Atch 6 Technical Capability Worksheet.pdf

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Technical Capability Worksheet

Company Name of Offeror:

Offerors are required to complete all items on this document. For items requiring an Offeror’s response, a text field is provided below that item. For items not requiring a narrative response, there is a drop down menu to acknowledge the necessary attachments/documentations were provided. Please be aware that Offeror’s responses are limited to the text field provided; however, the Offeror may utilize page 14 to expand on their responses to any of the items.

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Subfactor A: Equipment. Provide the Offeror’s vessel information and any supporting documentation for the below requirements:

1. Identification of vessel(s)

Provide the vessel name(s) and type(s) to be utilized for the contract.

Offeror’s Response:

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2. Ownership or Control for the vessel(s) to be utilized

Provide as an attachment, supporting documentation to verify ownership or control for the vessel(s) to be utilized during the contract period of performance.

If the Offeror currently does not own or have control of the assets necessary to perform all requirements, provide supporting documentation to demonstrate the ability to obtain them (commitment or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase, or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, or other resources). Please indicate the corresponding item number (i.e., 2) in the top right corner of the attachment(s).

Describe Offeror’s planned approach to meeting and managing the following PWS requirements:

3. Substitute Vessels

PWS Paragraph 3.B.6.4 Vessel Substitution. The vessel and associated equipment assigned to this requirement shall perform the function for which it is designed, built, and contracted for, including the ability to deploy without delays. For any period when the vessel is unavailable or not in an operable condition and will cause schedule delays in excess of two days, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately via email to determine if a substitute vessel is necessary. If necessary, the substitute vessel must meet or exceed the capability, capacity, and status stated in this PWS.

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Subfactor B: Management of Operations. Describe Offeror’s planned approach to meeting and managing the following PWS requirements:

1. Company safety policy or Safety Management System (SMS), if applicable

PWS Paragraph 6.D. Regulatory Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with regulations of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), US Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Department of Transportation, and other US Governmental agencies (i.e., US Customs and Border Protection), including local regulations at origin, destination, and in-transit as may be applicable for service to the US Government in carriage of military cargo as set forth in this contract.

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2. Terminal Operations and Stevedoring at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB)

PWS Paragraph 3.D.1.3. The Government does not maintain stevedoring or terminal operations contracts on NSGB; therefore, the Contractor is responsible for all coordination of these services to include life support and logistics for their personnel. The COR will facilitate sponsorship for Contractor personnel located at NSGB.

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3. Destructive Weather Plan, NSGB

PWS Paragraph 3.D.1.5.1. In the event of inclement weather or other emergency, the Contractor shall have a destructive weather plan for evacuating all containers and the securing of all vehicles/breakbulk items from the wharf or pier where the Contractor’s vessel is berthed when instructed by the base. The base uses Conditions of Readiness for its response to Destructive Weather. Contractor will be required to follow base instructions during the different levels of Readiness to include the departure of the vessel. The Contractor shall notify the COR and CO via e-mail of the base’s instructions within 24 hours.

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4. Hazardous Cargo Cleanups

PWS Paragraph 3.H.1.5.1. The Contractor shall identify the organization(s) and their equipment to be utilized for cleanups. The organization(s) must be able and qualified to perform cleanups and shall also guarantee mobilization within 24 hours.

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5. Quality Control and Reporting

PWS Paragraph 6.F.1.1.1. The Contractor shall utilize its commercial quality control processes/plan (QCP) to ensure quality service is provided throughout the term of the contract. The Contractor shall provide its QCP to the CO and COR upon request.

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6. Electronic Data Interchange

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.1. The Contractor shall use EDI or IBS Ocean Carrier Interface (OCI) module (or successor system) as the primary means for interfacing with SDDC for all bookings.

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.2. The Contractor shall use the Defense Transportation Electronic Data Interchange (DTEDI) approved Implementation Convention for the ANSI X 12 300, 301, 303, 304, and 315 transaction sets in compliance with their approved concepts of operations. Versions 3060, 4010 or later are required. The Contractor shall implement changes to business processes contained in revisions to Transaction Set Implementation Conventions and their controlling concepts of operations as may be approved by the Defense Transportation Electronic Board (DTEB). These changes shall be implemented in accordance with schedules approved by the DTEB.

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.3. The Contractor shall receive or transmit, as appropriate, the following transactions sets:

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.3.1. Contractor receiving order data, 300 (Delivery order, the booking, including increases and decreases or any modification to the original booking)

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.3.2. Contractor ordering confirmation data, 301 (Confirmation of order, Contractor to OO)

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.3.3. Cancellation data from OO, 303 (OO Cancellation)

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.3.4. Shipping Instructions, 304

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.3.5. Contractor shipment status reporting data, 315

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.4. For EDI 315 transactions, Contractors' can access the PAT EDI Generator application to identify and submit EDI 315 transactions (W, I, AE, VD, VA, UV, OA, X1, EC, and RD). This capability replaces the IBS OCI Module previously used for this purpose and is not limited to the Contractors using the OCI module for cargo bookings. In addition, the EDI Generator will provide the Contractor the ability to invalidate erroneously submitted EDI transactions.

PWS paragraph 3.I.1.5. Shipment Status Reporting: The Contractor shall provide accurate shipment status reports using the 315 transaction sets. Transactions shall be submitted in ANSI X-12 EDI standard or OCI to SDDC. Table 3.I.1.6 identifies specific events that require reporting. The Contractor shall submit all reports within 24 hours of accomplishment.

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Describe the Offeror’s planned approach to meeting and managing the following PWS requirements and, where applicable, provide supporting documentation verifying compliance with USCG and ISM requirements.

7. Company overview and current operations

Provide the company overview and description of current operations in the region or ability to operate in the region.

Offeror’s response:

8. United States Coast Guard (USCG) certification

Identify the USCG certification requirements applicable to the Offeror's company and proposed vessels and provide USCG Certificate(s) of Compliance (COC) as an attachment. Please indicate the corresponding item number (i.e., 8) in the top right corner of the attachment(s).

Offeror’s response:

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9. International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Identify the IMO ISM Code requirements applicable to the Offeror's company and proposed vessels and provide ISM Document(s) of Compliance (DOC) as an attachment. Please indicate the corresponding question item (i.e., 9) in the top right corner of the attachment(s).

Offeror’s response:

10. Certificate(s) of Inspection (COI)

Provide the Offeror's COI for the proposed vessel(s) as an attachment. Please indicate the corresponding item number (i.e., 10) in the top right corner of the attachment(s).

11. Vessel Safety Management Certificate(s) (SMC)

Provide the Offeror's SMC for the proposed vessel(s) as an attachment. Please indicate the corresponding item number (i.e., 11) in the top right corner of the attachment(s).

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Subfactor C: Schedule. Describe the Offeror’s planned approach to meeting and managing the following PWS requirements:

1. Proposed liner schedule that meets the departure, arrival, and transit requirements as specified in PWS Paragraph 3.B.6, beginning the week of 1 May 2024

PWS Paragraph 3.B.6.1.1 – Southbound. The Contractor shall maintain a scheduled service southbound, Jacksonville/Blount Island to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (NSGB). Frequency of such service must be, at a minimum, every 14 calendar days. Sailings shall be on a fixed-day-of-the-week basis, on a fixed day selected by the Contractor in coordination with NSGB Port Operations.

PWS Paragraph 3.B.6.2.1 – Northbound. The Contractor shall maintain a scheduled service northbound NSGB to Jacksonville/Blount Island. Frequency of such service must be, at a minimum, every 14 calendar days. Sailings shall be on a fixed-day-of-the-week basis, on a fixed day selected by Contractor in coordination with NSGB Port Operations.

Offeror’s response:

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Subfactor D: Transition of Services. Provide as an attachment, a detailed transition of services plan which demonstrates the Offeror’s planned approach to meeting and managing the transition of services PWS requirements.

1. Transition of Services. PWS Paragraph 6.G. and Attachment 7, Transition of Services

PWS Paragraph 6.G.1. The Contractor shall implement its Transition of Services plan, as provided in Attachment 7 at proposal submission, within 30 calendar days after contract award.

PWS Paragraph 6.G.2. The Contractor shall take all actions necessary to ensure a smooth transition of operations at the beginning and end of the contract. All Contractor owned equipment/property must be removed from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) within 30 days after the end of contract performance. Problems encountered in the transition of operations shall be reported to the Contracting Officer for resolution. All plan actions shall be in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation and shall specifically include compliance with the actions outlined in Attachment 7.

PWS Paragraph 6.G.3. Unanticipated changes to the transition plan may be required and will require a revision to the plan unless determined by the Contracting Officer to be administrative in nature. A contract modification will not be required for a change to the transition plan or schedule unless changes result in additional contract costs. The Contractor will submit a revised plan within 5 business days of a government directed change or as soon as possible for a Contractor requested change, to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will have 5 business days from the date the transition plan was provided to review and approve or return the transition plan to the Contractor for clarification or changes. The Contractor shall accomplish transition activities in a manner that will result in minimal disruption to existing operations. Note, the most recent approved transition plan remains in effect until a new plan is approved.

PWS Paragraph 6.G.4. Post Award Conference. Within 14 calendar days after contract award, the Contractor shall attend a Government-hosted post-award conference. This meeting will be held to facilitate introduction of the key members of the Government and Contractor staffs; review contract requirements; review the transition plan/schedule; and address any other areas deemed necessary.

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This page is provided for the Offeror to expand on their responses to any of the above items. For each response, please identify the item number from above associated with the response. If the Offeror chooses not to expand on any of the items, please indicate on this page “This page intentionally left blank.”

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Subfactor E: Contractor Confirmation Checklist

This checklist is provided for the Offeror to confirm they meet the sealift transportation services requirement in support of US Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Please respond to each question by marking either “Yes” or “No” indicating if the Offeror can comply with these requirements.

Yes No

1. Vessel(s) proposed to perform the required PWS services are US Flag.

2.

Vessel(s) proposed meet the minimum space available for Southbound and Northbound sailings.

PWS Paragraph 3.A. – Space Commitment. The minimum space available to the Government for each southbound sailing shall be seventy (70) FEUs, including twenty

(20) refrigerated containers, and 2000 square feet of breakbulk cargo. The minimum space available to the Government for each northbound sailing shall be thirty (30) FEUs, including two (2) refrigerated containers, and 1000 square feet of breakbulk cargo. Each of the 40-foot spaces offered must be able to accommodate two 20-foot containers, or the vessel must have additional space to accommodate the 20’ container shortfall.

3.

The Contractor will supply, at a minimum, the number of dry containers, reefer containers, and breakbulk square footage required.

PWS Paragraph 3.A. – Space Commitment. The minimum space available to the Government for each southbound sailing shall be seventy (70) FEUs, including twenty

(20) refrigerated containers, and 2000 square feet of breakbulk cargo. The minimum space available to the Government for each northbound sailing shall be thirty (30) FEUs, including two (2) refrigerated containers, and 1000 square feet of breakbulk cargo. Each of the 40-foot spaces offered must be able to accommodate two 20-foot containers, or the vessel must have additional space to accommodate the 20’ container shortfall.

4.

PWS Paragraph 3.C.1. – Equipment Pools (container only). The Contractor will establish and maintain equipment pools at CONUS inland locations, including but not limited to NEX Suffolk, VA to ensure timely availability for loading operations. The expense for operating equipment pools must be borne solely by the Contractor to include establishing, managing, and disestablishing pools.

5.

PWS Paragraph 3.D.1.2. The Contractor shall provide warehousing in Jacksonville/Blount Island and unload all necessary equipment for warehousing and stuffing in Jacksonville/Blount Island, FL. All cargo shall be stowed in accordance with commercial shipping practices to prevent loss or damage.

6.

PWS Paragraph 3.D.1.1. The Contractor is responsible for Jacksonville/Blount Island port operations, to include terminal operations and stevedoring.

7.

PWS Paragraph 3.F.1. – Delivery to Destination. The Contractor shall deliver cargo on or before the Required Delivery Date (RDD) established in the booking.

8. PWS Paragraph 3.F.2. – Early Deliveries. The Contractor shall not deliver early to consignees unless approved by the US Government. The Contractor shall schedule all

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Attachment 6 deliveries with the consignee or consignee's agent at least 2 business days prior to any actual delivery of containers or pieces.

9.

PWS Paragraphs 3.H.1. through 3.H.1.10. Vessel(s) proposed are certified to transport hazardous materials and waste as required.

10.

PWS Paragraph 3.H.1.8. Provide Hazardous Waste Containers. The Contractor shall provide empty containers with applicable placards at NSGB for hazardous waste material required to be shipped to CONUS. The Contractor shall be responsible for placing the appropriate placards on these containers. Hazardous material may consist of, but is not limited to, antifreeze, contaminated soil, asbestos, corrosive liquid and solids, poly-chlorinated biphenyl (PCB)’s, regulated and non-regulated flammables, and oils and lubricants.

11.

PWS Paragraph 3.H.1.9. The Contractor will accept for ocean carriage all commodities listed in Appendix V when the commodity is packaged, labeled, and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

12.

PWS Paragraph 3.H.1.10. When cargo handling is ordered by the OO for a shipment with hazardous material, the Contractor is responsible for all HAZMAT certification and documentation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for the shipment.

13.

PWS Paragraph 3.H.2.1. The Contractor will provide containers with clearly marked container numbers that are clean, dry, empty, odor free, suitable for protecting cargo from damage and that comply with International Standards Organization (ISO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and Convention of Safe Containers (CSC) standards.

14.

PWS Paragraph 3. H.2.2.1. The Contractor shall provide refrigerated containers to the consignor in accordance with the booking to include pre-cooling when requested by the OO. If there is a difference in the temperature requested in the booking and the temperature requested by the consignor, the Contractor shall maintain the temperature requested by the consignor and immediately request guidance from the booking Requester.

15.

PWS Paragraph 3. H.2.2.2. The Contractor will supply reefer containers that maintain a temperature within three degrees Fahrenheit of the in-transit temperature specified.

16.

PWS Paragraph 3.H.2.2.7. The Contractor shall provide continuous measurement of internal temperature using a digital recorder capable of continuous recording from availability date for a minimum period of 90 calendar days. Contractor shall provide measurement data upon request from the US Government.

17.

PWS Paragraph 3.H.2.3. Containers delivered to the US Government or spotted by the Contractor will be provided at no additional cost on a Contractor-provided chassis that supports stuffing/unstuffing operations by the US Government.

18.

PWS Paragraph 3.H.2.4.3. The Contractor will provide a chassis for Government Furnished Container (GFC) shipments whenever the Contractor is responsible for the associated inland transportation, unless the requirement is waived by the local

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Attachment 6 shipping/receiving facility or custom of the trade does not normally call for the use of chassis.

19.

PWS Paragraph 3.I.1.1 Contractor has/will have the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or IBS Ocean Carrier Interface (OCI) module as the primary means for interfacing with SDDC for all bookings.

20.

PWS Paragraph 3.I.3. – Manual Operational Reports. The Contractor shall submit the below reports in connection with cargo in their possession. Report format, distribution, submission schedule and medium are described at Appendix IV.

1. Cargo Lift Information (Containers and Breakbulk)

2. Contractor Containerization

3. Pre-Arrival Notice

4. Cargo Not Lifted as Booked/Booked and Not Lifted

5. Vessel Position

21.

PWS Paragraph 6.E. Contractor will provide private, on-site furnished office space for the Government’s representative at their terminal in Jacksonville/Blount Island, FL.

This office space will include utilities and telephone.

22.

Appendix I, Paragraph 1.2. Physical Characteristics/Equipment. NSGB is a United States Government controlled facility. The NSGB Wharves and piers support single and dual axles. A wheeled only operation. Containers must be landed directly on to chassis.

The use of a reach stacker is limited to the permanent trailer storage area, the carrier is authorized to place equipment such as forklifts or a crane on island that meets road and pier weight requirements. The placement of any type of crane at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba wharves and piers must be IAW applicable guidance and directives (EM385, NAVFAC P-307, ASME, ANSI and OSHA 29CFR1910)." No Government crane, ramp, yard tractors, or any other equipment is available at NAVSTA NSGB for use by the Contractor.

23.

Appendix I, Paragraph 1.4. NSGB is a Non-Homeported Navy Port. Arrivals and departures must occur between 0800-1600 Local Time Monday through Friday with the exception of Federal holidays. No arrivals or departures can occur on Federal holidays.

The Contractor confirms it will meet the NSGB arrival and departure hours.

24.

Appendix I, Paragraph 1.7. Maximum Draft for any ship going pier-side is 34 ft.

The Contractor confirms it will meet the maximum draft requirement at NSGB.

25.

Appendix I Paragraph 2.3 Facility security shall be IAW 33 CFR Part 105.

Vessel(s) offered meet the minimum characteristics for port and pier access at NSGB to include inspection and facility security.

26.

Appendix I, Paragraph 2.4. Contractor confirms personnel shall have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards for access to JAXPORT by contract performance start.

27.

Appendix I, Paragraph 2.4 Contractor confirms crew members meet/will meet NAVSTA NSGB entrance requirements for crew to depart barge upon arrival. Vessel crew and all personnel to perform on the contract shall have, at a minimum, Access

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National Agency Check with Inquiries (ANACI) background checks and no felony charges.

Attachment 4, Base Access, Paragraph 2. No employee or representative of the Contractor will be admitted to NSGB without prior approval. The background of Contractor personnel will be screened prior to entry to NSGB. The Contractor will submit the Department of the Navy Local Population Identification Card/Base Access Pass Registration (SECNAV Form 5512/1) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) for processing. The SECNAV Form 5512/1 shall be received by the COR and CO 15 days prior to estimated arrival for U. S. citizens and no later than 50 days prior to estimated arrival for Third Country Nationals (TCNs) for processing.

28.

Contractor will store cargo at NSGB in accordance with Appendix VI.

Appendix VI & PWS Paragraph 3.D.1.5.

1. The government is to supply ample space for all operations and sufficient safe space for workers and equipment. Most spaces will be level, paved or reinforced, and have proper drainage. However, the Permanent Trailer Storage Area, also referred to as the "Bone Yard", will not be further maintained by the Government though this space will continue to be provided for the Contractor's use. All spaces will be free of debris, lighted, and have room for equipment to maneuver.

2. A diagram of the designated storage locations on NSGB is provided in Appendix VI.

2.1. Wharf Bravo (the Temporary Storage Area highlighted below), is not to be used as a long-term storage area, as such, the Contractor shall not stage cargo in the Temporary Storage Area for more than 3 calendar days after vessel departure or more than 3 calendar days prior to vessel arrival.

2.2. The Contractor shall not exceed 150 empty containers in the Permanent Trailer Storage Area.

2.3. The Contractor shall stage trailers and/or chassis within the parameters of the below diagram of the Trailer Storage Area.