Attachment 03 E-CRRC Section L and M.pdf

L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for award, each Offeror shall submit its proposal in accordance with these

Section L instructions. Failing to adhere to these instructions may result in the Government removing the proposal from further consideration in the source selection process. Offerors may

ONLY submit one proposal in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall remain valid until

TBD and shall not contain classified information.

L.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.2.1 Written Proposal Delivery Address

Marine Corps Systems Command

2201A Willis Street

Quantico, VA 22134-6050

Attn: Anthony Fennell, RFP: M67854-21-R-1801

L.2.2 Proposal Submission Date

Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on XX Month 2021.

L.2.3 Package Labeling

All packages and boxes responding to this solicitation shall contain the following information on the address label:

Solicitation Number: M67854-21-R-1801 E-CRRC

A statement: "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO ANTHONY FENNELL”

The volume and copy number of the written material in each package/box

L.3 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.3.1 General Proposal Format

Offerors shall submit technical, past performance, small business participation, and business proposals as separate volumes in loose-leaf three ring binders in accordance with Table 1 –

Proposal Submission Requirements. Both the Original and Paper Copy volumes shall be in loose-leaf three ring binders. Each volume (Original and Paper Copies) shall have a cover sheet marked with the either “Original” of the copy number (e.g. Copy 1 of 2). Title (e.g. Volume I –

Technical Proposal), RFP number (M67854-21-R-1801), classification (i.e., E-CRRC), and

Offeror’s name. Each CD shall be marked with the title, RFP number, classification, and

Offeror’s name. Offerors shall apply all appropriate markings, including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source

Selection Information. Offerors shall also stamp all documents “For Official Use Only and

Source Selection Sensitive - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” Offerors shall submit all information for Government consideration in a clear, coherent, and concise manner sufficient to demonstrate an understanding of the contract requirements. Offerer’s shall clearly demonstrate the ability, resources, and experience required to perform the requirements, including the detailed procedures, plans, and methods to be used. Additionally, the Offeror must show how the Offeror intends to accomplish the project and must include rationale and substantiation of all claims.

All information shall be presented in sufficient depth for the Government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the Offeror’s understanding of the solicitation requirements and the

Offeror’s capability for successful performance. The proposal should demonstrate this understanding and capability in a concise, logical manner and should not contain superfluous material not directly related to this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to request certifications, test data, or any other documentation supporting the proposal claims, as deemed appropriate.

The Government will remove and not consider as part of the proposal any pages exceeding the specified page limits. A page printed on both sides will be counted as two pages. Pages containing text shall be on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. Drawings or other graphics should be reduced to the extent legibility is not lost. Each page shall be single-spaced with a minimum of 12-point font and one-inch margins. All pages shall contain appropriate numbering and contain the complete company name, date, and solicitation number in the header or footer. CD

Requirements: Offerors shall use Microsoft Office 2000 software or higher to create the required

.xls, .ppt and .doc files as well as Adobe Acrobat Version 7.0 or higher to create .pdf files. Table

1 below details the proposal submission requirements:

Table 1: Proposal Submission Requirements

VOLUME CONTENT SUBMISSION Page Limit

Volume I E-CRRC Technical Proposal

(Technical Performance):

Berry Amendment

Compliance

NBOE Integration

Manufacturing

Ability to meet selected requirements of the

Performance Specification

Design and Workmanship

(1) Original

(3) Duplicative Copies

(1) Electronic Copy - CD

100 pages

(only the first

100 pages of the written portion of the

Technical

Proposal will be considered)

Volume II Past Performance Proposal (1) Original

(1) Duplicative Copy

(1) Electronic Copy-CD

No page limit

Volume III Small Business Participation

(1) Original

(1) Electronic Copy -CD

Volume IV Business Proposal

(1) Original

(1) Electronic Copy -CD

L.3.2 Specific Proposal Instructions

L.3.2.1 Volume I – Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall contain NO proposal price information.

Offerors shall submit written technical information and data at a level of detail sufficient to allow the Government to properly evaluate said information in accordance with the evaluation section of this solicitation. At a minimum, proposal shall include the following information:

A statement describing any single source parts and any special tools required to operate or maintain the system.

A standard set of provisioning drawings for cataloging purposes.

L.3.2.1.1 Berry Amendment Compliance (Evaluated in Section M.1 Go/No Go Criteria)

a. Offerors shall submit CoCs for all materials used in the E-CRRC end item.

b. Self-Certification: Offerors must submit the following signed self-certification in order for its offer to be compliant. The certification must be from the Offeror and must not contain any alternative wording.

I, (sign name here), in submitting this offer under solicitation number M67854-21-R-1801, affirm that only products compliant with the Berry Amendment (10 USC 2533a) will be delivered to the Government. As such, all items delivered, either as end products or components, will be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States (as defined in DFARS

252.225-7012(b) included by reference herein). This certification covers all materials (including those of all components) and components supplied by subcontractors at any tier, and all labor

(including that of all intervening processes), whether performed by the offeror or any of its subcontractors at any tier. FR Rayon fiber included in the fabric is sourced from outside the

United States but meets the Berry requirement through the established DoD waiver.

L.3.2.1.2 Non-Gasoline Burning Outboard Engine (NBOE) Integration (Evaluated in

Section M.1 Go/No Go Criteria)

A description with design details supporting the integration of the NBOE outlined in the

Performance Specification paragraphs below.

Item

No.

E-CRRC

PSPEC

Reference

Title Proposal Verification

1 3.1.4, 4.3.4 Transom

Provide details of the E-CRRC transom and its ability to integrate with the NBOE. Provide horsepower rating, transom height, thickness, angle, faceplate information, pins and hole locations for securing the NBOE.

Offerors shall provide an NBOE Integration Matrix, which addresses all aspects referenced above in the E-CRRC performance specification, as an Appendix to their written technical proposal using the format below. The level of performance offered shall become the threshold specification, should the Offeror be awarded the contract. This matrix does not count against the technical proposal page limit.

NBOE Integration Matrix

MARCORSYSCOM OFFEROR

Item

No.

E-CRRC PSPEC

Reference

Title Proposal Verification Specification Proposal

Reference

1 3.1.4, 4.3.4 Transom

Provide details of the E-

CRRC transom and its ability to integrate with the NBOE.

Provide horsepower rating, transom height, thickness, angle, faceplate information, pins and hole locations for securing the NBOE.

Insert

Offeror’s

PSPEC

Insert Proposal

Volume, Page

Number, and paragraph

L.3.2.1.3 Manufacturing (Evaluated in Section M.1 Go/No Go Criteria)

Manufacturing Capability shall include the following: The written proposal shall include the below information to substantiate the Offeror’s ability to deliver six E-CRRCs within 60 days of contract award and the ability to deliver 125 E-CRRCs within 12 months of first shipment, all conforming to PD requirements in entirety.

a. Written documentation detailing the Offeror’s Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

b. A Manufacturing Plan, including subcontractor participation, with a detailed process flow chart of material input, output, and production steps in sequential order during E-CRRC production. The Manufacturing Plan shall not include supplier production processes for raw materials. The Manufacturing Plan is a single document incorporating the details of relevant subcontractors’ manufacturing plans. The manufacturing plan shall be an appendix and will not count against the technical proposal page limit. The

Manufacturing Plan may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

c. Signed Manufacturing Agreements with first-tier subcontractors (if applicable). Include the percentage of work that each first-tier subcontractor will perform. The agreements do not count against the 100-page limit for technical proposals.

d. A Supply Chain Management chart demonstrating the use of Berry Amendment

Compliant materials for constructing the E-CRRC as well as the complete physical address for each supplier. The Supply Chain Management chart does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be an appendix. The chart may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

e. Capacity available to produce six E-CRRCs no later than 60 days after contract award.

Offerors shall illustrate this capability by providing a notional 60-day schedule with their submission.

f. Monthly maximum manufacturing capacity to produce the E-CRRC. Offerors shall be able to produce 125 E-CRRCs over a 12-month period estimated to begin in FEB 2022.

Offerors shall illustrate this capability by providing a notional 12-month delivery schedule with their submission.

L.3.2.1.4 Technical Performance (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Element 1)

A description of how the proposed E-CRRC meets or exceeds the E-CRRC performance requirements outlined in the Performance Specification paragraphs identified below.

Item

No.

E-CRRC

PSPEC

Reference

Title Proposal Verification

3.1.1.2,

4.3.1.2 Fabric

Provide details of the type of fabric used in construction of the E-

CRRC to include base fabric, coating and weight.

3.1.1.3, 3.5.3, 4.3.1.3, 4.7.3

Puncture/

Survivability

Provide design specifications of the E-CRRC to include the number of chambers, means to isolate, interconnection valve design details as well as any testing conducted for minimized capability performance in the event of puncture. Provide material specifications and test data for puncture resistance of the material.

3.1.1.4,

4.3.1.4 Environmental

Provide details on material testing conducted to verify resistance to oil, fungal attack or exposure to sunlight.

4 3.1.2, 4.3.2 Weight Provide the empty weight of the E-CRRC and number of carry handles.

5 3.1.3, 4.3.3 Deck

Provide details on the E-CRRC deck design to include material, construction, working pressure, how the deck is removed from the E-

CRRC for maintenance or replacement, and the number, location and strength of the deck equipment securing points.

6 3.1.4, 4.3.4 Transom

Provide details of the E-CRRC transom and its ability to integrate with the NBOE. Provide horsepower rating, transom height, thickness, angle, faceplate information, pins and hole locations for securing the NBOE.

3.1.5.1, 3.11.1, 4.3.5.1, 4.13.1

Manual

Inflation

Provide details of foot pumps, how many are provided, and pressure rating. Provide time to inflate to working pressure using two foot pumps.

3.1.5.2.1, 3.1.5.2.2, 3.1.5.2.3, 4.3.5.2.1, 4.3.5.2.2, 4.3.5.2.3

SCUBA

Inflation

Provide details on the valve connection style, inflation hose assembly attachment locations, disconnect fitting type, and pressure rating.

Provide details of the air volumes required at the design working pressures of the E-CRRC. Provide details on any testing performed to verify that two 100 ft3 SCUBA bottles at 3000 psi are capable of inflating the E-CRRC to design working pressure. Provide details on time to inflate the E-CRRC to working pressure using SCUBA tanks.

3.1.5.3, 4.3.5.3

Interconnection

Valves

Provide design details on the types of air transfer/isolation valves used and their operation.

10 3.1.6, 4.3.6

Inflation/

Deflation

Valves

Provide details on the inflation/deflation valves used on the E-CRRC, to include location, ability to lock open for deflation, markings used to indicate proper operation, and valve covers. Additionally, provide details on the dump valves located on both the aft main buoyancy tube chamber and on the bow.

11 3.1.7, 4.3.7 Relief Valves Provide details on the types of relief valves used, locations, relief pressure and reseating pressure.

12 3.1.8, 4.3.8 Grab Lines Provide E-CRRC interior and exterior grab line design details, to include line thickness.

13 3.1.9, 4.3.9 Tie-Down

Points

Provide E-CRRC design details for size, type and location of equipment tie-down points, pull strength, and line size that may be accommodated.

3.1.12, 4.3.12

Multifunctional

Lifting Points

Provide details of the E-CRRC lift points. Provide number, location, design strength, factor of safety and certification method for the load described and how the lift point locations will not interfere with the loading/distribution of equipment on the deck.

3.1.13,

4.3.13 Carry Handles

Provide details on the number and size of carry handles on the E-

CRRC, as well as how the handles are arranged on the outside of the

E-CRRC to be in compliance with all carry handles being in the same plane.

16 3.2.3, 4.4.3 Paddles

Provide details on the number and type of paddles being used, as well as the number of paddle storage bags and method of securing the bags to the E-CRRC.

17 3.2.5, 4.4.5 Fuel Bladders

Provide details of fuel bladder construction and materials used.

Provide details on material resistance to JP-5, JP-8 and gasoline, as well as fuel bladder certification tests. Provide details on the number of fuel bladders required to meet the range requirement, capacity of each bladder, number of carry handles, compatible fuel types, securing method, and type of fuel fitting supplied.

18 3.2.6, 4.4.6 Fuel Line Provide details on the fuel line supplied to include length, compatible fuel types, and type of fitting on each end.

19 3.2.9, 4.4.9 Onboard Repair

Kit

Provide details on the onboard repair kit, to include quantities, parts and types of repairs that can be performed.

20 3.3.1, 4.5.1 Payload Vendor to provide methods used to verify payload of 2400 lbs can be met.

21 3.3.2, 4.5.2 Range

Vendor to provide verification of speed at the required payload, fuel consumption and required fuel capacity to meet specified range (50

NM insert, loiter, 50 NM extract).

22 3.3.3, 4.5.3 Speed

Vendor to provide verification of maximum speed at the required payload, fuel consumption and required fuel capacity to meet specified range (50 NM insert, loiter, 50 NM extract).

23 3.3.4, 4.5.4 Shock

Provide details of how the manufacturer intends to reduce shock loads with the E-CRRC design. Provide design details such as hull design and any testing conducted.

24 3.4, 4.6 Self-Recovery

Provide details of the bow and stern towline tie point locations and weight ratings. Provide data verifying the combat loaded E-CRRC can tow and be towed by another combat loaded E-CRRC at 4 knots.

25 3.5.1, 4.7.1 Surf Passage Provide information detailing surf passages conducted, to include video if possible, as well as the results of the surf passage.

26 3.5.2, 4.7.2 Self-Bailing

Provide design details on how the E-CRRC will self-bail. Provide the number and size of scuppers, transom height, and any testing conducted on self-bailing of the E-CRRC.

27 3.10, 4.12 Signature

Provide details of the design, color and coatings of the craft and metallic components, as well as design features used to mitigate visual signature, such as spray rails.

3.12.2, 4.14.2

Stored

Dimensions

Provide dimensions of the E-CRRC when rolled for storage.

Dimensions should be typical of a craft field rolled and stored, not as delivered from the factory.

3.12.3,

4.14.3 Cold Storage

Provide details on the specifications and testing of fabrics and materials used in construction of the E-CRRC when stored between air temperatures of -30°C (-22°F) to +71°C (160°F).

30 3.17, 4.19 Transportability Provide the rolled dimensions of the E-CRRC. Rolled dimensions shall be field rolled not as delivered from the factory.

31 3.18, 4.20 Operating and

Support Cost

Provide details on estimated annual cost to perform preventative and corrective maintenance.

32 3.19, 4.21 Service and

Storage Life

Provide details on the expected operational and storage life expectancy of the E-CRRC. Estimate may be based on analogous craft of similar materials and construction methods.

3.20.1,

4.22.1 Nameplate

Provide details on the location of the nameplate and information that will be provided.

34 3.21, 4.23 Training and

Manuals

Provide details on training, maintenance and service materials instructions that will be provided.

Offerors shall provide an E-CRRC PSPEC Matrix, which addresses all aspects referenced above in the E-CRRC performance specification, as an Appendix to their written technical proposal using the format below. The level of performance offered shall become the threshold specification, should the Offeror be awarded the contract. This matrix does not count against the technical proposal page limit.

E-CRRC PSPEC Matrix

MARCORSYSCOM OFFEROR

Item No. E-CRRC

PSPEC

Reference

Title Proposal

Verification

Specification Proposal Reference

3.1.1.2,

4.3.1.2 Fabric

Provide details of the type of fabric used in construction of the E-

CRRC to include base fabric, coating and weight.

Insert

Offeror’s

PSPEC

Insert Proposal

Volume, Page

Number, and paragraph

Offerors shall also include test and qualification reports to support their system’s ability to meet the requirements of the E-CRRC Performance Specification and Statement of Work. These reports shall be provided as an Appendix to the written technical proposal and will not count against the technical proposal page limit. Still photography and videographic evidence are encouraged to provide substantiation of the claims but are not required.

L.3.2.1.5 Design and Workmanship (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Element 2)

Offerors shall provide a comprehensive overview of the design and workmanship of the E-

CRRC. This overview shall include at minimum: technical drawings with dimensions and data, color photographs (digital photographs on disc are acceptable) showing the stern, bow, port and starboard sides, keel/bottom view, and a “birds eye view” of the E-CRRC, and a written narrative of the design and manufacturing process. Videographic evidence explaining the design is encouraged but shall be limited to 10 minutes and is not a requirement.

L.3.2.2 Volume II – Past Performance (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 2)

Offerors shall submit up to three contracts (prime and major subcontracts in performance or awarded) during the past five years that are relevant to this solicitation’s requirements. Those

Offerors with fewer than three Government contracts shall provide all Government contracts.

Past performance information shall include:

(1) Section 1 – Contract Descriptions.

This section shall include the following information in the following format:

a. Contract Number and the associated Delivery Order in the case of Indefinite

Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements;

b. Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting

Officer's name, email address, telephone and fax numbers;

c. The contractor’s place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the

Offeror performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers);

d. The Government’s technical representative/COR, and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

e. The Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting

Officer's name, and his or her current email address, telephone and fax numbers;

f. The Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement

(CR), Time & Materials (T&M), etc.) In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.));

g. The awarded price or cost;

h. The final or projected final price/cost;

i. The original delivery schedule, including start and completion of work dates; and

j. The final, or projected final, delivery schedule, including start and completion of work.

(2) Section 2 – Offeror’s Narrative

Offerors shall provide a narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1 describing the objectives with specificity and detailing how the effort is relevant to the solicitation requirements.

(3) Section 3 – Contract Performance

a. The Offeror’s narrative for each contract shall address all of the questions and information in the attached Past Performance Questionnaire.

b. For any contracts that failed to meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reasons for the shortcomings and any corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence.

c. The Offerors shall also provide a copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters they received for any contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor.

d. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

e. The Offeror shall provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” and 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting

Plan,” in prior contracts containing the clause.

NOTICE: The Government may use data provided in the Offeror’s proposal and data obtained from other sources, to include the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS). Because the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided.

While the Government may consider data it obtains from other sources, the Offeror maintains the burden of proving acceptable past performance.

(4) Section 4 – Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire

For all contracts identified in Section 1, Offerors shall complete Part I of the Past Performance

Assessment and email the questionnaire to both the Government contracting activity and technical representative responsible for the associated contract. The Point of Contact (POC) should electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and email the entire questionnaire to the Contract Specialist within thirty calendar days of the solicitation’s release. The POC should send completed questionnaires via e-mail to anthony.fennell@usmc.mil. within 20 calendar days after the solicitation’s release, the Offeror shall also email the Contract Specialist a list of all the

POCs to whom it sent a questionnaire. The POC list shall be in Word for Windows Table

Format and include the following fields: Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract mailto:anthony.fennell@usmc.mil

Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone

Number; POC Email Address; Date Emailed to POC (month/day).

L.3.2.3 Volume III – Small Business (SB) Participation (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 3:

Small Business Participation) The cover page for the Offeror’s Small Business Participation volume shall summarize the

Offeror’s Small Business Participation goals for the total requirement using the below format:

Table 2: Template for the Summary Table

SB Participation Plan

Total

Small Business (SB) %

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) %

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) %

HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB) %

Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) %

L.3.2.3.1 Small Business Participation Plan (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 3)

All Offerors shall submit a Small Business (SB) Participation Plan presenting percentages in terms of total dollars of work for each SB category, divided by the total contract value.

The Offeror shall identify the extent and nature of participation of SB, WOSBs, HUBZone SBs, and SDVOSBs in the performance of the proposed contract. Participation includes subcontractors or material suppliers to the prime contractor or subcontractors. Offerors shall include in the percentages their own participation as an SB, WOSB, HUBZone SB or SDVOSB.

The plan shall include:

a. The name and DUNS number (or CAGE code) of each of the firm(s) included in the plan;

b. A copy of the System for Award Management (SAM) profile for each of the firm(s) included in the plan;

c. Discussion of the specific components to be produced or services to be performed by each firm;

d. Identification of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code

(appropriate to the principal nature of the planned subcontract) supporting each firm’s size status;

e. The estimated total dollar value subcontracted to each firm;

f. The estimated total dollar value subcontracted to each SB category;

g. The percentage of total contract value subcontracted to each firm; and

h. The percentage of total contract value subcontracted to each SB category.

i. Evidence of any enforceable commitments in place between the Offeror and the participating small businesses. Each participation percentage shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding the individual commitments.

j. If applicable, for each category in which the Offeror’s SB Participation Plan contains goals below those described below, a detailed explanation as to why.

Small Business Factor information will be determined based on market research data collected through the industry day and other methods. Subcontracting opportunities for small business will be discussed at the industry day to determine the expected minimum small business allocation of work for this requirement to determine potential for prime and subcontracting opportunities for small business.

SB Participation Plan Objectives.

The Government’s Participation objectives for this acquisition are:

Small Business:

Small Disadvantaged Business:

Women-Owned Small Business:

HUBZone Small Business:

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business:

L.3.2.3.2 SB Subcontracting Plan - LARGE BUSINESSES ONLY

The SB Subcontracting Plan is only required from large business Offerors (i.e., not a SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB or SDVOSB) and will be incorporated into any resultant contract. The SB

Subcontracting Plan describes the Offeror’s approach to maximizing small businesses opportunities in this effort relative to the subcontracted portion’s value. The Offerors shall present their SB Subcontracting Plan percentages in terms of total dollars of work for each SB category divided by the total value of subcontracts.

FAR 52.219-9 sets forth the SB Subcontracting Plan’s required elements. Offerors should address their SB Subcontracting Plans’ elements in an order similar to the FAR order to demonstrate they meet each element of the SB Subcontracting Plan. The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code or DUNS number for each proposed subcontractor and include the NAICS code

(appropriate to the principal nature of the planned subcontract) supporting each proposed subcontractor’s size status. The information in the Offeror’s SB Subcontracting Plan must correlate with its SB Participation Plan.

L.3.2.4 Volume IV – Business Proposal (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 4)

Failing to provide a complete business submission may result in the Government disqualifying an Offeror’s proposal from competition. Offerors seeking any exception to the solicitation’s terms and conditions shall clearly explain the exception and its basis in their cover letter.

Exceptions, however, may render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable. Provisions in the hard copy marked “original” in the Business Proposal govern in the case of any conflicts between the hard copy and the electronic version.

L.3.2.4.1 The Offer

The Business Proposal shall include a completed, signed copy of the entire solicitation with all appropriate “fill-in” sections completed as follows:

Section A: An official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually must sign the SF33. If the individual is not an officer of the company, the proposal should include written evidence of the individual’s authority to bind the Offeror under contract to a particular course of action, such as a written delegation of authority signed by an officer of the company.

Section B: Follow the below instructions for particular Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN) pricing:

o Offerors shall propose a single blended unit price for each of the five ordering periods for all CLINs.

o Offerors shall include their overall proposed price at the end of the Schedule of Supplies/Services section. The overall proposed price will be the sum of all

CLIN and Sub CLIN amounts. Failing to fill in the total price for each CLIN or failing to provide an overall proposed price may render the Offeror’s proposal non-responsive and maybe grounds for disqualification. Electronic copies in Microsoft Excel format shall include all applicable calculations in the individual cells.

o The pricing for each CLIN shall remain valid for the duration of the 60 month contract ordering period.

Section I: Complete all required fill-ins.

Section K: Complete all required certifications, representations, and acknowledgments for the prime contractor and subcontractors, as applicable.

Amendments: Offerors shall acknowledge amendments to this solicitation with signature upon a completed SF30, or appropriate annotation on the SF33, from an official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually.

The Business Proposal shall also include a company organizational chart that includes the Name, Position Title, Address, Telephone Number, and Email Address of the Company Principals as well as all Principals supporting the E-CRRC Program.

L.4 INCORPORATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Government may incorporate all or part of the successful Offeror’s technical proposal in any contract resulting from this solicitation. Additionally, the E-CRRC Performance Specification in the ultimately awarded contract will reflect all above-minimum performance levels or capabilities for which the Government gave evaluation credit during source selection. Nothing contained in the successful Offeror’s technical proposal shall constitute a waiver to any other requirement within the contract. The Order of Precedence clause governs in instances of conflicts between the successful Offeror’s technical proposal and any other requirement of the contract.

The successful Offeror shall provide, as necessary, any updated technical proposal changes reflecting the results of any clarification or discussion. If the Government discovers after award that the awardee did not incorporate changes into the contract resulting from any clarification or discussion, such changes to the Contractor’s documents shall be administrative in nature, and the

Government may unilaterally modify the contract accordingly at no change in contract price or other terms and conditions.

L.5 PRE-AWARD SURVEY

The Government may conduct a Pre-Award Survey to examine the Offeror's technical ability, production capacity, quality control plan, management structure, financial capability, labor resources, performance record, and ability to meet required schedules.

L.6 PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

Pre-contract costs are NOT authorized.

L.7 QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

Offerors should carefully read this solicitation’s terms and conditions and refer any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist, Anthony Fennell, via email at anthony.fennell@usmc.mil with

Peggy Smith at peggy.l.smith1@usmc.mil copied no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard

Time on XX Month 2021. The Government may not address any questions, comments, concerns it receives after that time. The Government will post responses via published amendment to the solicitation.

L.8 OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Offerors must hold prices firm until 29 July 2022.

SECTION M

M.1 BASIS FOR AWARD

This acquisition uses best value tradeoff source selection procedures in accordance with FAR

15.101-1. The Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) will award one, 60-month (consisting of one five-year ordering period). Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery

/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the E-CRRC to an Offeror whose proposal (1) complies with the solicitation’s terms and conditions, (2) meets or exceeds the solicitation’s requirements, and (3) is the most advantageous to the Government based upon the Government’s assessment of the evaluation factors.

The evaluation will be conducted in the following two phases:

Phase 1: Go/No Go Criteria

Phase 2: Tradeoff Evaluation

Phase 1 - Go/No Go Criteria.

The Government will evaluate proposals based on three Go/No Go criteria. Offers failing to meet the Go/No Go criteria will not be further evaluated, and therefore, not eligible for award.

The Government will remove from evaluation any proposal failing to meet the following Go/No

Go Criteria:

Criteria 1: Berry Amendment Compliance.

Offerors must submit a signed self-certification certifying Berry Amendment Compliance in accordance with 52.212-1 Addendum as outlined in Section L, paragraph L.3.2.1.1.

Offerors that provide the signed self-certification will receive a “GO.” Offerors that do not provide the signed self-certification will receive a “NO GO,” and the proposal will not receive further evaluation.

Criteria 2: Non-Gasoline Burning Outboard Engine (NBOE) Integration.

Offerors providing documented evidence showing the proposals ability to integrate with the NBOE. The Government will evaluate the written technical proposal against the requirements of the E-CRRC performance specification and SOW to verify the integration of the NBOE as outlined in Section L, paragraph L.3.2.1.3. Offerors who meet the above stated requirements will receive a “GO.” Offerors that do not meet the above stated requirements will receive a “NO GO,” and the proposal will not receive further evaluation.

Criteria 3: Manufacturing Capability.

The Government will use the information Offerors provide in accordance with Section

L.3.2.1.4 to evaluate each Offeror’s ability to deliver six (6) E-CRRC no later than 60 days after contract award in support of FAT and 125 within 12 months of first shipment.

The date of FAT approval is estimated to be 1st Quarter FY22 for evaluation purposes.

Offerors that meet the above stated requirement will receive a “GO.” Offerors that do not meet the above stated requirement will receive a “NO GO,” and the proposal will not receive further evaluation.

The Government will evaluate an offeror’s Manufacturing Plan and Quality Assurance

Surveillance Plan for effectiveness in ensuring reliable manufacture of items conforming to technical requirements throughout the contract period of performance.

Proposals receiving a “GO” in all three criteria will move on to the next phase of the evaluation.

Phase 2 – Tradeoff Evaluation

When making the best value determinations, the Government will evaluate offers using the following factors and elements:

Table 1: Evaluation Factors

Factor 1 Technical Performance

- Element 1 - Technical Capability

- Element 2 - Design and Workmanship

Factor 2 Past Performance

Factor 3 Small Business Participation

Factor 4 Price

The Government will evaluate requirements without a monetized or defined value based on the relative importance to other factors. The Elements under Factor 1 are listed in descending order of importance. Technical Capability is significantly more important than price. The importance of price as a factor in the final award determination will increase with the degree of equality in the non-price factors of the proposal. The Government will evaluate Past Performance and

Small Business Participation as “acceptable” or “unacceptable.”

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award on an “initial offer” without discussions. If discussions are necessary, the Government will establish a competitive range and notify all Offerors of their inclusion or exclusion. The Government will hold discussions with

Offerors in the competitive range and also notify Offerors eliminated from the competitive range in writing in accordance with FAR 15.503.

The Government will use the following tables in the evaluation of Factor 1 and assess deficiencies, strengths, weaknesses, and significant weaknesses for the Elements under Factor 1.

The Government will not rate the Elements. The Government will render a consensus rating at the factor level (i.e., Technical Performance)

Table 2. Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method

Color Rating Adjectival

Rating

Description

Blue Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

DEFINITIONS

1. Deficiency: A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

2. Strength: Any aspect of a proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

3. Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

4. Significant Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

M.2 EVALUATION FACTORS

M.2.1 Factor 1: Technical Performance

This factor consists of two elements, which are listed in descending order of importance:

Element 1: Technical Capability

Element 2: Design and Workmanship

M.2.1.1 Element 1: Technical Capability The Government will evaluate the written technical proposal against the requirements of the E-

CRRC performance specification and SOW outlined in Section L, paragraph L.3.2.1.4.

M.2.1.2 Element 2: Design and Workmanship

The Government will evaluate the written technical proposal, technical drawings, photographic and videographic evidence to assess the quality of design and workmanship as outlined in

Section L, paragraph 3.2.1.5.

M.2.2 Factor 2: Past Performance

The Government will evaluate proposals to determine whether the Offeror has an acceptable past performance record (including compliance with FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business

Concerns, and 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan) using sources provided by the

Offeror and other sources available to the Government. The Government will only evaluate the three most recent citations in cases where Offerors submit more than three past performance citations and will evaluate Government contract past performance citations before non-

Government contract past performance citations. To evaluate past performance, the Government will first determine whether each Offeror’s recent efforts are relevant.

Relevant and Not Relevant efforts are defined as follows:

Relevant: Past/present performance efforts with small inflatable craft contracts in similar size or value.

Not Relevant: Past/present performance effort involved none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Contracts completed more than five years prior to the release of the solicitation.

The Government will establish an overall rating per FAR 15.305(a)(2) for the Offeror’s ability to meet the solicitation’s requirements. The below table describes the ratings:

Table 3: Past Performance Ratings

Rating Evaluation Criteria

Acceptable

Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the Offeror’s performance record is unknown.

(See note below)

Unacceptable

Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

The Government will initially evaluate past performance to determine whether the Offeror’s present/past performance is recent, and relevant or not relevant to the solicitation requirements.

Second, the Government will evaluate the present/past performance to determine how well the

Offeror performed on the prior/current contracts.

NOTE: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown

(or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability or unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered acceptable.

M.2.3 Factor 3: Small Business Participation

The Government will evaluate the SB Participation Factor as acceptable or unacceptable based on both Sub-Factors: SB Participation Plan (applicable to both small and large businesses). To be acceptable under this factor as a large business, BOTH the SB Participation Plan and the SB

Subcontracting Plan must meet or exceed the solicitation’s requirements.

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Offeror’s SB Participation Plan (if required) demonstrates commitment to using SBs, SDBs, WOSBs, HUBZone SBs and

SDVOSBs in performance of the contract.

M.2.3.1 Subfactor 1: SB Participation Plan

The Government will evaluate each Offeror’s Small Business Participation Plan against the

Small Business goals in Section L.3.2.3.1 as follows:

1) Proposals meeting or exceeding the percentage goals in Section L.3.2.3.1 will receive an acceptable rating.

2) Proposals not meeting or exceeding the goals stated in Section L.3.2.3.1 will receive an unacceptable rating unless the proposal explains why and describes what the Offeror will do to increase the percentages for performance under contract. Justifications adequately describing valid actions toward increasing percentage goals will receive an acceptable rating.

Table 4: Small Business Participation Plan Ratings

Rating Evaluation Criteria

Acceptable Proposal indicates an adequate approach and understanding of small business objectives.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet small business objectives.

M.2.4 Factor 4: Price

The Government will assess the Offeror for completeness and conduct a price analysis using one or more of the techniques specified in FAR 15.404-1(b) to determine price reasonableness and balanced pricing.

The proposed price for the E-CRRC will include production quantities, spare and repair components, training materials, and associated reporting. The total proposed price is the sum of the evaluation quantities for CLINs 0001 through 0002 priced in accordance with Section L

Pricing Instructions as follows:

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price

0001 E-CRRC FAT. 6-EA $ $

0002 E-CRRC Production 924-Ea $ $

0003 CDRLs 1-Lot NSP

Total Proposed

Price

In accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b), Price Analysis, the Government will evaluate, but not rate, the price proposals by comparing solicitation prices among the proposals to establish price reasonableness. The Government will only award to an Offeror whose price is fair and reasonable.

A proposal may be unacceptable if the prices are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items and the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price analysis reveals that the

Offeror significantly overstated or understated the price of one or more contract line items.

Incomplete pricing may also render the entire proposal unacceptable and, therefore, ineligible for award.