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N3220521R4170

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SUBCLIN 0001AA

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) ROH/DD MSC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FUNDED CAT A WIsCAT A WORK ITEMS 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 022, 023, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 111, 202, 208, 301, 302, 303, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 505, 506, 508, 510, 512, 521, 522, 523, 601, 602, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 613, 614, 655, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 907, 908, 909

To:

USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) ROH/DD MSC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FUNDED CAT A WIsCAT A WORK ITEMS 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 022, 023, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 111, 202, 208, 301, 302, 303, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502, 503, 505, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 518, 521, 522, 523, 601, 602, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 613, 614, 655, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 907, 908, 909

CLIN 0013

The CLIN description has changed from WI 0912 is DELETED to Category "B" WI 0912 is Deleted.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

WI 0912 - Install Marine Growth Inhibitor IS DELETED FROM THE PACKAGE.

To:

WI 0912 - Install Marine Growth Inhibitor IS DELETED FROM THE PACKAGE.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

ACRONYM TABLE

CONUS

CPARS

Contiguous United States Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

PDF

PII

Portable Document Format Personally Identifiable Information

SCOPE OF WORK

1. The contractor shall prepare for and accomplish the VR, overhaul, or alterations of the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7) as specified herein and IAW the WI package as provided in Attachment J-1 – WI Package (Specifications). Unless otherwise specified, all work shall be performed at the contractor’s shipyard.

2. In performing the WIs specified, the contractor shall be responsible for all of the following related work (in case of a discrepancy, the terms and conditions stated in the WIs take precedence over the following terms and conditions):

a. Providing the necessary management, procurement, production, testing, technical capability and resources, and quality assurance services.

b. Ensuring the timely procurement of CFM/CFP and the timely reporting, receipt, storage, installation, and accountability of GFM/GFP IAW FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS 252.211-7007, 252.245-7001, 252.245-7002, 252.245-7003, and 252.245-7004.

c. Using progress measurement systems to determine the physical progress of completed work for each of the elements in the scheduling plan, including material and manpower control, engineering, production, tests and trials IAW the CDRL and the contractor's own Technical Proposal, and the WI package. The progressing system shall permit a direct comparison of the physical progress of completed work to the planned performance measurement baseline for each of the elements in the scheduling plan.

d. Using management procedures and systems to identify behind-schedule conditions and unfavorable schedule variances based on the TPSN submitted with the contractor’s proposal. The applied procedures and systems shall provide timely identification of scheduling problem areas to permit prompt management action to correct unsatisfactory conditions.

e. Developing a performance milestone schedule/critical path chart to measure scheduled performance. Deviations from the milestone schedule/critical path chart dates in WI 0013 must be submitted to and approved by the KO. A performance milestone schedule and critical path chart shall be developed and submitted IAW the WI Package. The performance milestone schedule shall include and clearly identify primary and parallel critical paths. The resource loaded performance milestone schedule shall include, at a minimum, those milestones identified in WI 0013.

f. Using approved quality control procedures as required by this contract and the WI package to ensure procured material and performed production work conforms to the required quality standards.

g. Ensuring the ship's equipment and systems remain configured to existing baselines with regard to procured material, production work, and software.

h. Applying stringent configuration control procedures to ensure that configuration baselines are maintained for procured material and production work.

i. Providing for staging and storing of material (both Government-furnished and contractor-furnished) and LLTM for use in the availabilities from the date of award.

j. Managing all subcontractors’ performance during the availability. Ensure subcontractor work is to the same quality and standards as expected from the prime contractor. Develop and maintain a subcontractor management plan. The plan shall ensure that all communication and control of subcontractors is maintained by the prime contractor.

k. Employing good judgment and sound engineering practice and principles, particularly when WIs do not describe all details of accomplishing the work. The contractor shall be expected to have, either organically or through subcontractors, access to competent engineers who have a history of working solutions in a maritime environment.

3. Contract work shall be performed by an eligible contractor as defined below.

a. The contractor shall be capable of performing the full scope of the requirement stated herein within its own facilities, utilizing its own shop(s) and work force, or be capable of subcontracting for these elements beyond its managerial, technical, or physical capability or capacity. The contractor shall assume full responsibility for the integrated scheduling, cost, and quality of subcontractor performance.

b. The contractor shall 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/offship production and component/system testing and trials. The contractor shall provide industry certifications such as: MSRA, ABR, or ISO Certification that would further emphasize the contractor's ability to perform the work. To be determined responsible, the contractor shall submit acceptable evidence to demonstrate its 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/or subcontractors) at the time of award. The contractor’s 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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. The offeror shall be fully cognizant of ABS rules and USCG regulations and how they apply and impact this specification package.

5) 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.

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

7) 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.

8) 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.

9) 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.

10) 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:

· Pier, with services in place, accessible to the CLASS size ship for berthing

· Structural Shop

· Machine Shop

· Pipe Shop

· Electrical/Electronic Shop

· Carpentry Shop

· Rigging Equipment

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

11) Agreements. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must possess an MSRA, ABR or submit acceptable evidence in lieu of the aforementioned to effectively communicate and demonstrate its ability to obtain required resources.

c. The government reserves the right to perform a site survey(s) for verification of policies, procedures, capabilities and facilities prior to award.

4. Asbestos removal requirements.

a. During the performance of this contract the contractor and subcontractors may be required to perform work which involves the removal or disturbance of asbestos or asbestos-containing products. This requirement applies to each instance of asbestos removal or disturbance.

b. The contractor shall comply with the precautions required in 29 CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1926.58 and 40 CFR Part 61 and all other applicable Federal, state, and local restrictions. The contractor shall forward a copy of all required notices, licenses and permits to the KO immediately upon issuance or receipt.

c. The latest change to the Federal, state, and local regulations in effect at the time of issuance of the contract shall govern. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory and is necessary to protect the employees of the contractor and Naval personnel from exposure to asbestos fibers in excess of the OSHA Action level airborne concentration (currently 0.1 f/cc of air).

d. During removal or disturbance, the contractor shall control airborne asbestos concentrations outside the removal boundary to less than 0.1 f/cc at all times.

e. After removal or disturbance is complete, the areas within the removal boundary shall not be released for re-occupancy until clearance air sampling demonstrates these spaces have concentrations of asbestos less than 0.1 f/cc.

f. In all respects, the performance of air sampling and analysis shall be performed IAW the OSHA Reference Method (Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.1001), with the following additional specifications:

1) Aggressive clearance sampling shall be performed on 25 mm cassettes at 2.0 liters per minute for a minimum of four (4) hours.

2) In performing the clearance sampling, the pump shall be placed within the compartment where the removal or disturbance occurred. When this operation is conducted in a multilevel space, at least one pump shall be placed on each level.

3) Air sampling shall be performed by a person competent in sampling procedures and overseen by a CIH by the ABIH.

4) Laboratory analysis of samples shall be performed by a participant in the AIHA PAT Program rated proficient for asbestos and air.

g. Personal sampling shall be conducted using breathing zone air samples which are representative of the 8-hour TWA exposure of each individual. Samples shall be collected and analyzed using the OSHA Reference Method contained in either 29 CFR 1910.1001 (as amended) or 29 CFR 1926.58 (as amended).

h. The contractor agrees to indemnify MSC for any fines assessed by Federal, state, or local agencies, for the contractor's failure to properly follow applicable regulations.

i. The contractor shall insert this instruction in all subcontracts entered into under this contract.

5. Post-award substitution of any major subcontractor should not be effected unless the proposed substitution is submitted to the KO and official approval is obtained. The post-award substitution or insertion of a second-tier subcontractor will be treated in the same manner as the substitution of a major subcontractor and requires specific approval by the KO.

6. Substitution of key personnel.

a. The contractor agrees to assign to this contract those persons identified as key personnel who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract and whose resumes were submitted with the proposal. No substitution of key personnel shall be made except IAW these instructions.

b. All proposed substitutions must be submitted, in writing, at least seven (7) days in advance of the proposed substitutions to the KO and must provide the information required by paragraph “c” below.

c. All requests for substitution must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information as requested by the KO. All proposed substitutes must have qualifications equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced. The KO or his authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the contractor of the approval or disapproval thereof.

7. It is anticipated the ship will arrive at the contractor’s yard on or about 03 January 2022. All work shall be completed in no more than 90 calendar days from the actual start date designated by the Government at the time of contract award.

8. The place of performance for this contract shall be the contractor’s facility.

Table 1: List of WIs:

INTENT SCOPE GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS

TECHNICAL AND MANUFACTURER’S REPRESENTATIVES

APPROACH, BERTH, AND MOORING REQUIREMENTS

TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS

HEAVY WEATHER PLAN

COLD WEATHER PLAN

FURNISH OFFICE FOR OVERHAUL MANAGEMENT TEAM

FURNISH GENERAL SERVICES

TELEPHONE SERVICES

PROJECT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION STATUS MONITORING

REPORTS

PREPARATION OF WEIGHT AND MOMENT REPORT

INTEGRATED LOGISTICS AND GFM SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

FIRE PROTECTION AND SHIP’S SAFETY PROGRAM

HANDLING SHIP’S STORES

DELIVERY AND REDELIVERY OF THE VESSEL

SHIPBOARD ACCESS AND SECURITY

GAS FREE CERTIFICATES

MACHINERY SPACE TURN-OVER DOCK TRIALS AND SEA TRIAL

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AT A CONTRACTOR’S FACILITY

PHYSICAL SECURITY AT PRIVATE CONTRACTOR'S FACILITY

PHYSICAL SECURITY AT PRIVATE CONTRACTOR’S FACILITY

VESSEL FINAL CLEANING COVID

CONTINUATION OF SERVICES

DAILY COVID – 19 PREVENTION AND CONTROL

NSP

NSP

NSP

NSP

NSP

NSP

NSP

NSP

A A A

A A A A A A A A A

NSP

B B B A

CLEAN, GAS FREE AND TEST TANKS

NON-SKID AND DECK PRESERVATION

TANK PRESERVATION

SUPERSTRUCTURE PRESERVATION

ULTRASONIC GAUGING

CRANE PRESERVATION

BULWARK AND APPENDAGE PRESERVATION

ULTRASONIC GAUGING

STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

KICK PIPES

LADDER REPAIRS

A A A A A A A B A

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. To obtain access to attachment J-1 and GFI-TD, complete and return attachment J-14 to the contract specialist. Indicate if data will be forwarded to subcontractors. Files will be available via DOD SAFE for download for up to seven (7) days. Alternatively and at the determination of the KO, attachment J-1 and GFI-TD may be distributed on CD.

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

a. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1) Proposals shall be received prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF 33, at the following e-mail address: tommy.a.hale@navy.mil and samuel.queen@navy.mil.

2) Hard copy and facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Offers shall be sent/delivered via DOD SAFE. To access DOD SAFE, offerors must contact Tommy Hale at tommy.a.hale@navy.mil and Samuel Queen at samuel.queen@navy.mil for a DOD SAFE internet link to submit the offer. Offerors are responsible for the risks associated with the 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.

3) All questions concerning the solicitation shall be addressed via email to tommy.a.hale@navy.mil and samuel.queen@navy.mil.

4) See paragraph 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 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 solicitation.

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. 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 WI Package is only available upon a written request to the contract specialist. All other referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the GPE website at https://beta.sam.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 IAW 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 IAW 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) The proposals shall be organized into two (2) separate volumes.

b) Offerors shall provide digital files in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel. Offerors shall ensure that proposal files 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.

c) The table below shows detailed page limits to be submitted. The proposal shall not exceed the stated limits. If the page limits are exceeded, the pages in excess of the limit shall be removed and remain unread.

d. Proposal Content. The offeror shall submit a technical and a price proposal that shall include, at a minimum:

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 Prices/Costs and an itemized breakdown of price on the form(s) provided in Attachments J-2 and J-3; (TAB C) Subcontracting Plan (not applicable for small business concerns); (TAB D) Section K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors; 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 IAW the instructions on the SF 33 and FAR 52.215-1(b).

TAB B, Price:

Offerors shall submit prices in the format specified on the Contractor Price Breakdown forms of this solicitation, Attachments J-2 and J-3. Each specification Item Number must be either priced or marked “NSP.”

Overall Price. Unit prices and extended prices must be submitted as indicated, except NSP 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 (30) 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.

The contractor agrees that its man-hour rate for the 14,000 man-hours of the AGR 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 AGR, 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 of or as a result of the ordering of the 14,000 man-hours of AGR.

AGR does not include work performed pursuant to the clauses of this contract entitled “Inspection and Manner of Doing Work,” “Guarantees,” or other contract provision relating to the correction of defects.

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” WIs.

CLIN 0002 – Indicate the FBLR (e.g., G&A, overhead, profit, supervision, consumables, and/or support functions, etc.) and the ODC profit and G&A rate.

CLINs 0003 through 0013 – The offeror shall complete CLIN 0003 through 0013 NET AMT, each of the fill-in items, and complete Attachment J-3 – Category “B” WIs.

TAB C (not applicable to small business concerns), Subcontracting Plan. IAW FAR 52.219-9, 52.219-9 Alt II, and DFARS 252.219-7003, 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. In preparing the Small Business Subcontracting Plan, offerors should note historical compliance with FAR 52.219-8, 52.219-9 Alt II, and DFARS 252.219-7003.

TAB D, Section K (Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors). The offeror shall ensure that its Section K submission is thoroughly completed, with all blocks in each certification/representation executed in their entirety and truthfully.

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 where the 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, and complexity to the requirements as set forth in this solicitation.

i. Scope: Experience in the areas defined in the WI package.

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 WI package.

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 WI package. 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 Tommy Hale, Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Bldg. SP-64 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, VA 23511-2419, email to tommy.a.hale@navy.mil and samuel.queen@navy.mil. Fax submittals will not be considered. If the contracts listed in Attachment J-12 are available in a Government past performance system (i.e. CPARS, 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 in the Government’s past performance systems for review.

2) Volume II – Technical Proposal.

a) 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.

b) 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 into the proposal.

c) 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.

d) 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.

3. SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION. Offerors may use the RFC, provided in attachment J-8, to request clarification of any WI specification or contract term. No verbal requests for information will be accepted by the KO or his 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 4:00 PM EST on 30 June 2021.

4. NOTICE TO OFFERORS.

a. 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 IAW 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 Sections C.

d. Liquidated damages as specified in Section I shall be payable by the contractor to the Government IAW FAR 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 solicitation closing and the time of award.

5. INSPECTION OF VESSEL / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

a. Inspection for the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7) will take place on 28 through 30 June 2021 at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA from 0830 to 1500. Inspection is not mandatory and shall be at the offeror’s expense.

b. Offerors who plan to inspect the vessel must complete the registration process IAW paragraph 6, “Ship & Base Access,” below. Personnel who fail to pre-register will, at best, experience protracted delays in accessing the vessel. A second inspection will NOT be scheduled.

c. Contractor’s failure to investigate, pursuant to the site inspection instructions in the solicitation, general and local conditions potentially affecting the work or its cost, will not relieve Contractor’s responsibility for properly estimating the cost of successful performance of the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work, without additional expense to the Government.

Offeror shall submit written requests for pictures as amplifying information to the scope of work covered by a specific work item via a RFC to the contract specialist no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on 28 June 2021.

6. SHIP & BASE ACCESS

Vendors are responsible for correctly submitting forms/applications. Vendors are encouraged to monitor email using the “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 contract performance. Specifically, the following permissions are required:

1. Base/Repair Facility Access Request

2. Vehicle Access Request

3. Ship Access List (vendor-provided)

All forms are available for download on the MSC contracts webpage at http://www.msc.navy.mil. Click on “Contracts” in the upper right corner. Click on “Online Library of Common Documents” for all forms.

Base/Repair Facility Access: Permit is required to access Navy facilities. Base/Repair Facility Access Request is desired seven days prior to ship-check or performance start date. Submit forms per the document instruction and to the PPE.

DBIDS is being implemented for access to DoD facilities in CONUS, HI, Guam and Puerto Rico (replaces RapidGate). Vendor is responsible to acquire DBIDS credentials prior to performance start date. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are contractor responsibility. Vendor instructions and program information is available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html. DBIDS credentials require (in succession) (1) Present a letter or official document from the Government-sponsoring organization that provides the purpose for your access, (2) Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license, (3) Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check, (4) Upon completion of the background check, the Visitor Control Center representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, finger prints, base restrictions, and several other assessments, and (5) After all of this is done, the contractor will be provided with the DBDIS credential. For vendors with existing Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) cards, see https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html for instructions to obtain DBIDS credentials. Vendor is responsible to confirm that each employee-held DBIDS credential is active for the specific facility and performance period IAW DBIDS.

Additional access permissions may be required in the future.

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 the Port Engineer, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer) with an accurate, current list of visiting personnel prior to being admitted aboard the vessel. This list shall include name, title, and company name. No PII shall be submitted. Under no circumstances will a hand-delivered list be accepted. Please ensure that this list is submitted at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled site visit.

T-AKE email address: MASTER@AKE#.NAVY.MIL (example: master@ake8.navy.mil, where “8” is the hull number).

All other hulls address: MASTER.SHIPNAME@MSC.NAVY.MIL (example: master.sioux@msc.navy.mil).

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