N32205-13-R-6005_0002.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-Mar-2013 02:00 PM to 29-Mar-2013 12:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. SUPERVISION AND CONTROL. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing services under this contract. Such employees shall be accountable, not to the Government, but solely to the Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

2. INSURANCE. The Contractor shall maintain during the entire performance period of this contract, insurance of at least the following kinds and minimum amounts set forth below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance in accordance with the amounts specified by the laws of the state in which the work is to be performed under this contract. In the absence of such state laws, an amount of $100,000 shall be required and maintained.

(b) General Liability Insurance with bodily injury liability in the minimum amount of $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability Insurance (if van, bus or other transportation is provided) in the amount of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

3. WAGE DETERMINATION. The following wage determinations, in accordance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, are hereby incorporated by reference into the contract and compliance with the same is mandatory:

NEW JERSEY (MONMOUTH AREA) – WD 05-2352

4. ISSUANCE OF ORDERS. Individual task orders placed under the contract shall be issued by the ordering officer. For purposes of the contract, any warranted contracting officer of the Military Sealift Command and its subordinate commands, including, but not limited to, Military Sealift Command Norfolk, shall serve as an ordering officer. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce. Each order issued orally shall be confirmed in writing within seven (7) business days and include information stipulated under FAR 16.505(a)(6).

5. TASK ORDERS POINT OF CONTACT (POC) FOR CONTRACTOR. Prior to contract award the successful offeror in response to the solicitation shall provide a single point of contact (POC) for all task orders issued under the resultant contract. The offeror shall provide a single name, mailing address, telephone number, facsimile number and email address. This POC shall be available to the contracting officer or his/her designated representative on a 24-hour emergency basis.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

I.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide lodging and transportation, as specified herein, to Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs) assigned to the Military Sealift Command. The Contractor shall furnish necessary facilities including furniture, equipment and supplies, management, and supervision of the hotel labor force. Such facilities shall be located within a twenty-five mile driving radius of the main entrance to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Training Center located at 1029 State Route 33, East Freehold, NJ 07728, using www.google.com. The commute time to the training facility from each hotel (primary and each overflow) must not exceed one hour each way during normal peak hours to and from the facility each weekday.

A. LODGING FACILITIES

The primary lodging facility must meet or exceed the three Diamond hotel rating from the American Automobile Association (AAA). In addition to the primary facility, the contractor must have a minimum of two (2) overflow hotels that meet or exceed the AAA three Diamond hotel rating. If a facility is not endorsed by AAA, the facility must still meet or exceed the 3 Diamond hotel rating as listed in the AAA Diamond Rating Guidelines www.aaa.biz/Approved/files/evaluation/DiamondRatingGuidelines.pdf. The overflow hotels may be at different locations, however, each facility shall be located within the mileage/commute requirements stated above and shall provide the same or lower room-night rate as the primary lodging facility. The contractor shall provide a microwave and refrigerator in each CIVMARs guest room and maintain at least three (3) coin operated washers and three (3) coin operated dryers at each site. The contractor shall also provide free local telephone calls and a free, functional internet connection in each room. Facility shall not be under construction or major renovation during the performance period. The lodging facility must be within 1/8 mile distance of a public transportation designated stop OR the lodging facility must provide transportation to/from the nearest public transportation designated stop with set schedule OR the lodging facility must provide round trip shuttle service within a five (5) mileage driving radius with set schedule. Each occupant shall be given a key to his/her room at no charge and with no deposit fee. The primary facility will provide lodging to the majority (greater than 50%) of the CIVMARS at all times. The overflow facilities will only be used when the primary lodging facility exceeds its capacity. Overflow hotel properties may change through out the life of the contract as long as the properties meet all the requirements of the contract and are validated and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer prior to any changes.

The Contractor shall provide hotel rooms when called for by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representatives. The Contractor shall ensure a sufficient number of single rooms are available at all times to meet the Government’s needs. Based on previous history, the room nights vary from a minimum of 25 rooms per night to a maximum of 120 rooms per night. However, the Government estimate for rooms per night is 65 rooms per night. The length of stay varies. Check in times will generally be between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., daily. If reservations are made in advance, every effort shall be made by the Contractor to provide a room within one hour of arrival. To the extent possible, the Government will make every effort to provide advance reservations. Occasionally there will be late arrivals and every effort shall be made by the Contractor to accommodate those CIVMARS arriving late. Each CIVMAR shall be entitled to a single room. CIVMARS will remain in the same facility from the day they check in until they check out with the exception of those moves at the request of the MSC POC based on availability of the contractor. CIVMARS may not be moved from one facility to another at the sole discretion of the contractor. Any contractor requested moves must be submitted in advance, with adequate justification, to the MSC TC-E Site Director for approval.

The quantities of single rooms actually occupied for lodging on any one day may vary depending upon the fluctuating number of CIVMARS attending training.

The Primary lodging facility and overflow facilities shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) anytime after contract award and the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) prior to award. The lodging facilities shall have ready for examination all inspection approvals, certifications, licenses, and permits required by federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, dealing with the operation of an establishment providing lodging and serving food/beverages to the public. All inspections, approvals, certificates, licenses and permits must be valid at the time of examination and remain so for the duration of contract agreement.

The Contractor shall provide a single room night rate per day, including all applicable taxes in the composite rate. However, generally, the U.S. Government is tax exempt. The total price for one unit of lodging shall not exceed the maximum per diem locality rate specified in the Joint Travel Regulations as amended.

Offeror shall include a list of known blackout dates during the period of performance of the contract, i.e. base and option periods, in which all or a portion of the CIVMARS residing in the hotel will need to be relocated due to pre-committed business. The offeror shall provide a statement if no blackout dates will be used. The contractor is still responsible for providing all lodging at overflow property or properties during blackout dates. No additional blackout dates shall be added after award of contract.

The Government estimates 23,600 single room nights to be utilized during the contract period base year. This is only an estimate. The Government is only liable for and will only pay for the actual number of rooms provided by the contractor.

DINING

The Contractor shall provide dining facilities for breakfast, lunch and dinner or there must be dining facilities within one half of a mile from the primary and each of the overflow hotels, including quick service restaurants and/or full service restaurants. In the event the on-site dining facilities are closed for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, there must be dining facilities within one half of a mile from the hotels (primary and overflow) which are open for service. Food Services located within the hotel facility (eating and drinking establishments and vending machines operated in conjunction with a hotel) shall be operated in compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.

FIRE AND SAFETY

Contractor shall provide verification that establishment is listed on the current Hotel-Motel National Master List as required by PL101-391.

Contractor shall provide an established plan to provide emergency medical treatment to seriously ill or injured persons lodged under the contract. Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted in each room. In the event hospitalization is required, the Contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements to transport the individual(s) to the hospital for appropriate treatment.

PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL ACTS

Contractor shall not permit gambling, drug use or sales, or illicit acts within his or her establishment. In the event an illegal act occurs, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the police report regarding the incident to the Contracting Officer.

LIABILITY

The Government shall not assume expenses incurred other than those prescribed in the contract. The government will not be responsible for hotel expenses for any rooms issued without the required proper identification at registration as required by MSC (See “DOCUMENTATION”). CIVMARS will assume responsibility for any additional expenses incurred for personal use and entertainment, (i.e., telephone use, pay per view cable television movies and/ or sports broadcasts, alcoholic beverage, or other extra hotel amenity charges). CIVMARS shall be directly responsible for such expenses and shall make payments directly to the hotel or motel. Damage to the hotel facility by the CIVMAR is the sole responsibility of the individual CIVMAR. Desk clerks shall explain this requirement for personal liability to the CIVMARS upon check-in.

SAFEGUARDING VALUABLES

The Contractor shall provide a means of storing and safeguarding (safe or vault) small, high value personal property of the occupants. Receipts must be furnished to the guests. Each occupant shall be notified at check-in that the hotel or motel will provide this service free of cost to the occupant. If the occupant elects to use this service, the hotel or motel is responsible for safeguarding small high value personal property.

HEALTH AND SANITATION

The lodging facility shall have ready for examination, all current inspection approvals, certificates, licenses and permits required by federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, dealing with the operation of an establishment providing lodging and serving of food and beverages to the public. All inspections, approvals, certificates, licenses, and permits must be valid at the time of examination and remain so for the duration of the Government lodging and messing requirements.

The New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) Transient Lodging Inspection Report, being a public document, shall be available for public disclosure to government officials at all times.

Unannounced random habitability sanitation inspections may be conducted by the MSC POC, Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR), COR or Contracting Officer throughout the life of the contract to ensure compliance as specified in this contract. Additional inspections without notice will be conducted in response to complaints filed with the MSC medical department or MSC Contracting Office and COR, which directly affect the health and safety of the CIVMARS.

If the hotel is required by DOH to cease operations, under the provisions of the law, the contractor shall report these findings to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative immediately.

Primary hotel and overflow hotels are required to have an onsite emergency generator in place, which will include the lighting of stairwells. Should a substantial and imminent health hazard be declared by the Agency and/or DOH, at the primary or overflow facilities, including but not limited to substantial power outage, water damage, fire damage, sewage backing up into food preparation and service areas, lack of refrigeration or lack of water, the contractor shall immediately notify the MSC POC, and advise the hotel’s plan to transfer all CIVMARS to one of the other approved facilities under contract until operations are resumed and authorized by DOH. A follow-up sanitation inspection may be conducted by MSC to confirm that health hazards have been eliminated and the contractor shall provide the government with a copy of the authorization to resume operations from state and local agencies as required. CIVMARS shall be entitled the same housekeeping standards as any other hotel guest. Limited housekeeping due to extended length of stay is not an option. CIVMARS who decline housekeeping in excess of two (2) consecutive days shall be reported to the MSC POC.

PARKING

Space shall be provided for a limited number of Government vehicles or officially hired rental cars at no cost to the Government. Free parking shall be provided for any CIVMAR staying at the hotel.

MAIL DISTRIBUTION

Mail shall be available for distribution daily at the front desk to CIVMARS.

B. TRANSPORTATION

To and from the Training Center

The Contractor shall provide each CIVMAR staying at the hotel transportation to the MSC Training Center and transportation back to the hotel on a daily basis whenever classes are scheduled, including weekends and Federal holidays, if required. The Contractor shall provide a single trip transportation rate per day, including all applicable taxes in the composite rate. However, generally, the U.S. Government is tax exempt. At a minimum, there will be at least 2 single trips each day (one from the hotel to the Training Center in the morning, and one from the Training Center back to the hotel in the afternoon). There could be times when more than one single trip is required each way, i.e. CIVMARS returning to the hotel in the afternoon in two or more groups based on class schedule.

The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate travel arrangements on a daily basis with the Training Center Point of Contact in sufficient time to ensure timely logistical arrangements. The Training Center Director will determine the daily schedule for CIVMARS.

The contractor shall insure all CIVMARS arrive at the Training Center 15 minutes prior to the CIVMARs’ scheduled class start times to include any multiple pick-ups due to the use of overflow facilities.

The Contractor shall have a sufficient number of vehicles to support the program. All vehicles must be climate controlled with properly operating air conditioning and heating systems.

Contractor shall obtain the daily pickup and drop schedule from the Director of the Training Center or his designated representative. For planning purposes, the Contractor should assume there will be one drop off in the morning and one pickup in the afternoon on each day. Exact times to be determined by the Director of the Training Center.

Most trips to and from the primary and overflow hotels to the Training Center will occur Monday through Friday. There may be requirements to transport CIVMARS on weekends and Federal Holidays.

The Government estimates the total number of single trips for transportation between the hotel(s) and the Training Center is 550 single trips per year during the contract period base year with an average of 60 persons per day (this number could fluctuate from 25-120 CIVMARS per day). This is only an estimate. The Government is only liable for and will only pay for the actual number of single trips between the hotel(s) and the Training Center that are provided by the contractor.

C. DOCUMENTATION

1. Identification of CIVMARS

The first day a CIVMAR checks in the hotel, the Contractor shall verify the identity of the person by his/her photo identification (ID) card to ensure MSC employment. Two forms of identification are required: (1) Merchant Mariner Document /Credential (MMD/MMC); and (2) Government Common Access Card (CAC).

2. Daily Sign in Rooming Roster

The Contractor shall maintain a daily Sign-in Record containing the name, pay code, date of birth, and Department for each CIVMAR assigned under the contract. The MSC POC will coordinate the proper format and requirements for submission upon award of contract. CIVMARS must sign by their name daily for each day they occupy a room during that week (CIVMAR may sign for Weekends and Federal Holidays on the preceding working day). The Contractor shall fax a copy of the daily sign in sheets to the designated MSC POC at the Training Center. Methods of collection and maintenance of sensitive information for the daily sign-in record must be in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.

3. Transportation Log

The contractor shall maintain a daily transportation log, which logs each trip and includes date, time, number of passengers, and destination to and from. A copy of each daily log for the respective billing periods must be included with each invoice submitted for payment.

D. RENOVATION AND MAJOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOTEL FACILITY

The contractor shall not lodge CIVMARs under the contract at a hotel facility that is under renovation and/or undergoing a major construction project. The contractor shall provide adequate lodging at the designated and approved overflow hotel facilities during such period. The determination as to whether improvements to the hotel facility constitutes a renovation and/or major construction project shall be left to the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Addendum to 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - - COMMERCIAL ITEMS I. General Instructions

Offerors shall submit proposal in three separate volumes:

Volume I: Technical Proposal

Volume II: Past Performance Proposal

Volume III: Price Proposal

Volumes I, II and III shall each be presented on or before the closing date and time provided in Box #8 of the SF 1449 of the solicitation in separate sealed binders marked for Solicitation N32205-13-R-6005. Proposals shall be submitted in one (1) original and two (2) copies plus an electronic copy (CD). Proposals not in conformance with this requirement may be deemed unacceptable.

Prior to the time of solicitation closing date, offerors’ shall submit to the address specified in Block 9 (Attn: Terri L. Buonfigli). Offerors shall complete Blocks 12, 17, 24 and 30 of SF 1449 and include the completed SF 1449 in the Volume III: Price Proposal.

Offeror’s questions in response to the solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing via email to terri.buonfigli@navy.mil no later than two weeks prior to the closing date of the solicitation. The Contracting Officer or his/her technical representative shall not accept verbal requests for information.

Proposals may be only hand delivered, mailed or e-mailed directly to terri.buonfigli@navy.mil, the sole designated E-mail address and inbox for receipt of E-mail submissions. No other electronic means of submission, used in whole or in combination with E-mail, is permitted.

E-mail proposals shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Word format, with the exception of the signed 1449 and any amendments, which must be included in a proposal as scanned .pdf files, and the price proposal, which must be submitted in Excel format. Offerors are advised that the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g., .zip files) or files in excess of 20 megabytes. To be timely, an E-mail proposal must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for proposal submission. An E-mail proposal that resides on a Government server, but has not appeared in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for proposal submission will be considered late unless the exception at FAR 52.212-1(f)(2)(i)(A) applies. The exception at FAR 52.212-1(f)(2)(i)(B) shall not apply to E-mail proposals.

Hand delivered and mailed proposals shall be sent to the following location and must be received there prior to the due date and time for proposal submission:

Military Sealift Command

Attention: Terri Buonfigli, N1046

471 “C” St, BLDG SP-64

Norfolk, VA 23511 Access to Naval Station Norfolk is restricted. Offerors and couriers and other delivery services may encounter unpredictable and lengthy delays or denied access when attempting to enter that facility. Similarly, mailed and emailed proposals may encounter unpredictable and lengthy routing delays. In all cases, Offerors are responsible for the risks associated with the chosen delivery method and for ensuring that the Government receives the complete proposal at the appropriate designated location prior to the due date and time for proposal submission.

NOTE: Should the Contracting Officer require both a hard copy and electronic copy of proposal submissions, please specify which version will be considered the official proposal submission for evaluation purposes.

Volume I: Technical Proposal

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) shall evaluate the Technical Proposal as a factor for award for both the prime facility and the overflow facilities. In addition, an on-site inspection will be conducted by the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) for each offeror's prime and overflow facilities prior to contract award for the purposes of validating select portions of the Technical Proposal submissions. Evaluation criteria for technical proposals are listed below and Subfactors I, II and III are of equal importance.

The Technical Proposal shall not exceed 30 text pages and must demonstrate an understanding of the ability to meet all of the requirements covered in the statement of work. The proposal should demonstrate how the offeror will comply with the Government’s requirements throughout the performance period. Data previously submitted or presumed to be known, i.e., description of previous contracts for the Government, cannot be considered as a part of the proposal, unless physically incorporated into the proposal. Your proposal must contain all items required below for both the prime facility and the overflow facilities:

subfactor I: General Requirements of Primary and Overflow Hotels

1. Provide a current copy of your AAA 3 Diamond hotel rating certification for the primary and overflow facilities OR if the facilities are not endorsed by AAA, provide a statement and supporting evidence which demonstrates that the primary and overflow facilities meet or exceed each individually listed AAA 3 Diamond hotel rating requirement, as listed in the AAA Diamond Rating Guidelines www.aaa.biz/Approved/files/evaluation/DiamondRatingGuidelines.pdf.

2. Provide name and address of the primary facility and at least two overflow facilities. The hotels can be at different locations; however, each facility must be located within a twenty-five (25) mile driving radius of the MSC Training Center located at 1029 State Route 33, East Freehold NJ 07728.

3. Provide twenty-five (25) mile driving radius justification of each hotel facility using www.google.com website.

4. Provide commute time to and from each hotel facility not to exceed one hour each way during normal peak traffic hours.

5. Provide the distance in miles from each hotel facility to the nearest public transportation designated stop. If designated stop is not within 1/8 miles, advise how the facility will transport the CIVMAR to the nearest public transportation designated stop and provide schedule, or advise if lodging facility will provide round trip shuttle service within a five (5) mile driving radius with schedule provided.

6. Provide number of rooms at each facility, size of rooms, and how many rooms are designated smoking and non-smoking rooms.

7. Provide a statement that each CIVMARs guest room will be equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, at no additional charge.

8. Provide a statement of how many functional coin operated washers and functional coin operated dryers will be provided on-site at each facility.

9. Provide a statement that each facility will provide free local telephone calls.

10. Provide a statement that each facility will provide a free, functional internet connection in each room.

11. Provide a statement that each facility will not be under construction or major renovation during the performance period.

12. Provide a statement that each CIVMAR will remain in the same hotel facility from the day they check in until they check out, with the exception of those moves at the request of the MSC POC based on availability of contractor.

13. Provide statement that dining facilities are available on premises for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the restaurant dining hours, or that dining facilities are within one half mile of each hotel facility, and the names, address, and distance from hotel of these eating establishments.

14. Provide statement that if the onsite dining facilities should be closed, that the MSC POC will be notified.

15. Provide statement that parking will be provided at each facility at no charge to each CIVMAR staying at the hotel.

16. Provide a list of hotel blackout dates during the period of performance, i.e. base and option periods, or provide a statement that no hotel blackout dates will be used during the period of performance.

17. Provide a statement confirming that no additional blackout dates shall be added after contract award.

18. Provide a statement confirming that lodging services will still be provided at overflow properties during blackout dates.

19. Provide statement that primary and overflow hotels each have an onsite emergency generator in place, which will include the lighting of stairwells.

subfactor II: Primary and OVERFLOW Hotels’ Fire and Safety Policies and

Procedures

1. For Fire and Safety Issues, provide verification that establishments are listed on the current Hotel-Motel National Master List as required by PL101-391 http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/applications/hotel

2. Provide plan for each facility to ensure prevention of illegal acts within establishment.

3. Provide security plans, methods and equipment used at each facility. Address security of personal property, personal rooms, access to interior of building and grounds, and lighting of interior and exterior passageways and grounds.

4. Provide statement addressing means of storing and safeguarding personal property of the occupants at each facility.

5. Provide policies and procedures regarding overnight guests in the room (including additional charges, if any).

6. Provide an established plan to provide emergency medical treatment to seriously ill or injured persons lodged under the contract. Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted in each room. In the event hospitalization is required, the Contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements to transport the individual(s) to the hospital for appropriate treatment.

subfactor III: Health and Sanitation of Primary and Overflow Facilities

** All inspections, approvals, certifications, licenses and permits must be valid at the time of examination and submitted with your proposal. **

1. Provide each facility’s housekeeping practices. CIVMARS shall be entitled the same housekeeping standards as any other hotel guest.

2. Provide current Pest Control Service Agreement for each facility, which clearly states what type of services are provided, how often services are provided, and the agreement beginning and ending dates.

3. Provide copy of most current Pest Control Service Inspection Report for each facility.

4. Provide copies of each hotel’s Business License, as well as Business Licenses for each onsite eating establishment(s) and swimming pool(s), as applicable.

5. Provide current copy of the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) Permit for each hotel facility, restaurant, and swimming pool, as applicable.

6. Provide current copy of the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) Inspection/Evaluation Report for each hotel facility, i.e. hotel – Transient Lodging Establishment Evaluation Report, restaurant – Foodservice Establishment Evaluation Report, and swimming pool – Recreational Water Establishment Evaluation Report, as applicable.

SUBFACTOR IV: TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PRIMARY AND OVERFLOW HOTEL(S)

1. Provide statement which addresses the type, capacity and number of vehicles to be used to transport CIVMARS between the Primary/Overflow Hotels and MSC Training Center located at 1029 State Route 33, East Freehold, NJ 07728, as well as any intentions to arrange additional services.

2. Provide a valid copy of the proposed driver(s) CDL, provide a copy of the driver(s) most recent driving record and copy of the vendor's valid insurance documents for coverage.

3. Provide commute time from the primary/overflow hotels to/from MSC Training Center, 1029 State Route 33, East Freehold, NJ 07728 not to exceed 1 hour commute each way during peak business hours.

Manpower Reporting Application The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Military Sealift Command via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/.

Volume II: Past Performance Proposal

Offerors are requested to provide information on up to three (3) previous Government contracts whose effort is/was recent and relevant to the effort required by this solicitation.

a. “Recent” is defined as a contract in-progress or completed within the three (3) years. If the offeror has not had three (3) Government contracts within the last three (3) years, information on recent and relevant subcontracts and/or commercial contracts may be submitted.

b. “Relevant” is defined as a contract that is of similar scope, magnitude, complexity to the requirements as set forth in this solicitation.

i. Scope: Experience in the areas defined in the PWS.

ii. Magnitude: The measure of the similarity of the volume, dollar value and/or duration of the work actually performed under the offeror’s submitted contracts to the PWS.

iii. Complexity: The measure of the similarity of technical difficulty, managerial intricacy and/or required coordination of efforts and disciplines performed by the offeror in its submitted contracts to the PWS. For complexity, not only will the tasks performed by the offeror be considered, but also the offeror’s ability to coordinate tasks (e.g., concurrent performance requirements).

A Past Performance Data Sheet - Attachment #1, 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.

For each of the contracts the offeror describes in a Performance Data Sheet - Attachment #1, the offeror is requested to provide a Past Performance Questionnaire-Attachment #2, to a reference at the organization that awarded the contract. It is requested that the reference, not the offeror, email or fax the completed Past Performance Questionnaire-Attachment #2 BEFORE THE DUE DATE FOR PROPOSALS directly to Terri Buonfigli, Military Sealift Command, 471 C Street, BLDG SP-64, Norfolk, VA 23511, e-mail: terri.buonfigli@navy.mil; Fax Number: (757) 443-5979. The offeror, NOT THE GOVERNMENT, is responsible for ensuring that the Government receives a sufficient number of questionnaires.

All offerors are required to address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) in the Performance Data Sheet - Attachment #1.

Volume III: Price

The PCO will evaluate price. The offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.404-1(b).

Price proposals will be due on the closing date of the RFP. Offerors are required to complete the SF 1449 and schedule of services. A separate unit price and extended price must be submitted for each contract line item number (CLIN) including the base period and all option periods. An offeror’s representations and certifications, i.e. reps and certs, shall be included in the price proposal. Offerors are encouraged to register their representations and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx and provide confirmation in the price proposal of the registration, as opposed to providing a hard copy of the reps and certs.

The Contractor shall provide a fully burdened single room rate for each CLIN, including, but not limited to, direct costs, indirect costs, profit and applicable taxes. However, generally the U.S. Government is tax exempt. The total price for one unit of lodging shall not exceed the maximum per diem locality rate specified in the Joint Travel Regulations. The overflow hotels’ rate must not exceed that provided by the primary facility.

Upon contract award, the Government shall provide the successful offeror an endorsed Government tax exemption certificate.

(End of Summary of Changes)