N32205-16-R-4406-0002.docx

N32205-16-R-4406

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION / CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Nov-2016 02:00 PM to 02-Dec-2016 02:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Cateogry "A" Work Items: POP 7 April - 5 August, 2017. USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) Category "A" Work Items:Prepare for and accomplish the Regular Overhaul/Dry-Docking Availability of the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40)Total Category "A" Items $_____________________Proposed Hazardous Waste handling fee rate inaccordance with Work Item 023 ______%Proposed unit price per KWh $_____ in accordance with Work Item 011, 7.1.1.4Proposed unit price per gallon of potable water $_______ in accordance with Work Item 011, 7.1.3.2Proposed unit price per gallon of distilled water $_______ in accordance with Work Item 011, 7.1.4.2Proposed unit price per gallon of bilge water $__________in accordane with Work Item 011, 7.1.19.3Proposed unit price per crane usage WI 11 $_________________

To:

Cateogry "A" Work Items: POP 7 April - 4 August, 2017. USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) Category "A" Work Items:Prepare for and accomplish the Regular Overhaul/Dry-Docking Availability of the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40)Total Category "A" Items $_____________________Proposed Hazardous Waste handling fee rate inaccordance with Work Item 023 ______%Proposed unit price per KWh $_____ in accordance with Work Item 011, 7.1.1.4Proposed unit price per gallon of potable water $_______ in accordance with Work Item 011, 7.1.3.2Proposed unit price per gallon of distilled water $_______ in accordance with Work Item 011, 7.1.4.2Proposed unit price per gallon of bilge water $__________in accordane with Work Item 011, 7.1.19.3Proposed unit price per crane usage WI 11 $_________________.

The following have been modified:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This Amendment addresses the following issues for the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) ROH/DD Solicitation N32205-16-R-4406:

A. The closing date for this Solicitation is hereby extended from 18 November 2016, to 2 December 2016, at 2:00 PM, Eastern Time.

B. A ship check/site visit is now scheduled onboard the vessel. The dates for the ship check/site visit are 9 through 11 November 2016, onboard the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) located at Naval Base Guam. This ship check/site visit will also be annotated in section L-5 in the Solicitation. Operational commitments prevent MSC from scheduling any other date(s) prior to the closing date of the Solicitation.

C. The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors.

1. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #03

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 901, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 References / Enclosures, Reference 2.1.1

TITLE: DRY-DOCKING and UNDOCKING VESSEL (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES) In review of the references specified in this work item, we note that reference 2.1.1 “AS40 835-8194664 Rev. _, Trim & Stability Booklet” was not included in the CD ROM received from MSC.

QUESTION: Please provide the missing reference 2.1.1“AS40 835-8194664 Rev. _, Trim & Stability Booklet.”

ANSWER: Reference 2.1.1 for Work Item 901 Provided with Amendment 0002. Revised Work Item 901 is re-issued with this Amendment 0002.

2. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #04

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 105, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Paragraphs 3.1.2.1, 3.1.2.2, 3.1.2.3 & 7.3.3

TITLE: FREEBOARD PRESERVATION (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

Upon review of work item 105, paragraph 7.3.3, the requirement for top coating application specified is cited as paragraph 3.1.2.1. Paragraph 3.1.2.3 cites approximately 66,000 sq. ft. of freeboard as designated by the MSCREP as the estimated footage of the freeboard area.

QUESTION:

1. For estimating purposes please clarify the square footage cited in paragraph 3.1.2.3 (66,000 sq. ft.) is the estimated size of the freeboard area that the top coating application is to be applied to?

2. Indicate the percentage of the surface area identified in paragraphs 3.1.2.2 & 3.1.2.3 for an offeror to calculate “stripe coating” application and efforts to.

ANSWER:

1. Yes, for estimating purposes, 66,000 square feet is the estimated area for the application of the Topcoat.

2. The following note is provided in Paragraph 7.3.3 which describes the requirements for Stripe Coating:

“ Note: Stripe coat all limber holes, snipes, corners, weld seams or other areas which are not conductive to proper coverage by spray application. Apply a Haze Gray stripe coat over the full coat of Buff (Applied in 7.3.2) The stripe coats are not required for the normal weld seams and butts in the flat hull plating.

3. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #05

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 904, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Paragraphs 3.1.2.1, 3.1.2.2, 7.2.1.3 & 7.3.3

TITLE: UNDERWATER HULL PRESERVATION (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

1. In review Work Item 904, paragraph 7.2.1.3, it is noted that the requirement for hull washing is with a pump capable of supplying at least 15 GPM at each nozzle. The OEM Paint Manufacturer (Ameron / PPG) normally requires (standard operating practice) wash pressure minimums of 3,000 psi using machines that are capable of 3.5 GPM minimum.

2. In review Work Item 0904, paragraph 7.3.3, the requirement for top coating application specified is cited as application of the 2-coat paint system to all of the surfaces cited in paragraph 7.1.2.2. Paragraph 7.1.2.2 does not exist in the SOW of this work item.

3. For this same work item, paragraph 3.1.2.2 cites approximately 80,000 sq. ft. of Underwater Hull surface as the estimated footage of the Underwater Hull area.

QUESTIONS:

1. For estimating purposes, confirm if the use of 5,000 psi machines that are capable of supplying 3.5 GPM, will satisfy the requirement for hull washing cited in paragraph 7.2.1.3.

2. For estimating purposes, clarify the square footage cited in paragraph 3.1.2.2 (80,000 sq. ft.) is the estimated size of the Underwater Hull area that the top coating, (2-coat paint system cited in Paragraph 7.3.3) application is to be applied to?

3. For estimating purposes, indicate the percentage of the surface area identified in paragraphs 3.1.2.1 & 3.1.2.2 the offeror is to calculate “stripe coating” application efforts to comply with the requirements of paragraphs 7.3.2 & 7.3.3.

ANSWERS:

1. Accomplish Specification as written.

2. Yes, 80,000 Square Feet is the estimated area for the application of the topcoats.

3. The following notes provided in Paragraph 7.3.2 and 7.3.3 describe the requirements for Stripe coating:

“ NOTE: STRIPE COAT ALL LIMBER HOLES, SNIPES, CORNERS, WELD SEAMS OR OTHER AREAS WHICH ARE NOT CONDUCTIVE TO PROPER COVERAGE BY SPRAY APPLICATION.

The stripe coats are not required for the normal weld seams and butts in the flat hull plating.

4. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #06

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 211, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: J-2 Attachment to Solicitation

TITLE: FORCED DRAFT BLOWER OVERHAUL

MSC provided the J-2 Category “A” Work Item Attachment/Index, which lists Work Item 211.

No Specifications for Work Item 211 have been received.

QUESTION: Please provide work item 211 and its specifications.

ANSWER: Work Item 211 is currently under development and will be removed from the J-2 Attachment. Disregard any pricing on the J-2 or J-3 for this work item.

5. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #07

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 903, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.8

TITLE: SEA CHESTS & STRAINER PLATES INSPECTION and REFURBISHMENT (ABS) (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

Paragraph 7.8 of the SOW, the reference is made to the coat of Amerlock 400 GFK which is applied and references this product in work item 904. Upon review of Work Item 904, it is found that no provision for Amerlock 400 GFK is stated within paragraph 4.1.1.

QUESTION: Please clarify MSC’s intent regarding paragraph 7.8 of work item 903.

ANSWER:

The intent is to coat the interior of the sea chest with a coat of Amerlock 400 GFK as the second coat of epoxy prior to the first coat of anti-foulant. The Revised work item 904 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

6. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #08

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 903, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2

TITLE: SEA CHESTS & STRAINER PLATES INSPECTION and REFURBURISHMENT (ABS) (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

Paragraph 7.2 cites “Insure steel blanks with gaskets are installed in the sea valve openings during sea chest, overboard, and injection scoop high-pressure water blasting and painting, as covered in Work Item 905.”

Upon review of WI# 905, it is noted that this Work Item is for Ground Tackle and Anchor Chains.

QUESTION: Please clarify MSC’s intent regarding paragraph 7.2 of work item 903.

Paragraph 7.2 of work item 903 is revised to reference work item 904. The Revised work item 903 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

7. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #09

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 903, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.7

TITLE: SEA CHESTS & STRAINER PLATES INSPECTION and REFURBURISHMENT (ABS) (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

Paragraph 7.7 cites “Prime all exposed surfaces of the sea chest out six (6) inches and all strainer plates with one (1) coat of Amercoat 240 Black and one (1) coat of Amercoat 240 Red to a DFT of 4-5 mils each, following manufacturer’s application instructions.”

Upon review of Work Item 903, it is noted that the work item has no criteria for surface preparation to the sea chests and strainers.

QUESTION: Is it MSC’s intent to only HP Wash and Preserve the Sea chests and strainer plates?

MSC’s intent is to accomplish surface preparation and coating of the sea chest under work item 904. The Revised work item 903 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

8. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #10

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 021, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3

TITLE: CLEAN AND GAS FREE TANKS, VOIDS, COFFERDAMS & SPACE (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

Paragraph 7.3 cites “Provide a clean storage facility with a capacity of approximately 600,000 gallons of fuel oil....”

With regards to certain West Coast locations, available storage facilities or tank barges for storing the specified amount of fuel cited in this paragraph may not be available. Due to “non-low sulfur” formulas, fuels onboard MSC Ships can only be sold in certain states as “cutter stock” and are basically sold as scrap.

QUESTION: Can the ship arrive at an offeror’s facility with less fuel onboard so the fuel can be retained onboard?

ANSWER: Ship's Force is making every effort to arrive at a Contractor's facility with the minimal amount of fuel onboard. However, the AS Class Vessels are limited because they only have one (1) saltwater ballast tank and are required to use fuel as ballast to control stability. Based on the stability requirements and estimated fuel burn rate for the transit to a Contractor's facility, 600,000 gallons is what is anticipated to be onboard the vessel upon arrival at any Contractor's facility which is located on the West coast.

9. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #011

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: SOLICIATION, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: L-5 SITE VISIT/SHIP CHECK

TITLE: INSPECTION OF THE VESSEL

QUESTION:

1. Due to the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) ROH/DD numerous Category “A” work items, it is requested that a ship inspection/site visit be offered to address details and work specifications in order for any offeror to provide a solid proposal. A three (3) day ship inspection is requested to evaluate these work items onboard with the Port Engineer and Primary Port Engineer.

2. It is requested that the Solicitation N32205-16-R-4406 be extended by four (4) weeks, for a new closing date of 16 December 2016. This may assist any offeror in providing information and phots from a ship inspection, to potential subcontractors who will be requested to submit their quotations to prime offerors interested in submitting a proposal to MSC.

ANSWER:

1. A ship check/site visit is to be provided in this Amendment 0002. The dates for the ship check/site visit is 9 through 11 November, 2016, onboard the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) located at Naval Base Guam. This ship check/site visit will also be annotated in section L in the Solicitation.

2. The Solicitation closing date is hereby extended to 2 December, 2016, in support of the ship check/site visit and due to the numerous Category “A” work items that are under review, along with corresponding references. Section A of the Solicitation will be changed to reflect the new closing date.

10. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #12

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 116, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.1/a

TITLE: ENGINE ROOM BULKHEAD 123 STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

Paragraph 7.2.1, subparagraph a, states to “Using Reference 2.1.8 FOR GUIDANCE, remove all material identified as “TBD STEEL” (Renewal Recommendations #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12.”

QUESTION: Reference 2.1.8 does not provide quantities (in square feet) and material thickness. Please provide quantities (in square feet) and material thickness of “TBD Steel” to be estimated.

Reference 2.1.8 provides the square footage and material for each section of material to be replaced (Highlighted in Red). The thickness for all of the Plate is 0.3125, for a total of 250.4 square feet of plate, with a total weight of 3,194 lbs.

11. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #13

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 908, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3.1

TITLE: STERN TUBE REPLACEMENT (ABS)

Paragraph 7.3.1 states: “Crop out stern tube 16” Aft of frame 130 to frame 123, 360 deg.

Fabricate new stern tube using ½” steel plate and install in as few of pieces as possible.”

QUESTION: Reference 2.1.1 NAVSEA Dwg No. 4793674 Rev G, Stern Tube Structure, shows the stern tube starting aft of frame 129 and continuing out past frame 138. An offeror could interpret this as 16” Aft frame 130 to frame 123 – is this an error of the specification which should possibly read 16” Aft frame 130 to frame 133?

Reference 2.1.1 also shows a boiler FDN above the stern tube between frames 131 and 133, see Reference 9 of Reference 2.1.1.

Request clarification as to what section of stern tube is to be replaced (from what frame to what frame) and requests Reference 9 of Reference 2.1.1 be provided.

ANSWER:

Paragraph 7.3.1 has been revised as follows:

“Crop out the stern tube ~16” Forward of Frame 130 to Frame 134, 360 degrees. Fabricate New stern tube using ½” Steel Plate and install in as few pieces as possible.”

The Revised work item 908 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

12. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #14

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 307, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.9, 2.10, 2.11

TITLE: SWITCHBOARD MODIFICATION ENGINE ROOM SUPPLY VENTILATION INSTALL (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

The References 2.9, 2.10, and 2.11 have not been provided for Work Item 307.

QUESTION: Please provide References 2.9, 2.10, & 2.11.

References 2.9, 2.10, and 2.11 for work item 307, are provided with this Amendment 0002.

13. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #15

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 105, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1

TITLE: FREEBOARD PRESERVATION (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

The reference listed in section 2.1 has not been provided for Work Item 105.

QUESTION: Please provide Reference 2.1.

ANSWER: Reference 2.1 is copyrighted material and cannot be provided by MSC.

14. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #16

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 911, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.2.1

TITLE: SEA VALVES AND WASTER SLEEVE, INSPECT AND REFURBISHMENT (ABS) (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

QUESTION: Please provide enclosure 2//2/1 “ SEA VALVE LIST” (Dated 14 May 2014). This reference was not included in the package.

ANSWER: Reference 2.2.1 is provided with this Amendment 0002.

15. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #17

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 307, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0

TITLE: SWITCHBOARD MODIFICATIONS ENGINE ROOM SUPPLY VENTILATION INSTALL (T-ALT AS40 12-016) “SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES”

Reference listed in 2.2 and 2.12 have not been provided for Work Item 307.

QUESTION: Please provide References 2.2, 2.12.

ANSWER: References 2.2 and 2.12 for work Item 307 are provided with this Amendment 0002.

16. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #18

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 126, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1.4

TITLE: #5 Cargo Elevator Trunk Structural Repairs (VR 15-018) (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

Specifications require repairs that will require lagging and insulation replacement. Within the references provided, lagging and insulation details are not provided.

QUESTION: Please provide a Hull Insulation Drawing.

ANSWER: Revised Work Item 126 will be issued with this Amendment 0002. Additional Reference 2.15 is also provided with this Amendment 0002.

17. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #19

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 202, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.1.6;7.1.1, A-1; 7.1.4, C-5

TITLE: #1 BOILER ABS SURVEY (ABS)

On work item 202, paragraph 3.1.6 states Contract Furnished Material (CFM), but in paragraph 7.1.1, A-1 states 500 feet of tadpole door gasket material and paragraph 7.1.4, C-5 states header spiral wound gaskets are Government Furnished Material (GFM).

QUESTION: Are these gaskets CFM or GFM? Please clarify.

ANSWER: All Gaskets are to Contractors Furnished Material (CFM). Revised Work Item 202 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

18. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #20

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 115, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.6.1

TITLE: MRG FOUNDATION STRUCTURAL REPAIRS (VR13-112, VR15-230)

Paragraph 7.6.1 states “Perform and document alignment readings as recommended in Reference 2.1.14; Submit to MSCREP for review.”

QUESTION: An offeror may interpret this paragraph that to have meant for the stated Reference 2.1.11 to refer to Reference 2.1.14.

Please clarify the reference.

ANSWER: Paragraph 7.6.1 should indicate Reference 2.1.11. The Revised Work Item 115 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

19. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #21

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 301, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3

TITLE: SWITCHBOARD GROOM and CLEANING and CIRCUIT BREAKER SERVICING

QUESTION: 7.3 Specification requires an offeror to accomplish an inspection of the cable runs and connections for signs of insulation fatigue, overheating, chaffing and looseness from each Switchboard listed in 3.1 to each load.

Does MSC want an offeror to hand over hand each cable from the switchboard to each of the loads that operates from the switchboard looking for deficiencies in each cable?

ANSWER: The intent is for the offeror to inspect the entire length of the cables from each circuit breaker in the switchboard to each load.

20. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #22

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 619, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1

TITLE: CHILL WATER PIPING INSULATION REPAIR

Reference 2.1 has not been provided for Work Item 619.

QUESTION: Please provide Reference 2.1

ANSWER: Reference 2.1 for Work Item 619 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

21. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #23

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 620, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1

TITLE: SALTWATER PIPING INSULATION REPAIR

Reference 2.1 has not been provided for Work Item 620

ANSWER: Reference 2.1 for Work Item 620 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

22. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #24

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 621, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1

TITLE: STEAM PIPING INSULATION REPAIR

Reference 2.1 has not been provided for Work Item 621

ANSWER: Reference 2.1 for Work Item 621 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

23. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #25

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 307, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.3, 2.4 & 2.6

TITLE: SWITCHBOARD MODIFICATION ENGINE ROOM SUPPLY VENTILATION INSTALL (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

References 2.3, 2.4 & 2.6 have not been provided for Work Item 307

QUESTION: Please provide References 2.3, 2.4 & 2.6

ANSWER: Reference 2.3, 2.4 and 2.6 for Work Item 307 is issued with this Amendment 0002.

24. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #26

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 309, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.3

TITLE: SWITCHBOARD MODIFICATIONS ENGINE ROOM INSULATION REPAIRS

Reference listed in 2.3 has not been provided for Work Item 309.

QUESTION: Please provide Reference 2.3.

ANSWER: Reference 2.3 for Work Item 309 is issued with the Original Solicitation. A copy of the Reference 2.3 will be included with this Amendment 0002.

25. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #27

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 125, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.9

TITLE: No. 4 CHT TANK STRUCTURAL REPAIRS (SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES)

Reference 2.9 has not been provided for Work Item 125.

QUESTION: Please provide Reference 2.9

ANSWER: Reference 2.9 for Work Item 125 is issued with the Original Solicitation. A copy of the Reference 2.9 will be included with this Amendment 0002.

26. REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #28

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: Solicitation C-2, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Various

TITLE: MISSING REFERENCES FOR WI 504, 611, 613, 614, 615, 616, & 911

QUESTION: The following is a list of references and/or enclosures missing from the original solicitation package.

ANSWER: References for Work Items 611, 613, 614, 615, and 616 are issued with the Original Solicitation. A copy of these Work Item references will be included with this Amendment 0002.

References for Work Items 504 and 911 will also be issued with this Amendment 0002.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

OFFER EXPIRATION

With respect to FAR Clause 52.215-1(d), unless the contractor inserts a shorter period in Block 12, SF 33, by submission of an offer, the contractor 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 a contractor from withdrawing its offer prior to award.

L – 1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION – TECHNICAL DATA (GFI-TD)

GFI-TD referenced but no enclosed with this RFP are available via CD upon request. Offerors shall submit their request to the Contracting Officer (KO) and provide their company name, point of contact, address and phone number, and shall indicate if data will be forwarded to subcontractors.

L –2 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposals shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF 33, the following address:

Military Sealift Command

2. Electronic submissions via email or facsimile will not be accepted. Offers shall be mailed through a commercial/Government carrier or handcarried.

3. All questions concerning the solicitation shall be addressed to the contracting specialist identified below via email:

Melanie.Barrett@navy.mil

4. See L-5, “Inspection of Vessel/Pre-Proposal Conference,” for instructions to participate in a pre-proposal inspection of the vessel.

B. General Instructions

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection (negotiated) procedures as delineated in FAR Subpart 15.3. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Section M, “Evaluation Factors for Award.” Noncompliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements may hamper the Government’s ability to properly evaluate the proposal and may result in elimination of the proposal from further consideration for contract award.

2. The offer. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP, concurrence with the specifications, and contract type.

3. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best technical proposal and prices in initial proposals. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.306, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold them. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR 15.306(c)(2). Proposals containing unacceptable ratings may be included in the competitive range provided they can be made acceptable as a result of discussions.

4. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of information needed to allow for evaluation of proposals.

5. The Work Item (WI) Package is only available upon a written request being made to the contract specialist. All other referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at https://www.fbo.gov.

6. Debriefings. The KO will promptly notify offerors of the decision to eliminate their proposals from the competitive range, whereupon an offeror can request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The KO will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision IAW FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Any offeror requesting a debriefing must make the request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.506.

C. Proposal Preparation Instructions

1. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) separate volumes: (Volume I) General; and (Volume II) Technical Proposal.

2. Proposal Format

a. Offerors shall submit an original and the number of copies listed in paragraph “c” below of their proposals.

b. The proposals shall be organized into two (2) separate sealed volumes. Each hard copy volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder. The original copy of each volume shall be marked, “Original;” and any copy shall be marked, “Copy.”

c. In addition to submitting hard copies of the proposals, digital copies shall be provided on CD-ROM disk in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel. Offerors shall ensure that proposal disks are virus free, and free of password protection. The Government reserves the right to eliminate a proposal from consideration if access to proposal data is prohibited due to viruses, passwords, and/or wrong format.

d. The table below shows detailed page limits and number of copies required to be submitted:

The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated above. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall be removed and remain unread.

The offeror shall submit a technical and a price proposal that shall include, at a minimum:

D. Proposal Content

1. Volume 1 – General. Offerors are required to submit: (TAB A) a completed SF 33 to include acknowledgement of amendments, if applicable; (TAB B) Section B – Supplies or Services and Price and an itemized breakdown of price on the form(s) provided in Attachments J-2 and J-3; (TAB C) Subcontracting Plan; (TAB D) Section K Representations and Certifications; and (TAB E) Past Performance.

TAB A, SF 33. The SF 33 shall be fully completed upon submission. The offeror shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP in accordance with the instructions on the SF 33 and FAR Clause 52.215-1(b).

TAB B, Price:

For the price submission, the hard copy version will take precedence for any differences noted between the hard copy and electronic versions of an offeror’s proposal.

Offerors shall submit prices in the format specified on the Contractor Price Breakdown forms of this solicitation, Attachment J-2 and J-3. Each specification Item Number must be either priced or marked “Not Separately Priced (NSP)”.

Overall Price. Unit prices and extended prices must be submitted as indicated, except “Not Separately Priced” items.

Offerors shall include any costs associated with third party access to the contractor’s facility, including costs for badges, safety orientation instruction, and/or parking, in the price proposal under the Shipboard Access and Security Item. For estimating purposes, offerors shall assume that (1) the Government will require access, to include safety orientation instruction and parking at the shipyard facility, for thirty individuals for the entire duration of the performance period; and (2) 20% of the badges issued to the government and third party personnel will be lost/misplaced and will require replacement.

Offerors shall include the Hazardous Waste Handling Fee rate per WI 023 Hazardous Waste Disposal at a Contractor’s Facility; and the unit price per Kilowatt Hour for electrical power, the unit price per gallon potable water, and the unit price per gallon of distilled water per WI 011 on the Section B part of the solicitation.

The contractor agrees that its manhour rate for the 20,000 manhours of the “Additional Government Requirements” includes the complete and full compensation to which it is entitled, including, but not limited to, compensation for all the direct labor costs, (e.g., straight time, overtime, premium time, shift differential, holiday time, standby time, etc.) for performing the Additional Government Requirements, as well as compensation for acceleration, delay and disruption and other impact, if any, to the aforementioned WI, to work performed under any other Government contract and to any work in progress for the Government. The contractor further agrees that it is not entitled to a time extension to the delivery date of any ship under a Government contract by reason or as of a result of the ordering of the 20,000 manhours of “Additional Government Requirements”.

“Additional Government Requirements” does not include work performed pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled “Inspection of and Manner of doing work,” “Guarantees,” or other contract provision relating to the correction of defects.

TAB C, Subcontracting Plan. IAW FAR Clause 52.219-9, 52.219-9 Alt II, and DFARS Clause 252.219-7003, large business offerors shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with their proposal. Offerors shall ensure that they submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with all of the information required.

In preparing the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, offerors should note that historical compliance with FAR Clause 52.219-8, 52.219-9 Alt II, and DFARS Clause 252.219-7003 shall be evaluated as part of Past Performance.

TAB D, Section K (Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors). The offeror shall ensure that Section K is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely.

TAB E, Past Performance:

The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an offeror’s recent and relevant Past Performance. Offerors may provide information for 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 last 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 Statement of Work (SOW).

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 SOW. 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 J-12) shall 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 J-12), the offeror is requested to provide a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment J-13) to a reference at the organization that awarded the contract. The reference, not the offeror, shall email the completed past performance Questionnaire BEFORE THE DUE DATE FOR PROPOSALS directly to Melanie Barrett, Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Bldg SP-64 471 C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, VA 23511-2419, email to Melanie.Barrett@navy.mil, fax submittals will not be considered. If the contract listed in Attachment J-12 are available in a Government past performance system (i.e. PPIRS, FAPIIS, ESRS) for Government review, Attachment J-13 is not required. The offeror, NOT THE GOVERNMENT, is responsible for ensuring the Government receives a sufficient number of questionnaires or that sufficient information is documented into past performance systems for review.

2. Volume II – Technical Proposal.

The technical proposal will be the basis for assessing the offeror’s ability to understand and perform the tasks in the solicitation. Section M of the solicitation outlines the evaluation factors and defines the source selection evaluation criteria for evaluating the technical proposal. A legible, neat, orderly and comprehensive proposal is required. Data should be presented in Evaluation Factor sequence (1.0-3.0) and paragraph numbering in the proposal submitted should coincide with the numbering system set forth in Section M. Failure to respond to any one of the evaluation factors may result in disqualification of the proposal.

The technical proposal must demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to meet all of the requirements covered in the specification. The proposal should be sufficiently complete to demonstrate how the offeror will comply with government directions and requirements throughout the performance period. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, i.e., descriptions of previous projects performed for the government, cannot be considered as a part of the proposal unless physically incorporated in the proposal.

All information must be presented in sufficient depth for the government to make a comprehensive evaluation of the offeror’s understanding of the work package and of the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the work package.

The proposal should demonstrate this understanding and capability in a concise, logical manner and should not contain superfluous material not directly related to the solicitation.

L-3 SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

Offerors may use the Request for Specification Clarification, provided in Section J-5, to request clarification of any work item specification or contract term. No verbal requests for information will be accepted by the KO or their technical representative. Offerors’ questions must be submitted to the KO in writing. All requests for specification clarification must be received by MSC Norfolk no later than 2:00 PM, Eastern time, on 28 November 2016.

L-4 NOTICE TO OFFERORS (FEB 2000)

(a) Sealed proposals will be received by the KO and will be opened at the hour and at the date specified in the solicitation for the performance of the work specified in the solicitation and in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels, as amended through the date of this Solicitation.

(b) Any drawings and specifications referenced in this solicitation are an integral part of the solicitation.

(c) The work shall be completed on or before close of business on the completion date of the period indicated in Section F.

(d) Liquidated damages as specified in Section F shall be payable by the contractor to the Government IAW FAR Clause 52.211-11.

(e) In submitting a solicitation response for Ship Repair, a vendor must cite the above solicitation number and each amendment thereto, if any, and must respond to each certification in this solicitation.

(f) The Government cannot guarantee that an application for a security clearance (if required) can be processed in the time between the closing and the time of award.

L-5 INSPECTION OF VESSEL / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE -

A ship check/site visit is to be offered per Amendment 0002. The dates for the ship check/site visit are 9 through 11 November, 2016, onboard the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) located at Naval Base Guam.

Offerors who plan to inspect the vessel must be registered with MSC Norfolk Participants shall be required to fax the following information on company letterhead prior to the deadline: Name of each individual who will be attending, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Citizenship and clearance level (if any) showing the granting agency and date of clearance. Offerors must provide a list of specific attendees only. DO NOT SUBMIT “BLANKET” LISTS. The request should state that the individual will be attending a shipcheck for USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40). The information must be provided to Melanie Barrett (757) 443-5962 or via E-mail Melanie.Barrett@navy.mil. Personnel who fail to pre-register will, at best, experience protracted delays in accessing the vessel.

L-6 SHIP & BASE ACCESS (APR 2013)

Offerors are responsible for correctly submitting forms/applications. Offerors are encouraged to monitor email using “Request a Read Receipt” function and to confirm receipt of facsimile transmissions.

Due to enhanced security measures, ship and base access is required for pre-award ship visits (e.g., ship-check) and for contract performance. Specifically the following permissions are required:

1. El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) personnel screening requirement

2. Base/Repair Facility Access Request

3. Vehicle Access Request

4. Ship Access List (vendor-provided)

EPIC: Required for access to MSC vessels. Complete EPIC form strictly adhering to format requirements. For CONUS East and Gulf Coast repairs, forward request to msc.norfolk.epic@navy.mil and for CONUS West Coast and HI repairs, forward to MSC.SSUSD.EPIC@navy.mil EPIC personnel screening requests are desired seven calendar days prior to performance start date. Requests will be managed as expeditiously as circumstances permit. Vendor will be notified by MSC of personnel who are denied access to the vessel.

**An updated Form is attached to Amendment 0002.**

Base/Repair Facility Access: Permit is required to access Navy facilities. Base/Repair Facility Access Request is desired seven (7) days prior to ship check or performance start date. Submit forms to the Port Engineer. Courtesy copies should be sent to Emil Fabrigas, USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40), Principle Port Engineer at emilson.fabrigas@fe.navy.mil, Angelito Riodique, USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39) Principle Port Engineer at angelito.riodique@fe.navy.mil and David Barton, Deputy AS Type Desk at David.Barton1@navy.mil will be appreciated.

The sponsor for all contractors requesting Rapid gate access ISO MSC (for Guam only). Other than that, such as Epic form, that should be directed to the N7 Engineering dept (Mr. Michael Jensen) thru the ships Chief Engineer or Chief Mate.

RAPIDGate® is being implemented for access to DoD facilities in CONUS, HI, Guam and Puerto Rico. Vendor is responsible to acquire RAPIDGate® status and destination base individual access badge(s) activation prior to performance start date. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are contractor responsibility. Vendor instructions and program information is available at http://www.RAPIDGate.com or tel. 877.727.4342. RAPIDGate® access requires (in succession) (1) Individual Base Commander approval for vendor to access base, (2) Successful vendor RAPIDGate® company annual enrollment, (3) Company employee individual enrollment and possession of RAPIDGate® identification badge for single base or multiple base (enterprise) access. Vendor is responsible to confirm that each employee held annual RAPIDGate® badge is active for the specific facility and performance period in accordance with RAPIDGate® User Agreement (http://www.RAPIDGate.com).

Enclave Access request may be selected on the “Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) Access Request Form.”

If the visitor does not have a Rapid gate pass, then he/she will have to fill out a CNIC-3 page form and return back to Norma Pillman (Norma.pillman@fe.navy.mil) for temporary base access. However, in the future, they should obtain a Rapid gate before coming to Guam. **An updated CNIC form is attached to Amendment 0002.**

Vehicle Access: Required for vehicle access to Navy facilities. Follow supplemental instructions on Base Access forms or base-specific vehicle access forms.

Ship Access List (Vendor-Provided): On company letterhead attachment via email, the vendor is required to provide the ship master (courtesy copy to the Port Engineer) with an accurate, current list of performing personnel prior to being admitted aboard the vessel. Under no circumstances will a hand-delivered list be accepted.

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L-7 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO MSC SHIPS

1. El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) clearance is required to gain gangway access to all USS vessels. EPIC clearance is separate from base access.

2. If required for a ship check, or upon receipt of a contract award (West Coast PM-1/PM-4 vessels), the contractor must request an EPIC form from Francis Lacerna, 619-524-9933. The completed form shall be returned via email.

3. When the EPIC clearance is received, MSC Norfolk Command Security will promulgate a letter for base access for cleared personnel and forward it to base security.

4. EPIC requests typically require five business days for clearance.

L-8 SUBCONTRACTING PLANS

In preparing the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, offerors should note that historical compliance with FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9 shall be evaluated as part of Past Performance.

Addendum to 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST

Interested parties may request an independent review of their protest as an alternative to consideration by the contracting officer or as an appeal of the contracting officer's decision on their protest. See FAR 33.103. Requests for independent review shall be addressed to Code N10 or N10X, Military Sealift Command, SP 64, 471 East C Street, Norfolk, VA 23511-4419. MSC encourages potential protesters to discuss their concerns with the contracting officer prior to filing a protest.

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