Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Quoters.docx

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

GENERAL INFORMATION

In accordance with the “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items” clause, the Government intends to evaluate quoters and award a contract without discussions with quoters. Therefore, the quoter’s initial quote should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

A quote shall consist of two (2) separate volumes (attachments) as noted in the table below submitted as attachments in one or more emails, if necessary due to file size.

· Factor 1: Technical Approach

· Factor 2: Past Performance

August 7, 2020 Factor 1: None Factor 2: None

August 7, 2020 None

All pages shall be appropriately marked with “SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE” and any vendor proprietary information shall be marked accordingly. No price information (i.e., dollar values and/or hourly rates) shall be included in any volume other than the Price Volume (Volume II). Volume I shall not refer the reviewer to information contained in Volume II.

Quoters may propose prefabricated or partially built hulls, provided they are less than 12 months old.

CONTENT OF QUOTE PACKAGE

A complete quote package SHOULD contain all of the following information.

1. Quoter Representations and Certifications (FAR Provision 52.212-3) or certify completion in SAM (https://www.sam.gov).

2. DUNS number and associated CAGE code

3. Submit quote on the Standard Form 1449 or similar format

4. Volume I – Non-price Factors:

a. TECHNICAL APPROACH. Quoters shall submit any attachments, technical documents, drawings, datasheets, or any other documentation that demonstrates their ability to meet or exceed the minimum contract requirements identified in the SOW.

i. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. Quoters shall provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to meet or exceed the performance requirements identified in the SOW. An “Unacceptable” rating may be assigned if the quote contains statements that do not clearly demonstrate the quoter’s proposed approach or unsupported statements that the quoter “will comply with the RFQ or SOW” or the quoter “will provide a particular feature or meet a requirement” without explaining how the feature or requirement will be met.

ii. SAFETY FEATURES AND/OR ENHANCEMENTS. Documentation shall be provided that addresses the ability of the quoter’s proposed solution to ensure the safety of onboard personnel and objects. Additional features or enhancements that go above and beyond the minimum requirements should be included in this section, if applicable.

iii. PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE. A Production and Delivery Schedule shall be provided which identifies and describes in detail the production schedule in the Quoter’s desired format outlining major events of the build process, including the start and stop dates of the following (at minimum):

· Detail design completion

· Fabrication or installation of major parts

· Quality Assurances Stages/Events

· Builder Trials

· Government inspections

· Boat delivery

b. PAST PERFORMANCE. Quoters shall submit NO MORE than three (3) current/previous contract performance references that include: contract numbers, points of contact with valid telephone numbers and email addresses, periods of performance (or delivery dates), role on the contract (prime or subcontractor), and any other relevant information.

5. Volume II – Price Quote.

a. Price quote shall be submitted on SF 1449 or similar format.

b. Supplemental pricing information shall be provided as a separate attachment. Supplemental pricing information should contain (at a minimum) a complete price breakdown including:

i. Profit

ii. Overhead

iii. G&A

iv. Shipping expenses

c. Individual pricing for each of the four (4) vessels, associated trailers, and related shipping expenses shall be provided.

d. Quoters are encouraged to submit any additional information consistent with industry best practices.

6. GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWINGS. Quoters are encouraged to provide General Arrangement Drawings that accurately depict, at a defined scale, the Quoter’s capability to meet the minimum requirements identified in the SOW. Information and data contained in the drawings shall be consistent with information and data provided throughout Volumes I and II. Boat dimensions shall be included in the drawings and define the length overall, beam overall, overall height, and any other information deemed necessary by the Quoter. Drawings shall depict external and internal configuration of the boat(s).

7. WARRANTY INFORMATION. Quoters are encouraged to provide a description of any relevant warranty information pertaining to standard, commercial, or manufacturer warranties that will be transferred to the Government upon award. All warranty information shall be in accordance with the information contained in the SOW.

8. RIGHTS IN DATA – GENERAL. NOAA is seeking all relevant and applicable data rights on an Unlimited or Limited Rights basis, as applicable, that will allow them to maintain and repair the vessel(s) and its (their) systems, including providing that information to third parties, so that NOAA may adequately sustain the boats over their life cycle. See FAR 52.227-14, Alternate II, for additional information.

9. SOW ITEM 253. Quoters shall provide calculations of fuel burn and tank sizing with quote.