M00264-16-T-0083_Amendment.docx

M00264-16-T-0083

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 16-Jul-2016 10:00 AM to 11-Aug-2016 10:00 AM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 17-Jun-2016 to 22-Jul-2016.

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 – EVALUATION-COMMERICAL ITEMS

1. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

(a) This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Technical tradeoff will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding acceptability. Award will be made to the technically acceptable Quoter with the lowest evaluated price that is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements.

(b) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter, whose quote conforming to the solicitation is the Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to the Government, price/cost and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Factor 1 – Technical Capability and Factor 2 –Price.

1. Basis for Award.

2.1 This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding acceptability. Award will be made to the technically acceptable quoter with the lowest evaluated price, which is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and whose quote conforms to the Solicitation requirements. The solicitation requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representation and certification, and other information required by this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

2.2 Award Decision: The award decision will be made as follows:

(1) Step One – Determine Technical Acceptability. The technical evaluation Factor 1, will assess the Quoters capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement. The Government will evaluate all technical capability quotes received by the required date/time. The Technical Capability factor will receive a rating of acceptable or unacceptable. If any factor is rated “unacceptable”, the entire quote is rendered unacceptable, and the quote will be removed from the competitive range. Only quotes deemed technically acceptable (either initially or as the result of discussions) will be considered for award. The ratings are defined in the following paragraphs.

1. Acceptable: The quote meets all the minimum mandatory requirements in the solicitation identified as Technical Capability factor: Only those quotes determined acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. Once deemed acceptable, all technical quotes are considered to be equal.

1. Unacceptable: Fails to meet all the minimum mandatory requirements in the solicitation identified as factors within the Technical Evaluation Standards. Quotes with an unacceptable rating will not be considered for award.

(3) Step Two – Evaluate Price. The Quoter’s price quote will be evaluated, for award purposes, based upon the total price proposed.

(4) Step Three – Award Decision. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation, subject to a positive responsibility determination in accordance with FAR Part 9 and conformance of the Quoter’s quotation to the terms and conditions of the quotation.

3.0 Factor 1: Technical Capability

3.1 The Government will evaluate each Quoter on the following capabilities, which are to be considered “elements” of this Factor and not “Subfactors”: (1) The Quoter demonstrated understanding of the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements; (2) The Quoter’s ability to handle the complexities and minimize risks that are inherent in the SOW requirements; (3) The Quoter’s knowledge and understanding to effectively and efficiently manage the contract requirements; and (4) The Quoter’s innovative approaches in providing services required by the SOW.

4.0 Technical Ratings

4.1 Ratings for Factor 1 (Technical Capability

The SSET will assign each factor a rating using the following rating scale in Table 1 below:

*Rating Scale for Technical Capability

5.0 Factor 2 - Price.

5.1 Price quotes will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1(b) in order to determine if they are reasonable and complete. The Government will determine completeness of the Quoter's quote by verifying that all solicitation requirements have been priced, figures are correctly calculated, and costs are presented in a clear and useful format.

5.2 Evaluation of the proposed prices for the core services may be compared to the Government Estimate, historical data and/or other proposed price competition in order to determine price reasonableness.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

Addendum to 52.212-1- Instructions to Quoters-Commerical Items

1. Multiple Offers The Regional Contracting Office, National Capital Region does not encourage Quoters to submit multiple quotes presenting alternative terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

2. Overview The Government intends to make a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award.

Each Quoter shall submit a quote that clearly and concisely describes its response to the requirements of the solicitation. Use of general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used” will not satisfy this requirement. Unnecessary elaboration or presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective solution are not desired and may be construed as a lack of understanding of the requirement.

3. Guidance

The quote must be prepared in accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may result in the Quoter’s submission being determined to be unacceptable and ineligible for award. The Quoter’s submission shall be screened by the Contracting Officer upon receipt to ensure completeness and compliance with the instructions contained in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Elimination of a Quoter for a non-responsive or non-compliant quote is at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

4. Confidential Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contract qualifications and quotes submitted to federal agencies. If an Offeror’s submission contains information that he/she believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or financial information” (5 USC 552(b)(4), the Offeror should mark its submissions in the following manner:

The following notice should be placed on the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s)_______.”

Each individual item considered privileged or confidential under FOIA should be marked with the following notice: “The data or information is considered confidential or privileged, and is not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.”

5. Submission of Questions and Quote

5.1 Questions

All questions must be received by 1 August 2016 at 1000 AM EDT. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the Contract Specialist at jason.r.griffin1@usmc.mil@usmc.mil

Note: Due to the firewall on Government networks, please be advised that it is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure all electronic submittals of questions are received in the timeframe given above.

5.2. Quotes

It is a Quoter’s responsibility to deliver its quote to the proper place at the proper time. Quotes must be received no later than 11 August 2016 at 1000 AM EDT. The Quoter’s quote shall consist of two (2) separate volumes; Volume I – Technical Volume and Volume II –Business Volume. Quoters will submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of Volume I, and one (1) original of Volume II. PLEASE NOTE: Electronic quotes will not be accepted.

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the quote evaluation process, all Quoters must comply with the following instructions for quote format and content. Quotes that do not comply may be considered non-responsive and may render the quote ineligible for award. Quotes shall be sent via public or private courier, or hand delivered, to the following address and must be received prior to the cutoff date/time to:

Regional Contracting Office-NCR Attn: Capt Jason R. Griffin 2010 Henderson Road (Branch Red) Room 204 Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA 22134

5.3. Quote Format

In addition to the paper copies identified above, the Quoter shall submit all quote information in electronic format on a CD. Text and graphics portions of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by MS Word 2007 or earlier. Data submitted in spreadsheet format shall be readable by MS Excel 2007 or earlier. In case of conflict between the paper copy and the electronic copy, the paper copy shall take precedence.

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for quotation evaluation, it is required that all Quoters submit their quote in accordance with the format and content specified:

1. Single-spaced typed lines;

1. 1 inch margins on all sides;

1. 11 point Arial or Times New Roman font;

1. Headers/footers – ensure the company name and RFQ number is included on each page;

1. Graphs and drawings must be clear/legible and may use a smaller font;

1. No photographs or hyperlinks are permitted; and

1. Content should utilize .doc, .pdf. xls, and .jpg formats to the degree possible; and

6. Volumes

6.1 Volume I - Technical Volume

The Quoter’s technical volume shall not exceed 15 pages, which includes:

Letter of Transmission – Should identify the solicitation number, corporate principal submitting the quotation, key points of contact within the firm who are authorized to bind the firm, (e.g. contracts, pricing, technical), and a summary of the material content (to include identifying all subcontractors)

Table of Contents and Compliance Matrix – pertinent to the Quoter’s material organization and providing traceability from the Quoter’s quote, to the SOW, to the evaluation criteria, and to other solicitation sections as necessary.

Quote Content Addressing: Factor 1 - Technical Capability and Factor 2 – Price

The following documents are excluded from the 15-page limit:

Resume appendix, Letter of Commitment (non-employees of company), Title pages, Executive summaries (to include company’s mission statement).

In addressing Factors 1, the following applies:

6.1.1 Factor 1. Technical Capability.

Quoters shall describe their ability to meet all the salient characteristics outlined in the Salient Characteristics section of the Statement of Work. Each offeror shall submit a quote that clearly and concisely describes its response to the salient characteristics outlined in the Salient Characteristics section of the Statement of Work. Use of general or vague statements such as “can meet all the salient characteristics outlined” will not satisfy this requirement.

6.2 Volume II – Business Volume

The Quoter’s business volume shall not exceed 10 pages, including a Formal Offer Letter, SF1449, and Price Quote corresponding to SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES with Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure and supporting materials. Pricing information shall not appear anywhere in the Technical Volume.

In addressing Factor 2, the following shall apply:

6.2.1 Factor 2. Price

No price data shall be contained in any volume other than the business volume. The Quoter shall provide proposed pricing and supporting documentation for the FFP portion.

The fully developed technical solution and corresponding grand total price for each functional area established in the CLIN structure of the solicitation should be clearly annotated in the price quote. No ambiguities of inclusion, exclusion, or content shall be extended and lack of content or clarity with regard to pricing shall be considered as representing a “non-responsive” offer.

The submitted price quote in this Volume must be reasonable to be acceptable. For the price to be reasonable in its nature and amount, it should not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of a competitive business. Reasonableness takes into account the context of a given source selection, including current market conditions, general economic conditions, and other factors that affect the ability of a Quoter to perform the contract requirements. Reasonableness depends upon a variety of considerations and circumstances, including the following:

· Whether it is the type of price generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the conduct of the Quoter’s business or of the contract performance;

· Generally accepted sound business practices, Federal and State laws and regulations, etc.; and

· Any significant deviations from the Quoter’s Established practices.

6.3 Completeness

In order for a quote submission to be complete, the Quoter must sign the SF1449, acknowledge all amendments, and include a compliance matrix and Table of Contents corresponding to its quote submission. Additionally, the following areas must be addressed:

1. Terms are valid for 60 days from (Date of Submission);

1. No exception to any Terms and Conditions has been taken, or if so, clearly cited;

1. Acknowledge any amendments to the RFQ;

1. SAM validated / NAICS 333515 compliant;

1. Signed Offer of $XXXXXXX for base year provided;

1. CLIN pricing and supporting documentation is provided;

1. Ensure valid pricing for the base and option periods;

1. Complete an MS Excel spreadsheet of your pricing, including both prime and subcontractor/team member rates;

1. Identify any and all associated discounts you are proposing in clear, concise detail;

1. Additional supporting information is provided as required by the complexity of the offer.

No ambiguities of inclusion, exclusion, or content shall be extended and lack of content or clarity with regard to pricing may be result in the Government finding a quote 'non-responsive'.

SOW

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Waterjet Cutting System for the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC)

1. Background

The NMMC is responsible for the collecting, safeguarding, displaying, and preservation of an expanding aircraft, heavy ordnance weapons, and vehicle collection in support of exhibits throughout the NMMC, regional Department of Defense (DoD), and National Level agencies and local municipalities. These artifacts also provide a medium for the professional development of individual Marines. NMMC artifacts are in large part restored at the Restoration Branch of the NMMC. During the restoration process a wide range of artifacts varying in size require complex components to be manufactured, the purchase of an optimally sized and properly configured Waterjet System will allow for successful component manufacturing to ensure properly configured macro artifacts. This product will greatly enhance the ability of the Restoration Branch in the restoration process.

2. Scope

This PWS identifies and sets forth the requirements that shall be performed by the Contractor for the NMMC, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Va. To have a complete with selected options, delivered, installed, tested and provide training for a Waterjet Cutting System as described in the attached specifications.

3. Specifications

The Waterjet Cutting System must include the following.

A. The Waterjet Cutting System must include at a minimum the following standard features:

1. Electrical Power: minimum voltage 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 hz.

2. Precision Z-Axis with conventional waterjet - Motorized Z-Axis.

3. Provide a cutting system with a minimum – 225kg (500 lb) abrasive delivery system with a Diamond Precision Orifice that can reliably perform at a minimum 60,000 psi/4,150 bar operating pressure with only two consumable parts. No carbide mixing chamber.

4. Provide a direct drive prime pump minimum 50 Hp, 4150 bar (60,000 psi).

5. Provide a capability to maintain a clean system and integrated water level control system.

6. Provide on-site start-up services, installation, and training to be provided by certified technicians.

7. Provide a capability to assist in reducing operating cost and run the Waterjet system more efficiently.

8. Minimum One (1) year warranty.

9. Provide enhanced features to maximize productivity while minimizing time.

10. Provide a capability to use of full or partial sheets of materials to ensure the best use of materials.

11. Provide enhance features to produce products with little to no taper with no added calculation required by the user.

12. Provide a capability that allows the use of a water-only cutting head interchangeably with the system.

13. Provide a capability to automatically pierce holes in brittle, composite and non-metallic materials without breakage, delamination, or surface damage.

14. Provide a capability to clean process water into direct drive pump and minimize downtime for cleaning.

15. Provide hands-on training at our facility to teach basic maintenance practices and software operation using the newly installed equipment.

16. Provide offloading, setting in place, rough leveling, and final connections to shop utilities.

17. Provide a minimum of three (3) IUID Tags.

18. Provide the following specifications:

Travel

XY- Access travel 3m x 2m (10’ -2” x 6’- 6”) Z-Axis travel (standard) 178 mm (7 in)

Speed Ranges

Rapid traverse maximum – 12.7 m/min (500 in./min) Contouring speed maximum 7.6 m/min (300 in./min)

Accuracy

Linear accuracy + or - .0381 mm/m (.0015 in./3ft) Repeatability + or - .050 mm (.002)

4. Tasks

The contractor shall furnish one complete, delivered, installed, tested and provide training for a Waterjet System per the specification 3.A.1 -3.A.18 to the NMMC Restoration Branch, between the hours of 0600 – 1430, Tuesday through Saturday at 17001 Interstate Drive Dumfries, Va. 22026.

5. Applicable Documents

N/A

6. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) / Government Furnished Materials (GFM)

Government shall provide no GFE for this requirement.

7. Contractor Furnished Materials

Contractor shall provide all materials, components, and tools to furnish and install the Waterjet System.

8. Quality Assurance Provisions

An acceptance and serviceability test along with complete training of the one complete Waterjet System shall be conducted upon delivery and setup. Inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of materials and associated lists furnished hereunder does not relieve the contractor from any responsibility regarding defects or other failures to meet the PWS requirements, which may be disclosed prior to final acceptance.

9. Transportation/Delivery/Place of Performance

Transportation/Delivery of the Waterjet System and all of its components is the responsibility of the Contractor. Delivery address is: 17001 Interstate Drive, Suite 150, Dumfries, VA 22026.

10. Authority of Government Personnel

The Contracting Officer is the only person who can legally modify a resulting contract or obligate the Government for expenditure of funds. Costs shall not be incurred by recipients of the solicitation in anticipation of receiving direct reimbursement from the Government.

Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to authorize deviation from the terms and conditions of any resulting contract, including deviations from specifications and requirements. In the event the Contractor does deviate, without written approval of the Contracting Officer, such deviations shall beat the risk of, and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor. Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices, costs, terms or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.

11. Period of Performance and Delivery

Delivery must be by close of business 30 days from award date of contract.

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