FINAL-_SOL_Attachment_6_-_Technical_Evaluation_Criteria_jmh_cmnts_05172019.docx

SOL: 68HERC19R0011

ATTACHMENT 6

Technical Evaluation Criteria

I. Technical Approach

EPA will evaluate the adequacy of the offeror’s proposed technical approach to perform the tasks contained in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). EPA will evaluate the extent to which the technical approach demonstrates an understanding of the work to be performed (especially in light-duty and heavy-duty applications), sound science, capability to perform the requirements of the PWS, and the ability to complete the tasks on time. EPA will evaluate the offeror’s demonstrated understanding of the typical problems encountered in performing services required by the PWS and the ability to present practical, efficient solutions for those problems.

II. Qualifications of Key Personnel

EPA will evaluate the offeror’s demonstrated qualifications (education, experience, expertise) of the proposed Key Personnel, including the P-4 Program Manager, P-4 Senior Engineer, and P-4 Senior Scientist, as measured by the following sub-criteria. See Attachment 5, Minimum Requirements for Labor, for a description of the minimum education and experience requirements.

A. P-4 Program Manager:

(1) Qualifications to manage contracts of similar size (dollar amount), type (multi-task, T&M), and technical scope as this contract. Of particular interest is the program manager’s demonstrated ability to effectively manage, coordinate, and communicate progress and any problems on the financial (i.e., budget) aspects of the work.

(2) Technical qualifications to implement the tasks required in the RFP. Of particular interest is the program manager’s demonstrated ability to effectively manage, coordinate, and communicate progress and any problems on the technical aspects of the work.

B. P-4 Senior Engineer:

Technical qualifications to perform tasks related to the oversight and fulfillment of the requirements of the PWS.

C. P-4 Senior Scientist:

Technical qualifications to perform tasks related to the oversight and fulfillment of the requirements of the PWS.

III. Past Performance

For the offeror, and for subcontractors expected to receive subcontracts in excess of $5,000,000 EPA will evaluate the offeror’s demonstrated performance on all or up to five (5) contracts and subcontracts completed in the last three (3) years, and all contracts and subcontracts currently in process, which are similar in nature to this requirement in terms of size, type, technical scope, and complexity. Areas for consideration include but are not limited to: quality of product or service; timeliness of performance; cost control; business relations; and compliance with subcontracting goals.

IV. Facilities and Equipment

EPA will evaluate the adequacy and availability of the offeror’s facilities and equipment to enable accomplishment of the tasks outlined in the PWS, including the offeror’s testing capabilities, and both a vehicle chassis dynamometer and a powertrain dynamometer that can handle up to Class 8 trucks. EPA will evaluate the extent to which the offeror can demonstrate how their facilities and test equipment are used to support the technical tasks, especially those related to heavy-duty trucks.

V. Quality Management Plan (QMP)

The Offeror will be evaluated on their Quality Management Plan (QMP) that describes their Quality Assurance (QA) System. With their proposal, the contractor shall submit a Quality Management Plan (QMP) in accordance with EPA QA/R-2 and pursuant to 48 CFR 46.202-4 Higher-level contract quality requirements (see clause E-4 FAR 52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014) & Local Clauses EPA-L-46-101 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN). The QMP must be approved by the NCEA Director of Quality Assurance (DQA) or Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) prior to any work beginning under the contract. Documents specifying the requirements and guidance for developing the QMP can be found at EPA’s website for QMPs (http://www.epa.gov/quality/epa-qar-2-epa-requirements-quality-management-plans).

(d) The relative importance of the technical criteria are as follows:

(1) Criterion I ‘’Technical Approach” is the technical criterion of highest importance, followed in level of importance by;

(2) Criterion II* ‘Qualifications of Key Personnel’ followed in level of importance by;

(3) Criterion III ‘Past Performance’ followed in level of importance by;

(4) Criterion IV. ‘Facilities and Equipment’ followed in level of importance by;

(5) Criterion V. ‘Quality Management Plan’ (QMP)

*Subcriteria A(1), A(2), B and C under Criterion II ‘Qualifications of Key Personnel’ are all of equal importance.

(e) Evaluation rating method will be as follows:

In accordance with FAR 15.305(a) the EPA will use the following adjectival ratings in its evaluation of all technical criterion other than Past Performance:

Combined Technical/Risk Rating

EPA will use the following adjectival ratings in its evaluation of the past performance criterion:

Performance Confidence Assessment

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