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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 31-May-2012 02:00 PM to 07-Jun-2012 02:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

IMPORTANT NOTICES

1. The fully burdened Firm Fixed Price hourly rates shall be used for invoice/billing purposes when crane rental services are ordered by the Government under separately funded orders.

2. The contract period of performance is 3 years unless the contract ceiling is exhausted sooner. There are no option years.

3. The Government makes no minimum order guarantee under this basic contract or any order hereunder. All services will be ordered on an “as required” basis, using the FFP hourly rates that have been established under this contract.

4. During the ordering period, the Government reserves the right to order any mixture of crane sizes and labor categories provided the contract total ceiling value is not exceeded.

FIRM FIXED PRICE HOURLY RATE TABLES:

Year 1 –POP: 1 September 2012 through 31 August 2013

Hourly Rates

(Fully Burdened)

Crane Sizes

Labor

Year 2 – POP: 1 September 2013 through 31 August 2014

Hourly Rates

Crane Sizes

Labor

Year 3 – POP: 1 September 2014 through 31 August 2015

Hourly Rates

Crane Sizes

Labor

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

CRANE RENTAL SERVICES

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 Background: The 4.5.5 Radar and Antenna Systems Division of the Naval Air Warfare

Center Aircraft Division Facilities for Antenna and RCS Measurements (FARM) provides capabilities for conducting measurements of antenna systems characteristics (patterns, gain, VSWR, RCS, antenna-to-antenna isolation, etc.). Measurements of antenna systems mounted on partial to full size airframes are conducted from three outdoor ranges and four anechoic chambers. Measurements are made on antennas mounted on full-scale aircraft configurations or partial model airframes to determine the effects of the airframe on their characteristics. The full size aircraft models consist of the following types:

· F/A-18C

· EA-6B

· H-60

· F/A-18E

The models are mounted right side up or upside down on large positioners approximately 42 ft above the ground.

2.0 Scope: The Government has a requirement for crane services at the Facilities for Antenna and RCS Measurement (FARM) located on Priester Road aboard the Naval Air Station, Patuxent

River, MD 20670. All work is to be performed on site on an as needed basis. Equipment to be moved is delicate and must not be dented or damaged in the Contractor performance.

3.0 Requirements: The Contractor shall provide all required equipment and labor to provide crane services, including highly skilled crane operators and crane riggers to lift, invert, and position at different angles, partial model aircraft, full size model aircraft (H-60, EA-6B, F/A-18C, F/A-18E, etc) with mounting bracket hardware, stores and fixtures from ground level to the top of pedestals. The pedestals are located on towers which have a maximum height of approximately 42 feet. The place of performance for the required services is the Facilities for Antenna and RCS Measurement (FARM) Buildings 2193, 2194, and 2197 located on Priester Road aboard the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland 20670. Weights of model aircraft, stores and fixtures range from 200 lbs. to 20,000 lbs.

3.1 The Contractor shall be required to provide crane services on short notice. The Government may give as little as 24 hours notice when crane services are required on-site. The contractor shall have the ability to determine and provide the smallest capacity crane or cranes needed to perform the required lift, inversion and position of the equipment, without risking damage to the equipment or injuring personnel. The contactor shall provide trained, knowledgeable, and experienced crane operators and crane riggers to perform the required work. In addition, the

Contractor shall provide all certified weight tested lifting hardware such as cables, straps, shackles, or any other related hardware required to lift and/or invert the aircraft models, stores, and fixtures.

Note: The Government shall only reimburse travel time charges of up to 1.5 hours each way for a total of 3.0 hours for any one crane service request or event.

3.2 The Contractor shall comply with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Management of

Weight Handling Equipment, NAVFAC P-307 (Attachment 4), and Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual, OPNAVINST 5100.23G (Attachment 3), while operating crane equipment aboard the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland.

3.3 The Contractor shall complete the NAVAIR base access form (Attachment 5) and submit to the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), upon award of the contract. The Contractor shall allow five (5) business days for the Government to process each NAVAIR Base Access Form, prior to the required performance date(s). No foreign nationals shall be permitted on the Naval Air Station under performance of this contract.

3.4 The Contractor shall complete and post a Certificate of Compliance for each crane brought onto Navy property. A copy of the Certificate of Compliance form is provided as Attachment 10.

3.5 The Contractor shall complete the Contractor Crane Pre-entry Checklist and provide a copy to the TPOC of this contract for each crane rental event. The Contractor Crane Pre-entry Checklist is provided as Attachment 9.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

POP 02-JUL-2012 TO

01-JUL-2015

DENNIS DECARLO

BLDG 2187, RM 2183 48110 SHAW ROAD

PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670

301-342-9152

FOB: Destination N00421

To:

POP 01-SEP-2012 TO

31-AUG-2015

DENNIS DECARLO

BLDG 2187, RM 2183 48110 SHAW ROAD

PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670

301-342-9152

FOB: Destination N00421

5252.211-9507

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (NAVAIR) (MAR 1999)

(a) The contract shall commence on 1 September 2012 and shall continue through 31 August 2015. However, the period of performance may be extended in accordance with the option provisions contained herein.

(b) If FAR Clause 52.216-18, “Ordering”, is incorporated into this contract, then the period in which the Government can issue orders under the contract will be extended at the exercise of an option, and extended to the end of that option period.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following have been modified:

5252.232-9513

INVOICING AND PAYMENT (WAWF) INSTRUCTIONS (MAR 2009)

(a) The following information is provided to assist the contractor in submitting invoices and receiving reports electronically through Wide Area Work Flow -- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003:

(1) Registration instructions, on-line training, user guides, quick reference guides, and other support documents and information can be found at the following website: WAWF Overview

(2) Vendors should contact the following POCs for additional support with registration or other WAWF issues, based on the administration of their contract:

(i) DCMA-administered contracts: Contact the ACO at the cognizant Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) office found in the contract.

(ii) Locally-administered contracts: Contact your local NAVAIR/NAWC Pay Office (Commercial Accounts) at [N/A] or DFAS via the numbers listed at www.dfas.mil

(3) Information on the electronic forms the contractor shall utilize to comply with DFARS 252.232-7003 is available on the WAWF Functional Information and WAWF Training websites.

(4) Back up documentation (such as timesheets, etc.) can be included and attached to the invoice in WAWF. Attachments created in any Microsoft Office product are attachable to the invoice in WAWF. Total limit for the size of files per invoice is 5 megabytes.

(b) The following information, regarding invoice routing DODAACs, must be entered for completion of the invoice in WAWF:

DoDAAC LOCATION TABLE

-Select Combo for Fixed Price Supplies and Services

-Select Cost Voucher for all Cost or T&M or CLINs.

-The 2-in-1 invoice is not authorized for use by NAVAIR

-Questions? Call 1-866-618-5988

DD1155

(Destination

Acceptance)

DD1155

(Source/Origin

Acceptance)

SF26

SF33

SF1449

SF1449

(Destination

Acceptance)

Schedule See

Schedule

Schedule See

Schedule See

Schedule

Schedule

Schedule See

Schedule

(c) Cost Vouchers also require the cognizant DCAA DoDAAC, which can be found by entering the contractor’s zip code in the Audit Office Locator at http://www.dcaa.mil. Contractors approved by DCAA for direct billing will not process vouchers through DCAA, but may submit directly to DFAS. Final voucher submission will be approved by the ACO.

(d) For each invoice / cost voucher submitted for payment, the contractor shall also email the WAWF automated invoice notice directly to the following additional points of contact:

See: 5252.201-9500 or 5252.201-9501

Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer's Representative

The following have been deleted:

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

5252.216-9512

PAPERLESS CONTRACTING (NAVAIR) (JUN 2009)

(a) Orders and requests for proposals are hereby authorized to be issued by facsimile or by electronic commerce (including e-mail and paperless methods of delivery). Nothing in this contract should be read to prohibit these types of orders. In the event of a conflict with any other provision of this contract, this clause shall govern.

(b) To the extent the terms “ written” , “ mailed” , or “ physically delivered” appear in other provisions of this contract, these terms are hereby defined to explicitly include electronic commerce, email, or paperless delivery methods.

5252.228-9501

LIABILITY INSURANCE (NAVAIR) (MAR 1999)

The following types of insurance are required in accordance with the clause entitled, [ “FAR 52.228-5, “Insurance--Work on a Government Installation”” and “52.228-7, “Insurance--Liability to Third Persons””] and shall be maintained in the minimum amounts shown:

(a) Comprehensive General Liability: $[ $200,000 ] per person and $[ $500,000] per accident for bodily injury.

(b) Automobile Insurance: $[ $200,000 ] per person and $[ $500,000 ] per accident for bodily injury and $[ $500,000] per accident for property damage.

(c) Standard Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance (or, where maritime employment is involved, Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Insurance) in the minimum amount of $100,000.

(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability: $[ $200,000 ] per person and $[ $500,000 ] per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability; $[ $200,000] per occurrence for property damage. Passenger bodily injury liability limits of $[ $200,000 ] per passenger, multiplied by the number of seats or number of passengers, whichever is greater.

5252.242-9502

TECHNICAL DIRECTION (NAVAIR) (MAY 2011)

(a) Definition. Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) are a means of communication between the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Task Order Manager (TOM), and the contractor to answer technical questions, provide technical clarification, and give technical direction regarding the content of the Statement of Work (SOW) of a Contract, Order, or Agreement; herein after referred to as contract.

(i) “Technical Direction” means “clarification of contractual requirements or direction of a technical nature, within the context of the SOW of the contract”.

(b) Scope. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 201.602-2 states that the Contracting Officer may designate qualified personnel as a COR. In this capacity, the COR or TOM may provide Technical Direction to the contractor, so long as the Technical Direction does not make any commitment or change that affects price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other terms and conditions of the contract. This Technical Direction shall be provided consistent with the limitations specified below.

(c) Limitations. When necessary, Technical Direction concerning details of requirements set forth in the contract, shall be given through issuance of TDLs prepared by the COR or TOM subject to the following limitations.

(i) The TDL, and any subsequent amendments to the TDL, shall be in writing and signed by both the COR or TOM, and the Contracting Officer prior to issuance of the TDL to the contractor. Written TDLs are the only medium permitted for use when technical direction communication is required. Any other means of communication (including such things as Contractor Service Request Letters, Authorization Letters, or Material Budget Letters) are not permissible means of communicating technical direction during contract performance.

(ii) In the event of an urgent situation, the COR/TOM may issue the TDL directly to the contractor prior to obtaining the Contracting Officer’s signature.

(iii) Each TDL issued is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract and shall not be used to assign new work, direct a change to the quality or quantity of supplies and/or services delivered, change the delivery date(s) or period of performance of the contract, or change any other conditions of the contract. TDLs shall only provide additional clarification and direction regarding technical issues. In the event of a conflict between a TDL and the contract, the contract shall take precedence.

(iv) Issuance of TDLs shall not incur an increase or decrease to the contract price, estimated contract amount (including fee), or contract funding, as applicable. Additionally, TDLs shall not provide clarification or direction of a technical nature that would require the use of existing funds on the contract beyond the period of performance or delivery date for which the funds were obligated.

(v) TDLs shall provide specific Technical Direction to the contractor only for work specified in the SOW and previously negotiated in the contract. TDLs shall not require new contract deliverables that may cause the contractor to incur additional costs.

(vi) When, in the opinion of the contractor, a TDL calls for effort outside the terms and conditions of the contract or available funding, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with a copy to the COR or TOM, within two (2) working days of having received the Technical Direction. The contractor shall undertake no performance to comply with the TDL until the matter has been resolved by the Contracting Officer through a contract modification or other appropriate action.

(vii) If the contractor undertakes work associated with a TDL that is considered to be outside the scope of the contract, the contractor does so at its own risk and is not subject to recover any costs and fee or profit associated with the scope of effort.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

5252.201-9500

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT (NAVAIR)(JAN 2011)

(a) The Technical Point of Contact for this contract is [To be Determined at Contract Award ].

(b) The TPOC will provide technical direction and discussion, as relating, but not limited to the specification and/or statement of work.

(c) The TPOC is not an Administrative Contracting Officer and does not have authority to take any action, either directly or indirectly, that would change the pricing, quantity, quality, place of performance, delivery schedule, or any other terms and conditions of the contract (or delivery/task order), or to direct the accomplishment of effort which goes beyond the scope of the statement of work in the contract (or delivery/task order). When, in the opinion of the contractor, the TPOC requests any of the aforementioned changes, the contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer (or ordering officer, for delivery/task orders) in writing. If the contractor believes or interprets any action by the TPOC to be a change to the contract, the contractor will promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing. No action shall be taken by the contractor under such direction until the Contracting Officer (or ordering officer) has issued a modification to the contract (or delivery/task order) concerning the subject change(s) or has otherwise resolved the issue. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

11-JUL-2011

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been added by reference:

The following have been added by full text:

252.204-7007 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (52.204-8) (FEB 2012) - ALT A (NOV 2011)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 532412.

(2) The small business size standard is $7M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless--

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that--

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, or 2010.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternate I, and Alternate II) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to--

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] (i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

[ ] (A) Basic.

[ ] (B) Alternate I.

[ ] (ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[ ] (iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

[ ] (iv) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

[ ] (v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

[ ] (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[ ] (A) Basic.

[ ] (B) Alternate I.

[ ] (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(ii) 252.209-7005, Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus. Applies to all solicitations and contracts with institutions of higher education.

(iii) 252.216-7003, Economic Price Adjustment-Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wages rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iv) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(v) 252.229-7003, Tax Exemptions (Italy). Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vi) 252.229-7005, Tax Exemptions (Spain). Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Spain.

(vii) 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Applies to all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] (i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

[ ] (ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American Act- Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

[ ] (iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certification.

[ ] Use with Alternate I.

[ ] (iv) 252.225-7022, Trade Agreements Certificate - Inclusion of Iraqi End Products.

[ ] (v) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

[ ] (vi) 252.225-7035, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

[ ] Use with Alternate I.

[ ] Use with Alternate II.

[ ] Use with Alternate III.

(e) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at https://www.acquisition.gov/ . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph(d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date ]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

The following were previously included by full text and are now included by reference:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

5252.215-9522 CONTENT OF PROPOSALS (SUPPLIES OR SERVICES) (JUN 2011)

PART A

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0

GENERAL

The Offeror is required to submit sufficient information concerning the following areas to enable Government personnel to fully ascertain capabilities of the Offeror to perform the requirements. The proposal must be sufficient in detail and scope to permit evaluation and provide the evaluators a clear understanding of the Offeror’s capability to meet or exceed the defined elements as required by the solicitation. All proposals must clearly and convincingly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements, associated risks and is able, willing, and competent to devote the resources necessary to meet the requirements, and that the Offeror has valid and practical solutions for all requirements and potential risk areas. Offeror must respond to all requirements of the solicitation and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. The Offeror has the burden of proof to demonstrate compliance with all the evaluation factors and or subfactors identified in this solicitation. The Offeror is advised that the Government may incorporate into the final contract enhancing features included in the Offeror’s proposal deemed beneficial to the Government. With the exception of the Price/Cost volume, no cost or pricing information should appear in any volume. Alternate proposals are not acceptable.

In presenting material in the proposal, the Offeror is advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. Clarity, brevity, and logical organization should be emphasized during proposal preparation. The Offeror is responsible to present enough information to allow the Government to evaluate the proposed work effort, support, and approach, as well as the price/cost proposal without opening discussions. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, or can and/or will comply with, the specifications, and paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government, and may render a rating of unacceptable. For the purpose of this solicitation, relevance is defined as something that has a logical connection with the matter under consideration. Such aspects of relevance include the type of effort (e.g., development, production, repair), the type of requirements (e.g., weapon systems, information systems, engineering services, scheduled depot maintenance), service similarity, service complexity, contract type, contract dollar value, the division of the company that will perform the work, and degree of participation by principal subcontractors, team members, or critical team members. Recency is defined as performance within 5 years of the date of this proposal submission.

The Offeror must include any data that illustrates the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems. Failure to address a specific factor or subfactor clearly may be considered a deficiency. There is no need to repeat information in more than one volume if an overlap exists; the detailed information must be included in the most logical place, summarized, and referenced in other areas. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is neither necessary nor desired.

The Offeror is expected to comply with all requirements of the RFP. The Government advises the Offeror that taking exception or deviating from any term or condition of the RFP may make an offer unacceptable, and the proposal unawardable, unless the RFP expressly authorizes such an exception or deviation with regard to that specific term or condition. The Government may consider any exception or deviation to any term or condition of the RFP that is not expressly authorized by the RFP to be a deficiency.

Throughout these instructions, a “principal subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee), for the contract. “Team member” is defined as those entities that make up a joint venture or any other partnership or teaming arrangement formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation. “Critical team member” is defined as those entities of the Offeror that perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract, whether it is technical or financial, and/or that have important roles in any high or medium risk areas identified in the Offeror’s proposal.

2.0

PROPOSAL FORMAT

Written proposals must be formatted using a Times New Roman 12 pt normal font (no reduction permitted), single-spaced with 1-inch margins all around, and formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. All pages should be numbered with section and page numbers. When foldout pages are used, they must not exceed 11 x 17 inches and will be counted as 1 page. Drawings may be provided separately and may be any size but should be folded to approximately 8.5 x 11 inch standard size and will count as 1 page. Graphs shall be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt font and should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph to the same accuracy that a 10 x 10 to the ½ inch grid provides. Graphic resolution should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented.

The Offeror will provide one complete copy of the written proposal to the Procuring Contracting Officer PCO as electronic files fully compatible with Microsoft Office 2000 and for information not supported by MS Office products, with the latest Adobe Acrobat reader on a CD-ROM. The Offeror will ensure that the Price/Cost Volume is provided on a separate CD-ROM. Each CD-ROM is to be labeled for content and the Offeror’s name. If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the disk copy, the paper copy will take precedence.

3.0

PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as one original and additional copies as specified in the table below. All volumes of the original proposal shall be delivered to the address provided in Section 4.0 prior to the closing date/time stated in this solicitation Page limitations for each volume if any, are also specified in the table below; title and table of contents pages do not count towards page limit. Proposal pages beyond the specified maximum limit will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation.

Information submitted as an Annex to the proposal includes manuals, specifications, plans, procedures, and policies that exist as an official document of the company or facility, as well as other information requested in Part B Specific Instructions. Annexes do not have page limitations. The authorized Annexes are summarized in the table below.

2a – Equipment – Cranes

2b – Experience – Labor

2c – Technical Approach

AND WAIVERS

Each volume shall contain the following information:

Cover and title page

Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable

Offeror’s name, address, and POC

RFP number

Proposal volume/book number

Copy number

Table of Contents (The table of contents must provide sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements)

Use tabs and dividers

The Offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) for the Technical Volume, similar to the example below, to help ensure that all solicitation requirements are addressed and to facilitate the evaluators’ review of the Offeror’s proposal. The CRM should be a single integrated matrix and cross-reference the proposal volumes and paragraphs to specific RFP requirements, as well as other parts of the proposal that contain relevant information. The Offeror’s CRM may be identical to the example below or revised such as to add columns to indicate the page number on which information may be found, identify where other relevant information in the proposal is located, or provide other comments. The CRM does not count against any of the proposal page limitations.

EXAMPLE OF A CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX (CRM)

Note: This column shall address all paragraphs in Sections xx and xy of the Performance Specification

Volume 2 Technical

Volume 2 Technical

4.0

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for the original proposal shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP. However, Offeror shall also submit copies of Volume (3) Past Performance information in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 and Volume I, Executive Summary “Offeror’s Summary Table”, 1.0 (ii) two weeks prior to the submission date/time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP.

Offeror shall submit proposals via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier using the address provided below. Offeror shall not submit proposals by facsimile or electronically via email.

Naval Air Systems Command

Code: AIR-2.5.1.4 Rebecca Wathen

Contracts

22299 Exploration Drive, Suite 301

Lexington Park, MD 20653

Solicitation Number: N00421-11-R-0040

Hand carried proposals may be delivered to the address above, attention (PCO) and/or (Specialist).

5.0

PROPOSAL PACKAGING:

The Offeror shall package the proposal volumes in cartons or equivalent packaging containers in the most efficient manner possible grouping like volumes to the maximum extent possible. Each container shall be single person portable. One container shall include all Original Proposal volumes including the original/signed documents submitted as part of Volume 1 Executive Summary.

Each box should include a packing slip detailing the contents to include the volume number, title, and copy number. Also, each box should be stamped or marked “For Official Use Only” and “Source Selection Information – See FAR-2.101 and 3.104.”

6.0

CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED

7.0

SOLICITATION CHANGES

For any changes and additional information for the solicitation, please go to website:

http://www.navair.navy.mil/doing_business/open_solicitations

PART B

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1.0

VOLUME 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Note: This volume shall not contain any reference to cost or price aspects of the offer.

The purpose of the Executive Summary is to provide the evaluators with an overview of the Offeror’s proposal and strategy. The Offeror shall include the following in this volume:

i.

A concise abstract of the Offeror’s strategy for each of the evaluation criteria contained in the solicitation.

ii.

Offeror Summary Table: The Offeror shall complete the table below. The Offeror should include all subcontractors and team members who will be involved with the performance or management of the program work and should list all sites where the work will be performed. If a teaming or subcontracting arrangement is proposed, identify the work share, distribution elements, and ratios that each contractor will perform using the table below. Also, provide a definition of the legal relationship between the entities if it is other than a Prime/subcontractor relationship.

Contractor Name

(Indicate Prime, Team Member or Sub)

iii.

Signed SF33 for basic solicitation and each amendment

iv. Signed Representations, Certifications and Acknowledgements or OnLine Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) reference v.

Affirmation of no Exceptions, Deviations, or Waivers if Volume 5 is not being submitted as part of the proposal.

2.0

VOLUME 2: TECHNICAL

Note: This volume shall not contain any reference to cost or price aspects of the offer.

2.1 The Offeror shall provide all information and data required to conduct a thorough and complete technical evaluation. The Offeror shall address the following in the proposal:

2.2 Equipment - Cranes

Criteria: The offeror shall demonstrate evidence that they have the necessary equipment, or the ability to obtain it, for the required performance of this effort to lift, invert, and position full size model aircraft, stores, and fixtures on the top of towers approximately 42 feet in height, with weights up to 20,000 pounds.

Offerors: List all crane sizes your firm has available to perform the requirements of this solicitation, using a crane size parameter range of approximately 18-ton up to 120-ton. If the Offeror does not currently own the proposed crane sizes, explain how the Offeror intends to have these cranes made available for performance of this contract on short notice. If the Offeror proposes subcontract rental of cranes to meet the requirements of this solicitation, provide a copy of any rental agreement or subcontracting arrangement your firm has with the Subcontractor that would demonstrate the proposed cranes will be available to the Offeror on short notice.

Equipment Table

i.e. 18 Ton (or similar) i.e. 120 Ton (or similar)

Additional space for comments, if required: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

2.3 Experience – Labor

Criteria: The Offeror shall provide demonstrated evidence of their ability to provide highly qualified crane operators to perform the effort required in this solicitation.

Offerors: Complete the following table to describe crane operator labor proposed for this effort. Include years of experience, maximum crane size operated, certification or training levels obtained, number of actual experiences lifting and inverting aircraft or *other similar type objects*. Provide this information for all crane operators proposed to work on this effort.

Labor Table

Experience

Level Obtained How many aircraft lifts/inversions has this person performed? *

Crane Operator #1 Name

Crane Operator #2

Crane Operator #3

* If a similar type object was lifted/inverted, provide a brief description of the work that demonstrates the lift or inversion was comparable in complexity to that of a full size aircraft lift or inversion. Narrative (if applicable): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.4 Technical Approach

Provide a narrative of your technical approach to perform the lift and inversion for the FA-18C model aircraft shown at the top of the diagram contained in the RFP, Section J, Attachment (2). Include in the narrative the minimum size crane or cranes that would be required and any additional equipment such as cables, straps, and shackles, or other related hardware that might be required. Provide a brief list of procedures or tasks that would be performed to accomplish a lift and inversion of this magnitude. List any areas of difficulty that might occur and safety procedures that might be taken. Assume a weight of 20,000 pounds and a lift height of 42 feet.

3.0

VOLUME 3: PAST PERFORMANCE

3.1 General

The Offeror shall identify any contracts performed within five years of this proposal submission date, which contains efforts similar to those performed by Offeror, Offeror’s principal subcontractors, and critical team members in solicitation. e.g., tasks, complexity, contract type, contract dollar value, etc. Commercial contracts may be included. List the contracts from the most relevant to the least relevant. In general, recent performance will be considered more relevant than older performance. When possible, these contracts should include at least five of the most relevant contracts for the prime contractor, five of the most relevant contracts for each critical team member, and two of the most relevant contracts for each principal subcontractor (as defined in Paragraph I, General Instructions). If proposing as joint venture/single legal entity (JV/SLE), the Offeror should provide the five past performance references for the JV/SLE. If less than the five past performance references are available for the JV/SLE, each member of the JV/SLE should individually submit the five references in addition to their JV/SLE references.

For each contract identified, provide contract data, relevancy, and past performance information as described below. Demonstrate the relevancy of the Offeror’s, and if applicable, the Offeror’s principal subcontractors’ or critical team members’ past performance and systemic improvements with respect to the solicitation requirements. For each past performance problem identified, describe the status of the systemic improvement efforts and, where applicable, demonstrate the impact that the systemic improvement effort had on resolving the problem such that it would not reoccur.

For all contracts identified which do not have CPARS Reports the Offeror will forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 11) to that contract customer’s PCO, Administrative Contracting Officer, and Program Manager. All questionnaires shall be forwarded within two weeks from the RFP release date with enough lead-time so that responses can be received by the Government concurrent with the Government’s receipt of the Offeror’s Past Performance information submitted as per paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 The Offeror shall include instructions for the customers to send completed questionnaires within two weeks of its receipt via e-mail to Rebecca Wathen - PCO, at Email rebecca.wathen@navy.mil or via fax number 301-737-2746 thereby allowing the customer approximately 2 weeks to complete their response. This submittal information is provided at the top of the questionnaires to facilitate the Offeror’s effort in meeting these instructions. The Offeror shall not conduct follow-up actions with regard to this questionnaire. The Government will ensure that the customers have received and will respond to the questionnaires. The Government may send any other questionnaires as necessary.

The Offeror shall provide written consent from their principal subcontractors and critical team members that will allow the Government to coordinate their Past Performance issue(s) with the Offeror. If the Offeror does not submit such written consent, then the Government will address any past performance issues directly with the principal subcontractor or critical team member and the Offeror will forfeit the opportunity to participate in any related discussions.