N32205-17-R-4406-P0006.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 09-Dec-2016 02:00 PM to 14-Feb-2017 12:00 PM.

The number of offeror copies required has decreased by 3 from 4 to 1.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Additional Government Requirements (AGR)20,000 man-hours @ ________ per man-hour= $______________________Other Direct Costs (ODC):Base $___$1,400,000.00______Proposed G&A Rate %___________ Subtotal: $_______________________Proposed Profit Rate % ___________Subtotal: $_______________________Total $___________________________

To:

Additional Government Requirements (AGR)30,000 man-hours @ ________ per man-hour= $______________________Other Direct Costs (ODC):Base $___$1,500,000.00______Proposed G&A Rate %___________ Subtotal: $_______________________Proposed Profit Rate % ___________Subtotal: $_______________________Total $___________________________.

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

FFP - Physical Security at a Private Contractor's Facility in Force Protection Conditionsl Bravo - DeltaSee Paragraph 1.3 for Pricing Format

To:

FFP - Physical Security at a Private Contractor's Facility in Force Protection Conditionsl Alpha - DeltaSee Paragraph 1.3 for Pricing Format***Note: The Ship will arrive and remain in Force Protection Bravo during the availability. This Force Condition status may return to Force Protection Alpha, in which case the physical conditions will be changed per Work Item 0024..

CLIN 0010

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0011.

CLIN 0011

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0012.

CLIN 0012

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0013.

CLIN 0013

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0014.

CLIN 0014

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0015.

CLIN 0015

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0016.

CLIN 0016

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0017.

CLIN 0017

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0018.

CLIN 0018

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0010.

The following have been modified:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This Amendment 0007 addresses the following issues for the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) ROH/DD Solicitation N32205-16-R-4406:

1. Set the closing date for submittal of Best and Final proposals for this Solicitation on 14 February, 2017, at 12:00 pm, Eastern Time. Electronic copies are acceptable, to be sent to Melanie.Barrett@navy.mil, and Ashley.J.Perry@navy.mil. Also, please provide a CD copy, to be sent via mail to Military Sealift Command (MSC) by -17:00 PM, EDT, 15 February 2017;

1. To change CLIN 0002 to reflect a revised total of 30,000 Additional Government Requirements (AGR) hours; also, CLIN 0002 is also changed to reflect an Other Direct Costs (ODC) base to $1,500,000.00;

1. Provide a revised J-2 Attachment for pricing of Category “A” work items;

1. Provide a revised J-3 Attachment for pricing of Category “B” work items;

1. Provide the five (5) questions required to be answered for compliance with M-4;

1. Clarify the following two (2) work items:

1. WORK SPECIFICATION REVISION:

WORK SPECIFICATION NO.: 133, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1.

TITLE: RECOMPRESSION ROOM BULKHEAD REPAIRS (VR 14-130)

A separate purchase order is being processed to refurbish the Recompression Chamber in the Dive Locker. This work is being accomplished under a contract issued by NAVSEA - Supervisor of Diving and Salvage. This work has the potential to impact work item 133 that is part of the ROH work package. There will also be a small amount of industrial assistance (Welding, rigging and services) required to support this separate requirement that the Contracting Officer will write a Request for Proposal (RFP) for this assistance to the offeror who is awarded this availability. A copy of work item 133 is attached to this Amendment for reference.

2. WORK SPECIFICATION REVISION:

WORK SPECIFICATION NO.: 310, PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: SWITCHBOARD MODIFICATIONS ENGINE ROOM VENTILATION INSPECTION & REPAIR (T-ALT AS40 12-016)”SPECIAL CONTROL SPACES” This work item reflects the wrong reference in paragraph 7.4.2.1 as “under work item 810.” As there is no WI 810, this has been revised to reflect the following changes to the revised work item 310 (A).

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Category "A" Work Items (WIs)

FFP

Prepare for and accomplish the Regular Overhaul/Dry-docking (ROH & DD) of the United States Navy Ship USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40)

Total Category "A" WIs $_____________

Proposed unit price per KWh $_______ in accordance with (IAW) WI 011, 7.1.1.4

Proposed unit price per gallon of potable water $_________ IAW WI 011, 7.1.2.2

Proposed unit price per gallon of distilled water $_________ IAW WI 011, 7.1.3.2

Proposed unit price per gallon of bilge water removal $________ IAW WI 011, 7.1.19.3

Proposed unit price per crane usage $______ IAW WI 11, 7.9.1

Proposed Hazardous Waste handling fee rate IAW WI 023, 7.5.1 ______%

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Additional Government Requirements (AGR) and Other Direct Costs (ODC)

FFP

AGR

30,000 man-hours @ $________ per man-hour = $_____________

ODC

Base: $1,500,000.00_____________

Proposed G&A Rate _______________% Subtotal: $_____________

Proposed Profit Rate _______________% Subtotal: $_____________

NET AMT

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE FOR CLINS 0001 THROUGH 0018 $______________

The contractor shall fill-in the total proposed price, above, by calculating the summation of each CLIN Amount.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

The contractor shall follow the instructions stated below when completing Section B:

CLIN 0001 – The contractor shall complete CLIN 0001 NET AMT, each of the fill-in items stated in the extended description, and complete Attachment J-2 – Category “A” Work Itemss.

CLIN 0002: Indicate the Fully-Burdended Labor Rate (FBLR) (e.g., General and Administrative (G&A), Profit, Supervision, and/or support functions) and the ODC Profit and G&A rate. These rates will be used in evaluating the contractor’s proposal and shall be the rate for pricing changes negotiated under the H-3 Clause – AGR and H-4 Clause ODC, up to the maximum number of man-hours and ODC base specified herein. The contractor agrees that the number of man-hours included in its proposed price for such AGR shall include only direct production man-hours. For these purposes, direct production man-hours are for skilled labor at the Journeyman level expended in direct production as exemplified by the following functions:

Direct production man-hours will not include those functions (whether charged directly or indirectly by the contractor’s accounting system) which are herein defined as support for production functions. Necessary support functions shall be considered to be included in the offeror's FLBR for direct production man-hours. Examples of support functions include:

The rates proposed for profit and G&A on CLIN 0002 above shall be the same rates used by the contractor in its responses to the Request For Proposal (RFP)s issued under this contract. The KO will apply these rates to the ODCs for each RFP when it is negotiated and settled.

The base cost does not include the profit or G&A rates. Include the final figure that results when proposed profit and G&A rates are applied to the base price of the contractor’s total price for evaluation purposes.

NOTE: This does not include any material cost for Category “A” WIs. The material cost for Category “A” WIs should be included under CLIN 0001.

CLINs 0003 through 0018 – The offeror shall complete CLIN 0003 through 0018 net amount, each of the fill-in items, and complete Attachment J-3 – Category “B” WIs.

SECTION F - DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 0010:

POP 07-APR-2017 TO

04-AUG-2017

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 0018:

POP 07-APR-2017 TO

04-AUG-2017

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

M-4 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. Evaluation criteria consist of factors and subfactors. The proposals will be evaluated under the following factors: technical, past performance, and price. The technical factors and subfactors and past performance factors will each receive one of the adjectival ratings defined in section M-3. Ratings of subfactors are used to derive an overall rating for the related factor.

2. Technical Factors include:

Factor 1 – Understanding the Statement of Work (SOW)

Factor 2 – Ability to Perform the SOW

Factor 3 – Management Control and Quality Assurance

Factor 3 – Business relations/customer satisfaction Factor 4 – Key personnel and staffing (including subcontractors) Factor 5 – Cost Controls (Cost Contracts Only)

4. Price

Technical Factor 1 – Understanding the Statement of Work

Subfactor 1.1 Time Phased Sequencing Network

Demonstrate in detail, an understanding of the overall scope of work and the plan to accomplish that work by providing a time phased progress sequencing network, including milestones for each work item including Category B items. In addition, develop a Critical Path Analysis by Work Item. The analysis shall clearly identify the primary Critical Path at each point of the availability. In addition, a secondary Critical Path may be presented.

Milestones shall include:

a. MSC Overhaul Management Board office start and end dates.

b. Start of contract/ship arrival date.

c. Crew move off date (if applicable).

d. Dry-dock date (if applicable)

e. Completion of tanks gas freeing date.

f. Turnover of the Engine Room date.

g. Undock date from Dry-dock (if applicable)

h. Light-off start date.

i. Crew move aboard date (if applicable).

j. Dock trial date.

k. Sea trial date.

l. Ship redelivery date.

**Questions to be answered***

1. Discuss in detail the approach to meeting the Force protection requirements for the vessel while pier-side and in drydock within the contractor’s facility.

2. Discuss in detail the approach to accomplishing all of the work requirements within the Engine Room and Fire Room prior to the completion of Machinery Space Turnover. The discussion shall include how the work is to be sequenced to minimize the chances of contamination of the turbines, reduction gears, generators, Switchboards and A/C Plants while they are open for inspection and repair.

3. Discuss in detail the approach to accomplishing the cleaning, gas freeing, inspection and testing of the tanks prior to support undocking the vessel, refueling the vessel and the completion of Machinery Space Turnover.

4. Discuss in detail the approach to accomplish the structural repairs to the Fire Room Bilge Top plating and the preservation of the Potable Water and Feed Water Tanks prior to completion of Machinery Space Turnover.

5. Discuss in detail the approach to accomplish the structural repairs and preservation of the CHT Tanks prior to “Crew Move Aboard.”

Subfactor 1.2 Problem Areas

Identify any foreseen potential problem areas in accomplishing the work requirements, e.g., Long Lead Time Material (LLTM), open and inspect items, potential labor disputes, etc.; within the allotted contract period and propose solutions to those problems. If no problems are foreseen, state “No problems are foreseen.”

Subfactor 1.3 Engineering

The Offeror shall demonstrate his understanding of the engineering support requirements (e.g., working drawings, tech/system manuals, selected record plans, inclining requirements, Trim and Stability booklet, and docking and undocking calculation if required) of the work package.

Identify completely the extent of engineering services that you plan to provide for this Work Package.

Describe the methodology to be used for resolving technical engineering problems, including engineering/production interfaces.

Describe the liaison between production and any engineering or design subcontractors (e.g. whether or not specifically dedicated in-house individuals will be assigned liaison).

Describe how regulatory approvals will be obtained for applicable engineering drawings (i.e. use of Professional Engineer review, use of ABS review for ABS approval).

Submit brief but concise resumes of engineering personnel (in-house and subcontractor) assigned to this project.

Subfactor 1.4 Material Availability

Identify materials/sources of materials for any item whose material cost exceeds 25% of the total estimated work item cost.

Identify materials and sources for material costs that exceed $10,000.00 for any single item. Do not list normal stock materials such as fasteners, gaskets, weld rod, etc.

Provide a separate listing of all brand name or equal items pursuant to the Brand Name or Equal provision of this solicitation (FAR 52.211-6). List should identify the product or material by work item number.

Subfactor 1.5 Material Control and Storage

Provide information on the location and size of all storage areas including those available for the receipt and inspection of material. Provide supporting data to demonstrate capability for compliance with the storage requirements identified in the statement of work.

Describe the system to be used for Material Control, providing data for the following areas:

1. Advanced CFM material ordering.

2. Receipt, inspection, and identification of GFM and CFM, including rotatable pool items.

Show how the proposed system satisfies Production and QA Material Control requirements. Describe how material is distributed to the crafts.

Subfactor 1.6 Heavy Weather Plans

A Heavy Weather Plan shall be submitted in accordance with the specification item on heavy weather. The heavy weather plan shall include a description of the protection arrangements available and the preventative measures that will be taken to ensure the safety of the ship from potential heavy weather conditions.

Subfactor 1.7 Cold Weather Plan

A Cold Weather Plan shall be submitted in accordance with the specification item on Cold Weather. The Cold Weather Plan shall include a description of the protection arrangements available and the preventative measures that will be taken to ensure the safety of the ship from potential cold weather conditions.

Technical Factor 2 - Ability to Perform the Statement of Work

Subfactor 2.1 Man-hour Chart

Provide the supervisor/worker ratio for each specification item. Submit man-hour estimates by Hull, Machinery, and Electrical departments, with totals for each specification item and grand totals for all specification items in the format outlined below. The man-hour estimates provided shall reflect the actual man-hours planned to accomplish the work in the specification items.

MAN-HOUR ESTIMATES

STRUCTURAL

PRIME/SUB

MACHINERY

PRIME/SUB

ELECTRICAL

PRIME/SUB

ELECTRONIC

PRIME/SUB

OTHER

PRIME/SUB

TOTAL

PRIME/SUB

GRAND TOTAL

Provide one graphic presentation indicating each of the following items (only one graph to be provided) Note: Left side of graph to indicate “man-days”; bottom of graph to indicate time from award date to redelivery of vessel in daily intervals.

currently scheduled, and all other work projected during the period of performance required by this solicitation.

For all other work projected to be performed during this availability, list the name of the ship/barge/vessel, the period of performance. Explain if it will impact this availability and, if so, how.

Subfactor 2.2 Growth Absorption

Provide an estimate of the amount of additional work that can be absorbed without impact on the overhaul completion. Assume that most of the additional work is identified during the first 50% of the overhaul, that the work per trade (Hull, Machinery, and Electrical) is proportional to the work in the basic specifications, and that all material for such additional work is available within a reasonable time.

Justify the estimate of the amount of additional work that can be absorbed beyond Additional Requirement hours (AGR) and Category B-items.

Subfactor 2.3 Facilities

1. Complete the enclosed MSC Ship Repair Facility Survey Form (MSC Form 4330/26). Forms must be signed and dated. (See section J for the form). Note the following special instructions when completing the form.

(a) Submittal number 1: submit as instructed.

(b) Submittal number 2: submit as instructed.

(c) Submittal number 3: submit as instructed; list only capital equipment. Do not list portable hand-held tools.

(d) Submittal number 4: do not submit, covered elsewhere in RFP.

(e) Submittal number 5: do not submit, covered elsewhere in RFP.

(f) Submittal number 6: submit as instructed, do not list subcontractor locations.

(g) Submittal number 7: do not submit.

Use additional sheets as necessary to give a complete description of your facilities.

Submit the following:

A Berth Chart that complies with the requirements set forth in Specification Item entitled “Berthing and Mooring Requirements”.

An Approach Chart that complies with the requirements set forth in Specification Item entitled “Berthing and Mooring Requirements”. A Mooring Chart that complies with the requirements set forth in Specification Item entitled “Berthing and Mooring Requirements”.

Technical Factor 3 – Management Control and Quality Assurance

Subfactor 3.1 Organization and Key Personnel

Provide an organization chart of the key personnel who will be assigned for this availability. Include upper management, program managers, negotiators, estimators, scheduling personnel, engineering personnel, key production personnel by trade, the shipyard safety program organization, testing organization, the quality assurance organization, and contractor personnel responsible for each subcontractor being used. Identify the 2nd and/or swing shift yard managers/supervisors.

Include the name, title, percentage of time to be devoted to this availability, and years experience in the ship repair industry for each key person.

Subfactor 3.2 Subcontractor Participation

Identify all proposed major (over $25,000.00 aggregate) subcontractors and suppliers by work item. If none, state so. For all major subcontractors identified, advise whether the use of a second-tier subcontractor is proposed. If so, identify the proposed second-tier subcontractor and the specific work that it will be tasked to perform.

If the planned subcontractor work exceeds 50% of the total base contract cost, present a detailed subcontractor management plan that demonstrates established management procedures exist to control multiple subcontractors and to prevent interference and delays that might result. Do not submit cost/ price data with this factor. (Disregard if Small Business Set-Aside).

Contractor shall identify all work items where work required is planned to be accomplished outside of the contractor's primary repair facility. Identify the facility/subcontractor planned to accomplish this work, the location where work will be performed, and contractor intentions for accomplishing regulatory body and MSCREP inspections at the off-site location.

Where a Technical Representative is required, identify each Technical Representative by source and by work item number. If none, state so.

Subfactor 3.3 Quality Control Plan

Describe in detail the Quality Control Plan to be used for this availability. The description should address the method in which you will comply with the provisions of the Testing and Quality Control Clause and specification item entitled "Testing and Quality Assurance".

Submit a Preliminary "Schedule for key Inspection Events" within the contactor's proposal for review; to show the contractor's full understanding of all inspections criteria, call outs, and checkpoints specified within the work item package.

Identify the individuals who will perform the QC function. Discuss other duties, if any, to be performed by QC personnel and the percentage of time that they are to perform other duties. Discuss the documentation of QC activity (e.g., logs, notebooks, records, etc.). Present the test failure recovery plan.

Subfactor 3.4 Overtime Usage

Demonstrate in detail, the planned use of overtime by the offeror and sub-contractors to accomplish the critical path related work/sequences and controlling work items, which are identified on the Offeror's TPSN, during this availability.

The plan should also show when and where 2nd/3rd shift(s) are used, and the number of personnel on 2nd/3rd shift(s) required, to accomplish the critical path related work and controlling work items, during this availability.

Subfactor 3.5 Hazardous Waste Management Plan

Identify key shipyard personnel associated with hazardous waste management including, but not limited to, personnel associated with employee training, hazardous waste identification and manifest documentation.

Identify any subcontractors associated with removal, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes, including but not limited to, subcontractors responsible for removing, storing, transporting, recycling, reclaiming or otherwise disposing of hazardous waste. All permits or other applicable credentials associated with safe and proper disposal of hazardous waste should be included. If a hazardous waste subcontractor is changed for any reason the Hazardous Waste Management Plan shall be amended prior to the new subcontractor beginning work on the vessel.

Identify all local, state and federal agencies associated with the disposal of hazardous waste.

Outline procedures used by the facility to accomplish removal, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

Describe all steps to be taken to reduce the volume and toxicity of hazardous waste generated during their performance of the contract. This is to include, but not be limited to a description of management of hazardous waste generation, process controls utilized to ensure that effective minimization techniques are maintained and any technological resources available to reduce either the toxicity of the volume of hazardous waste.

Provide a copy of the facility’s Hazardous Waste Spill Response Plan.

4. Past Performance

The past performance evaluation will assess the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. To develop an overall rating, the Government’s evaluation will take into account relevant information submitted by each offeror as part of its proposal and the Government’s assessment and evaluation of other sources of information. Offerors are cautioned that the Government may use data provided in the offerors proposal and data obtained from other sources. Other sources of information for past performance may include, but are not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) reports, the Federal Awardee performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Report System (ESRS), other databases, questionnaires and interviews.

(1) The Government will consider the recently and relevancy of past performance information compared to the requirements detailed in the PWS, the source of the information, the context of the data and general trends in the offeror’s performance and any associated risk.

(a) To be considered recent, the effort must be on-going and at least 50% complete or must have been performed during the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of the solicitation. Past performance information that fails this condition will not be evaluated.

(b) To be considered relevant, the recent effort must be similar in terms of size, scope, and magnitude in comparison to the requirement detailed in the SOW. Past performance information that fails this condition will not be evaluated.

(2) The Government will consider the extent of the offeror’s ability to perform a previous contract successfully in the areas of; (a) quality of product or services; (b) timeliness or scheduling of supplies/deliveries; (c) Business relations/customer satisfaction; (d) Key personnel and staffing (including subcontractors); and (e) cost controls (COST CONTRACTS ONLY).

(3) The Government will consider the company itself, predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience and subcontractors who will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement.

(4) For all offerors, the Government will consider historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns). In addition, for large business, the Government will consider 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).

The Government reserves the right to consider Past Performance Questionnaires received after the due date for receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information and the right to consider other relevant past performance information. The Government may call customers, whether or not provided by the offeror, to inquire about the offerors’ past performance. The government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure the problems it finds with the information provided by the offeror. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the offeror.

In accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

5. Price Proposal

Price proposals will not be assigned an adjectival rating, but shall be evaluated for completeness and price reasonableness utilizing one or more of the process analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1(b).. The total evaluated proposal price will consist of Category “A” Items (CLIN 0001), Additional Government Requirements (CLIN 0002), Other Direct Costs (CLIN 0002), Category “B” Items (CLIN 0003 through 0017), and the Interport Differential, if applicable.

6. CONTRACTOR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

1. Eligible contractors must be capable of performing the full scope of the solicitation within their own facilities, utilizing their own shops and work force or be capable of subcontracting for these elements beyond their managerial, technical, or physical capability or capacity. Contractors must assume full responsibility for the integrated scheduling, cost, and quality of subcontractor performance.

2. Eligible contractors must be a company recognized as engaged in ship repair work and possess an organization capable of the full scope of planning, engineering, quality control, shipboard/off ship production and component/system testing and trials. The contractor shall provide industry certifications such as, MSRA, ABR, or ISO Certifications that would further emphasize the contractor's ability to perform the work. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must submit acceptable evidence to demonstrate the prospective contractor's ability to accomplish the work. This will include a conclusive demonstration of having the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors) at the time of award. The contractors' proposal shall provide a documented and positive demonstration of established organizational elements as set forth below. These characteristics will be evaluated to determine a firm's eligibility for contract award: To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must possess a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA), Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) or submit acceptable evidence in lieu of the aforementioned to effectively communicate and demonstrate the prospective contractor’s ability to obtain required resources.

This will include a conclusive demonstration of having the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors) at the time of award.

The contractors’ proposal shall provide a documented and positive demonstration of established organizational elements as set forth below. These characteristics will be evaluated to determine a firm’s eligibility for contract award:

1. Administration/Management Control. Established organization geared toward ship repair at all levels of size, value and complexity, and toward technology innovation and process improvement. Clear lines of authority. Delegation of responsibility. Mid-level managerial positions in place. Competent and experienced employees with ship repair experience. Capability to develop and integrate planning, estimating and scheduling functions. Defined managerial responsibilities for production, quality assurance, material procurement/control and subcontractor control.

1. Financial Control. Segregation of accounting costs. Adequate accounting system. Favorable cash flow-ratios. Availability of a line of credit or other source of financial income to support the work effort. Prompt payment of subcontractors and suppliers.

1. Production Control. A production organization. On board (or ability to obtain) trade mix/skills to perform ship repair work. Control of production efforts. Integration of other key functions with production. Use of scheduling techniques. Methods of progressing. Training available to trades employees.

1. Production Technical Support. Engineering and design support capabilities (in-house or subcontracted) with sufficient capability to diagnose and evaluate technical problems and issues and to make competent technical recommendations to MSC when necessary and appropriate. They shall be fully cognizant of ABS rules and USCG regulations and how they apply and impact this specification package

1. Material/Procurement Control. A material purchasing department with staff. Procedures for control of material (purchasing, monitoring, receipt, inspection, segregation, issuance, nonconformance and disposal). An inventory system – ordering, tagging warehousing. CFM/GFM storage, control and protection. Existing environmentally-controlled warehouse space. Material handling equipment. Familiarity with the Navy logistics support system.

1. Subcontractor Control. Procedures for selecting, scheduling, managing, monitoring and controlling subcontractors.

1. Quality Control/Test and Trials. A quality control organization/department/staff. Quality assurance procedures/manual. Calibration and metrology system availability. Test memo writing capability. Nondestructive Testing capabilities. Welding procedures and welders’ qualifications. Ability to perform trend analysis. Quality control system shall be certified or equivalent to ISO 9001:2001 standards

1. Safety/Security. Safety Organization/Manager or Engineer. Safety manual/procedures. Safety training. First-aid capabilities or medical services. Fire protection/procedures. Physical yard security/security procedures.

1. Hazardous Material/Waste Control. Proper procedures and facilities to meet the legal requirements for removal, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. Segregated storage. Documentation of licensed subcontractors responsible for control of hazardous waste removal, storage and disposal. Appropriate state/federal agency issued hazardous waste generator number. Disposal records which indicate type of material, date and place of disposal.

1. Facilities. Although facility requirements may vary with the work authorized for a specific ship, the contractor must be a ship repair company that possesses or has available the following facilities:

0. Pier, with services in place in which the CLASS size ship can access and be berthed at

0. Structural Shop

0. Machine Shop

0. Pipe Shop

0. Electrical/Electronic Shop

0. Carpentry Shop

0. Rigging Equipment

0. Dry-dock – when required for docking of vessel in performance of the specification

4. The government reserves the right to perform site survey for verification of policies, procedures, capabilities and facilities prior to award.

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