Attachment 4 - Technical Worksheet 22 August 2022.docx

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 (When Filled-in, this Document becomes CUI//SP-SSEL)

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 (When Filled-in, this Document becomes CUI//SP-SSEL)

Attachment 4: Technical Worksheet

Request for Proposal: HTC71122R006

** Submission Rules & Instructions: **

1. When completing this Technical Worksheet, the Offeror shall answer each question based on Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. The Offeror shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of the past or present experience the Offeror may have.

2. The Offeror’s entire submission, based on this Technical Worksheet, SHALL NOT exceed 25 pages in length. Technical Worksheets that exceed 25 pages, will have only the first 25 pages evaluated and all other pages will be removed before the Technical Worksheet is evaluated.

3. The offer shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the contractor intends to meet the minimum requirements identified in the PWS. Statements paraphrasing the PWS or parts thereof, flowcharts simply listing activities related to the PWS, and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” without description of how the Government’s requirements will be met will be considered unacceptable.

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

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

RATINGS:

*An “unacceptable” rating on any question below will result in an overall “unacceptable” Technical Worksheet rating.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical approach to determine if the Offeror submitted a sound approach for accomplishing the PWS task areas identified below:

1. Labor

1a. Describe your company’s ability to provide qualified and appropriate labor necessary to meet the Government’s labor requirements and how you intend to meet minimum productivity requirements. Include in your response how flexible start times will be met, while working multiple work sites throughout MOTSU, as well as your contingency plan (if needed) showing how you will transition from normal workday schedules to operating and maintaining 24/7 work schedules as outlined in the PWS. (Ref PWS – 1.2.1, 3.4, 4.2, 4.12, 5.12, 5.3, 6.16) Click here to enter text.

1b. Describe how your company will provide and maintain the required “Master Equipment Trainer(s) (MET)” in accordance with the PWS. Include in your response your plan for continued training of contractor personnel to include licensing. (Ref PWS – 6.4.4) Click here to enter text.

2. Equipment

2a. The United States Government (USG) will supply Material Handling Equipment (MHE) as shown in Attachment 7, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) List. As an attachment to this worksheet, provide a list of all MHE (other than GFE) you will utilize in the execution of this requirement. If you do not currently have MHE in your inventory, explain how you will obtain it if required. (Ref PWS -4.5.1, 5.29, 6.4.8) Click here to enter text.

2b. Please describe how your company will transport all Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) and labor to/from all worksites in and around the port & port terminals, and how all contractor-owned vehicles will be maintained to meet the state of North Carolina safety and emission regulations. (Ref PWS - 2.3.13, 6.4.8, 6.14.9.4) Click here to enter text.

3. Certifications/Port Access

3a. Certifications. Provide proof of current certification or signed self-certified letter stating at least two proposed personnel are trained and tested in handling Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) per the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 49, Section 172.702. Additionally, please provide proof of current certification for all other certifications required within the PWS (Ref PWS 3.6.4, 3.7.3, 5.27.2) Click here to enter text.

3b. Provide proof of a valid and current business license or work permit for the prime and/or subcontractors as evidence your company can provide services at MOTSU. (Ref PWS 4.1.1 and Appendix E).

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4. Contractor Plan for Continuation of Essential Contractor Services

In accordance with DFARS 252.237-7024, Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, the Offeror shall provide with its offer a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in Attachment 1 (PWS), during periods of crisis (Ref PWS 4.28.3 and DFARS Clause 252.237-7024). The plan, at a minimum*, shall address all elements as detailed below:

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

4a. Identify provisions made for the acquisition of essential personnel and resources, if necessary, for continuity of operations for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed.

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4b. Address in the plan, at a minimum—

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

(ii) The time lapse associated with the initiation of the acquisition of essential personnel and resources and their actual availability on site; Click here to enter text.

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

(iv) Any established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing identified “essential contractor service” personnel; and Click here to enter text.

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

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*NOTE: The items addressed above are the minimum elements required. Please be specific in your plan describing how you will support the particular port(s) for this requirement to ensure continuity of operations during periods of crisis.