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SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

I. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.222-24

SUBCONTRACT EFFORT

PREAWARD ON-SITE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE

FEB 1999

52.222-46

EVALUATION

EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

FEB 1993

252.216-7002

252.227-7017 ALTERNATE A, TIME-AND-MATERIALS/LABOR-HOUR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS-NON-COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION WITH ADEQUATE PRICE COMPETITION

IDENTIFICATION AND ASSERTION OF USE, RELEASE, OR

JAN 2023

JAN 2023

DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS

DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY

II. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with Cost Reimbursable CLINS for Travel, Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) and Exercises Surge Support for resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, which are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

United States Marine Corps Blount Island Command Attn: Michael S. Anderson 5880 Channel View Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32226-3404

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide (End of provision)

L-1 PREPROPOSAL INFORMATION

Offerors must submit a request to obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Reference Library. A completed Non-Disclosure Agreement must be executed prior to issuance of the Contract Reference Library. Only one Contract Reference Library is permitted per Offeror; offerors are responsible for forwarding Non-Disclosure Agreements for joint venture entities and/or subcontractors prior to disseminating the Contract Reference Library. Requests must be submitted via e-mail to stanley.sanders@usmc.mil. Offerors must ensure that Contract Reference Library information is requested in a timely manner to permit adequate proposal development. The Government intends to deliver Contract Reference Library media to offerors by FEDEX overnight delivery, return receipt required at Government expense. Please note information provided as “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).” Upon award all Reference Library media shall be returned to the Government at the offeror’s expense.

L-2 TECHNICAL LIBRARY

Use of Technical Library.

None of the regulations, manuals, technical orders, or other publications referenced in the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued with the solicitation. All documents referenced in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), not otherwise available to the public, will be provided upon request.

If the offerors desire access to the library, please contact via e-mail to Stanley Sanders (Stanley.Sanders@usmc.mil). Please direct any questions regarding the Technical Library to the aforementioned personnel.

L-3 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI) AVOIDANCE FAR 9.5

The offeror’s attention is directed to Section H, Paragraph H-16 relating to OCI. L-4 PRE-AWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR If your response to this solicitation is favorably considered, a survey team may contact your organization to determine your ability to perform. Current financial statements and other pertinent data should be available for Government review at that time, if not already on file with the office having cognizance over your facility. Examples of the areas that may be investigated and evaluated are listed below:

L-5 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ITO)

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions in this clause prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. The offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offerors’ best terms from a technical and price standpoint. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation or may cause the proposal to be rejected. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the PWS will be considered unacceptable. In addition, offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s proposal and other obtained Past Performance Information. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will enable the Government to easily understand and perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

1.1 General Information

This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. Each volume shall be complete in itself. Unless otherwise specified, any form of presentation, such as narrative, pictures, tables, graphs, schematics, logic, and other functional block diagrams may be used to provide a concise description of information. The construction of each volume shall be separate and independent; each volume must stand on its own and therefore not require extensive searching throughout the document(s) to locate and evaluate each any items or area being evaluated.

1.2 Proprietary Information

Each offeror shall include a statement indicating whether it has made use of any proprietary or patent information in their Cover Letter. In the event that use of such information is anticipated, the specific areas of use by the offeror and their subcontractors must be clearly defined, including whether limited or unlimited rights are applicable in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013 and 252.227-7016.

2. ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION

This solicitation covers a base ordering period of 36 months IAW DFARS 217.204(e)(1)(B) and a six-month extension of contract services IAW FAR 52.217-8.

Contractual Coverage Period of Performance

Base Ordering Period From award date continuing for 3 years Extension of Services 6 months IAW FAR Clause 52.217-8

3. PROPOSAL FOCUS AREAS

The Government has identified the following areas of concern relative to the provision of the following services:

Emergent mobile “Surge” Maintenance and Logistics support- ability to respond to a broad range of equipment types, varying maintenance requirements and the associated diverse workforce necessary to execute requirements with little to no advanced notice.

NOTE: Offerors shall describe the nature and context of their capability regarding the above focus area in their technical proposal section 6.1.2.12.

4. PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION

A complete proposal is defined as one consisting of three (3) separate volumes within the required page count, in the number of copies and number of binders specified below. Strict compliance with these proposal preparation instructions will be considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Evaluators will read only up to the maximum number of pages specified. Pages in excess of the maximum will be removed from the proposal and destroyed.

4.1 Matrix Table

4.2 Proposal Format

4.2.1 Guidance

(a) This section of the Instructions to Offerors (ITO) provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal.

(b) The offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions.

4.2.2 Price/Cost Information

All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in Volume III, Cost/Price Proposal. Cost proposal information shall be provided in the format contained in paragraph 10. The Electronic Copy (DVD/CD-ROM) shall contain both Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and Excel (.xlsx) files for respective documents.

4.2.3 No Cross-Referencing

(a) Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Offerors shall include a copy of the Cover Letter and proposed Organizational Chart which details all proposed personnel and correlation to specific assigned ships and squadrons as the preface to all volumes. The Cover Page and proposed Organizational Chart will not count towards individual volume page limitations. Offerors shall not include cost and/or pricing information in proposal volumes other than the Cost/Price Volume.

(b) Information required for proposal evaluation, which is not found in its designated volume, will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

4.2.4 Tab Indexing

(a) Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections within each Volume.

(b) Tabs do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

4.2.5 Table of Contents

(a) Each volume shall contain detailed Table of Contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Pages of the Offeror’s proposal will be numbered sequentially with the exception of “exempt” pages identified below.

(b) The Table of Contents will not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

4.2.6 List of Tables and Figures

(a) Each volume shall list any tables and figures used within that volume.

(b) The List of Tables and Figures will not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

4.2.7 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

(a) One glossary shall be developed for the entire proposal and provided in each volume.

(b) Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

4.2.8 Proposal Copies

(a) All copies of an offeror’s proposal must be submitted at the same time.

(b) All prime and subcontractors’ information must be appropriately addressed within each proposal volume, with specific descriptions as to the support that will be provided by individual subcontractors identified by name.

(c) Staples shall not be used.

(d) Identify appropriate markings such as the legend at FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on disclosure and use of data.

4.2.8.1 “Original” Unbound Proposal

One hardcopy of each volume shall be clearly identified as “original”. The “original” shall be formatted as follows:

(a) Clearly marked as “Original”

(b) Unbound

(c) Hole-punched with a standard 2-hole punch at the top of each page

(d) Printed head-to-foot so that each page can be read when placed in a standard 2-hole file folder

(e) Each volume shall have a cover sheet, clearly marked as volume number, “ORIGINAL”, offeror’s name, solicitation title, and solicitation number.

4.2.8.2 Hard Copies

(a) Each additional hard copy of the proposal should be separately bound in a three-ring loose-leaf binder, which shall permit the volume to lie flat when open.

(b) A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, copy number, offeror’s name and DUNS number, solicitation title, and solicitation number.

(c) A label should be placed in the front cover of each binder clearly identifying volume number, copy number, offeror’s name, solicitation title, and solicitation number.

(d) A label should be placed in the spine of each binder clearly identifying volume number, copy number, offeror’s name, solicitation title, and solicitation number.

(e) Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable.

4.2.8.3 Electronic Copies (E-Copies)

(a) General requirements

(1) All electronic copies shall be submitted on DVD/CD-ROM in a protective sleeve and attached to each respective binder.

(2) Electronic file directory titles and organization shall reflect the titles and organization of these instructions.

(3) Each directory shall contain a Microsoft Word file with the Master Table of Contents for that directory.

(4) The Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) copies and Excel (.xlsx) copy of the proposal shall be an exact duplicate of the “original” paper proposal. The Government will not perform a word-by-word check of the “original” vs. the .pdf and .xlsx versions. However, if discrepancies are identified between the electronic proposal and the “original” paper proposal, the paper proposal shall prevail.

(5) Offerors shall ensure electronic copies on DVD/CD-ROM are virus free.

(6) Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the following available Government equipment and software products:

a. Adobe Acrobat

b. Windows 10

c. Microsoft Office Professional Suite

(7) Sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files shall not be embedded into the proposal files.

(b) Master copy DVD/CD-ROM requirements

(1) Complete electronic copies of all volumes shall be submitted in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File (.pdf) searchable text format. Complete electronic copies of Volume VI shall be submitted in both Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Files (.pdf) searchable text format and Microsoft Excel Files (.xlsx). All documents shall be submitted in a format that is not protected (password, filtered, hidden, format, structure, etc.) in a manner that would prohibit the Government from filtering, sorting, or otherwise evaluating all associated proposal information.

(2) Duplicate DVD/CD-ROMs are required as specified above for each Volume.

(3) Each DVD/CD-ROM and protective sleeve shall be clearly marked as to volume number, offeror’s name, solicitation title, and solicitation number.

(c) Cost/Price DVD/CD-ROM requirements

(1) The Cost/Price workbook shall contain a spreadsheet which provides a summary of all CLINs, inclusive of Government Estimated amounts (Over and Above) subtotaled by each period within the Ordering Period. The DVD/CD-ROM shall not be password protected or otherwise “locked” or “hidden” to permit thorough evaluation of proposal formulas.

(2) Proposal Organization shall only include the completed cost proposal Microsoft Excel spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel format.

(3) The Cost/Price Proposal DVD/CD-ROM and protective sleeve shall be clearly marked as “Cost/Price Proposal”, volume number, copy number, offeror’s name, solicitation title, and solicitation number.

(4) Electronic copies of Cost/Price Proposal in Volume III must lend itself to review and analysis by the Government. Electronic copies of .xlsx documents must include clearly visible formulas and must not include any hidden columns or rows. Offeror’s cost breakdown spreadsheets must not be password protected.

4.2.9 Page Format Restrictions and Limitations

4.2.9.1 Page Format

(a) All pages shall be printed double-sided on recycled paper as much as practical. For example, original letters are exempted from the double-sided requirement. All pages shall include an appropriate header and footer which identifies the Solicitation number, contractor name and DUNS number, date, volume number and page number. All paragraphs shall be uniquely numbered within each Volume of the proposal. Offerors shall provide PWS cross-referencing in their proposal as applicable to facilitate evaluations and to demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement.

(b) Pages shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts.

(c) Text pages shall be portrait oriented. Graphics and tables may be landscape oriented if required to properly present the information.

(d) Pages shall be typed with at least single line spacing. Pages shall contain page numbers in the footer.

(e) No narrow or condensed fonts allowed. Times New Roman or Arial are required. The font size shall be no less than 12 point except for the following:

(1) The reproduced sections of the solicitation document shall be as reproduced.

(2) The font shall be no smaller than 10 point for text in tables, charts, graphs, and figures.

(3) The font for table cell, chart, graph, or figure labels shall be no smaller than 10 point.

(f) Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one inch.

(g) Proprietary statements, security markings, and page numbers can fall within the defined margin area.

4.2.9.2 Foldouts

(a) Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics.

(b) Foldout pages may not be used for pages of text.

(c) Legible tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, schematics and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, design drawings, plans, etc.

(d) These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size.

(e) Each printed side of a foldout will count as two pages (both sides printed will count as 4 pages).

(f) For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the font shall be no smaller than 10 point.

(g) All information (except documentation numbers, classification markings, and page numbers) shall be contained within an image area of 9 x 15.5 inches.

(h) Foldout pages shall fold so that the Government can read and evaluate them without removal from proposal binder.

(i) Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume.

4.2.9.3 Page Limitations

(a) Page limitations shall be treated as maximum. What Counts as a Page: A page shall be an 8.5 x 11” sheet of paper (minimum of one-inch margins). Foldouts will be counted as the appropriate number of pages based on an 8.5 x 11” sheet of paper. Pages shall include an appropriate header and footer which identifies the Solicitation number, contractor name as identified in the SAM and respective DUNS number of offeror submitting the proposal, date, volume number and page number. In the event an offeror creates an ambiguity, the Government will exercise its own discretion in counting pages. Two pages may be printed on one sheet of paper but will count as two pages. All material shall be contained within the page limit identified for each volume, unless otherwise specified. All appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, etc. are included in the page count.

(b) If page limits are exceeded, the excess pages (1) will be destroyed; and (2) will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

4.2.9.4 Pages Counted

(a) Each page shall be counted except for the following. All pages exempt from the page count shall be marked as “exempt” and may contain a page number. Pages that are marked as exempt, but the Government determines that they do not meet the requirements of an exempt page, shall not be considered, and will be treated the same as pages in excess of the page count.

(1) Cover pages

(2) Table of Contents

(3) List of Tables and Figures

(4) Glossaries

(5) Tabs

(6) Dividers

(7) Blank pages

(8) Labor Category Descriptions/Position Descriptions

(9) Resumes and letters of commitment

(10) Continuation of Essential Contractor Services Plan

4.2.9.5 Distribution/Submission/Proposal Volumes

The original and copies shall be sent to the issuing office listed below on /before the date/time specified on the front page of the Standard Form 33. Mark the front of the envelope/box with the following: “Proposal No. M6700426R0002, ATTN: Stanley Sanders, Contracts Department, DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM.” Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and elimination from consideration for award. The Government will not accept any changes to the offeror’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation (See FAR 15.208 for further information regarding late proposals). All volumes, copies, and electronic media shall be identified, addressed, and delivered to the Contract Specialist at the following address:

U.S. Marine Corps Blount Island Command Attn: Stanley Sanders 5880 Channel View Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32226-3404

4.2.9.6 Proposal Due Date Schedule: Entire Contract Proposal is due at RFP closing; See SF33 Block 9.

4.2.9.7 Disposition of Unsuccessful Proposals

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain the original of all unsuccessful proposals, all copies will be destroyed.

5. COVER LETTER

The Cover Letter shall highlight any key or unique features and provide an overview of the organizational concept which includes a discussion of critical/key subcontractors. In addition, offerors shall include a detailed, bulletized listing of all assumptions made in proposal development; offerors shall make every attempt to mitigate proposal assumptions by requesting clarification from the Government no later than July 17, 2026.

6. VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

6.1 The contractor shall provide a concise narrative of how they will provide SEABOSS services/support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, to include applicable publications, to meet requirements. Specific focus and details shall be provided within the Technical Proposal on the following evaluation criteria:

6.1.1 Equipment Familiarization:

6.1.1.1 Offerors shall describe their familiarization and proficiency regarding Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance and services for Navy tactical to include the Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS), Landing Craft-Mechanized (LCM), Maritime Prepositioning Force Utility Boat (MPF UB), Lighter, Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC), Amphibious Bulk Liquid Transfer System (ABLTS), Shipping/Storage Containers and their respective associated containerized Capability Sets (CAPSETs).

6.1.1.2 Offerors shall describe their familiarization and proficiency regarding Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance and services for Navy organic assets to include Navy Lighterage sections used as floating piers, gangways, brows, drydocking stands, portable access staircases and various other maintenance support equipment. Organic assets also include Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Weight Handling Equipment (WHE), Mobile Boat Hoists (MBH), Heavy Lift Transporters (HLT), Rough Terrain Cranes (RTC), Environmental Control Units (ECU), portable Generators, work boats, transportation assets (vehicles/trailers) and maintenance tents.

6.1.2 Maintenance Capabilities and Strategies:

6.1.2.1 Offerors shall describe the nature and context of their capability regarding maintenance of marine electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mechanical systems, propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, communication and navigation systems, HVAC, Main Propulsion Diesel Engines, and Ships Service Diesel Generator.

6.1.2.2 Offerors shall describe the nature and context of their services capability regarding Hull/Structure, Welding, Fabrication, Shipfitter, Millwright, Machining, Pipefitting, competent persons and gas free certification.

6.1.2.3 Offerors shall describe their facility capabilities to perform environmentally compliant corrosion control and coating systems services both internal and external, to include non-skid removal and application.

6.1.2.4 Offerors shall describe the extent of their capability in performing their ability to mobilize and perform work on site at a military facility, if required.

6.1.2.5 Offerors shall describe the extent of their capability in performing maintenance services of deck systems, load testing and certifying craft equipage maintenance, refurbishment and replacement.

6.1.2.6 Offerors shall describe the extent of their capability in performing planning/estimating, technical writing, engineer drawings and printing services.

6.1.2.7 Offerors shall describe the extent of their capability in performing supply/logistics services, GFE transportation, HAZMAT/HAZWASTE services, GFP storage and security measure adherence.

6.1.2.8 Offerors shall describe their capability to provide MHE/WHE services both at the military facility and their location.

6.1.2.9 Offerors shall describe their capability to provide environmentally compliant Cleaning and Sanitation including organic growth mitigation.

6.1.2.10 Offerors shall describe the extent of their capability in performing SYSALT/FSB/SOUM services.

6.1.2.11 Offerors who lack experience and organic capability performing similar maintenance services must describe current and/or proposed teaming arrangements and the associated experience and capabilities of the proposed partner/subcontractor to meet maintenance requirements.

6.1.2.12 Offerors shall describe their surge capability in providing intermediate and depot level repair services on Navy equipment to accomplish emergent nonscheduled corrective maintenance, repair and parts support.

6.1.2.13 Offerors shall describe their quality control program including personnel assignments, strategy (timing and frequency) and surveillance methodology (random sampling, 100% Inspection, periodic, etc.) of both preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.

6.1.2.14 Offerors shall describe their capability and personnel assignments in managing subcontractor personnel to accomplish maintenance and services requirements.

6.1.3 Military Facility Access for Workforce:

6.1.3.1 Offerors shall confirm US Citizenship of employees.

6.1.3.2 Offerors shall confirm employee eligibility for military base access.

6.1.4 Management and Key Personnel:

6.1.4.1 The offeror must provide resumes for Program/Project Managers which specify experience with SEABOSS maintenance/service requirements.

6.1.4.2 The offeror must provide their capability to utilize Wide Area Workflow, budgeting, invoicing, maintenance schedules and customer interface/ communications.

6.1.4.3 The offeror must provide their capability for their Program/Project Managers experience operating in a military environment, to include knowledge of USN and USMC culture and protocols.

7. VOLUME II – PAST PERFORMANCE

7.1 The Offeror shall provide relevant past performance information. Relevancy is defined as efforts of similar complexity, scope, period of performance, and magnitude performed during the last five years, to include relevant past performance of subcontractors proposed to perform important portion(s) of the requirement. Each Offeror has the opportunity to provide in its proposal any information regarding its past performance (and that of subcontractors) for services similar to the Government's requirement. Such information may be in the nature of additional information to that which the Government has readily available, or which is already included in CPARS or other databases, or which the Offeror considers essential to the Government's evaluation or explanatory information of substandard or poor performance and the corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence. The Government reserves the right to verify statements and representations made in the Offeror's proposal. The Offeror may include Federal, State and Local Government and private sector contracts. To obtain information, the Government may contact the points of contact listed by the Offeror; however, the Government is not required to contact the points of contact provided by the Offeror and may limit the number of references it decides to contact. The Government is also free to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror to evaluate the Offeror’s past performance. Offerors shall ensure that the information provided in Volume II is current and accurate by validating the phone numbers and email addresses for all points of contacts provided. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the offeror. Past performance of offerors complying with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 shall also be submitted with this volume for evaluation.

Offerors should provide the following information:

7.2 Section 1 – Basic Past Performance Information Name of Past Performance Effort Name and Contact Information for Contracting Agency Name(s) and Contact Information of COR(s) and Quality Assurance Representatives Contract Number

Contract Type (CPFF, FFP, etc.) Initial Contract Value Total Contract Value (including all contract modifications to date) Period of Performance List of key subcontractors to include the estimated percentage and description of work performed.

Section 2 – Relevance to Current Requirement

Describe the work products and/or services delivered to customers under this past performance.

Demonstrate the relevance by describing how this past performance correlates with the Requirements (i.e., PWS requirements) in terms of scope, magnitude, period of performance, and complexity.

Section 3 – Recency to Current Requirement Describe the work products and/or services measure of time that has elapsed since past performance occurred.

8. VOLUME III – COST/PRICE PROPOSAL

The purpose of the Cost/Price Proposal volume is to include all pertinent contract and cost information.

8.1 Standard Proposal Information

(a) Provide a Table of Contents for Volume III per ITO paragraph 4.2.5.

(b) Provide a List of Tables and Figures for Volume III per ITO paragraph 4.2.6.

8.2 Cost/Price

In accordance with FAR 15.403-3, information other than certified cost or pricing data is required to support the reasonableness, completeness and realism of proposed cost/price of this requirement. The Government retains the right to request additional supporting cost information through the course of the evaluation. The cost/price proposal shall contain a complete and traceable description of all costs/prices for each CLIN/SLIN. Offerors shall provide the cost details to support proposed prices to include:

1) Individual labor categories

2) Labor hours required to meet PWS basic service requirements.

3) Proposed labor rates for each labor category

4) Fringe benefit rate

5) Overhead rate

6) Materiel handling fees

7) General & Administrative indirect rates

8) Profit

9) Optional ordering period of 6 months

The Government evaluation will include CLINs associated with the Option to Extend Services in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. Optional ordering period should be priced for one full year of performance.

The cost/price detail shall provide all cost details associated with proposed prices. Offerors shall provide a detailed description of the basis of the costs/prices proposed and shall provide all supporting data as appropriate to support reasonableness, completeness and realism.

To support the Over and Above Work, offerors shall provide fully burdened (inclusive of all indirect rates and profit) overtime labor rates for each labor category for each year of the ordering period. The proposed rates will be utilized in the authorization of firm fixed price Over and Above Work after contract award.

In addition, offerors shall provide a narrative of all proposal assumptions and specific details associated with the respective impacts of those assumptions. An offeror’s proposal shall represent the offeror’s best efforts to respond to the solicitation. Any inconsistency between promised performance and cost shall be explained in the proposal. For example, if unique and innovative approaches are the basis for an abnormally low cost, the nature of these approaches and their impact on cost must be explained. If an offeror proposed to absorb a portion of costs, he should explain the impact on price.

Subcontract Pricing Considerations in accordance with FAR 15.404-3. The prime contractor or proposed subcontractor(s) shall analyze costs/prices to establish reasonableness of proposed subcontract prices and include the results and supporting documentation related to these analysis (es) in the cost/price proposal. Compliance with the instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of your proposal. Note that unrealistically low or high proposed costs/prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or has made an unrealistic proposal. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs rests with the offeror.

Offerors who submit uncompensated overtime shall comply with the requirements of FAR 52.237-10 Identification of Uncompensated Overtime. Offerors must conduct a workload analysis for all RFP labor requirements.

8.3 Summary Descriptions and Narrative

The offeror shall provide a summary description of their standard estimating system or methods used in the preparation of the cost proposal. The summary description shall cover separately each major cost element, e.g., Direct Labor, Indirect Labor, Other Direct Costs, etc. Also include any cost reductions made in your proposal that are attributed to commonality with other programs, company-funded efforts, or capitalization of equipment.

8.3.1 Summary and Supporting Schedules

The completion of Schedule B to the solicitation is mandatory. This section shall be rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. The offeror shall price each optional ordering period, although exercising of the options is at the sole discretion of the Government and not guaranteed.

8.3.2 Proposal Summary. A proposal summary shall be provided for each Contract CLIN and SLIN as identified in Schedule B summarized by each year within the respective ordering period. Summary totals shall be provided for each period.

8.4 Cost Breakout and Supporting Data by CLIN and SLIN. The Cost Breakout totals for each CLIN/SLIN must correlate to the Proposal Summary.

8.4.1 Reserved.

8.4.2 Reserved.

8.4.3 Reserved.

8.4.4 Indirect Cost Rates. Each offeror shall provide a breakout of indirect rates by company fiscal year which aligns to each year of the respective ordering period. Offeror’s must explain the methodology and base of applications/estimate for each rate (Material Overhead, Fringe Benefit, Overhead, and G & A).

8.4.5 Reserved.

8.5 Other Information. The offeror shall provide the following information:

(a) Company Organization. The offeror shall identify the name, title, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address of the person responsible for proposal clarifications, who can obligate your company contractually. Also identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

(b) Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). The offeror shall identify the cognizant DCAA field office that has oversight to the offeror’s organization (if applicable). Provide the name, title, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

(c) Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). The offeror shall identify the cognizant DCMA field office and Administrative Contracting Officer that has oversight to the offeror’s organization (if applicable). Provide the name, title, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

(d) Disclosure Statement/Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Offerors shall provide a copy of their current Disclosure Statement, as well as identification of compliance with CAS, if applicable and any CAS violations and subsequent corrections. Offerors shall clearly identify and discuss any RFP requirements that do not align with their Disclosure Statement.

9. VOLUME IV – PROPOSAL DOCUMENTATION

9.1 Solicitation Submission

The purpose of this section is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file.

9.1.1 Required Documents

The offeror shall complete, sign, and submit Standard Form (SF) 33 (Uniform Contract Format) Sections A, B, and K. An official having the authority to bind your company contractually must sign the SF33 and all SF30 amendments in accordance with FAR 4.102. The original copy of the SF33 and SF30s must bear an original signature.

9.1.2 Exceptions to Terms and Conditions

Offerors are advised that taking any exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation may result in their proposal being found unacceptable. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections A through M), to include the PWS and supporting rationale shall be identified as such and consolidated into the solicitation exception section. This section is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. This section will not be included in the proposal page limitation described above. In the event the offeror takes no exception to the stated requirements, a statement to this effect shall be included in the subject volume.

This information shall be provided in the format and content listed below in Table 12.1.

Solicitation Document Paragraph/ Page Requirement/ Portion

Rationale

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