected to a floating hose (200 feet, 28-inch Inside Diameter) with buoy, pumping out 1.8 S.G. material, through 1.5 miles of 29-inch Inside Diameter (ID) discharge pipeline, with 75 feet above water elevation between the dredge pump out and the pipeline discharge in no longer than 120 minutes.

· Weathervaning in a 3-knot current is used from the single point buoy during pump out. Propulsion power adequate to safely weathervane, and to prevent excessive tension on the floating hose system.

A. Technical Approach Narrative:

The Offeror shall provide a Technical Approach Narrative that explains the design and engineering analysis logic used to complete the proposal design, and how the design complies with the technical requirements of the C-Section, focusing particularly on hopper capacity (both by volume and weight), loading time, ship motions while dredging, and overall dredging operations. Throughout each of the six (6) narrative sections below, the narratives shall focus on the following:

a. Emphasizing on approaches to the design that reduce technical risk associated with specification compliance, vessel operational performance, constructability, and overall contract performance.

b. Explaining the basis for the development from the starting point of the design, with the emphasis on previous hopper dredge designs, if applicable, or another basis.

c. Identifying and explaining any areas of the system maturity that may exist and presenting reasons why the Government should value the proposed system maturity from a reduction in technical risks standpoint.

d. Identifying and explaining the approach to ensuring design stability through the subsequent design phases and presenting reasons why the Government should value intended approach to design stability from a reduction in technical risks standpoint.

e. Identifying and explaining areas within the technical approach that optimizes efficiency within the design and shipyard execution phases while also mitigating any delays or disruptions while under contract.

The narrative shall include the following sections:

1. Design Starting Point: The narrative shall identify the starting point of the proposed design utilized for this solicitation. The Design Starting Point here refers to any previous designs or design work that serves as logical reference/background material and experience for this design. The Offeror shall specifically address the designer’s experience designing dredges and/or hopper dredges, if applicable. If any design has previously been approved by a marine regulatory body, the Offeror shall also identify.

2. Design Development Stability: The narrative shall identify how the starting point design was utilized and developed into the proposal design that is being submitted and explain any risk associated with evolving the design through the design phases and construction. The Offeror shall identify if the starting point design and the proposed design have similarities in the following areas and explain the relevance of these similarities:

1. Hull Size

2. Crew Space on Board

3. Endurance

4. Draft

5. Hopper Capacity

6. Dredging and Transit Performance

7. Motions in Waves during Dredging

8. Specification Technical Requirements

9. Powering System, Propulsion, and Dredge System Power Levels

10. Vessel Class and/or USCG Certification If the starting point design and the proposed design do not share similarities within the 10 parameters listed above, the Offeror shall explain why and identify any risk that are associated with the differences.

3. Operational Maturity: From an operational technical risk standpoint, the narrative shall provide any relationships between the proposed design and in-service operation of any other vessel(s) that the Offeror designed utilizing the same, or similar, starting point design as described in a. above. The Offeror shall describe this in-service vessel and compare the vessel to this design. Actual performance history of any referenced vessels in service shall be provided, including dates and locations of operation. The narrative shall identify if the in-service vessel(s) are dredges and/or hopper dredges and carry any marine regulatory body approvals.

4. System Maturity: Within this section, the Offeror shall identify individual relevant features, or systems, being proposed within the design from a system maturity standpoint (subsets of the vessel) where they have originated from the starting point design referenced in a. above. The narrative shall identify if the matured systems have been used on dredges and/or hopper dredges, and if they have been approved by a marine regulatory body.

5. Design Integration into Construction Methodology: The narrative shall identify if 3D modeling, and/or modular construction will be used. The narrative shall identify and explain how the proposed design supports construction methodology by the Offeror throughout the timeline of the contract to reduce project risk. The narrative shall identify any construction of a design that was a dredging vessel and/or hopper dredge. If applicable, the Offeror shall identify any major risk and/or lessons learned throughout these previous procurements.

6. Teaming Arrangement: The narrative shall identify and explain any teaming arrangements associated with the proposed design development to ensure an overall cohesive process, so that performance is on time, within budget, and reduces overall project risk. The narrative shall provide the team’s experience working on similar projects and any design experience working with dredging vessels and/or hopper dredges.

The Technical Approach Narrative section of the offer may also include/reference plans, graphs, and drawings from the proposed preliminary design, if the offeror believes this will provide clarity.

B. Preliminary Design Report:

The offeror shall develop and provide a Preliminary Design Report for their proposed vessel. The level of detail in the report shall be as described in Chapter 5, Section 5.2.3 of Ship Design and Construction, published by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). The Preliminary Design Report shall consist of adequate levels of engineering to inform the RFP in order for the Offeror to effectively assess any possible risks and to confidently price the proposal. The Preliminary Design Report shall be clearly organized and shall include specifically tabbed items that exactly match the bulleted items below. As an example, there shall be a tab labeled, “Lines Drawing” a tab labeled, “General Arrangement Drawings,” a tab labeled, “Outboard Profile Drawing”, etc. to include all the bulleted items listed below. The purpose in doing this is to allow the Preliminary Design Report to be deconstructed, so that Government reviewers can apply the appropriate bulleted items identified below to the appropriate evaluation criteria listed in Section M (Factor 1).

The Preliminary Design Report shall provide the following:

· Design Narrative Summary – The Design Narrative Summary shall provide an overview of the design characteristics and information detailed below. The narrative shall provide verification of the technical requirements of the solicitation. The Offeror shall describe the confidence within the design, how it will provide the least amount of risk to the Government, and how Design Stability shall be maintained through the subsequent design phases to construction. The narrative shall explain how the drawings below relate back to the starting point design referenced above, including the accuracy of the calculations provided. The narrative shall detail any decisions made that would affect the level of risk associated with the proposed design.

· Design Characteristics and Information to be Provided:

· Hopper Payload Definition to include:

· Hopper fill level to 6,500 cubic yards of 1.8 SG material at maximum overflow height

· Height of hopper overflow at 6,500 cubic yard level

· Hopper slurry water freeboard above the max overflow level

· Lines Drawing – Shall define hull shape and buoyancy characteristics.

· Outboard Profile Drawing – Shall show in profile the vertical arrangements of the vessel exterior.

· Inboard Profile Drawing – Shall show elevation drawing of the vessel along the longitudinal axis.

· Machinery Arrangement Drawing – Shall show where machinery components are located throughout the vessel.

· Weight Report (3-digit level, KG and LCG) – Shall define the weight and center of gravity for the vessel including hopper load. Radii of gyration shall be included in the weight report. These will be used for the ship motions evaluation.

· Stability Analysis, Intact and Damage at Maximum Loaded Draft – Shall show that the vessel will remain upright and safe when in operation, when evaluated IAW USCG and USACE intact and damage stability standards.

· Endurance Fuel and Water Analysis - Shall define the amount of fuel and water that must be carried in the full load condition.

· Preliminary Scantling Drawings (Hull & House) and Midship Section– Shall show the structural arrangements of the vessel, in areas beyond the midship section.

· General Arrangement Drawings (to individual compartment level) – Shall show in plan the horizontal arrangements inside the vessel.

· Description of Principal Ship Systems and Features – Shall explain what systems are provided on board the vessel and how they work.

· Dredge Pump and Jetting Pump Systems Analysis – Shall explain how the selected dredge pumps, jet pumps, and their drive motors are sized, and how they provide the dredge and jet pumping capacities required for hopper fill and hopper pump out operations.

· Preliminary Master Equipment List – Shall identify the sizes and capacities for vessel major equipment such as generators, dredge pumps, propulsion equipment.

· Azimuthing Drive Propulsion System Analysis – Shall explain how the selected Azimuthing drives are sized, and how they provide the propulsion power required for the vessel operation.

· Speed Power Curves at Max Draft – Shall define the propulsion power needed for the vessel operational envelope.

· Speed Power Curves at Transit Draft (Hopper Empty but Free Flooded) – Shall define the propulsion power needed for the vessel operational envelope.

· Dredge System Wear Allowance – Shall provide wear allowances for all dredging components that are in the dredge slurry flow path. A specific wear allowance shall be identified for all components and piping. The wear allowance shall be sufficient to provide for minimum 5 years’ service (operating in seawater) based on the operating profile provided in Section C002. The piping and component thickness reduction after the 5 year operation shall not exceed the wear allowance provided.

· Hopper Plate Wear Allowance – Shall provide wear allowances for the hopper plating. The wear allowance shall be sufficient to provide for minimum 10 years’ service (operating in seawater) based on the operating profile in Section C002. If different wear allowances are provided for differing hopper plate areas, each allowance shall be sufficient for 10 year service of the applicable area. The hopper plate thickness reduction after the 10 year operation shall not exceed the wear allowance provided.

· Electric Load Analysis for the following conditions:

· Dredging – Filling Hopper

· Dredging - Pumping Out Hopper

· Transit – Hopper free flooded.

· Transit – Hopper full load.

Shall show how much power the diesel electric power system must provide for the above operations and what the resultant generator load levels are.

· Diesel-Electric Power System Analysis – Shall explain how the diesel-electric system operates to generate and distribute power throughout the vessel.

· Diesel-Electric Power System One Line Diagram – Shall show how the diesel electric system distributes electricity throughout the vessel.

· Ship Motion in Waves During Dredging – Shall identify how the design will incorporate the provided seakeeping analysis and accelerations to ensure safe operations within the vessels area of responsibility (AOR).

VOLUME 2 –Factor 2 - Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide:

1. CPARS or Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) forms (in Section J of the specification) for up to three (3) delivered, to the customer, vessel projects that will be utilized in the evaluation of Past Performance. Undelivered vessels will not be considered.

2. A narrative discussion for each submitted project. Offerors shall fully explain the relevancy of the submitted projects to this project (a 6,500 cubic yard maintenance hopper dredge) to include design, construction, schedule, and order of magnitude cost considerations. The narrative discussion should address the type of vessel, size of vessel, materials of construction, overall powering and power configuration, complexity of vessel from an operational perspective, complexity of automation, project schedule, and order of magnitude cost. Offerors are given the opportunity to add additional relevancy specifics within this narrative discussion to make their strongest possible presentation.

3. A discussion of project recency, to include the date the vessel was placed into operational service by the owner.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation is provided for the Offeror to submit to the client for each project that the Offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 2 (Past Performance). The Offeror shall ensure that correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. If a CPARS form is not available for a specific project, and if PPQs are to be evaluated, completed forms shall be submitted with the proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contact and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs; however, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information or CPARS evaluations in the past performance evaluation.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, the SAM.gov Responsibility/Qualification, CPARS, Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; and/or the Defense Contract Management Agency.

VOLUME III – Factor 3 - Small Business Participation Commitment Document – Submission Requirements

ALL BUSINESS OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT DOCUMENT. Offerors shall propose the level of participation of small businesses (as a small business prime, joint venture, teaming arrangement, and/or small business subcontractors) in the performance of the acquisition relative to the objectives/goals set forth in the evaluation of this area.

The Small Business Participation Commitment Document shall be based on the offeror’s best effort to utilize small business and is required to address each of the following areas individually:

· The extent to which the small business firms listed in FAR 19 (small business, small-disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran owned small business, etc.) are specifically identified in the Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD). Use section (d) of the SBPCD Format for this element. (Note: Small Business subcontractors specifically identified by name within the SBPCD shall also be listed within the corresponding subcontracting plan.)

· The extent of participation of the small business prime offeror and small business firms in terms of percentages of the value of the total acquisition. Use section (b) and (c) of the SBPCD Format for this element.

IAW the Army Source Selection Supplement (AS3), the SSEB will evaluate the extent to which the offeror meets or exceeds small business participation goals specific to this requirement. These goals are a percentage of the value of the total acquisition. The goals for this procurement are as follows:

The Small Business Participation Commitment Document shall be organized as follows:

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT DOCUMENT

(a) Check the applicable size and categories for the PRIME Offeror only -- Check all applicable boxes:

( ) Other than Small Business

Or

( ) Small Business Prime; also categorized as a ( ) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) ( ) Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) ( ) Historically Underutilized Zone (HUB Zone) Small Business ( ) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) ( ) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

NOTE: Small Business primes’ self-performance counts as small business participation, and small business primes may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and/or through subcontracting to other small businesses.

(b) Submit the total combined dollar value and percentage of work to be performed by both other than small and small businesses (include the percentage of work to be performed both by Prime, joint venture, teaming arrangement, and subcontractors):

Example: If the Prime proposes a price of $1,000,000 (including all options), and small business(es) will provide $250,000 in services/supplies as a prime, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor, the % planned for small businesses is 25%; and 75% for other than small business, equaling 100%.

Total Percentage planned for Other than Small Business(es) __75_% = $ 750,000 Total Percentage planned for Small Business(es) __25_% = $ 250,000 100% = $ 1,000,000

Total Percentage planned for Other than Small Business(es) _% = $_

Total Percentage planned for Small Business(es) _% = $_

100% = $_

(c) Please indicate the total percentage and dollar value of participation to be performed by each type of small business. The percentage of work performed by Small Businesses that qualify in multiple small business categories may be counted in each category:

Example: Victory Prop Mgt (WOSB and SDVOSB) performing 2%; and Williams Group (SDB, HubZ and WOSB) performing 3%. Results equate to: SB 5%; SDB 3%; HubZone 3%; WOSB 5%; SDVOSB 2%; VOSB 2%;). SDVOSBs are also VOSBs automatically; however, VOSBs are not automatically SDVOSBs.

NOTE: The sum of the percentages of socio-economic small business categories does not have to total the small business category, as a firm may count for multiple socio-economic categories.

Each percentage above shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding individual commitments. If an Offeror is unable to meet the SB participation goal or proposes a zero percent goal for ANY of the socioeconomic categories (SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB and/or SDVOSB), the Offeror must provide a detailed explanation as to why the participation goal(s) cannot be met. If an Offeror proposes a zero percent goal for socioeconomic categories whose goal is categorized as “Best Effort”, a zero precent goal would be acceptable.

(d) Identify the Prime Offeror and type of service/supply that the Prime Offeror will provide. Then list each of the intended subcontractors and principal supplies/services to be provided by that subcontractor. Provide the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code for the Prime and each intended subcontractor. Also, provide the anticipated NAICS codes(s) that the Prime Offeror believes best describes the product or services being acquired by its subcontracts with each intended subcontractor. Small business Primes and small business subcontractors that qualify as small businesses in multiple small business categories should be listed in each applicable small business category.

Example: If a Small Business qualifies as a WOSB and a SDVOSB, you can add them to each category below in which they qualify.

Name of Company (Include Cage Code)

Service/Supply

Prime Offeror

Other than Small Business

Small Business (Non-Disadvantaged)

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

HUBZone Small Business

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB):

Notes: Pursuant to Sections 8(d) of the Small Business Act, a business is considered small for Government procurements if it does not exceed the size standard for the NAICS code that the prime contractor believes best describes the product or services being acquired. In other words, the size of the prime’s suppliers is determined by the applicable NAICS code of their joint venture, teaming partner, or subcontract, which may or may not be the same NAICS code as the one for your prime contract with the Government.

(e) Describe the extent of commitment to use small businesses (e.g., what types of commitments, if any, are in place for this specific acquisition – small business prime, written contract, verbal, enforceable, non-enforceable, joint venturing, mentor-protégé, etc.). Provide documentation regarding commitments to small business for this effort. Copies of such agreements should be provided as part of your SBPCD and will not count against the page limitation for this volume. Any information concerning long-term relationships with Small Business subcontractors, such as mentor-protégé relationships, should also be provided. Discuss and submit proof of any specific outreach efforts performed in support of this requirement if applicable (e.g. holding internal or external meetings with potential small business subcontractors, ads, any conference attendance, or host) that demonstrates the offerors’ effort to identify small business subcontractors specifically in support of this requirement.

Note: Enforceable commitments are: (1) is with a small business, (2) include the socioeconomic type of the small business and the services/supplies to be provided, (3) be specific to the subject requirement, and (4) include legible signature blocks and signatures from BOTH parties acknowledging the business relationship.

(f) Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Each Other than Small Business Offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all the elements required by FAR Clause 52.219-9 (Alt II). This Plan shall be submitted separately from the Small Business Participation information required above which applies to both Other than Small and Small Businesses. The Subcontracting Plan is not a requirement for evaluation in source selection but rather a requirement for award to an Other than Small Business. The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract(s).

VOLUME IV – Factor 4 - Price

This volume shall consist of all information related to Price. Offerors are reminded that no price information is to be included in Volumes I, II, or III.

The information submitted in this volume shall comply with the requirements set forth below. There are no page limitations for this volume. The offerors proposal shall contain the following elements:

1. Section I – Cover Letter, SF1449, Solicitation, Offer, and Award

1. A cover letter containing:

1. Solicitation Number

1. Name, address, email, telephone number, fax number of the offeror, and location of proposed shipyard construction

1. CAGE Code

1. Unique Entity ID Number

1. Names, Title, email, telephone number, and fax number of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this RFP.

1. Name, title, and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal

1. Identify whether small or other than small business

1. Identify whether it will be a joint venture contract and all involved parties if applicable

1. A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in this RFP.

1. The SF 1449 duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company. Include the Offeror’s CAGE and Unique Entity ID number in Block 15.

1. Offeror must acknowledge all amendments by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by one of the following methods: in the space provided on the SF 33, or by signing the block 15 of the SF30 and including as part of their proposal.

1. All offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of the contract in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, if an offeror is not registered prior to the closing date of this solicitation they shall provide all information required by FAR 52.204-8(c)(1)(i) as a tab in this volume.

1. All offerors shall provide a bid bond or bid guarantee with the bid. It must be in the form of a firm commitment such as a bond or irrevocable letter of credit. See section I of the specification for further details.

1. All offerors shall provide the Economic Price Adjustment Unit Price Table filled out completely to reflect commodity unit costs for evaluation (see Section I for Economic Price Adjustment Clause). All sections shall be completed, and all excel cells shall be filled.

1. Section II – Priced Bid Schedule

The offeror shall complete and submit Section B of the specification in its entirety.