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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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ST ANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescr ibed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See Summary of Changes on page 2.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, Count y, Stat e and Zip Code) X N0025324Q0004

X 9B. DAT ED (SEE IT EM 11)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITAT ION NO.

11. THIS IT EM ONLY APPLIES T O AMENDMENT S OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered soli cit ati on i s amended as set forth in It em 14. The hour and date specified for rece ipt of Offer X is ext ended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowl edge rece ipt of t his amendment pri or to the hour and date specified in the sol ici tat ion or as amended by one of t he fol lowing methods:

(a) By compl eti ng Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copi es of the amendment ; (b) By acknowledgi ng recei pt of thi s a mendment on each copy of t he offer submit ted;

or (c) By s epara te let ter or t elegram whi ch i ncludes a refe rence t o t he s olic ita tion and amendment numbers . FA ILURE OF YOU R A CKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT TH E P LACE D ESIGNATED FOR TH E RECEIPT OF OFFERS P RIO R TO THE HOUR AN D DATE SP ECIFIED MA Y RESULT IN

REJECTIO N OF YOUR OFFER. If by vir tue of thi s amendment you desire t o change an offer already submit ted, s uch c hange ma y be made by t ele gram or let ter, provided each t elegram or l ett er makes reference to the sol ici tat ion and this amendment , and is re ceived prior to the openi ng hour and dat e speci fi ed.

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N0025324Q0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Extend the solicitation closing date by updating Block 8 of the SF 1449 from: 11:00 AM 22 Apr 2024, to: 11:00 AM 29 Apr 2024.

2) Update Performance Work Statement sections 2.3.1.3 and 2.3.1.4 as follows:

From:

2.3.1.3 No damage affecting functionality is acceptable e.g. cross-threaded connections or dents that impact IBC integrity.

2.3.1.4 Normal wear and tear associated with transportation is acceptable such as minor scratches, minor dings, and scuff marks.

To:

2.3.1.3 The contractor shall take protective measures during transporting, pumping, and cleaning operations to prevent damage affecting IBC functionality. Damage affecting functionality includes, but is not limited to, cross-threaded connections, punctures, dents, severed gaskets, and other damage preventing ability to pressurize the IBC or causing hazardous waste leakage during stowage and operation. Allowable damage affecting IBC functionality: NONE.

2.3.1.4 Normal wear and tear such as minor scratches, dings, and scuff marks associated with transportation is acceptable.

3) Update clause M-215-H004, BASIS OF AWARD (NAVSEA) (DEC 2018), PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, paragraph 1. Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability, subparagraph C. as follows:

From:

C. The proposal provides Offeror’s plan to perform hazardous waste pickups at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam West Lock Annex via drivers with unescorted base access.

To:

C. The proposal provides Offeror’s plan to perform hazardous waste pickups at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam West Lock Annex via drivers with unescorted base access. Signed copy of “Unescorted Drivers Access Acknowledgement” (Attachment 4).

4) Update clause M-215-H004, BASIS OF AWARD (NAVSEA) (DEC 2018), EVALUATION INFORMATION, paragraph 1. Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability, subparagraph C. as follows:

From:

C. The proposal provided a realistic approach to how the Offeror will perform unescorted pickups at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Lock Annex, to include how the Offeror and all subcontractors will maintain a workforce of drivers with the required security clearance and base access.

To:

C. The proposal included a signed copy of the “Unescorted Drivers Access Acknowledgement” (Attachment 4) and provided a realistic approach to how the Offeror will perform unescorted pickups at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Lock Annex, to include how the Offeror and all subcontractors will

5) Add Attachment 4, Unescorted Access Acknowledgement.

6) Provide answer to solicitation question #5.

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1) Can you provide any information on the composition and potential contamination of the “soil” described in RFQ section 3.2 on page 25?

A1) Although soil is a possible material that would require disposal it is not likely. Contaminated soil requiring disposal should be minimal, i.e. less than one drum..

Q2a) Will any waste characterization analytical report be provided for each waste stream when a Task Order is issued?

A2a) Current practice is to provide analytical reports for a waste profile generation of each of the four waste streams at the start of the contract and then as required for renewing the profile (previously every two years). The waste is generated from a relatively unchanging maintenance environment so variation in analytical reports over the years has been minimal.

Q2b) If not, shall we assume the worst-case scenario: both liquid and solid wastes are: flammable (D001), containing reactive cyanide (D003), cadmium (D006), and lead (D008)?

A2b) Currently liquid waste streams are manifested with all four waste codes (D001, D003, D006 and D008) and solid waste streams are manifested with two waste codes (D006 and D008). It is possible that the contractor and generator will determine that these codes should change when a new waste profile is generated at the beginning of the contract and offeror should make allowances for that possibility.

Q3) Is the liquid in IBCs allowed to transfer to 55-gallon drums?

A3) If desired, transfer from IBC to 55-gallon drums must be accomplished at the contractor facility, i.e.

not on base.

Q4a) In the context of establishing pricing for the Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs), we are currently reviewing item number 0009 IN PAGE 7 OF N0025324Q0004 DOCUMENT , which pertains to the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Could you please clarify whether this particular item should be included in our pricing structure?

A4a) As the line item for CDRLs is solicited as Not Separately Priced (NSP), any cost for CDRLs should be included in the service CLINs, and the division of CDRL cost among service CLIN pricing is at offeror discretion.

Q4b) Additionally, is it necessary to assign a price to the DD Form 1423-1 in Exhibit A -CDRLS as well in our proposal?

A4b) As the line item for CDRLs is solicited as Not Separately Priced (NSP), offeror should not assign a price to the DD Forms 1423.

Q5) Is it possible for NUWC to grant an extension for Solicitation# N0025324Q0004?

A5) Yes, see summary of changes for solicitation amendment 0002.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-Apr-2024 11:00 AM to 29-Apr-2024 11:00 AM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A Contract Data

Requirements List

8 22-JAN-2024

Attachment 1 Wage Determination No.

1996-0223, Rev. 61

5 26-DEC-2023

Attachment 2 Government Furnished Property

2 08-FEB-2024

Attachment 3 Past Performance References to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A Contract Data

Requirements List

8 22-JAN-2024

Attachment 1 Wage Determination No.

1996-0223, Rev. 61

5 26-DEC-2023

Attachment 2 Government Furnished Property

2 08-FEB-2024

Attachment 3 Past Performance References

Attachment 4 Attachment 4, Acknowledgement

1 16-APR-2024

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

HAZARDOUS WASTE PICKUP, TRANSPORT, AND DISPOSAL

1. SCOPE

Pickup, transport, and disposal of liquid and solid Otto Fuel II Hazardous Waste (HazWaste) generated at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Lock Annex (JBPHH) and Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF). The pickup locations are as follows:

For JBPHH:

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Lock Annex, Bldg 440 Eva Beach, HI 96860

For PMRF:

Young Brother’s Pier 39/40, Honolulu Harbor 1331 N Nimitz Hwy Honolulu, HI 96817

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The estimated number of pickups with associated quantities for JBPHH is six (6) pickups per year of

1,400 gallons per pickup of Liquid HazWaste in Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), and six (6) pickups per year with thirty (30) 55-gallon drums per pickup of Solid HazWaste.

2.2 The estimated number of pickups with associated quantities for PMRF is six (6) pickups per year of ten (10) 55-gallon drums per pickup of Liquid HazWaste, and three (3) 55-gallon drums per pickup of Solid HazWaste.

2.3 Transportation shall include pickup from the designated location and transport of the liquid and solid waste to the final disposal location(s). In the case of JBPHH, liquid waste transportation includes return transit of IBCs to JBPHH. In the case of PMRF, transportation includes return of reusable pallets to the PMRF Liaison at Honolulu.

2.3.1 After disposal of contents, IBCs shall be returned to the JBPHH within 120 days of pickup.

2.3.1.1 IBCs shall be rinsed clean of HazWaste contaminants.

2.3.1.2 IBCs shall be returned in same condition as the condition at time of pickup.

2.3.1.3 The contractor shall take protective measures during transporting, pumping, and cleaning operations to prevent damage affecting IBC functionality. Damage affecting functionality includes, but is not limited to, cross-threaded connections, punctures, dents, severed gaskets, and other damage preventing ability to pressurize the IBC or causing hazardous waste leakage during stowage and operation. Allowable damage affecting IBC functionality: NONE.

2.3.1.4 Normal wear and tear such as minor scratches, dings, and scuff marks associated with transportation is acceptable.

2.3.2 After drums from PMRF are collected at Young Brother’s Pier, drums will be removed from pallets, and pallets shall be held on island of Oahu for return to the PMRF Liaison on Honolulu. Contractor will notify PMRF Liaison that pallets are available for collection within thirty (30) days of pickup. PMRF Liaison will collect pallets from Contractor facility within fourteen (14) days of notification.

2.3.2.1 Pallets shall be returned in same condition as the condition at time of pickup.

2.3.2.2 No damage affecting functionality is acceptable e.g. cracks or dents that impact pallet integrity.

2.3.2.3 Normal wear and tear associated with transportation is acceptable such as minor scratches, minor dings, and scuff marks.

2.4 Task order issuance will identify the definite number of pickups with associated quantities and will identify required pickup dates in order to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 90-day requirements.

2.5 Each task order will identify a Government point of contact for pickup coordination. The Contractor shall notify the point of contact two weeks in advance to arrange the pickup.

2.5.1 If an emergent situation requires a task order to be issued with less than two weeks in advance of the pickup, the Government will coordinate with the Contractor regarding pickup requirement within two business days of identification of emergent situation.

2.6 After each pickup is delivered to the disposal facility, completed manifest per Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL) A002 shall be forwarded to NUWC Division, Keyport within fourteen (14) days for verification and record keeping. Additional documents such as land ban form and truck inspection checklist shall be made available upon request by the COR.

2.6.1 The contractor shall complete all transportation and disposal documentation in compliance with EPA, Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State, and Local laws and regulations.

2.6.2 The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and NUWC Division, Keyport technical team will review documents and notify Contractor of any errors found so that Contractor can make corrections to ensure documentation is in compliance.

3 WASTE CONTENT

3.1 The liquid waste will be multiphase consisting of water (10-40%), motor oil (10-40%), mineral spirits (10-

40%), alcohol (0-3%) detergents and other cleaning fluids contaminated with Otto Fuel II (0-2,000 ppm) and its combustion by-products (e.g. HCN @ 5—600 ppm). The waste may have high enough levels to carry D001 (alcohol), D003 (HCN), D006 (cadmium), and D008 (lead) waste codes.

3.2 The solid waste consists of Otto Fuel II stained disposable protective clothing and gloves, paper wipes, polyethylene drum liners, empty Otto Fuel II contaminated drums, absorbent material (speedy-dry) rags, paint brushes, plastic bags, small cans, bottles, and debris that is soiled with the contaminated torpedo maintenance cleaning liquids. Material also may contain spill cleanup material and soil. The waste may have high enough levels to carry D001 (alcohol), D003 (HCN), D006 (cadmium) and D008 (lead) waste codes.

4 CONTRACTOR AND DISPOSAL FACILITY QUALIFICATION

Contractors and subcontractors shall use disposal facilities and transporters that are on the current Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services “Qualified Lists” available at https://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Disposal/HazardousWaste/QualifiedFacilitiesList/ and https://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Disposal/HazardousWaste/QualifiedtransportersList/.

5 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY

5.1 The Contractor shall handle, transport, and dispose of HazWaste in accordance with all Federal (i.e. DOT, EPA, OSHA), and State rules, laws, and regulations.

5.2 The Contractor is responsible for training personnel in accordance with all Federal (i.e. DOT, EPA, OSHA) and

State rules, laws, and regulations and for providing and wearing appropriate chemical splash personal protective clothing (e.g. TyChem QC®, ProShield®, TyVek®, etc.) when needed.

5.2.1 The Contractor shall provide appropriate current training certifications for personnel prior to or at time of service, including but not limited to: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

(HAZWOPER) training and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training, per Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A003.

5.3 The Contractor is responsible for all costs and liability resulting from any leak(s) or spill(s) during waste pickup, transportation, and disposal. The Contractor agrees to clean up all spills to the satisfaction of the Navy, Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations at no cost to the Government.

5.4 The Contractor shall prepare a Spill Report per Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001 for all leaks or spills occurring during contract performance.

5.5 The Contractor shall comply with the following Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport (NUWC

Keyport) publications found at https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC- Keyport/Resources/:

- Safety Requirements for Contractors and Subcontractors

- Contractor’s Guide to Environmental Compliance

- OPSEC (Operations Security) Guide for Defense Contractors

5.6 Contractor shall comply with JBPHH, Navy Region Hawaii HAZWASTE and Environmental policy:

https://cnrh.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/Environmental/.

5.7 Contractor shall comply with the security requirements for access to the JBPHH installation. For JBPHH, Contractor will utilize only personnel who have a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) pass;

Contractor personnel without DBIDS pass will be denied entry to JBPHH West Lock. Information regarding security requirements and installation access is available at https://cnrh.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/JB-Pearl- Harbor-Hickam/Operations-and-Management/Nimitz-Visitor-Control-Center-Pass-ID/

5.7.1 Following contract award, Contractor shall obtain a DBIDS pass from the JBPHH Pass & ID Office via the

Submarine Torpedo Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SUBTORPIMA) ADMIN/Security Office with a specified beginning or start date.

5.7.2 A DBIDS pass usually expires within one year from beginning/start date (or contract term date will be used, whichever is earlier).

5.7.3 Contractor will notify the SUBTORPIMA ADMIN/Security Office of need to renew DBIDS pass sixty

(60) days prior to expiration in order to obtain the required renewal forms (SECNAV 5512/1) and shall submit renewal forms to ensure processing is completed prior to pass expiration.

5.7.4 Pass & ID Office, JBPHH, requires fourteen (14) business days for DBIDS pass processing. Contractor will ensure that all application forms are submitted to the SUBTORPIMA ADMIN/Security Office within sixteen (16) business days of expiration date or desired start date on the DBIDS pass.

5.7.5 Application forms will be returned to the Contractor if there are any incomplete or wrong entries.

Contractor should understand that this will delay application approval.

5.7.6 The SUBTORPIMA ADMIN/Security will notify the contractor when the DBIDS pass application has been approved and provide further guidance regarding JBPHH’s process for DBIDS pass issuance.

6 DISPOSAL COST

The quantity identified for each line item in the schedule is the estimated maximum amount of material that will be disposed of pursuant to Orders issued under the contract during the ordering period applicable to the line item. The UNIT PRICE represents the proposed price for disposal per unit disposed (e.g. drum, each). The AMOUNT represents the product of the UNIT PRICE multiplied by the QUANTITY. The UNIT PRICE shall include all costs for disposal not otherwise provided for by separate applicable line items (e.g. transportation line items). The amount to be invoiced and the amount the Government will pay for disposal will be determined by multiplying the UNIT PRICE by the number of corresponding units disposed of. One invoice will be prepared for each task order.

7 TRANSPORTATION COST

Line items designated for Transportation Costs provide a method to pay for transportation of the material to be disposed of. Each UNIT of transportation includes all transportation related costs for a complete round trip (i.e.

pickup, disposal, and return, as applicable). The rate for the transportation cost line items shall include initial delivery of a tank or truck to the pickup facility, loading IBCs/drums, and return transport to the pickup facility, if applicable. Transoceanic shipment may be accounted for in either the applicable transportation line item or the UNIT PRICE per gallon or UNIT PRICE per drum for disposal. Transportation line items shall include the price for Certificate of Disposal for all material disposed of.

8 DEMURRAGE

When the Contractor reports to a designated pickup site, at the designated time, Government personnel will be present to perform functions necessary to facilitate the pickup. If Government personnel are not available to perform those functions or the Government fails to perform its obligations so as to otherwise cause the Contractor to stand-by, then the Contractor may invoice for demurrage subject to the conditions set forth as follows: The Contractor shall immediately report to the Government point of contact upon arrival at the pickup site. If the Contractor is on stand-by for between 30 and 60 minutes the Contractor may invoice for one (1) hour of demurrage.

The Contractor shall then telephone the Contracting Officer to report stand-by status and request instructions. The Contractor will then comply with the Contracting Officer’s direction. If the Contracting Officer directs the Contractor to continue to stand-by and the Contractor is in a standby status for between 90 and 120 minutes, the contractor may invoice for two (2) hours demurrage. Demurrage does not apply to delay(s) resulting from Contractor personnel noncompliance with PWS paragraph 5.7.

9 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be required to submit the CDRLs identified in Exhibit A, which are summarized in the table below.

Table 9-1. HazWaste CDRL Matrix

CDRL Description

PWS

Paragraph(s)

Submission

A001 Spill Report 5.4 Contractor shall provide data by electronic format (document or PDF)

A002 Hazardous Waste Report 2.6 Contractor shall provide data by electronic format (document or PDF)

A003 Certification Data Report - Personnel Qualifications

5.2.1 Contract shall provide data by electronic format (document or PDF)

The minimum guarantee of $10,000 will be obligated on the first delivery order.

10. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The table below identifies the required performance standards and quality levels.

Table 10-1. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Desired Outcome

Required Service

Performance Standards

Method of Surveillance AQL

PWS

Paragraph

On-time service Pickup of hazardous waste

Otto Fuel HazWaste shall be picked up within the timeframe specified in task order

COR will compare manifests against task order dates

100% compliance

2.4

IBCs returned on-time

Return of IBCs to JBPHH

Contractor shall return IBCs within 120 days

Date IBCs received will be compared to date of pickup

95% compliance

2.3.1

Pallets returned on-time

Return of pallets to PMRF Liaison

Contractor shall provide notice that pallets are available for collection within 30 days of pickup

Date of notice will be compared to date of pickup

95% compliance

2.3.2

Documentation provided on-time

Documentation provided to

COR

Contractor shall forward completed documentation within 14 days

Date manifest received will be compared to the date of receipt at designated facility

95% compliance

2.6

Documentation completed per regulations

Transportation and disposal documentation provided to

COR

Contractor shall complete documentation in compliance with regulations

COR will review manifests for compliance

100% compliance

2.6.1

Use of approved transporters and facilities

Transportation and disposal of hazardous waste

Contractor shall utilize DLA approved disposal facilities and transporters

COR will review manifests for compliance

100% compliance

Hazardous waste pickups at JBPHH do not require Government escort

Pickup of hazardous waste

JBPHH pickups performed by driver with DBIDS pass

Requests for escort on base will be reported to COR

No requests made

5.7

(End of Performance Work Statement)

M-215-H004 BASIS OF AWARD (NAVSEA) (DEC 2018)

ALL UNITS OF ALL ITEMS WILL BE AWARDED TO ONE OFFEROR. OFFERS, THEREFORE, MUST BE ON THE BASIS OF FURNISHING ALL UNITS OF ALL ITEMS TO THE SPECIFICATION(S) DETAILED IN

THIS SOLICITATION.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability Factor 2 – Past Performance Acceptability Factor 3 – Evaluated Price.

2. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures will be used for the evaluation of proposals received in response to this solicitation.

3. The Government may award to other than the Offeror with the lowest total price if the lowest price Offeror is found to be “Unacceptable” in any of the non-price factors.

4. If it is determined that a proposal exceeds a Factor’s page limit identified below, pages in excess of the specified page limit will be removed from the end of the submittal and will not be evaluated.

5. The Government intends to make award based on initial proposals without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary (see FAR 52.215-1). Accordingly, Offeror is advised to submit its most favorable terms and conditions in its initial proposal. If unexplained discrepancies are identified, the proposal may not be considered for award.

6. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide clear indications of how its proposal meets the requirements of the Performance Work Statement. If the proposal is not clear, it may be an indication that the Offeror does not understand the requirement.

7. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked, using the non-price factors. The Offeror must be determined to have an “Acceptable” rating for all non-price factors before further consideration will be given.

The LPTA non-price factors include Technical and Past Performance. The Contracting Officer will select the proposal, in conformance with the solicitation, which is determined “acceptable” for Technical and Past Performance, and offers the lowest evaluated price. A proposal that is rated “Unacceptable” for any non-price factor is unawardable. Therefore, if any non-price factor is rated “Unacceptable”, the Government reserves the right to not evaluate the remaining factors.

8. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

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

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Factor 1 - Technical Acceptability: To determine technical acceptability, offerors must provide all necessary information for a comprehensive technical evaluation. The information must clearly demonstrate that the technical approach meets the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. The technical proposal shall not contain any price-related information. Offerors must submit a technical proposal, consisting of no more than five (5) 8.5” x 11” pages, that clearly demonstrates the following:

A. The proposal provides the Offeror’s plan to perform requirements to collect, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste identified in the Performance Work Statement.

B. The proposal provides evidence certifying Offeror and proposed subcontractors can perform requirements to collect, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste identified in the Performance Work

Statement. Copies of permits, licenses, and documentation of Department of Transportation approval for all transportation vehicles are not included within the five (5) page limit.

C. The proposal provides Offeror’s plan to perform hazardous waste pickups at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam West Lock Annex via drivers with unescorted base access. Signed copy of “Unescorted Drivers Access Acknowledgement” (Attachment 4).

D. The proposal identifies the Offeror’s disposal sites and transporters established for performance. This is not included within the five (5) page limit.

If the services proposed do not meet all requirements of the Performance Work Statement, the offeror must identify any exceptions and state precisely how the offered services differ from the applicable paragraphs. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in rejection of the offer.

2. Factor 2 - Past Performance Acceptability: Offerors shall demonstrate past performance by completing the attached Past Performance Reference sheet for up to five (5) recently completed Federal Government contracts for like or similar items under this solicitation. Offerors shall include an accessible point of contact, including name and telephone number, for each reference provided. Offerors who have no Federal Government contracts may list state, local, or commercial contracts, in that order, to complete the Past Performance Reference sheet. Offerors are encouraged to submit brief and concise responses. Failure to submit the Past Performance Reference sheet may be considered certification that the contractor has no past performance for like or similar items for the Government to evaluate.

3. Factor 3 - Price: Offerors are required to submit prices for all line items included in the solicitation. Failure to submit a price for any line items may result in the offer being rejected as unacceptable.

4. Contents: Each Offeror’s proposal shall contain the following:

A. Cover letter

1. Two-page limit.

2. Shall not contain any pricing information.

3. The cover letter is an instrument for transmitting the proposal only; it will not be evaluated.

4. Cover letter must contain:

- Solicitation number.

- Offeror’s name, address, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and Company Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

- Name, title, phone number, and email address of person(s) authorized to negotiate and sign on the Offeror’s behalf regarding this solicitation.

- Statement acknowledging unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions contained in the solicitation, or clearly identify which factors, if any, include exceptions.

- Statement indicating that proposed prices are valid for ninety (90) days from date of solicitation closing.

B. Completed solicitation document (Standard Form 1449), including pricing for all line items.

C. Technical Proposal, in accordance with Proposal Submittal Requirements described above, stating services proposed are in accordance with all requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

D. Completed Past Performance Reference Sheet, as described above.

EVALUATION INFORMATION:

1. Factor 1 - Technical Acceptability: Offers must demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements described in the Performance Work Statement in the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. The offer must be determined to be technically acceptable before further consideration will be given. The ability to perform the work as specified in the proposal submittal requirements will be evaluated to determine if the proposed method(s) meets or exceeds the requirements as specified in the solicitation document. The proposal will be evaluated for completeness and accuracy of information and if the proposal addresses each specific area of the Performance Work Statement.

Evaluation will consider each offeror’s demonstration of the following:

A. The proposal described a realistic approach to how the Offeror will collect, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste identified in the Performance Work Statement.

B. The proposal provided evidence certifying the Offeror and all subcontractors maintain valid and current permits and licenses for collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste identified in the Performance Work Statement, and that transportation vehicles meet Department of Transportation requirements.

C. The proposal included a signed copy of the “Unescorted Drivers Access Acknowledgement” (Attachment 4) and provided a realistic approach to how the Offeror will perform unescorted pickups at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Lock Annex, to include how the Offeror and all subcontractors will

D. The Offeror has designated approved disposal sites and transporters established for performance.

Should the technical information be insufficient to determine technical acceptability, the Government reserves the right to use other options such as internet research on company websites for services offered/proposed.

Technical acceptability will be rated using the method in the table below.

TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATINGS

Adjectival Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

2. Factor 2 - Past Performance Acceptability: Past performance will be evaluated on the offeror’s demonstrated ability to satisfy its customers, delivery products and services of high quality, meet delivery schedules, and comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

The Government may contact some or all of each offeror’s references to ask questions such as: (1) was the offeror capable, efficient and effective; (2) did the offeror’s performance conform to the terms and conditions of its contract;

(3) was the offeror reasonable and cooperative during performance; (4) was the offeror committed to customer satisfaction; (5) did the offeror hire and retain qualified personnel necessary for successful completion of customer requirements; and (6) if given a chance, would they recommend award to the offeror.

The Government may consider past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the offeror, including Federal, State, and local Government agencies, better business bureaus, published media, and any other sources available to the Government including, but not limited to, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS); and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials.

The Government will consider recent and relevant past performance information obtained in relation to the scope of this procurement. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to relate its past performance to the requirements of this solicitation. Past performance, either positive or negative, which is considered by the Government to be more closely related to the scope of this effort, will be given more consideration in determining the Offeror’s Past Performance acceptability/unacceptability.

If the Offeror does not provide past performance information with its proposal, the Contracting Officer need not pursue further information if it is clear that the Offeror’s price is not competitive.

Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered acceptable.

Past Performance acceptability will be rated using the method in the table below.

PAST PERFORMANCE ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATINGS

Adjectival Rating Description Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown (see note above).

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

3. Factor 3 - Price: Offerors are required to submit prices for all line items included in the solicitation. Failure to submit a price for any line items may result in the offer being rejected as unacceptable. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all contract line items. The prices will be compared to the Government Estimate, other offers received, and/or other independent price and cost information.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s price proposal for the following:

A. Completeness. An Offeror’s price proposal may be deemed non-responsive if, in the judgment of the Government, the price proposal is incomplete, erred, or does not accurately reflect the Offeror’s proposed effort in meeting the technical requirements, thereby indicating that the Offeror does not understand the scope of the technical requirements. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and price shall be explained in the price narrative. Failure to submit a price on an item may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.

B. Reasonableness. The Government anticipates making a determination of fair and reasonable pricing based on adequate competition. However, the Government may use any of the analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1, either individually or in combination with each other, to determine that the final price is fair and reasonable. No award will be made at other than a fair and reasonable price.

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