N32205-16-R-3502-0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to make the follow ing changes to the subject solicitation:

1) Additional Questions and Answ ers received to-date have been posted as part of this amendment.

2) Paragraph L-7.11 has been added as follow s. “Copy of current Q88 (not more than 60 days old).”

3) A revised Attachment B entitled ‘16-R-3502 ATT B REV3 Amend 5’ is incorporated by w ay of this Amendment.

4) A revised Attachment J entitled ‘16-R-3502 ATT J Rev 2 Amend 5’ is incorporated by w ay of this Amendment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Jan-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N32205-16-R-3502

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Sep-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-Jan-2017

CODE

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

471 EAST C STREET BLDG T-26

NORFOLK VA 23511

N32205 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N32205-16-R-3502

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L-1. RESERVED

L-2. Deadline For Receipt of Questions From Prospective Offerors

Offerors requesting additional information or clarifications relating to this solicitation shall submit their request in writing by email to Kenneth Brumfiel at Kenneth.Brumfiel@navy.mil and Cathlene Jo Stangler at cathy.stangler@navy.mil. Requests must be received in the office designated below by no later than 2:00 PM, Norfolk, VA. local time, 10 calendar days prior to the closing date of the RFP, otherwise questions may not be answered prior to the solicitation closing. All questions will be answered by a question and answer document or an amendment. No telephonic responses will be provided.

L-3. Submission of Offers

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

3.2 Address for submission of offers is as follows:

Military Sealift Command

471 East C Street - Building SP-64

Naval Station Norfolk

Norfolk, VA 23511

Attn: Mr. Kenneth Brumfiel, Code N103

3.3 Neither telegraphic, facsimile, nor offers submitted by electronic mail will be considered. NOTE – Electronic proposal revisions will be allowed.

3.4 Offerors must submit the information required below on two Compact Discs (CD) that are compatible with Microsoft Office 2010. The first CD shall contain the Solicitation Package, Past Performance

Data, and Price Proposal. The second CD shall contain the Technical Proposal.

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

3.6 Access to the Norfolk Naval Base, where MSC is located, is restricted. Offerors, 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.

mailto:Kenneth.Brumfiel@navy.mil mailto:cathy.stangler@navy.mil

3.7 With respect to FAR 52.215-1(d), unless offeror inserts a shorter period in Block 12, SF-33, by submission of an offer, offeror agrees that its offer, including any timely revisions thereto, shall remain valid until the

Government makes award under this solicitation. The foregoing does not preclude an offeror from withdrawing its offer prior to award.

3.8 For treatment of late proposals or modifications of proposals, see FAR 52.215-1.

L-4. Solicitation Package

Offeror shall ensure the following information is submitted:

4.1 A proposal cover letter that includes:

4.1.1 The solicitation number, the name, address, and telephone number of the Offeror (and electronic address if available);

4.1.2 A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

4.1.3 The names, titles, and telephone number (and electronic addresses if available) of person(s) authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

4.1.4 Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

4.2 Offeror shall certify that it currently owns or is the bareboat charterer of the vessel(s) or has an irrevocable, legally enforceable right (e.g. contract or option) to purchase, bareboat charter or lease the vessel(s) proposed, for the duration of any charter awarded pursuant to this solicitation (including any extension thereto). Any such right to purchase, bareboat charter or lease the vessel(s) may be contingent upon receipt of award of a contract under this solicitation. In the event the offeror is not the owner or bareboat charterer of the vessel(s) at the time of submission of its offer, offeror shall provide as part of its proposal the following evidence of the legally enforceable right (e.g. contract or option) to purchase, bareboat charter or lease the vessel(s) proposed:

4.2.1.1 Identity of current owner

4.2.1.2 Current nation of registry

4.2.1.3 Description and date of contract or option to purchase, bareboat charter or lease the vessel

4.2.1.4 Name and position of signatories to such contract or option

4.3 Offeror shall provide documentation corroborating such certification in 4.2 above if requested by the contracting officer, to include, but not limited to, copies of any contracts or agreements to purchase or lease such vessel(s).

4.4 Charter Boxes identifying the vessel and providing the Offeror’s DUNS, CAGE, and TIN and completed boxes 7-97 from the TANKTIME Boxes section of this solicitation.

4.5 Standard Form 33 (page 1 of solicitation) with blocks 12 through 18 completed (signed and dated). Failure to do so may lead to rejection of the offer.

4.6 Section K, "Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors" must be completed by the

Offeror. Any items that are not applicable should be marked "N/A."

4.7 Attachment F, Standard Form SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”, if applicable.

4.8 Complete copy of DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification (Attachment D) with Boxes 6 and 7 filled in.

4.9 Corporate Viability. Offeror shall furnish evidence of adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain such resources equivalent to 45 days of charter hire.

4.10 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA). If applicable, provide copies of current documents that are signed and dated by the parties.

4.11 Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan. In accordance with DFARS 252.237-7023 and 252.237-7024, all offerors shall submit a Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of Attachment L, Missions Essential Contractor Services Plan Worksheet.

4.12 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. In accordance with FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003, large business offerors shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with their proposal. Offerors shall ensure they submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with all of the information required by FAR

52.219-9. In preparing the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, offerors should note that historical compliance with FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9 may be evaluated as part of Past Performance in future source selections. A subcontracting plan is NOT REQUIRED from small business concerns and will not be evaluated.

4.13 Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment C, Crew Complement as part of their Techncial Proposal.

4.14 Offeror shall provide a copy of current Q88 (Not more than 60 days old) as part of their Techncial

Proposal.

4.15 Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment J, Vessel Minimum Requirements as part of their Techncial

4.16 Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment K, Minimum Technical Exp Requirements as part of their

Techncial Proposal.

4.17 Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment M, Vessel Characteristics Record as part of their Techncial

4.18 A proposal shall not require extensive searching throughout the document(s) to locate and evaluate a particular item. Each volume should be written, to the greatest extent possible, on a stand-alone basis. The

Government will not search through and fill-in missing information between volumes, and it is the offeror's responsibility to provide all documentation in each volume as required.

L-5. Price Proposal

The Offeror’s price proposal shall consist of a completed Attachment B. The offeror must certify that the wages and fringe benefits contained in its offer meet, at a minimum, the wage and fringe benefits levels contained in the

Department of Labor Wage Determination (Attachment E).

L-6. Past Performance Data

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

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

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

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

6.1.2.2 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.

6.1.2.3 Complexity: The measure of the similarity of technical difficulty, managerial intricacy, contract type 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).

6.2 A Past Performance Data Sheet (Attachment H) 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.

6.3 For each of the contracts the offeror describes in a Performance Data Sheet (Attachment H), the offeror is requested to provide a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment J) to a reference at the organization that awarded the contract. It is requested that the reference, not the offeror, email the completed Past Performance

Questionnaire (Attachment I) BEFORE THE DUE DATE FOR PROPOSALS directly to Kenneth Brumfiel, e-mail: kenneth.brumfiel@navy.mil. The offeror, NOT THE GOVERNMENT, is responsible for ensuring that the Government receives a sufficient number of questionnaires.

6.4 All offerors are requested to address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-8

(Utilization of Small Business Concerns) in the Performance Data Sheet (Attachment H). In addition, large businesses shall address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-9 (Small Business

Subcontracting Plan) and DFARS 252.219-7003 (Small Business Subcontracting Plan, DOD Requirements) in the Past Performance Data Sheet (Attachment H).

L-7. Technical Proposal

7.0 Vessel Minimum Requirements

7.1 Vessel Plan. The contractor shall submit a General Arrangement Plan and a Capacity Plan. This is to include cargo piping diagram, pump room or pumping arrangements and tank capacities. (Paper copy & CD ROM)

7.2 Copy of current International Ship Security Certificate for vessel.

7.3 Copy of current Safety Management Certificate for vessel.

7.4 Evidence of Vessel’s most recent USCG and ABS and IACS inspections within 12 months.

7.5 If Vessel’s cargo tanks have heating coils; provide the type or composition (such as stainless steel, copper, etc.), date that the heating coils were last used and pressure tested, and the results of the test (passed or failed).

7.6 One reproducible set of the ship’s capacity and stowage plans (1/16th inch to the foot scale) and one set of

Vessel Characteristics Record for Operations (MSC Form 9010/8).

7.7 A practicable schedule for delivery of the Vessel.

7.8 Provide warrant as set forth in Attachment (J) for each vessel offered. By warranting its vessel(s) meet the requirement, an offeror guarantees it will comply with the referenced requirement.

7.9 Complete Attachments: Attachment C, Crew Complement, copy of current Q88 (Not more than 60 days old), Attachment J, Vessel Minimum Requirements, Attachment K, Minimum Technical Exp Requirements, and

Attachment M, Vessel Characteristics Record.

7.10 Warrant it meets, or will meet by start of contract performance, the requirements of C-7.1, Quality

Management System. If an offeror does not currently have the required systems in place it will provide a narrative describing how it will have these required systems in place by the contract performance start date.

7.11 Copy of current Q88 (not more than 60 days old).

L-8. RESERVED.

L-9. Cost or Pricing Data

Prior to contract award, the Contracting Officer may require submission of certified cost or pricing data, in accordance with FAR 52.215-20, Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other than Cost or Pricing

Data.

L-10. Pre-Award Survey of Vessel

As part of a technical pre-award survey the Government reserves the right to inspect the offeror’s proposed vessel(s) and associated equipment prior to award, which may include a two-hour speed trial to evaluate warranted speed and fuel consumption figures. Such acceptability inspection shall not be conducted for the purpose of determining whether one offeror’s proposed vessel(s) is superior to another, but only to determine that the offered vessel(s), as set forth in the proposal, meets the acceptability standards in the solicitation. If, upon inspection of the vessel, the

Government determines that the offered vessel(s) does not meet the acceptability standards, the vessel(s) will be found technically unacceptable.

(End of Summary of Changes)