Atch 4 - Technical Worksheet Gdynia 12-17-20.docx

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

TECHNICAL WORKSHEET

SOLICITATION #: HTC711-21-Q-R007 (Attachment 4)

STEVEDORING AND RELATED TERMINAL SERVICES (S&RTS)

For Ports Gdynia, Poland

When completing this technical worksheet based on the posted requirements, the Offeror/Quoter shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of the Offeror/Quoter experience past or present the Offeror/Quoter may have or performed.

The evaluator(s) will base their evaluation SOLELY on the information presented for EACH question based on the Offeror/Quoter answer given in this Technical Worksheet questioner.

**Submission Rules**

· The Offeror/Quoter proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet each item in the worksheet in accordance with the PWS. Statements that the Offeror understands, can or will comply with the PWS; statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof, flowcharts simply listing activities related to performance of the PWS; and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., without a description/explanation of how services will be performed shall be considered unacceptable.

· The entire submission of this Technical Worksheet shall not exceed 20 single sided pages in length. Page size shall be no larger than 8.5x11 inches.

· If more than 20 pages are received, only the first 20 pages will be evaluated and all other pages will be removed and therefore not evaluated.

· Documentary evidence (photos) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) lists will not count against the page limits.

· Failure to provide a response, or completing this document in its entirety and failure to attach all requested documentation may result in the Offeror proposal being ineligible for award.

**Technical Evaluation Questions**

1. Explain the abilities of your company to perform wheeled, tracked, trailer, and containerized U.S. Military Cargo operations, i.e. cargo reception, staging, vessel loading, lashing and securing. Please include in your response, where and when your personnel received their proficiency/familiarity training and the number/percentage of your employees who possess these abilities.

2. Do you have capabilities to secure reception, staging, loading/discharge operations at the ports of embarkation and discharge throughout Poland? Explain

3. Do you have experience in lashing/tiedown of U.S. Military Cargo onboard a vessel, and specific tie down procedures related to U.S. Military Equipment? Explain.

4. Provide a description of equipment, capabilities, and experience you have in towing/lifting tracked U.S. Military Cargo (i.e. M1A1, M109, and M88, equipment up to 70 Tons)?

5. Does your company have the ability to provide direct rail access for loading/unloading of cargo? What are your capabilities for cargo disposition via rail? Are railheads in close or general proximity of staging areas, quays or piers?

6. Do you possess or have the capability to procure rail ramps that can support the loading of heavy tracked U.S. Military Cargo (i.e. M1A1, M109, and M88) with a Safe Working Load (SWL) of up to 70 Tons?

7. Do you have capability to provide loading/unloading of all U.S. Military Cargo transported via commercial truck?

8. Do terminal(s) provide for adequate space to load/discharge U.S. Military Aviation Assets i.e. helicopters and ground support equipment? If so, do capabilities exist to provide for an area clean and free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) to launch helicopters?

9. Will the pier(s) adequately support the draft for Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off (LMSR) Vessels?

10. Do you have the ability to handle and properly store hazardous materials (HAZMAT), as necessary?

11. Do you possess or can you acquire the appropriate lashing material (to include metal chock blocks for loading of M1A1s to rail conveyance) for onward movement from the port of discharge?

12. Do you have experience in procuring agricultural cleaning services for export equipment, and if so, please detail that experience?

13. How much staging space is available at each site for use by U.S. Military Cargo?

14. Do you possess the capability and if so, explain your experience with coordinating NATO Customs Clearance and all associated documentation?

15. Do you possess the ability to procure and supply mobile office spaces (i.e. 20 ft. office container or like item) and office supplies to include internet, printers, tables, chairs?

16. Can you provide English-speaking shift-supervisors to coordinate daily operations with U.S. Military Personnel?

17. Will U.S. Military fuel trucks be allowed to stage and refuel vehicles for convoys? (Within local safety and eco guidelines) - Units have spill kits and need to ground fuel trucks with grounding rods.

18. Can you provide/procure labor to accommodate 24-hour operations?

19. What security services are in place or can be put in place to provide 24-hour surveillance and security of the area being utilized for U.S. Military Cargo operations?

20. Can your company be fully operational by 01 May 2021 to perform an S&RTS at Gdynia, Poland?

21. In accordance with DFARS 252.237-7024, Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, the offeror shall provide with its offer a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed Attachment 1, paragraph 4.27 during periods of crisis. Plan contents to be addressed are listed in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. Describe how your company will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in the PWS during periods of crisis.

22. Fully describe the core focus/purpose of your company, along with the location(s) of all facilities (if applicable). In addition, provide a detailed description of your company’s experience in providing labor, equipment, tools, documents, materials and miscellaneous supplies and services necessary for stevedoring services? Please note that experience refers to complexity as well as longevity.

23. Is your company capable of towing or draying inoperable or deadline vehicles up to 150,000 lbs? If so how do you plan on moving the the vehicles?