N3220518R0055U0005.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

See Full Text Description of Amendment under Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Feb-2018

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 N3220518R0055

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Jan-2018

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

21-Feb-2018

CODE

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

471 EAST C STREET, BLDG SP-64 NAVAL STATION N

NORFOLK VA 23511-2419

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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N3220518R0055

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT

Amendment 0005 to N3220518R0055 hereby incorporates the following:

Questions and Answers-

Q1) PWS Paragraph 14.1. Pages 13 & 14 of 67. Various Labor Category descriptions that include the text, "or current registration in any state in the United States as a Professional Engineer."

A number of the Key Engineering Labor Categories require Professional Engineering (PE) licenses. Since ABS will be approving/stamping the drawings we believe MSC does not require contractors with PEs to do this function which would drive up costs to MSC for support contractor work. Would MSC consider removing the PE requirement from the Engineering Labor Categories?

A1) The PE certification is offered as an alternative to key personnel having had USCG Merchant Marine credentials for some labor categories. It is not the Government’s intent to relax key personnel requirements.

Q2) PWS Paragraph 14.1. Page 13 & 14 of 67. Various Labor Category descriptions that include the text, "Coast

Guard credentials/licenses".

Many of the Key Labor Categories require evidence of Coast Guard credentials/licenses. Based on our extensive

Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture experience, we believe that these credentials are not essential to completing the engineering work described in the PWS and will drive up the costs to MSC for contractor support.

Would MSC consider reducing the number of positions within a labor cateorgy requiring Coast Guard credentials for the Engineering Key Labor Categories as was done for the Senior Engineer on page 13?

A2) The Government does not intend to reduce or revise the key personnel qualifications as stated in the PWS.

Q3) Reference ATTACHMENT_VIII_-_Pricing_Spreadsheet; Line 17 and RFP N3220518R0055U0001 and

Paragraph 14.3 Key Personnel, 5th Bullet. Bottom of Page 14 of 67 and Page 16 of 67

Attachment VIII states the position is a Senior Safety Engineer.

Labor Category Description: Senior Safety/Safety Management System Specialist

The Labor Category on Line 17 of Attachment VIII states the position is a Senior Safety Engineer but the RFP, pages 14 and 16, describes a Key Personnel position as Senior Safety/Safety Management System Specialist. Are these two labor categories the same?

A3) Yes, they are the same labor category. Attachment VIII has been revised and is attached to this amendment.

Q4) PWS Paragraph 14.3, Key Personnel – General Provision. Page 16 of 67.

The positions identified below are key personnel positions under this Contract. The numbers of key personnel required to support the contract are to be determined by the Offerors to support the requirements of the contract and the task orders. The numbers noted below in parentheses ( are the minimum number of key personnel that must be proposed under the contract. No substitutions shall be made except in accordance with paragraphs 14.4 and 14.5 below.

• Program Manager (1)

• Assistant Program Manager (1)

• Senior Marine Engineer (4)

• Senior Automation Engineer (2)

• Senior Safety/Safety Management System Specialist (5) • Senior Engineer (4) • Lead Electrical Engineer (2) •

Lead Naval Architect (2) • Lead Marine Engineer (2) • Lead QA Engineer (1) • Thermographic Surveyor (2)

Can MSC explain why there is a large majority of the labor categories identified as Key Personnel for a multiple award, ID/IQ contract?

A4) Under the terms of this solicitation, awards will be made based upon the technical acceptability of the Offeror.

It is the Government’s desire is to have a large group of technically proficient resources available to handle this requirement.

Q5) PWS Paragraph 14.1. Page 14 of 67.

Lead Naval Architect

• Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture or structural engineering program.

• Eight (8) years post-graduate experience in complex hull structures (including various materials), stability, ship salvage and dry-docking operations.

• Familiar with the development of work items, drawings, analysis, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship repair or related projects.

The Lead Naval Architect has a requirement for a Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture or structural engineering program. Can a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture with a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: Chief Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower or a PE be an equivalent?

A5) No. We envision the lead Naval Architect position to be highly technical in support of a myriad of complex structural, stability, docking, and hydrodynamics issues. The level of education and experience noted is commensurate with those expectations.

Q6) PWS Paragraph 14.1. Page 14 of 67.

Lead Naval Architect

• Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture or structural engineering program.

• Eight (8) years post-graduate experience in complex hull structures (including various materials), stability, ship salvage and dry-docking operations.

• Familiar with the development of work items, drawings, analysis, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship repair or related projects.

For the Lead Naval Architect position, can comparable Navy Experience be equivalent to having a USCG Merchant

Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: Chief Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower?

A6) There is no requirement for the Lead Naval Architect to have USCG Merchant Marine credentials. Accordingly, Navy experience is not germane.

Q7) FAR Paragraph 52.222-46 EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

(FEB 1993). Page 61 of 67.

Recompetition of service contracts may in some cases result in lowering the compensation (salaries and fringe benefits) paid or furnished professional employees. This lowering can be detrimental in obtaining the quality of professional services needed for adequate contract performance. It is therefore in the Government's best interest that professional employees, as defined in 29 CFR 541, be properly and fairly compensated. As part of their proposals, offerors will submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract. The Government will evaluate the plan to assure that it reflects a sound management approach and understanding of the contract requirements. This evaluation will include an assessment of the offeror's ability to provide uninterrupted high-quality work. The professional compensation proposed will be considered in terms of its impact upon recruiting and retention, its realism, and its consistency with a total plan for compensation. Supporting information will include data, such as recognized national and regional compensation surveys and studies of professional, public and private organizations, used in establishing the total compensation structure.

The FAR Clause requires Offerors to submit a Total Compensation Plan (TCP) as part its submission. The

Submission Requirements do not instruct Offerors about the TCP. Can MSC provide any the submission instructions for the TCP?

A7) offerors will submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract. The Government will evaluate the plan to assure that it reflects a sound management approach and understanding of the contract requirements.

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