N40027-16-R-0016 _Amendment_0001.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

SUBMARINE IDIQ, Amendment 0001

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications and provide Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).

Receipt of proposals remain 1400 (SERMC Local Time) on 07 April 2016.

SEE SECTION SF30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Mar-2016

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 N40027-16-R-0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Mar-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Mar-2016

CODE

COMMANDER SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE

CTR P.O. BOX 280057, MAYPORT NAVAL STATION

JACKSONVILLE FL 32228-0057

N40027 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N40027-16-R-0016

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

Bidder’s Question #1:

Section L.4 Vol III RMC L-2-0014 Para (18) of the RFQ, #18 (Key Event and Milestone Schedule) requires the bidder to “Develop and furnish a Key Event and Milestone Schedule”. In order to scope the Key Event and Milestone Schedule accurately, will the Government provide a notional work package upon which this submission can be based?

Answer:

No. The Government will not provide a notional work package. Each separate delivery order will require a Key Event and Milestone Schedule for the contracted work.

Bidder’s Question #2:

Section L.4 Vol III RMC L-2-0014 Para (18) of the RFQ, #18 (Key Event and Milestone Schedule) requires the bidder to “Develop a schedule of work items, including, start and completion dates for each work item”. For work items that include options for total and various degrees of partial preservation—which work scope option should a schedule be provided for? Does this require the bidder to submit an individual schedule for each work item, or one integrated schedule that includes all work items? If an integrated schedule is desired, will the Government provide a notional package of items for which the integrated schedule can be based?

Answer:

No. The Government will not provide a notional work package. Contractor shall provide an integrated schedule that includes all work items that will be issued separately as part of each delivery order.

Bidder’s Question #3, RFQ Section L.2:

A Past Performance Questionnaire is referenced in Section L.2, Paragraph E as Attachment J-5. However, Attachment J-5 is TRIREFFACKBAYINST 5100.1D Ch-3, OSH Program. Is there a standard Past Performance Questionnaire Form that is required to use? If so, please provide the PPQ Form.

Answer:

The PPQ Form is provided as an attachment to Amendment 0001. Section L.2, Paragraph E will be updated to reflect the correct Attachment number.

Bidder’s Question #4:

Section L.4 Vol III RMC L-2-0014 Para (3) of the RFQ, #3 (Production Manning/Manning Curves) requires the bidder to “Submit Production Manning/Manning Curves information”. In order to scope the manning curved accurately; will the Government provide a notional work package?

Answer:

No. The Government will not provide a notional work package. Each delivery order will invoke CLIN tasking where manning curves can be accurately scoped based on the level of contracted work.

Bidder’s Question #5:

Section L.4 Vol III RMC L-2-0014 Para (3) of the RFQ, #3 (Production Manning/Manning Curves) is invoked as represented by an “X”. However, items “a”, “b”, and “c” are not marked by an “X”. Does this mean the 3 sub-tasks not invoked?

Answer:

No. Section L4 Vol III RMC L-2-0014 Para (3) of the RFQ #3 is invoked including sub paragraphs a, b, and c.

Bidder’s Question #6, Attachment J-3:

Attachment J-3, para 3 requires “The contractor shall comply with the DD Form 254, Contractor Security Classification Specification, as well as all security requirements of the Kings Bay NSB/Trident Refit Facility”.

Please provide the Form 254 for this contract. Does the bidder have to be qualified to security requirements of Form 254, e.g., hold a Confidential Level Facility Clearance, to bid on the contract?

Answer:

The work being performed is not “classified work” nor does it appear that any handling of “classified equipment” will be involved so a DD-254 will not be needed. The contractor does not have to be qualified to the security requirements to bid on contract but must provide personnel that can meet the security requirements for executing the contract.

Bidder’s Question #7, Work Item #191-11-001:

Item 191-11-001 Lead Ballast Removal/Re-ballast/Installation; accomplish, Paragraph 3.10 requires lead bins to be preserved prior to installation of lead. Please provide direction on number and size of bins to be preserved for each Line in J-4 requiring lead installation.

Answer:

The exact number and size of lead bins cannot be determined in advance. Quantities and square footage of each lead bin to be preserved will be invoked as required in each separate delivery order.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

RMC J-2-0001 LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

(a) Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation shall consist of the following sections of this solicitation, and the documents, exhibits, and attachments described below:

Part I The Schedule (Sections A through H) Part II Contract Clauses (Section I) Part III List of Documents, Exhibits and other Attachments (Section J) Part IV Representations and Instructions (Sections K through M)

Part IV of the solicitation will not be physically incorporated into the resulting contract. However, Section K, “Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors” will be retained in the contract file and acceptance of a proposal under this solicitation incorporates Section K by reference into the resultant contract (FAR 15.204-1(b)).

(b) Documents, exhibits and other attachments that will form part of and constitute this contract are as follows:

J-1 Specification Work Package SUB IDIQ 2016

J-2 Request for Specification Clarification

J-3 SSBN/SSGN General Requirements

J-4 Cost Data Break Down, Excel Spreadsheet, five (5) tabs

J-5 TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY INST 5100.1D CH-3

J-6 TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY INSTRUCTION 5401.1F

J-7 SUBASE INSTR 5090.6

J-8 TRIREFFACINST 5090_1e

J-9 SUBASE INSTR 5090.3e

J-10 TRIREFFACINST 5090_2b

J-11 TRIREFFACINST 5090_3d

J-12 Exhibit “A” Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) DD Form 1423

J-13 Past Performance Questionnaire

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT

REQUESTS FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATIONS:

Offerors are expected to reach a reasonable understanding of the requirements of the solicitation by careful examination and study of the RFP schedule, the applicable work package and by the application of qualified knowledge and experience. In the event that such study and examination establishes a need for correction or clarification, such information should immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer so official dissemination of such information to all offerors may be made prior to submission of offers.

Requests for clarification shall be sent to SERMC_MYPT_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil no later than 31 MARCH 2016, 1600 (SERMC Local Time) in order to allow the Government sufficient time to prepare and issue answers.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

A. Instructions: Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the following preparation instructions. The Government encourages offerors to contact the Contracting Officer in writing in order to request an explanation of any aspect of these instructions. This acquisition will be accomplished in accordance with FAR Part 15 and is 100% small business set-aside, NAICS 336611.

If the Government does not receive at least two responsible, compliant small business offers, the Government will withdraw the small business set aside restriction in accordance with FAR 19.506 and shall consider all offers. All offerors, both large and small business concerns, are required to submit proposals at the close of this solicitation in order to be considered. The award will be based on a “Best Value trade-off” determination.

B. Time of submission: Proposals are due no later than 1400 SERMC Local Time on 07 APRIL2016.

C. Packaging & Marking: Each volume is to be submitted in sealed boxes or envelopes. The outside of the package shall clearly indicate the offeror’s name and solicitation number. Originals may be shipped in the same boxes as the copies to eliminate excess shipping costs. However, originals shall be separately wrapped inside the container and be clearly labeled on the exterior of the packaging. For hand-carried proposals see RMC L-2-0019.

D. Quantities: Proposals shall be submitted in the following quantities:

Volume Title Original Copies

I Past Performance Proposal 1 3 II Price Proposal (SFs 30/33, J-4 and Section B) 1 2 III Pre-award Data (RMC L-2-0014) 1 2

2. VOLUME I – PAST PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL

A. The Government will evaluate past performance as a factor for award.

B. Offerors may submit an explanation of corrective actions taken in the past for substandard performance.

C. Offerors may submit up to five (5) Past Performance Questionnaires for efforts not documented in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) if provided by the offerors’ customers (as specified in Section M). See subparagraphs E. and F. below for more details.

D. Relevant contract efforts demonstrate PRESERVATION OF BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

TANKS AND SPACES ONBOARD COMBATANT U.S. NAVY VESSELS, WITH SUBMARINE

WORK BEING OF GREATER RELEVANCE performed by the offeror as a prime and completed within the last three years with a reported dollar value of the assessed performance at or above $500,000.

E. For contract efforts not recorded in PPIRS, offerors may have past customers submit Past Performance

Questionnaires (J-13) to the SERMC Contracting Office via email to the attention of sarah.deperi@navy.mil and chris.oconnor1@navy.mil. For these contracts to be considered relevant, the Past Performance Questionnaires submitted must demonstrate the work is timely and relevant as set forth in Section M, Basis of Award. The Past Performance Questionnaire must be completed by the Project Manager or Contract Administrator who oversaw the effort.

F. All Past Performance Questionnaires must be submitted five (5) calendar days prior to proposal due date.

The Government will not review/consider any questionnaires that are received after this date, are not complete, or not filled out by the Project Manager or Contract Administrator who oversaw the effort.

G. The offeror must provide a copy of the cover sheet (page one) with its proposal identifying the customer’s point-of-contact information.

3. VOLUME II – PRICE PROPOSAL

A. Since adequate price competition is anticipated in response to this solicitation, cost or pricing data is not required with the initial proposal, although data other than certified cost and pricing data is required to ascertain that proposed prices are realistic, fair and reasonable. If only one proposal is received, the Government may request cost and pricing data to determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

B. Complete blocks 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the RFP Section A, SF 33 and blocks 8, 15 of the RFP

Section A, SF 30. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in RFP Sections A through K.

C. Complete the price proposal information on J-4 showing the total price of each specification item listed in the solicitation. Failure of the offerer to propose less than the entire effort specified herein may be determined to be unacceptable.

D. Insert proposed unit and extended prices in Section B for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and SLIN/ELIN (if any) including any/all option periods.

E. Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in Sections F, G and K. Section K shall be returned in its entirety. For Sections F and G, the offeror shall submit only those pages that require a fill-in.

F. For bidding offerors should price all ELINS except for ELIN 0014) for normal working hours, and eight hour period between 0700 and 1800, M-F.

4. VOLUME III PREAWARD INFORMATION

RMC L-2-0014 PREAWARD INFORMATION. Offerors must provide all the following information in order for the Government to determine responsibility.

(1) Organization Chart. Submit a chart detailing each management, technical, engineering and production position from the highest company level to the lowest supervisory level. Include descriptions of each position describing the duties, responsibilities, authority and names of the individuals filling the positions. The organizational chart must represent the facility that will perform the work.

(2) Identify any other corporate divisions, affiliates or subsidiaries that will perform the work in whole or in part.

(3) Submit Production Manning/Manning Curves information, including:

(a) Manning schedule by specification item, showing shift work and premium time aboard ship and in shop.

(b) Trade manning curves showing manning for all work (by ship or contract) during contract performance period for the subject solicitation and all other projected work. Averages are not acceptable for any period greater than one (1) week in the curves. Include Quality Assurance, Inspection, Test and Checkout Personnel.

(c) Composite manning curves showing manning for all work (by ship or contract) during the contract performance period. Averages are not acceptable for any period greater than one (1) week in the curves.

(4) Submit a berthing plan showing where the ship and auxiliary craft (such as berthing barge) will be berthed in the contractor's plant during the entire overhaul. The berthing plan must include a water depth sounding chart and capacity of services available to meet specification requirements. The water depth sounding chart is to show the date the soundings were taken.

(5) Submit sketches that show the proposed vessel navigation/ maneuvering route from the navigation channel to the berthing position. Detail the water depths of all areas along the route to verify compliance with Drawing 53711-845-6686999 and that the 2 foot minimum vessel clearance (MLW) is maintained at all times.

State whether there are any overhead projections along the route and how much clearance will be available between the highest point of the ship and the overhead projection. (See Item 042-04-001)

(6) Proposed docking/undocking schedule. Include docking schedules of other work anticipated during the relative time frame utilizing the same dry-dock/railway.

(7) List other ships berthed during the availability of this solicitation.

(8) Provide a copy of current certification signed by an independent certifying authority of the weight handling capacity of the crane, derrick, railway, travel lift or dry-dock proposed for docking this vessel.

(9) Resume of the contractor's dock master who will dock/undock the vessel for this solicitation.

(10) Describe the plan for acquiring any facilities required by the specifications that are not available in-house (or pre-committed) at the time of submission of the offer.

(11) State location where (a) messing and/or, (b) berthing of ship's force will be accomplished. Include intended dates for removal/return of ship's force from/to the ship.

(12) Provide a list of special equipment, tools and facilities required for this solicitation. Indicate whether the equipment, tools and facilities are owned by the offeror, a proposed subcontractor or are to be obtained through some other source (identify the source and the arrangements made to obtain them, including the date(s) that it will be available for use).

(13) Provide a plan for the supply of electricity, steam and water to the ship in the event of loss of any of these services for a period in excess of 4 hours.

(14) Provide a copy of a "Heavy Weather Plan" that meets the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-69.

(15) Provide a detailed plan, including dates, for the accomplishment of any additions, modifications, or changes, such as dredging, to the proposed facilities necessary to meet the requirements of this solicitation.

(16) Provide a complete description of and a procedure for accomplishment, including dates, for any removals or temporary modifications proposed to be made to the vessel to allow entry into and departure from the contractor’s facility.

(17) Provide a list of all proposed sub-contractors, by work item, the nature and extent of work to be sub-contracted (if less than the total work item), work schedules and completion dates.

(18) Develop and furnish a Key Event and Milestone Schedule. Develop a schedule of all work items, including, start and completion dates for each work item. Subcontractor work is to be integrated into this schedule.

(19) Provide a Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan.

(20) Provide a Statement that the contractor has a current acceptable documented Quality Management System compliant to the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04.

(21) Provide a list of qualified welders and silbrazers by name and list of qualifications.

(22) Provide a list of qualified welding and brazing procedures and NDT procedures that will be used on this job order..

(23) Provide a list of Quality Assurance Representatives who will be present at Check Points.

(24) Provide a list of certified NDT inspectors.

(25)Complete the price proposal information on Attachment J-4 showing the total price of each specification item listed in the solicitation.

(26) Contractors proposing to work at a site for which there is not MSR, ABR or Remote Site Plan IAW CNRMCINST 4280.1 (Master Agreement for Repair & Alteration of Vessels; MSRA & ABR Instruction dated 02 July 2015) must submit the following:

Management Effort Production Control Hazardous waste and material control Subcontracting Safety/Security Quality Control Hazardous waste generator number issued to the MSRA/ABR holder for that specific remote site Description of remote facilities and equipment

(27) Provide proof of SSPC certification required in the specification. If potential bidder will use a subcontractor for the work requiring SSPC certification, the following information must be submitted with proposal: Company name of subcontractor, POC information and proof of SSPC qualification.

(28) Provide a standard operating procedure (SOP) that demonstrates your company’s ability to comply with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-12, MILSTD 1689, Welding Surveillance inspection program.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

BASIS FOR AWARD

This is a competitive best value source selection in which competing offerors’ past performance history will be evaluated on a basis past performance is significantly more important than price considerations. The Government anticipates making multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. However, the Government reserves the right to make a single award. By submission of all requested items in Volumes I and II as noted in Section L, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, and will be determined technically acceptable. All such offers shall be treated equally except for their prices and performance records. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable and excluded from the competitive range, if one is established. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

A. PRICE:

Initially offers shall be ranked according to price, including any option prices if applicable. The price evaluation will document, for the offers evaluated under paragraph B, the reasonableness and affordability of the proposed total evaluated price and whether it reflects the offeror understands of the work and ability to perform the contract. A detailed review of each offeror’s price proposal will be made to assess and evaluate the reasonableness of the offeror’s pricing for performance of the work outlined in the submitted J-4.

The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures such as those listed in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2) to ensure fair and reasonable price, including comparing the offeror’s proposed pricing with the independent Government estimate and the labor and materials pricing of other offerors.

Offers will not be considered which do not submit proposals for CLINs/SLINS/ELINs and all Option Items. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price of all Option Items to the total price for the basic requirement in accordance with FAR 52.217-4, EVALUATION OF

OPTIONS EXERCISED AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD (JUN 1988).

B. PAST PERFORMANCE:

A. The Government will review CPARS for five relevant and most recent contract efforts (if existing). These

CPARS will be retrieved from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) using the offeror’s CAGE Code, name, address, and division identified on the SF 30 or SF 33. For relevant contract efforts not recorded in PPIRS the Government will review Past Performance Questionnaires (J-13) completed and submitted in accordance with Section L. Relevant contract efforts demonstrate

PRESERVATION OF BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TANKS AND SPACES ONBOARD

COMBATANT U.S. NAVY VESSELS, WITH SUBMARINE WORK BEING OF GREATER

RELEVANCE performed by the offeror as a prime and completed within the last three years with a reported dollar value of the assessed performance at or above $500,000.

The offeror shall ensure that the documentation required in support of Past Performance is supplied by the evaluating agency to the Contracting Officer. It is the offeror’s responsibility to follow up with the evaluating customer to ascertain if the required information has been forwarded prior to the established closing date. The Government will not seek out corrections to incomplete or insufficient information on behalf of offerors. Unverifiable information will not be considered in the past performance assessment.

NOTES: No PPQ submittals (mailed, emailed, or faxed) will be accepted from the offeror being evaluated.

The offeror should verify completion and submittal of the forms with the agencies/companies to which they provided the questionnaire.

There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation:

1) Past Performance Relevance

In determining the relevancy of the submitted data, the following levels of relevancy as shown in the below table will be used:

Rating Definition Very Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

2) Performance Confidence Assessment

Past performance will not be rated on a pass/fail basis. The past performance information obtained will be reviewed to determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to performance confidence assessment. In conducting a performance assessment, each offeror shall be assigned one of the ratings outlined in the below table:

Rating Description Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence

Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral)

No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, a “Neutral or deemed Satisfactory” will be assigned to the past performance factor and the offeror will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably on past performance.

The overall performance confidence rating will be based on the technical, schedule and management performance for each contract.

C. COMPETITIVE RANGE

If awards are not made on the basis of initial offers, the Contracting Officer will make the determination as to which offers are in the “Competitive Range.” The competitive range shall be determined on the basis of the probable cost to the Government plus the past performance evaluations, and shall include only offerors that have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. The initial number of offers considered as being within the competitive range may be reduced when, as a result of the written or oral discussions any such offer has been determined to no longer have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. The number of offers within the competitive range may also be reduced if the Contracting Officer determined that the number of most highly rated proposals that might otherwise be included within the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted.

D. DISCUSSION AND PROPOSAL REVISIONS

For the Government’s intent regarding discussions, see FAR 52.215-1 included in Section L of the RFP. If discussions are applicable, all offerors selected to participate in discussions shall be advised of deficiencies in their offer, and shall be offered a reasonable opportunity to correct or resolve the deficiencies and to submit such price or cost, or other revisions to their offer, that may result from the discussions. However, if an offeror has already been afforded an opportunity to submit comments, rebutting statements or additional information concerning their past performance, or has already done so under FAR 42.15 or CPARS procedures, then discussions need not be held. At the conclusion of discussions, a final common cut-off date, which allows a reasonable opportunity for submission of written proposal revisions, shall be established, and those offerors selected to remain in the competitive range will be notified to submit proposal revisions. Since adequate price competition is anticipated in response to this solicitation, cost or pricing data is not required with the initial proposal, although data other than certified cost and pricing data is required to ascertain that proposed prices are realistic, fair and reasonable. If only one proposal is received, the Government will request cost and pricing data to determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

The initial evaluation of offers within the Competitive Range may be revised in light of any additional information or data received during subsequent discussions and/or furnished with final proposal revisions.

(End of Summary of Changes)