13-R-3210_-_Amendment_02.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 extend the deadline for proposals, incorporate Attachment B (Wage Determination), update Form A

(Pricing Sheets), and revise a paragraph in Section L.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Jan-2013

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 N00033-13-R-3210

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Dec-2012

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 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

08-Jan-2013

CODE

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, N1032/PM3

914 CHARLES MORRIS COURT SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20398-5540

N00033 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N00033-13-R-3210

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT 002

Overview of changes to the RFP:

1) The closing date for proposals has been extended to 4:00 PM (Washington, DC local time) on 29 January 2013.

2) Section J, List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments, has been revised. Note that Form A has been revised to remove references to Wreck Removal Insurance in Pricing Form A, and Pricing Form B has been revised to remove Transition pricing. Additionally, a “Crewing” tab has been added to allow offerors to propose crewing for the Steward Department. Section J now reads as follows:

ATTACHMENTS

A Technical Manual (updated via Amendment 01)

B Department of Labor Wage Determination (added via Amendment 02)

C DD-254, Contract Security Classification Specification

D Protection & Indemnity Guidelines

E Hull Clauses

F Civilian Mariner’s Wage Rates

G Standard Form SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”

H Invoice Requirements/Report of Expenditures/Report of Receipts

I Past Performance Data Sheet

J Monthly Budget Report

K Technical Experience Data Sheets (added via Amendment 01)

L Government Estimate of Reimbursable Costs

FORMS

A Pricing Forms (Contains Pricing Forms A, B, and C) (updated via Amendment 02)

B Past Performance Questionnaire

3) In Section L-15(C)(I), the following paragraph has been changed:

(d) [Reserved.]

The paragraph now reads as follows:

(d) All offerors are requested to address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part

52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) in a separate narrative not to exceed one page included in Volume 1 of the proposal.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-Jan-2013 04:00 PM to 29-Jan-2013 04:00 PM.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

SECTION J

SECTION J

ATTACHMENTS

A Technical Manual (updated via Amendment 01)

B Department of Labor Wage Determination (added via Amendment 02)

C DD-254, Contract Security Classification Specification

D Protection & Indemnity Guidelines

E Hull Clauses

F Civilian Mariner’s Wage Rates

G Standard Form SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”

H Invoice Requirements/Report of Expenditures/Report of Receipts

I Past Performance Data Sheet

J Monthly Budget Report

K Technical Experience Datasheets (added via Amendment 01)

L Government Estimate of Reimbursable Costs

FORMS

A Pricing Sheets (Contains Pricing Forms A, B, and C) (updated via Amendment 02)

B Past Performance Questionnaire

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

L-1 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at the following address:

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

Clause No Clause Title Date

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number APR 2008

52.247-6 Financial Statement APR 1984 http://www.arnet.gov/far/

252.204-7001 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting AUG 1999

252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist

Country

JAN 2009

L-2 FAR 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN

1988).

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

Activity: Commander, Military Sealift Command

Address: 914 Charles Morris Court, SE

Washington Navy Yard, DC 20398-5540

Contact: Mr. Sam Bouchelle samuel.bouchelle@navy.mil or

(202) 685-5510)

Times for viewing: 0830-1130 and 1300 – 1600 Monday through Friday (24-hour notice required).

The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicitation.

L-3 FAR 52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY

PREPARDENESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a [ ] DX rated order; [X] DO rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations

System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700), and the contractor will be required to follow all of the requirements of this regulation.

L-4 FAR 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (ALTERNATE IV) (OCT 2010)

(a) Submission of cost or pricing data is not required.

(b) Provide information described below:

Pricing Forms outlined in Section L-15, Volume 3.

L-5 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with reimbursable elements resulting from this solicitation.

L-6 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPTEMBER 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer, Military Sealift Command, 914 Charles Morris Ct, S.E., Code

N1032/PM3, Washington Navy Yard, D.C. 20398-5540.

mailto:samuel.bouchelle@navy.mil

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

L-7 FAR 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)'' after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapters 1-2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

L-8 TECHNICAL DATA

Technical Data referenced but not enclosed with this RFP are available via CD upon request. Requestors shall submit their request to the Contracting Officer and provide their company name, point-of-contact, address and phone number, and shall indicate if data will be forwarded to subcontractors.

L-9 SHIP CHECK BY OFFERORS

To the extent that vessel schedules can accommodate, prospective offerors will be afforded an opportunity to conduct ship checks, at the Government’s convenience. Prospective offerors wishing to make a ship check should contact the Contracting Officer for an appointment. When making the request, offerors are to provide the name, place of birth, and citizenship of all personnel who will be directly participating in the ship checks. MSC will provide offerors with the proper personnel clearance forms for this purpose. This information is required at least one week prior to the ship check. If the information is not received by the Government at least one week prior to the ship check that prospective offeror will not be able to participate in the ship check.

L-10 COST OR PRICING DATA

If adequate price competition is not received and none of the other exceptions in FAR 15.403-1(b) applies, prior to contract award the Contracting Officer may require submission of certified cost or pricing data, in accordance with

FAR 52.215-20. Offerors will be notified if Certified Cost or Pricing Data is required.

L-11 PRE-AWARD SURVEY

A pre-award survey may be conducted when the Contracting Officer determines it to be in the Government’s best interest.

L-12 SECURITY

The performance of this contract requires that the offeror have a SECRET facility clearance granted by a Military

Department. If an offeror has not been granted such a clearance and is otherwise entitled to award, a contract will be awarded contingent upon the offeror receiving a facility clearance within 60 days of notice of award in accordance with Section C-3.2.2.

L-13 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS FROM PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

Potential offerors may submit questions in writing regarding the Performance Work Statement and the terms and conditions of this solicitation by mail, courier, fax or email, but they must be received by the office designated below no later than 4:00 PM Washington, D.C. time, 14 days before the closing date of the solicitation.

L-14 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

(a) Offers must be submitted by mail or hand delivery only (including commercial express delivery services) and should be enclosed in a sealed package. The offeror's name and address should appear in the upper left hand corner and this envelope should be enclosed in another envelope properly addressed as indicated below.

(b) Addresses for submission of offers are as follows:

Regular Mail, Military Sealift Command

Express Mail, or 914 Charles Morris Court, SE, Building 210

Hand Carried Washington Navy Yard, DC 20398-554035

Attn: Mr. Sam Bouchelle, Code N1032/PM3

(c) Neither telegraphic nor facsimile offers will be considered; however, offers may be modified by written, telegraphic or facsimile notice, if that notice is received by the time specified for receipt of offers.

(d) Offerors must submit three separately bound volumes: (1) Solicitation Package and Past Performance Data, (2)

Technical Proposal, and (3) Price Proposal as indicated below.

(1) Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages, single sided, excluding fold-outs, blank pages, title pages, tab indices, table of contents, resumes and employment agreements. A maximum of fifteen fold-outs, no larger than 24 1/2” x 11” is permitted; fold-outs may be used for charts and diagrams only. Text pages, graphs, fold-outs or any other information in excess of these limits will not be considered in the evaluation. There is no page limitation for Volumes (1) or (3). All Volumes are to be typed no smaller than 12 point font, either single or double-spaced, on standard 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

(2) Offerors shall submit the following number of copies/versions:

Volume 1

Solicitation Package, Past

Performance Data

Volume 2

Technical Proposal

Volume

Price Proposal

(1) Original (paper copy)

+ (1) Electronic Copy (CD)

(1) Original (paper copy)

+ (1) Electronic Copy (CD)

(1) Original (paper copy)

+ (1) Electronic Copy (CDP

(e) Offers shall not contain classified material. Any portion of an offer which the offeror considers business sensitive should be clearly marked as such in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

(f) Offers must arrive prior to the closing date and time and remain firm until 30 September 2013. Offerors are cautioned that delays in the delivery of mail are not unusual. United States Postal Services (USPS) Express

Mail requires a minimum of two (2) days to reach MSC. Delays by private couriers (FEDEX, DHL, etc) are also not unusual.

(g) For treatment of late proposals or modifications of proposals, see FAR 52.215-1.

(h) For electronic copies, indicate on each media storage device the Volume Title, Solicitation Number, and offeror name. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions including exhibits, annexes and attachments, if any. The offeror shall submit proposal volumes in electronic format using Microsoft Windows-compatible, virus-free stable media storage devices capable of being read on a DVD/CDROM drive. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program must be included. Each Volume shall be submitted on a separate media storage device. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by

Microsoft Office 2007. In cases where the paper copy and the electronic copy of the proposal conflict, the original paper copy shall take precedence.

(i) Offers which fail to comply with the provisions of Sections L-14 and L-15 will not be considered for award.

The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

L-15 GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful proposal will be incorporated into the resulting contract to the extent it is not inconsistent with the terms of the RFP. If terms inconsistent with the RFP are offered, they must be clearly stated in offeror’s Volume 1

Cover Letter to be (if accepted by the Government) incorporated into the contract.

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation should address all relevant requirements for the operation and maintenance of the LMSRs. Offers which fail to comply with the provisions of this Section L-15 will not be considered for award. The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

Offerors shall follow the guidelines set forth below for Volumes 1 - 3:

A. VOLUME 1: Solicitation Package

(a) Cover Letter, providing the information outlined in FAR 52.215-1(c) (2). Any exceptions to the solicitation’s requirements/terms/conditions shall be outlined in the cover letter. If none exist, a statement to this effect shall be included in the cover letter.

(b) Section A, “Standard Form 33” must have blocks 12 through 18 completed (signed and dated) when the form is submitted with the offer. Failure to do so may lead to rejection of the offer.

(c) Representations and Certifications. The offeror must maintain a complete Online Representations and

Certifications (ORCA). All other provisions required by the solicitation, but not included in ORCA, are to be completed and submitted with the proposal. Items which are not applicable should be marked “N/A.”

(d) Standard Form SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” (Attachment G).

(e) DD-254, Contract Security Classification Specification, (Attachment C) completed with offeror’s information.

(f) Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA). If applicable, offerors shall provide current documents that are signed and dated by the parties. However, the terms of the CBA between the contractor and the union are neither considered to be a part of the contract nor form the basis of any claim or request for equitable adjustment (REA).

(g) SCA Certification: The offeror must certify that the wages and fringe benefits for all shipboard personnel employed under the contract at least meet the minimum wage and fringe benefit levels contained in Attachment B, Department of Labor Wage Determination.

(h) Insurance: Offeror must explain its procedure for administering claims and obtaining Protection &

Indemnity (P&I) marine insurance coverage, P&I war risks, and Second Seaman’s War Risk insurance, and submit written quotations together with proposed policy forms. Except as otherwise noted, the contractor is responsible for the payment of all insurance premiums, deductibles, and any calls, commissions, advancements, assessments, or overspill claims by the insurers/P&I club. The following minimum information is required:

i. A sample insurance policy cover note meeting all of the insurance requirements of this solicitation described in Sections H-5 & H-6, with particular attention to Section H-5 (a), (b) & (c). Note: For offerors using British P&I clubs or other foreign insurers, provide some written assurance (or policy clause) from that insurer acknowledging its responsibility to defend suits in appropriate courts within the United States.

ii. Specimen Copy of insurance policy for basic P&I, War Risk P&I coverage, and Second Seaman’s

War Risk insurance. Current P&I club rulebook for both basic P&I and War Risk P&I coverage (not needed for Second Seaman’s War Risk policy).

iii. Identity, address, and telephone number of insurer(s) and insurance broker(s).

iv. Narrative description of claims operation, including identity and qualifications of claims personnel.

(i) Offeror must provide evidence of registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) system, which demonstrates that it is considered a small business under NAICS Code 483111, Deep Sea Freight

Transportation, which has a small business standard of 500 employees.

(j) Corporate Viability. Provide a copy of the most recent audited and certified financial statement which shall include a balance sheet, profit and loss statement and a cash flow statement. The offeror shall also provide projected cash flow statements for the entire performance period, including options, covered under this solicitation. Offeror must furnish evidence of adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain such resources. For the purpose of this section, adequate financial resources is an amount equal to the total value of 45 days of per diem payments for two vessels in FOS, plus the necessary resources to conduct one major availability (estimated at $10,000,000).

(k) Budget and Financial Management:

Offeror shall indicate whether or not it has Government-approved purchasing and accounting system(s) for reimbursable expense tracking and management. If the offeror has Government approved systems, evidence of Government approval shall be submitted. If the offeror does not have Government approved systems, the offeror shall provide a description of their purchasing processes that explains:

i. If these systems have been recently reviewed or audited by an independent third party.

ii. How the offeror's organization will promote competition, timeliness, quality, and fair and reasonable pricing for all goods and services procured.

iii. The offeror's method of corporate oversight to ensure compliance with offeror’s established accounting procedures. Outline offeror’s internal controls for prevention of fraud, waste and abuse of

Government property and funds.

B. VOLUME 2: Technical Proposal Requirements

(a) The technical volume of the proposal shall present the offeror’s understanding of the scope of the contract and its overall approach to providing the required services. The proposal must be complete and in sufficient detail to demonstrate both an understanding of and an ability to comply with the requirements of the solicitation. Offerors shall observe the following in preparing and submitting technical proposals:

i. Mere general statements that the offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures or well-known techniques will be used, or that paraphrase the statement of work in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with the solicitation requirements. The proposal will be assessed and assigned ratings accordingly.

ii. At a minimum, the information requested in these instructions must be submitted. The proposal must be concise, logical, neat, orderly, and comprehensive and contain no extraneous material. Elaborate brochures, artwork, expensive paper and bindings, and presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are neither necessary nor desired.

(b) Offeror shall submit a technical proposal for operation and maintenance of the ships as described in this solicitation. The technical volume shall be organized by Section as follows:

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL VOLUME ORGANIZATION:

SECTION TITLE

-- Title Page/Table of Contents

1 Ship Operational Experience

2 Ship Maintenance and Repair Experience

3 Management Approach

(c) Technical proposals shall follow the outline format and include the content requirements set forth below.

Each section shall be separately divided by a blank page or tab. In addition, all proposal pages and paragraphs shall be numbered.

Title Page / Table of Contents

The title page shall state the solicitation title and number, name of the offeror, and, if the offeror wishes to restrict disclosure of its proposal, the legend permitted by FAR 52.215-1(e). A table of contents with page numbers corresponding to the proposal’s outline format shall be provided after the title page.

A. For the following areas offeror shall provide all necessary information and documentation to demonstrate they meet the minimum technical requirements below.

I. Ship Operational Experience

(a) The offeror shall describe its experience of at least 10 years within the past 15 years of simultaneously operating at least two ocean going ships. The ships shall be no less than 4,500 tons and 10,000 HP.

(b) The offeror shall complete the table included under Attachment K.1 listing the ships they have owned, operated, managed, or had other relevant experience with that meet the criteria listed in paragraph I(a) above.

II. Ship Maintenance and Repair Experience

(a) The offeror shall provide evidence to support that it has managed at least two dry dockings greater than $5M in final cost or greater than 30 days in final duration.

(b) For the ships listed in Attachment K.1, the offeror shall complete the table provided under

Attachment K.2, identifying all ships that meet the criteria in paragraph (a) above.

B. Technical Trade-Off Factor

I. Management Approach

(a) Organizational Charts: Offeror shall provide organizational charts (using foldouts if necessary) that depicts the structure it will utilize in the management of a potential contract.

The charts shall include the overall corporation or firm, any special team, and any special subsidiary or major subcontractor. In each block, provide the position title and whether it is a key shore side position. The chart shall specifically include all Key Shore Side Personnel positions required by Section C-3.3.2 and any additional individuals proposed by the offeror as

“Key Shore Side Personnel” in the proper organizational context, clearly showing lines of communication and lines of authority within the corporate structure as a whole. The chart shall also identify positions assigned to other Government efforts in whole or in part. The percentage of contract dedication for each position must be included within the organizational chart.

(b) Key Shore Side Personnel Resumes: For the individuals identified above as Key Shore Side personnel (in accordance with Section C-3.3.2), the Offer shall submit current resumes containing the following information:

i. The individual’s proposed Key Shore Side position for any contract resulting from this solicitation.

ii. The individual’s current title/job position and length of time employed if already part of the offeror’s organization. If the proposed individual is NOT an employee, then a signed

“letter of intent” shall be submitted. Letters of intent shall be signed by the prospective employee stating their intent to accept employment in a stated position with the offeror if the offeror is awarded a contract.

iii. A description of all applicable or relevant positions previously held within the last 20 years

(title, dates of employment, employee’s major duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments), licenses, and certifications;

iv. The individual’s education, training, membership(s) in professional societies and associations, and any other relevant information relating to successful performance under the terms and conditions of the contract that may result from this solicitation.

(c) Organizational Narrative: Offeror shall explain the role of each individual designated as Key

Shore Side Personnel and discuss how the organizational structure will function as an entity to meet contract requirements in the areas of Management Approach, Program Management, Engineering, Vessel Operations, Property Management, and Budget Management.

C. VOLUME 3: Past Performance Data and Price Proposal

This volume contains the offeror’s past performance information and price proposal and shall be submitted as described below.

I. Past Performance Data

(a) Offerors are requested to provide information on up to five (5) previous Government contracts whose effort is/was recent and relevant to the effort required by this solicitation. Offerors may provide information on Government and/or Commercial contracts for which they performed as a prime or subcontractor.

i. “Recent” is defined as a contract in-progress or completed within the last three (3) years.

ii. “Relevant” is defined as a contract that is of similar scope, complexity, dollar value, and/or contract type.

a. Scope: Similarity of services or supplies as those defined in the solicitation.

b. Complexity: The measure of the similarity of technical difficulty, managerial intricacy, and/or required coordination of efforts and disciplines performed by the offeror and any subcontractors in its submitted contracts to the requirements outlined in the solicitation

(b) A Past Performance Data Sheet (PPDS) (Attachment I) is requested to be submitted for each contract to be considered as past performance. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the similarity of the contracts to the requirements of this solicitation; a detailed description of the work performed for the contract; and the role performed, including whether the offeror acted as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Offerors are responsible for the accuracy of all data provided. Past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience and subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement may be provided as past performance submissions.

(c) For each of the contracts the offeror describes in a PPDS (Attachment I) the offeror is requested to provide a Performance Questionnaire (PQ) (Form B) to a reference at the organization that awarded the contract. It is requested that the reference, not the offeror, email or fax the completed PQ (Form

B) BEFORE THE DUE DATE FOR PROPOSALS directly to Mr. Sam Bouchelle, Military Sealift

Command, 914 Charles Morris Court SE, Washington Navy Yard DC 20398-5540, e-mail:

samuel.bouchelle@navy.mil: fax number: (202) 685-5088. The offeror, NOT THE

GOVERNMENT, is responsible for ensuring that the Government receives a sufficient number of questionnaires.

(d) All offerors are requested to address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part

52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) in a separate narrative not to exceed one page included in Volume 1 of the proposal.

(e) If an offeror does not have recent and relevant past performance to provide for consideration, the offeror is requested to affirmatively state in its proposal that it does not have relevant or recent past performance for the Government to consider.

II. Price Proposal

(a) The offeror’s price proposal shall be clear and shall include Pricing Forms referenced in Section J.

In proposing prices, the offeror should assume that the Service Contract Act (SCA) applies to all wages and fringes.

(b) The offeror’s price proposal shall contain the following:

Section 1 – Complete Pricing Forms referenced in Section J (Forms A, B, and C) for each period.

As specified under L-14(d)(2), the offeror shall provide a hard copy and a CD-ROM with its proposed rates and Pricing Forms A, B, and C. The total per diem price for FOS, ROS-4, ROS-

Undefined Crew (ROS-UC) and Repair Availability (RAV) developed for each year in Pricing

Sheet A will be transferred to the Section B Rate Schedule. Pricing Sheet C shall indicate the daily wages, overtime, fringe benefits, and applicable taxes for each applicable crew position.

Section 2 – Complete Form A (Pricing Sheets). The rates proposed in Pricing Sheets A and C shall be inserted into Pricing Sheet B, which will multiply the proposed rates by the applicable number of

FOS and ROS-4 days for each contract year. Form B will be used to determine the Total Estimated

Contract Price for evaluation purposes.

(c) FOS Per Diem. The proposed per diem rates should include a two-day on board turnover period when replacing shipboard key billets. The contractor’s firm-fixed-price FOS per diem rates shall include the full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember for an eight-hour workday, seven days per week (including weekends and holidays), and 365 days per year (56 hours per week per person). In addition, any overtime incurred for the purpose of maintaining required “watches” shall be part of the firm-fixed-price per diem. This includes the routine gangway watch, also referred to as the gangway security watch, which includes roving patrol duties.

(d) ROS-4 Per Diem. The contractor’s firm-fixed-price ROS-4 per diem rates shall include full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember who will maintain a 40 hour work week, from Monday through Friday (except for those National Holidays specified in the Collective Bargaining

Agreement). The proposed per diem rates should also include a two-day on board turnover period when replacing shipboard key billets. The firm-fixed-price per diem shall also include the full wages and fringe benefits for one Officer to be retained on the ship evenings, holidays and weekends to fulfill security requirements. The ship shall be fully manned during core work hours.

Gangway security-watch overtime, when required, will be reimbursed with Contracting Officer approval and therefore should not be included in the firm-fixed-price per diem.

mailto:samuel.bouchelle@navy.mil

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