Attachment 4 - Port and Regional Logistics Services Europe Technical Evaluation Criteria 9-16-2020.docx

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

TECHNICAL WORKSHEET CRITERIA FOR CONTRACT AWARD

SOLICITATION #:

PORT & REGIONAL LOGISTICS SERVICES - EUROPE (P&RLS-E)

PORTS: Black Sea, Continental Europe & United Kingdom & Ireland, Scandinavia/Baltic, Mediterranean (east and west), and the Adriatic Sea.

When completing the Technical Worksheet submission, the offeror shall answer each question based on the posted Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. The offeror shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of the experience past or present the offeror may have or performed. The Government will evaluate your answer to each question, SOLELY, on its own merits and will not assume answers to other questions are related information presented elsewhere within this technical worksheet.

** Submission Rules & Instructions: **

1. The entire submission of this Technical Worksheet SHALL NOT exceed 15 single sided pages in length. Each page size shall be no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches and single sided.

2. When answering the following questions: The offeror shall not simply “rephrase or restate” the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address “how” the offeror(s) intends to provide Port & Regional Logistics Services (P&RLS) the government seeks and in accordance with (IAW) the posted 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 of “how” services will be provided or performed shall be considered unacceptable.

3. All requested attachments, port certifications, licensing, permits, documentary evidence (photos) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) lists shall not count against the page limits.

4. Section 7 “Contractor Plan for Continuation of Essential Contractor Services” of this worksheet will not be counted towards the page limit for the offerors proposal, however it still remains a part of the completed documents requested and shall be in Memo format.

NOTE** Failure to complete this document in its entirety or attach requested documents may result in a quote being ineligible for award.

**Technical Evaluation Questions**

1. Labor/Management:

1a. Describe in detail “how” your company plans to manage the entire Area of Responsibility (AOR) for the entire region described in appendix G of the PWS. Include in your answer “how” you plan will mitigate multiple vessel departures, arrivals, and at multiple ports while performing terminal reception and disposition of U.S. Government’s (USG) cargo.

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1b. Describe in detail “how” your company will; provide stevedoring services, should the government’s plans change and notice is given 24 hours in advance a vessel destined for Lithuania will be diverted into another port of call in Sweden? How would you mitigate the labor to support on short notice, as well as any labor shortfalls?

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1c. Describe in detail “how” your company plans on addressing labor shortages due to competing requirements at commercial ports (example: commercial “vs” military). Explain how you would ensure the USG’s vessel/cargo will receive first priority, and if not, your plan to mitigate the delay.

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1d. Describe the typical labor pool and the supervisory structure for the different stevedore or longshoremen (parties/gangs to include size/number) for the following operations: commercial truck, vessel operations, and rail service.

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1e. Describe in detail your company’s “plan” for addressing and maintaining a driver pool for specialized military equipment (e.g., M1A2, M2, strikers, MRAPS, etc.). Describe any specialized training or experience they have at each of the following area ports in: United Kingdom, Belgium, Estonia, Poland, and Greece Click here to enter text.

1f. The USG typically plans its port operations based on local port operating hours. Describe in detail “how” your company would provide 24/7 service for extended periods of time?

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1g. The USG understands the AOR which is contract covers is vast and diverse. Describe in detail your company’s “plan” to produce certifications, licensing, and training from different countries and locations as described in the requirement.

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2. Cargo Operations support:

2a. Describe in detail “how” your company management plan to provide the equipment required to handle all classes of supply (to include HAZMAT and Explosives), and the measures you will take to ensure equipment is available throughout the region.

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2b. Describe in detail “how” your company plans to supply enough equipment for working multiple vessels simultaneously on multiple berthing at one port. Include in your answer “how” you would also receive, stage, and manage cargo entering the port simultaneously.

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2c. Describe and provide photos of types of equipment that would be used to tow/dray dead-lined vehicles up to 160,000 lbs. on and off a vessel, up and down steep ramps, and deck heights up to 10’6’’. Describe your plans load/discharge a vessel with multiple decks when the cargo consists of operable and inoperable vehicles to and from staging lots while maintaining minimum set productivity levels.

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2d. The Government requires you provide Contact Maintenance Team (CMT), equipment and vehicle(s). These teams must be able and capable of rapidly determining the mechanical condition of USG cargo. Describe in detail “how” your company’s management plan will provide support for this requirement?

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2e. The Government requires its contractor to have the capability to make minor equipment repairs on site and during an operation (i.e. changing tire, refueling vehicles, or changing vehicle batteries). Describe in detail “how” your company plans to provide this requirement?

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3. Cargo, Reception and Disposition:

3a. The USG requires its Contractor to maintain positive control of all cargo being imported and exported. Describe in detail your company’s management plan “how” you will provide (based on the requirements) and maintain positive control of cargo placed in its care.

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4. Vessel Operations: The PWS describes requirements in detail, where all services are commodity based and inclusive of everything involved in “vessel operations” to include lashing and unlashing cargo aboard all vessels for importing and exporting USG cargo.

4a. Describe or explain your ability to load/discharge cargo to/from a vessel without causing damage and IAW the Government’s safety requirements.

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4b. Describe in detail the loading and discharging procedures for the following: “RO/RO & LO/LO vessel operation”. Include in your description all steps from “staging to stow” for each operation separately.

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4c. The PWS references and the USG follows multiple regulations for handling its cargo (i.e. SDDCTEA Pamphlet 55-20 & AR 55-22, and Army Regulation 190-11 to name a few). Describe in detail how you will prep vehicles, tie down (lashing) procedures, and lift vehicles related to vessel, truck and rail operations? Describe in detail “how” your company will ensure these regulations will be followed?

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4d. The Governments cargo is unique since it comes in different weight classes, is sometimes armored, is tracked or wheeled, is operable and/or inoperable, and consists of containers as well as breakbulk to describe a few of its characteristics. Often simultaneously, working of multiple vessel decks or locations is advantageous to the Government’s time schedule to meet Required Delivery Date. Explain your stevedore’s ability to conduct vessel operations, by describing MHE, labor, lift capability, and staging, where barge operations, and rail operations are being worked simultaneously?

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4e. Describe in detail your companies plan “how” you would provide in-stream and lightering service throughout the region, when this service is needed and ordered by the Government?

5. Truck / Rail operations:

5a. Does your company have the ability to provide all services pertaining to the loading and unloading commercial trucks and railcars?

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5b. Explain your capabilities to successfully and efficiently conduct truck/rail operations without causing damage to any Government cargo. Describe your management plan to safely load or discharge the USG cargo IAW the PWS.

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5c. Describe in detail “what” capabilities you have for cargo reception & disposition via trucks? Is the area used for loading/discharging trucks in close proximity of staging areas and piers?

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5d. Government cargo as stated elsewhere is unique and loading or discharging truck/rail takes a broad range of equipment and skilled labor. Please describe (photos accepted) your ability to handle loading and unloading RO/RO and describe how you would handle dead-lined or inoperable vehicles weighing from 15,000 to 160,000 lbs.

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6. Security:

6a. Describe/explain your ability to provide security for handling sensitive, classified, HAZMAT cargo.

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7. Contractor Plan for Continuation of Essential Contractor Services:

7a. In accordance with DFARS 252.237-7024, Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, and the USG’s Contractor shall provide with its offer a “written plan” describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in Attachment 1 (PWS), during periods of crisis. The Plan, at a minimum, shall address all elements as detailed below:

Please describe how your company will continue performance of essential contractor services listed in the PWS during periods of crisis.

(1) Identify provisions made for the acquisition of essential personnel and resources, if necessary, for continuity of operations for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed.

(2) Address in the plan, at a minimum—

(i) Challenges associated with maintaining essential contractor services during an extended event, such as a pandemic that occurs in repeated waves.

(ii) The time lapse associated with the initiation of the acquisition of essential personnel and resources and their actual availability on site.

(iii) The components, processes, and requirements for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel who are capable of relocating to alternate facilities or performing work from home.

(iv) Any established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing identified “essential contractor service” personnel.

(v) The approach for communicating expectations to contractor employees regarding their roles and responsibilities during a crisis.