2022 02 25 HTC711-22-Q-R002_0004.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 Amendment 0004 is to:

A. Revise RFQ, Addendum 52.212-1, paragraph (b) QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, deleted "The contracting off icer has determined there is a high probability…the contracting off icer to determine the reasonableness of the price."

B. Revise RFQ, Addendum 52.212-2, see highlighed paragraphs for changes C. Revise Period of Performance annotated in SOR, see updated SOR, Attachment 2, for changes D. Revise "CUI" markings annotated in SOR, see Attachment 2, for changes.

All other terms and conditions of this RFQ remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Feb-2022

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 HTC71122QR002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Jan-2022

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 is extended, X 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 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

25-Feb-2022

CODE

USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

HTC711 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HTC71122QR002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM 52.212-1

52.212-1- INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS-COMMERCIAL (JUN 2020)

Paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of Quotes” is deleted in its entirety and replaced with paragraph “(b) Quote Preparation Instructions” below.

Paragraph (e) entitled “Multiple Quotes” is tailored to read: “The Government will not consider multiple quotes presenting alternate terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.”

Paragraph (h) entitled “Multiple awards” is tailored to read: “The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this Request for Quote (RFQ). Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotes may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the Quoter specifies otherwise in their quote.”

Paragraph (k) System for Award Management is tailored to read: “Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quote, the Quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall have an active registration in the SAM database Prior to Quote Submission, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Quoter does not become registered in the SAM database by RFQ Submission due date, as prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

Formal communications, such as requests for clarification, questions and/or written information concerning this solicitation should be submitted in English and in writing to:

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R

ATTN: Carrie Yearian / Crystal Amos Via email to: carrie.e.yearian.civ@mail.mil and crystal.s.amos.civ@mail.mil

The request should be in the following format:

Reference: Section______ , Page_____ , Paragraph_____ Question: ______________________________________.

Written questions will be answered in writing and provided to all Quoters via e-mail and posted on www.beta.SAM.gov. However, due to the time required to research a question and provide an answer, questions received less than three (3) calendar days prior to the due date of quote specified in this solicitation may not be answered.

(b) QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

General Information To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, Quoters must follow the instructions contained herein. Quoters are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quote being ineligible for award.

By providing a quote, the Quoter is certifying it is able to meet or exceed the minimum productivity rates specified in Attachment 1 – PWS Table 3, Minimum Productivity. The productivity rates are the required minimum levels acceptable to meet mission schedules for S&RTS in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Quoters are required to submit an electronic version of their quote in English via email with the RFQ number and Company business name in the subject line, by the due date specified on the SF1449. All documents shall be in Adobe PDF files except the pricing spreadsheet which shall be in Microsoft Excel format with an .xlsx file extension. Any contract documentation written in a language other than English shall be accompanied by an English translation of the document as provided by a third party translation company.

Additionally, a signed letter on company letterhead should accompany the quote to clarify any irregularities such as translation errors or similar in the third party translation; in order to enable the contracting officer to easily make a determination as to whether the documentation meets the requirements identified below. Send quotes to Ms. Carrie Yearian, carrie.e.yearian.civ@mail.mil and Ms. Crystal Amos, crystal.s.amos.civ@mail.mil

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email using Times New Roman, 12-point font except for figures, tables, and diagrams where smaller is acceptable as long as it is readable. Technical Worksheets exceeding 20 pages, will have only the first 20 pages evaluated and all other pages will be removed before evaluation. All requested attachments, port certifications, licensing, permits, documentary evidence (photos) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) lists shall not count against the page limits. Excess pages exceeding the maximum limits will not be read or considered in the evaluation.

2. All quotes shall include and shall be labeled as follows:

A. Contract Documentation (See 3A below) B. Part I – Technical Worksheet Quote (See 3B below) C. Part II – Price Quote (See 3C below)

3. Instructions for submitting Contract Documentation, and Parts I and II are as follows:

A. Contract Documentation (should be submitted in a single.pdf file)

(1) SF 1449: Complete blocks 12 (should be completed even if no discount is quoted), 17a, and 30a, 30b and 30c of the SF 1449 Solicitation. In doing so, the quoter accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFQ, with attachments. Signature by the quoter on the SF 1449 constitutes a quote, which the Government may accept. Block 17b – only if remittance address is different, such address must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Quoter must be registered as Active in SAM by quotation due date.

(2) SF 30(s): Complete blocks 8, 15A, and 15B on each SF 30, Amendment of Solicitation to acknowledge all solicitation amendments (if a solicitation amendments are issued).

• IAW FAR 4.1102(a), Representation and Certification (Reps & Certs) shall be submitted online using SAM at https://www.sam.gov where available OR may be submitted with contract documentation. Failure to do so will result in your quote being found non-compliant with the solicitation. The following provisions require your input and must be included in your SAM record or provided separately:

• NOTE: FAR 52.204-24 only needs to be completed if FAR 52.204-26 is not completed, or if you represent you “will” provide or “does” us covered telecommunications equipment.

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-3, Quoter Reps & Certs – Commercial Items (Nov 2020) FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and

Representation (Jun 2020) DFARS 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services—Representation (Dec 2019) DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Dec 2019) DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea

(Jun 2019)

(3) Ancillary Documentation

(a) Appropriate documentary evidence – Licensure, registration and certification that the quoter or its intended subcontractor(s) is capable of performing the required series at the specified location(s) including:

i. Proof of current Host Nation commercial registration for shipping, freight forwarding, import/export of cargo, cargo handling or equivalent services.

(b) Documentary Evidence – proof of current certification or signed self-certified letter by the offorer stating at least two (2) proposed personnel trained and tested in the following.

i. Hazardous Material per the requirement of the Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Section 172.702 or Host Nation equivalent.

ii. Rigging to inspect and rig, heavy lift slings used in all vessel, rail and truck lifting operations’

iii. Complete Attachment 5, Contractor Plan for Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.

B. Part I – Technical Worksheet Quote (Attachment 3).

The quoter shall submit a complete Technical Worksheet Quote in English. The Technical Worksheet Quote response shall be clear, concise and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation against factors defined in 52.212-2 and Addendum of this solicitation. The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the quoter intends to meet the minimum requirements identified in the PWS Statements; and demonstrates that the quoter 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 description of how the Government’s requirements will be met shall be considered unacceptable.

Quoters shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of their past performance experiences. The entire submission of the Technical Worksheet shall not exceed 20 pages. Note:

a single side is considered one (1) page. If more than 20 pages are received, only the first 20 pages will be evaluated and any remaining pages will be removed before evaluation. All port certification, commentary evidence and equipment lists shall not count against the page limit.

C. Part II – Price Quote

(1) Schedule of Rates. (RFQ Attachment 2 - SOR) This is a twelve (12) month contract with four

(4) twelve month option periods and one (1) – optional six (6) month extension. The Quoter shall input rates for ALL items in the “Unit Price” column that are highlighted. Do not input formulas with the “unit price” column. Do not attempt to change anything on the spreadsheet. Enter $0.00 if you wish to quote the item free of charge. The Government will interpret any cells left blank as $0.00 free of charge.

(2) All prices shall be submitted in U.S. Dollars with two (2) decimal places only.

NOTE: Contract award and payment shall be made in U. S. Dollars ($).

Paragraph (c) entitled “Period of acceptance of Quotes” is tailored to read: The Government requires a minimum of 180 calendar days for acceptance of quotes submitted in response to this solicitation.”

Paragraph (e) entitled “Multiple Quotes” is tailored to read: “The government will not consider multiple quotes presenting alternate terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.”

Paragraph (g) entitled “Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids).” Is tailored to read: “The Government intends to evaluate individual quotes and award a single contract without discussions with quoters. Therefore, the quoter’s initial quote should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of quotes that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of quotes in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the quotes. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.”

Paragraph (h) entitled “Multiple awards” is tailored to read: “The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. Quotes may not be submitted for quantities differing from those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quote.”

Paragraph (i) entitled “Communications” is tailored to read: “Quotes and formal communications, such as requests for clarification, questions and/or written information concerning this solicitation shall be submitted via email to both Ms. Carrie Yearian, carrie.e.yearian.civ@mail.mil and Ms.Crystal Amos, crystal.s.amos.civ@mail.mil

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ADDENDUM 52.212-2

52.212-2 EVALUATION ADDENDUM – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2014)

Paragraphs (d) and (e) are added to read as follows:

(a) The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered: The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

A. Factor I – Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable) B. Factor II – Price (Fair & Reasonable/Not Fair & Reasonable)

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for the option to extend services to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quoter, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the quote's specified expiration time, the government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(d) Basis for contract award - This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part’s 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.5 and Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Quotes will be evaluated using the factors identified in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items and this addendum. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the quote from consideration for contract award. Award will be made on the basis of Lowest Evaluated Price of the Quote whose technical factor is rated “Acceptable.”

Specifically, by submitting a quote the quoter understands and accedes to all the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

Following the RFP closing date, proposals will be checked for compliance with Proposal Preparation Instructions in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b). A Compliance Checklist is included to help the offeror ensure all compliance checks are met. Failure to materially comply with all Proposal Preparation Instructions will result in the proposal being found noncompliant with the solicitation. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from evaluation and consideration for contract award.

Next, Technical Worksheets will be evaluated by the Technical Team and receive a rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable. In the event more than four (4) proposals are received, the Contracting Officer (CO) may make the determination to limit the number of Technical Worksheets evaluated. If the CO makes this determination, the four (4) lowest Total Proposed Price (TPP) Proposals will be evaluated first.

All proposals not evaluated will remain in the queue until the first evaluation is complete, if one of those proposals are rated acceptable the remaining proposal will be filed and the acceptable proposal will move on to the price evaluation.

However, if the CO determines it’s in the best interest of the Government, additional proposal(s) may be evaluated. If none of the first four (4) Technical Worksheets receive a rating of acceptable then the next four (4) or remaining proposals if less than four (4) will be evaluated. In order to be rated as Acceptable, the Technical Proposal must provide sufficient detail identifying how the Offeror intends to meet the Government’s minimum requirements as stated in paragraph (d)(1) below. Proposals deemed Unacceptable are those that fail to meet the Government’s minimum requirements.

Following the technical evaluation, all technically acceptable quotes shall be categorized in order of lowest to highest Total Quoted Price (TQP). Beginning with the technically acceptable quote with the lowest TQP, the Government will then evaluate pricing as quoted in Attachment 2, Schedule of Rates Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheet to determine fair and reasonableness using one or more techniques set forth in FAR 13.106-3. If it is determined the technically acceptable quote with the lowest TQP has fair and reasonable prices, the Government will complete a responsibility determination IAW the criteria specified in FAR 9.104-1. If found responsible, the evaluation process stops at this point as that quote represents the best value to the Government. Award shall be made to that quoter without further consideration of any other quotes.

If the technically acceptable quote of the lowest priced quoter cannot be determined fair and reasonable or if the lowest priced quoter is found to be non-responsible, the next lowest priced quoter will be evaluated in accordance with the paragraph above. This process will continue until a quote is evaluated to have an Acceptable Technical Worksheet, fair and reasonable prices and the quoter is deemed responsible or until all quotes have been evaluated.

The Contracting Officer at any time may inquire about any quote if additional information or a revised quote is required. The Contracting Officer may inquire about all, none, or as many quotes as needed, however, the Contracting Officer shall treat all quoters fairly and impartially, in accordance with FAR 1.102-2(c)(3).

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Factor I: Technical Quote

The Technical Worksheet will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable, as defined below:

Rating Description Acceptable Technical Worksheet clearly meets the minimum requirements of this solicitation.

Unacceptable Technical Worksheet does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of this solicitation.

Technical Quote. To be rated Acceptable, the quoter must provide a completed Technical Worksheet (Attachment 3), which clearly describes in sufficient detail how the quoter will achieve the objectives in the worksheet in accordance with the Performance Work Statement as defined by the minimum requirements listed in the Technical Worksheet (Attachment 3). The Government will evaluate the quoters response to each item in the worksheet to determine if the quoter adequately demonstrates the capability to successfully conduct Stevedoring & Related Terminal Services. If any of the minimum requirements in the Technical Worksheet (Attachment 3) are rated Unacceptable, the entire Technical Worksheet will be rated Unacceptable. Failure to complete the Technical Worksheet in its entirety may render a quoter ineligible for award. See Technical Worksheet for specifics.

2. Factor II: Price.

The Government utilized the Schedule of Rates Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheet to capture quoter’s total quoted price.

In order to be considered for award, total quoted price must be determined fair and reasonable. The data contained in the price quote shall be utilized by the Government to analyze the Quoter’s pricing using one or more techniques set for tin FAR 13.106-3.

The quoter shall complete and submit the Schedule of Rates (Attachment 2), as its price quote. The price quote shall be submitted as an attachment to an email and contain no hidden formulas or external links. The Government utilizes the Schedule of Rates Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheet to capture the Total Quoted Price (TQP) for evaluation and award purposes. The TQP consist of all unit price rates quoted in highlighted cells for the contract lifecycle, 12-month base, four (12) month options and the 6-month extension of services. Failure to input a unit price in any highlighted cell shall be construed as the quoter’s intention to quote a price of zero (0). However, quoters may be considered ineligible for award if all required pricing is not complete.

In order to be considered for award, price must be determined fair and reasonable using one or more techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). Upon contract award, this data will form the basis for any price adjustments pursuant to the Revision of Prices clause, DFARS 252.247-7002, and, as such, must provide the means of determining the application of any requested adjustments and calculating the revised unit prices.

(e) The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all depending on the quality of the quotes submitted and availability of funds for the requirement. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a single IDIQ contract without discussions. Therefore, the quoters are advised, their initial quote should contain the most favorable terms and reflect its best possible performance potential.

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