FA5685-11-R-0024-0002 Amendment 0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate changes to the “Bid Schedule”, Sections “L” and “M” of the solicitation, Project

Specif ications, Incirlik Instructions and extend the solicitation close date.

A. Bid Schedule dated 18 August 2011 has hereby been incorporated into the solicitation, incorporating line item for “TEST EXISTING

SURFACES FOR LEAD BASE PAINT”

B. Lead Based Paint Testing Methodology has hereby been incorporated into Section “L” and “M” Technical Proposal, Subfactor(b) Technical

Capabilities.

C. Project Specif ications dated August 2011 has hereby been incorporated replacing previous Projection Specif ication dated March 2011.

D. Incirlik Instructions has hereby been incorporated into Section H of the solicitation.

E. The solicitation has hereby been extended to 26 August 2011 at 10:00 local time from 19 August 2011 at 10:00 local time (See Summary of changes for details).

F. The point-of-contact for this amendment is TSgt Terry Agena, Contract Administrator, 011-90-322-316-8083 (DSN 314-676-8083).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Aug-2011

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA5685-11-R-0024

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Jul-2011

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Aug-2011

CODE

39 CONS/LGC - FA5685 (FOREIGN)

39 UNCU KONTRAT SUBAYLIGI

BINA NO. 485 10.NCU TANKER

US KOMUTANLIGI

INCIRLIK/ADANA

FA5685 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA5685-11-R-0024

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Aug-2011 10:00 AM to 26-Aug-2011 10:00 AM.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

INCIRLIK INSTRUCTIONS

Incirlik Instruction 01

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOREIGN VENDORS

NOTE 1: Authorization to Foreign Vendors

The contract warrants that it has been duly authorized to operate and do business in the country or countries in which this contract is to be performed, and that it has obtained, at no cost to the United States Government, all necessary licenses and permits required in connections with this contract, and that it will fully comply with all laws, decrees, labor standards and regulations of this country or countries during the performance of this contract.

NOTE 2: Law Governing Contracts

In any dispute arising out of this contract, the decision of which requires consideration of questions of law, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the United States of

America.

NOTE 3: Invoices

All invoice amounts shall be reflected in US Dollars or payment may be delayed.

VAT-EXEMPT PURCHASE

I certify that this purchase (delivery of goods or service) is made for the purpose of common defense and in accordance with the Tax Relief Agreement between Turkey and The United States of America, which was ratified by Law Number 6426 of June 1954. This purchase is exempt from Value Added Tax according to the Council of

Ministers of the Republic of Turkey decision number 92/2958 or 22 April 1992, published in the Official Gazette dated 21 May 1992, number 21234.

KDV’DEN MUAF SATINALMA

Isbu satinalmanin (mal teslimi veya hizmet); Turkiye ile Amerika Birlesid Devletleri arasinda imzalanmis bulunan ve 30 Haziran 1954 tarihli ve 6426 sayili kanunla onaylanmis Vergi Muafiyetleri Anlasmasina uygun olarak ve ortak savunma amaciyla yapildigini onaylariz. Isbu satinalma: 21 May 1992 tarih ve 21234 sayili Resmi Gazetede yayinlanmis olan 22 Nisan 1992 tarih ve 1992/2958 sayili Bakanlar Kurulu Kararina gore katma deger vergisinden mustesnadir.

NOTE TO TURKISH VENDORS:

It is recommended contractors attach their VAT exempt form when submitting their invoices to Defense Finance

Accounting System (DFAS) in Wide Area WorkFlow (WWAF) and/or handcarry to 39 CONS for certification. For the Turkish Government to accept it, a duly appointed Contracting Officer must first certify the VAT exempt form.

(End of Instruction)

Incirlik Instruction 02

BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE 21 APR 07

a. Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of contract/order, the contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a Bank Letter of Guarantee for the performance of the work in the amount specified below and conforming to the format of the sample letter provided (Attachment 3). Failure to furnish the Letter of Guarantee may be deemed a breach of contract.

AMOUNT OF CONTRACT BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE

Up to $10,000.00 None

$10,000.01 - $25,000.00 25%, not to exceed $5,000.00

$25,000.01 - $100,000.00 20%, not to exceed $15,000.00

$100,000.01 - $500,000.00 15%, not to exceed $50,000.00 over $500,000.00 15%, not to exceed $100,000.00

b. The Bank Letter of Guarantee will be dated as of the contract/order date or as soon thereafter as possible. The

Bank Letter of Guarantee shall state that a guarantee has been issued against the awarded contract/order and that the following conditions are in force:

1. When presented by a representative of the U.S. Government against debts due, redemption cannot be contested.

2. Value of the guarantee is to be cited in U.S. Dollars, or if Turkish Lira it shall include the statement

“Value in Turkish Lira will correspond to the current exchange rate to U.S. Dollars in effect at the time of redemption”. And it will be equal at all times to the percentage as stated in the criteria above.

3. The Bank Letter of Guarantee shall also state that the bank agrees and consents that the contract/order may be modified by change order or supplemental agreement without effecting the validity of the Bank

Letter of Guarantee. The Notice to Proceed (Construction) will not be issued until the approval and acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

c. The Bank Letter of Guarantee will continue in effect throughout the performance period, satisfactory completion of requirements and until expiration of any applicable guarantee period or extension thereof. During the period of warranty an amount equal to five (5) percent of the original contract/order price shall be applicable.

Sample Bank Letter of Guarantee:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

39TH AIR BASE WING (USAFE)

LETTER OF GUARANTEE

INCIRLIK AB TURKEY

CONTRACTING OFFICER

39 CONS/LGCA

INCIRLIK HAVA USSA

ADANA, TURKEY

LETTER OF GUARANTEE NO:

We are advised that you have concluded a contract with firm Company name, hereinafter called the "contractor," contract reference number Contract number, on Date.

The contract is to Contract Requirements. The total contract price is $Total Contract Value Pursuant to the contract, the contractor must provide security in the amount of 15 % of the total contract price not to exceed $50,000.00, ($Total Contract Value X 15%) for timely and satisfactory performance of the contract. Pursuant to the contract, the contractor is authorized to provide such security in the form of a bank guarantee.

Having premised this, we, the Bank Bank Name of City, Country do, hereby covenant to pay to you the sum of $

Dollar Value of Guarantee immediately upon receipt of a written demand by your contracting officer, in which you confirm that the contractor has failed to meet his obligations under the above reference contract. The sum of the guarantee will be paid by check made payable to the Treasurer of the United States within 15 days from receipt of the written demand by the contracting officer. If payment is made after this date, it shall) include 8 1/8% percent interest starting the 16th day after receipt of this written demand. This letter of guarantee will continue in effect until the contract work has been finally accepted by the US Government and will continue thereafter in an amount equal to (5%) of the original contract price, until all applicable guarantees, or extension thereof under the contract have expired. At that time, this document will be given back to us.

We understand that the contract may be modified by change order or supplemental agreement affecting the contract price and/or performance time and we consent to such modifications. If the contract price is thereby increased by at least $15,000, we agree to provide an additional letter of guarantee in the amount 15 percent of the increased contract amount.

This is a Guarantee. Our obligation as the guarantor is independent of the existence and extent of the Contractor's obligation. The rights and obligations arising out of this guarantee are subject of the laws of Turkey.

(Name and address of Guarantor)

Signed by:_________________________

Seal or stamp of Guarantor

(Name typed underneath signature)

Typed Title:________________________

By:______________________________

(Name typed underneath signature)

Typed Title:_________________________

Incirlik Instruction 03

OPERATIONS SECURITY 24 JAN 07

In the performance of contract terms and conditions, contractors performing work on Incirlik Air Base may witness or hear of activities which provide them insight into present or future military activities. Each contractor is responsible to ensure its employees and/or subcontractors understand this type of information shall not be discussed and/or spread to any other sources. Infractions on the part of any contractor (or its employees or subcontractor[s]) may result in: 1) Immediate removal of the employee/subcontractor[s] from base, 2) A less than satisfactory past performance record for the project, and/or 3) Debarment actions.

Incirlik Instruction 04

IMPORT MATERIALS APPROVAL 11 JUN 08

In accordance with Defense and Economic Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Turkey and the

United States of America, materials produced in Turkey shall be used in all construction contracts. If justification is substantiated, import materials may used after approval is granted by 10th Tanker Base Command, Turkish Air

Force (TuAF) and Turkish General Staff (TGS).

Successful offeror will be required to submit completed import material lists (IML) to the Contracting Officer upon issuance of Administrative Notice to Proceed (ANTP). Specific instructions will be provided to the contractor during the ANTP phase. Construction Notice to Proceed (CNTP) will be issued within 30 days after receipt of approved IML. Receipt of local TuAF approval may take 1-3 months. TGS approval may take up to 9 months or longer.

If CNTP is not issued within 9 months of the date of submitting IML, the contractor may claim an economic price adjustment covering any increased prices between the end of the ninth month and the actual date of issuance of

CNTP. Economic price adjustments are not claimable for any price increases within the first 9 months after the contract award.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

No. Title/Description Pages Date

1 Project Specifications 317 Aug 11

2 Bid Schedule 5 Aug 11

3 Past Performance Questionnaire 8 N/A

4 WAWF Instructions (Invoicing) 3 N/A

5 Site Visit Reservation Form 1 N/A

6 Preferred Product List 2 Jan 11

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

01. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein.

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts; Part I - Price Proposal, Part II - Technical Proposal, and Part III - Past Performance Information.

B. The Contracting Officer (CO) has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the CO will review this determination and if, in the CO’s opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the CO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the CO to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

C. Specific Instructions:

1. PART I – PRICE PROPOSAL - Submit original and one copy

(a) Complete blocks 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the SF 1442. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP Sections A through K. These sections constitute the model contract.

(b) Insert proposed unit and extended prices in the Bid Schedule (Attachment 2). The proposal(s) must be submitted for a base period plus four (4) Option Years.

(c) Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in Sections F through K. Section K shall be returned in its entirety. For Sections F through J, the offeror shall submit only those pages that require a fill-in.

(d) Acknowledgement of all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the SF 30

(amendment form)

2. PART II – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL - Limited to no more than 50 pages. Submit original plus one copy.

(a) Subfactor – Quality Control: Contractor shall provide quality control program and methodology.

Proposed quality program and methodology shall fulfill project specification item Section 01 45 00.00 20, Construction Quality Control.

(b) Subfactor – Technical Capabilities: The offeror shall clearly demonstrate contractor capability by providing information that effectively represents their technical expertise and project management capabilities. As a minimum, offerors shall include:

a. A narrative to demonstrate a sound approach and methodology for accomplishing work requirements identified in the solicitation with the appropriate skills, equipment, and materials, in the appropriate quantities with specifications, and at the appropriate time to meet the US

Government’s desired outcomes. Each offeror shall also submit their proposed work plan for the major elements of the project as listed below. The narrative and materials submittal shall clearly demonstrate the contractor’s capability to manage all resources required to perform the requirements outlined in this solicitation. The offeror’s proposed material listing (Section J, Attachment 6 of this solicitation) shall be incorporated into any resultant contract.

Architectural Work.

Lead Based Paint Testing Methodology

Lead Based Paint Removal System

Synthetic Primer and Synthetic Paint

Silicone Based Interior Paint

Epoxy Resin Based Primer

Epoxy Resin Based Self Leveling Material, Epoxy Resin Based Non-skid Material

(c) Subfactor – Schedule: The offeror shall provide a progress schedule for all major construction elements of this project based upon the offeror’s proposed performance period. All milestones and any phasing shall be annotated with proposed actual dates in two formats: a line graph (e.g. AFF 3064, or equal), and as a Gantt chart (e.g. MS Project, or equal). The progress schedule shall demonstrate the offeror’s technical capabilities and expertise. The offeror shall clearly demonstrate capability to manage and complete all requirements within the proposed performance period.

NOTE – Technical Proposals will be rated on a pass/fail basis by sub factors.

3. PART III – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION - Limited to no more than three (3) contracts/jobs referenced with no more than five (5) pages per contract/job listed. Only references for same or similar type contract desired. Submit original plus 1 copy.

(a) Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Three Years:

Provide any information currently available (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed product for same or similar type contract. In addition, explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and any current performance problems such as cost overruns, extended performance periods, numerous warranty calls, etc.

(b) Performance Surveys/Past Performance Questionnaires: The US Government will evaluate the quality and extent of offeror's performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this RFP. The US

Government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources, to assess performance. Provide a list of up to three (3) projects of the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and/or commercial customers within the last three (3) years which shows

Paint Refurbishment or work of a similar dollar value (at least over $5,000.00), physical size, complexity and function, utilizing techniques relevant to those required by this solicitation. In addition, complete and return the Past

Performance Questionnaire as provided in (Section J, Attachment 3) of this RFP for each of these up to three (3) projects. Relevant contracts include Construction contracts. Furnish the following information for each contract listed:

1. Company/Division name

2. Product/Service

3. Contracting Agency/Customer

4. Contract Number

5. Contract Dollar Value

6. Period of Performance

7. Verified, up-to-date name, address, FAX & telephone number of the contracting officer

8. Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions

9. Comments regarding any known performance deemed unacceptable to the customer, or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

NOTE – If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past and present relevant contracts. Pursuant to paragraphs 3. (a) and 3. (b).

(c) Subcontractor Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

An English speaking representative point of contact, including name, phone number, fax number and email address

(if possible) should be provided for each project submitted to demonstrate experience.

NOTE – Past Performance Proposals will be rated on a pass/fail basis

D. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

1. Requirements of the RFP (CLINs & SPECIFICATIONS) and US Government standards and regulations pertaining to the SPECIFICATIONS.

2. Evaluation Factors for Award in Section M of this RFP.

3. Any limitation on the number of proposal pages. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this

Section L will not be read or evaluated, and will be removed from the proposal.

4. Format for proposal Parts II and III shall be as follows:

(a) The proposals will be 8 1/2” x 11” paper or standard A4 paper, except for fold-outs used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may not exceed 11” x 17”.

(b) A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information.

(c) Typing shall not be less than 12 pitch.

(d) Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required.

E. Copies/Page Limit: Copies of each volume shall be submitted in accordance with the chart below:

Part Title Due Date Copies Other

Instructions/Limitations

I Past Performance

Information

Past Performance

Surveys

12 Aug 2011

10:00AM Local

Time

- 1 Original +

1 Copy

- Originals submitted by respondents

- No more than three (3) contracts/jobs referenced with no more than five (5) pages per contract/job listed.

- Faxed /Mailed/Emailed in accordance with Attachment

Past Performance

Questionnaire

II Technical

Capability 12 Aug 2011

10:00AM Local

Time

1 Original +

1 Copy*

-Limited to 50 pages

III Price Proposal 12 Aug 2011

10:00AM Local

Time

1 Original + 1 Copy -Be sure to sign 1442 upon submission (and acknowledge amendments if applicable).

NOTE – This does not include the Past Performance Questionnaire.

02. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. This acquisition is for a firm fixed price contract to Paint various facilities in accordance with (IAW) the

Specifications and Drawings at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

B. A site visit/pre-proposal conference will be conducted on 22 July 2011 at 10:00 AM (Hours). All interested offerors will meet in front of building #485, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Offerors should be at 39 Contracting

Squadron, Building 485 (Incirlik Hava Ussu, Adana) at the time and date to view the work site and present pertinent questions. Only one site visit/pre-proposal conference will be conducted. Thus, it is highly recommended that all interested offerors perform a complete review of the SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, and all

ATTACHMENTS prior to the date of the site visit/pre-proposal conference.

C. Contractors should be aware that this is a Turkish Installation and that all access to this installation is granted by the Turkish Air Force (TuAF). Therefore, SOME DELAYS SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HAND

CARRYING PROPOSALS. Offerors should allow sufficient time to arrive and submit the proposals to Contracting

Office PRIOR to the set closing time. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with the provisions “Late

Submission, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Proposals”. If a gate access is not granted please contact the CO immediately. The contractors are responsible for coordinating and processing gate pass requests in a timely manner.

The USG shall not be held accountable. Furthermore, contractors must consider that although the duty day is

Monday through Friday from 07:30 to 16:30, contractors may not get to the job site at 07:30 due to TuAF gate entrance procedures. Also, contractors need to exit the base by 16:30. This may require contractors to stop work, prepare to leave the base, and clean up prior to 16:30. Contractors are encouraged to take this into consideration when proposing a delivery or performance time. The USG shall not be responsible for delays due to in processing or out-processing the base.

D. All contractor questions in response to this solicitation must be emailed to terry.agena@incirlik.af.mil and rebecca.hoyt@incirlik.af.mil no later than 27 July 2011 at 16:00 local time. The US Government will not accept any questions after this time. All questions/answers resulting from this solicitation will sent via email.

E. This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals. Offerors’ proposals must include all data and information requested by this solicitation and must be submitted and conducted in strict accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with the specific organization, content, and page limitations may result in mis-evaluation of proposals or depending on the magnitude of the non-conformance; the proposals may be eliminated from further consideration. Telegraphic offers and alternate proposals will not be considered.

F. THE PROPOSAL must be completed and returned to the 39 Contracting Squadron/ LGCA, Building 485, Incirlik Air Base, Adana, Turkey, PRIOR to the exact time set for receipt of proposals. The envelope used in submitting your reply must be plainly marked with the solicitation number and title, FA5685-11-R-0024, entitled

“Paint IDIQ” and the date and local time set forth receipt of proposals. The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts; Part I - Price Proposal, Part II - Technical Proposal, and Part III - Past Performance Information.

G. Proposals for the work described herein, will be received until the date and time indicated on Standard Form

1442, Page 1, Section 13. A., at the following address:

39 CONS/LGC - FA5685 (FOREIGN)

mailto:terry.agena@incirlik.af.mil mailto:rebecca.hoyt@incirlik.af.mil

39 UNCU KONTRAT SUBAYLIGI

BINA NO. 485 10.NCU TANKER

US KOMUTANLIGI

INCIRLIK/ADANA

TEL: 90-322-316-8076 FAX: 90-322-316-1090

H. Proposal Characteristics:

(1) All text must be legible and easily read. All text shall be typed single-spaced. Margins (1-inch) shall be clean and clear. Each volume shall be contained within a separate 3 or 2-ring binder (no heat or spiral bound volumes). Technical Capabilities Plan and Quality Control Plan shall be submitted in separate 2 or 3 ring binders.

Project Schedule shall be developed and submitted in Microsoft Project format sufficiently sized for clear readability and separately bound.

(2) All proposals shall contain the requirements stated herein and the volume number and name, address, and telephone number of the prime on the cover shall identify every volume. Each volume shall also contain a

Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures, List of Appendices, and List of Acronyms and at the bottom left side of each page the volume number shall be included. The list of acronyms should include all acronyms appearing in the volume. The offeror's name, address, signature, and telephone number shall appear on any document to be evaluated.

(3) Proposal clarity, organization (as requested in this solicitation) and cross-referencing are mandatory.

No material shall be incorporated by reference. General cross-references or cross-referencing guides will not be considered as appropriate cross-reference. In order for the proposal to receive an in-depth evaluation, it is necessary that the proposal be presented in a manner which will provide clarity, organization and cross referencing as required.

(4) Each evaluation factor shall be described in a separate section, appropriately tabbed in a report form.

The information in all volumes shall be concise. Elaborate presentations are not necessary or desirable.

I. Proposal Content:

(1) The US Government may award a contract based on initial proposals received, without discussion of such proposals, to the offeror providing the best value to the US Government as evaluated using applicable factors.

Accordingly, each initial proposal should be submitted on the most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint that the offeror can submit to the US Government. However, the US Government may request additional information from offerors of proposals, which clarifies, supplements and/or changes, any proposal as submitted.

(2) Each offeror’s ability to perform the work set forth in this solicitation will be evaluated on the basis of personnel knowledge and understanding of the work, the quality provided by personnel, total proposal and personnel capability and responsibility to accomplish the project. The evaluation will be based on the offeror’s proposal. The proposals shall represent a comprehensive straightforward analysis of the resources and expertise required to perform the work. While knowledge of the RFP requirements is a prerequisite to preparing proposals, restatement of the RFP requirements shall be avoided. Proposals shall emphasize knowledge and understanding of work performance, not work identification. ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

(3) If the offeror submits proposal revisions, during or after discussions (if conducted), the offeror shall provide a summary of changes that includes the appropriate volume, page number and paragraph where the change is located. Each proposal-changed page shall annotate the revision number (use sequential order) and date. All printed changed pages shall be submitted on a color of paper other than previously used for the original proposal and previous revisions. All printed and electronic proposal revision submissions shall clearly mark all changes by using the track changes feature within Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel. The offeror shall clearly mark or highlight all changes. All electronic proposal revision submissions shall be conformed copies of the proposals. All proposal revision submissions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in the same amount of copies as outlined above.

(4) The offeror shall, upon request from the US Government, submit its final proposal without the changed page markings on white paper and mark all pages with “Final Proposal” and the submission date. The intent of the final proposal is to incorporate all previous changes, not to incorporate additional changes. All proposal revisions shall be represented as outlined in paragraph above.

(5) Bond Requirements. All firms shall submit a Bank Letter of Guarantee IAW Section H, of the contract award and shall be submitted within 10 calendar days upon award of the contract IAW FAR 52.228-15 Performance and

Payment Bonds-Construction. In addition to their Bank Letter of Assurance or Bank Letter of Guarantee, offerors may be required to provide additional information at a later date if needed to verify financial responsibility to perform the contract.

03. SPECIAL NOTES

NOTE 1: READ ALL DOCUMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION PRIOR TO COMPLETING AND

RETURNING ANY FORMS TO THIS OFFICE. ENTER PRICES IN SECTION B AND COMPLETE FORM

INC-1101. USE TYPEWRITER OR BLACK INK, PENCIL ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

NOTE 2: An offeror package that fail to contain the following may result in proposal being considered nonresponsive and therefore not considered for award: (1) All required entries in Section B, Bid Schedule, (2)

Section K – Reps, Certs, & Statement of Offerors (if included), and (3) All Attachments which require fill-in information. Ensure SF 1442 is completed, signed and dated. Acknowledge all amendments if applicable.

NOTE 3: Offerors who fails to submit the required number of copies of the proposal may be considered non responsive and may not be considered for award

NOTE 4: THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 IAW FAR 36.204(f).

(End of Summary of Changes)