Amendment 0001.pdf

02/27/2024

Jonathan Schnicker, Capt, USAF Jonathan.l.schnicker.mil@mail.mil(618) 817-0177

HTC71125RR009

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

The following paragraphs of FAR 52.212-1 are tailored as follows:

Paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of Offers” is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the instructions contained paragraph (b) “Proposal Preparation Instructions” below.

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

Paragraph (e) entitled “Multiple Offers” is tailored to read: “The Government will not consider multiple proposals 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 RFP. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, proposals 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 proposed, at the unit prices proposed, unless the Offeror specifies otherwise in their proposal.”

(b) Proposal Preparation Instructions

(1) The due date for proposals is 17 March 2025, 12:00 Central Time (CT).

(2) Proposals shall be submitted using Times New Roman, 12-point font except for figures, tables, and diagrams where smaller is acceptable if it is readable. The maximum page limit for each part includes all text pages, tables, graphs, and other types of illustrative material. Table of contents do not count against the page limits for the respective parts. Each page size shall be no larger than 8.5” x 11” and single sided. Excess pages exceeding the maximum limits will not be read or considered in the evaluation.

(3) Proposals shall be submitted via email to the individuals listed in paragraph (b)(4) by the due date specified above. All documents shall be in English and Adobe PDF format, except the price proposal 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 to enable the Contracting Officer to easily determine the adequacy of the documentation.

(4) Formal Communications:

USTRANSCOM Contracting Office Point of Contacts (POCs) for this acquisition are listed below. Formal communications concerning this RFP shall be submitted via e-mail to all POCs as follows:

Capt. Jonathan Schnicker, Contracting Officer: jonathan.l.schnicker.mil@mail.mil Kenneth Smith, Contract Specialist: kenneth.a.smith439.civ@mail.mil

No information concerning this RFP or requests for clarification will be provided in response to Offeror-initiated telephone calls. All such requests must be made in writing and submitted to the e-mail addresses listed above. Inquiries will be answered in writing provided they are received no later than 7 March 2025.

(5) All proposals shall include the following to be considered compliant: Part I – Contract Documentation, Part II – Technical Worksheet, Part III – Price Proposal.

(6) Part I – Contract Documentation (No page limit):

a. The contractor shall complete the actions required in the RFP Information and General Compliance Worksheet (Attachment 4) and submit a copy of the completed worksheet. To be eligible for award, the contractor is required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting a proposal and shall continue to be registered until time of award. The contractor’s SAM registration shall include NAICS 488320, Marine Cargo Handling.

b. The contractor shall submit the Standard Form (SF) 1449, Solicitation for Commercial Items. The following blocks shall be completed: 12 (even if no discount is offered), 17a, 30a, 30b and 30c. Complete Block 17b only if remittance address is different (such address must be registered in the SAM database. In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP, with attachments.

c. Complete blocks 8, 15A and 15B on each SF 30, Amendment of Solicitation, to acknowledge all solicitation amendments (if any).

d. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 4.1102(a), Representations and Certifications shall be submitted online using https://www.sam.gov where available OR may be submitted with your contract documentation.

Failure to do so will result in your proposal being found non-compliant with the solicitation. The following provisions require your input and must be included with your proposal if they are not in your SAM record.

• FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) (NOTE: FAR 52.204-24 only needs to be completed if FAR 52.204- 26 is not completed in SAM.gov, or if the Offeror represents it “will” provide or “does” use covered telecommunications equipment in FAR 52.204-26.)

• FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Reps & Certs – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION

2023-O0002) (DEC 2022) with Alternate I (NOTE: A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories: (A) Small business; (B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business; (C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program; (D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or (E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.)

• FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jun 2020) (NOTE: Offerors representing as a "foreign person" must also submit an IRS Form W-14.)

• DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021) (NOTE: DFARS 252.204-7017 only needs to be completed if DFARS 252.204-7016 is not completed in SAM.gov, or if the Offeror represents it “does” provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services in DFARS 252.204-7016.)

• DFARS 252.229-7001, Tax Relief (Apr 2020)

• DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea (Jun 2019)

e. The Offeror shall complete and submit the Contractor Plan for Essential Contractor Services (Attachment 3).

f. HAZMAT 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 per the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 49, Section 172.702, or Host Nation equivalent.

g. Port Access. Provide proof of a valid and current business license or work permit for the prime and/or subcontractors issued by the applicable Host Nation as evidence to legally work at all named ports within the PWS.

h. Authorization Letter. Provide signed authorization letter from Hiroshima Port Authority dated within 30 days of proposal submission giving authority to work at the Hiroshima ports.

(7) Part II – Technical Worksheet (Not to exceed 25 pages)

a. The Offeror shall complete and submit the Technical Worksheet (Attachment 5) according to the instructions contained therein. Responses shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation against the criteria defined in FAR 52.212-2.

(8) Part III – Price Proposal

a. The contractor shall complete and submit the Schedule of Rates (SOR) (Attachment 2). The contractor shall input rates for ALL items in the “Unit Price” column that are highlighted in yellow. Do not input formulas within the “unit price” column.

b. 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 consider the SOR as incomplete if any cells is not filled in.

c. All prices shall be submitted in Japanese Yen (JPY). NOTE: Contract award and payment shall be made in JPY.

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