6913G621Q300024_Offeror Instructions.pdf

Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 6913G621Q300024 V3352094

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO OFFERORS

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor personnel required are a marine biologist, a micro biologist, and an engineer who are subject matter experts with experience evaluating the performance and operation of ballast water treatment systems and knowledgeable of U.S. vessel discharge standards. The contractor personnel shall form a dedicated team to work on the tasks described in the statement of work. Due to the potential for variable quality of data provided to the contractor from various sources (e.g. foreign companies), the intent of the tasks is for the contractor to review and comment on the quality of the data provided within certain time limits (8-20 man hours depending on task), and to answer certain questions only to the best ability that the data supports.

In order to avoid a conflict of interest over the potential information being shared, contractors are not permitted to work on BWM type approval applications through one of the USCG-approved IL’s.

The results of this work are for the use of the sponsoring agency, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3).

The Volpe Center has been supporting CG-OES-3 ANS and BWM programs since 2000.

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

The required personnel qualifications for this task order shall be, at a minimum:

• Marine biologist: at least one advanced degree in the field, experience in development of experimental designs and test protocols in marine biology, knowledge of marine micro- and macro-organisms, including plankton of all types, nektons, and the various formative life stages of larger marine organisms. A doctorate and research experience is preferable. Direct experience with technology development programs and applications, such as the Coast Guard Ship Technology Evaluation Program (STEP), Type Approval Process and EPA’s Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program, is desirable.

• Micro biologist: at least one advanced degree in the field, experience in development of experimental designs and test protocols in marine micro biology, knowledge of marine micro-organisms, including algae, bacteria, protists, and viruses. A doctorate degree and research experience is preferable. Direct experience with technology development programs and applications, such as the Coast Guard’s STEP Program, Type Approval Process and EPA’s ETV program, is desirable.

• Engineer: at least a Bachelor of Science and licensed professional engineer, experience in the design, installation, and operation of water treatment equipment, knowledge of water quality issues, and experience in test and evaluation of environmental technologies. An advanced degree and research experience and are preferable. Direct experience with technology development programs and applications, such as the Coast Guard’s STEP Program, Type Approval Process and EPA’s ETV program, is desirable.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 6913G621Q300024 V3352094

The Offeror’s written proposal must include the following:

PRICE QUOTATION

The Offeror shall provide pricing for CLINs 00100 through 00600 and Optional CLIN 00700 through 00900 as reflected in the CLIN structure in the combined synopsis/solicitation notice and provide a total proposed firm fixed price for all CLINs (00100-00900).

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Offeror’s technical proposal shall include the following:

1) A written description of the Offeror’s technical approach for successfully achieving the requirements identified in the Statement of Work (maximum 5 pages);

2) Resumes for the proposed subject matter experts (marine biologist, micro biologist and engineer) (maximum 5 pages);

3) Documentation demonstrating the Offeror’s prior experience in the following areas (maximum10 pages):

o Experience in the development of experimental designs and test protocols in marine biology o Knowledge of marine micro- and macro-organisms o Experience with technology development programs and applications o In-depth understanding of Coast Guard Ship Technology Evaluation Program (STEP) o In-depth understanding of Coast Guard Type Approval Process o In-depth knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Technology

Verification (ETV) program

Any proposal that does not include the components specified above will be considered non-responsive.

II. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Basis for Award

An award will be made to the responsive and responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to offer the best value to the Government in terms of: 1) technical approach; 2) resume; 3) prior experience; and 4) price.