N4002722R00040001.pdf

VINDICATOR2022

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

VINDICATOR (TSV 5) SSP SERM-507-2 RFP N400272R0004 AMENDMENT 0001

SEE SECTION SF30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE FOR SUMMARY OF CHANGES.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Jul-2022

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 N4002722R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Jul-2022

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 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

12-Jul-2022

CODE

COMMANDER SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE

BUILDING 1488

MASSEY AVE.

MAYPORT FL 32228

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N4002722R0004

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

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications and to update Section L amd Section

M.

QUESTION 001 Volume I Eligibility:

In Paragraph 2C it states the DD must be in accordance with MIL-STD-1625 only to be eligible.

This contradicts what is stated on page 21 Dry dock certification which mentions two options such as ABS classification or other certification techniques.

Clarify does the DD need to be in accordance with MIL-STD-1625 which is not a requirement for USNS, USCG, NOAA or MARAD vessels?

ANSWER 001 Volume I Eligibility:

The dry dock shall be currently certified to MIL-STD-1625D (SH), Safety Certification for Dry-dock Facilities and Building Ways for U.S. Navy Ships, dated 27 August 2009 as Safety

Certification Program for Dry-docking Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways for U.S. Navy Ships or in accordance with the standards and criteria of an internationally recognized certifying authority acceptable to the Contracting Officer, (examples of such authority include, but are not limited to, ABS, Lloyds Registry of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas) in effect on the date of contract award.

QUESTION 002 Utilization of NMD:

On page 30 the use of NMMD is going to be required. NMD is a burdensome system only being used on USN vessels and not on MSC, USCG, NOAA or other federal vessels.

ANSWER 002 Utilization of NMD:

The successful offeror shall utilize the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) program to perform administrative functions with the Government.

QUESTION 003 Extension:

Would the government consider a three-week extension (22 August)? This is a rather extensive project requiring significant information for the submission of the response in addition to the work. Gulf Copper realizes that the work is to commence in September but due to the solicitation being originally announced under NAICS 336612 and not NAICS 336611 there was confusion on the advanced information.

ANSWER 003 Extension:

No. The submission of proposals are currently due no later than 1400 (Local SERMC Time) on

01 AUGUST 2022.

QUESTION 004 Solicitation Submission:

Would the government consider using DOD Safe for submission as well as for references? As stated on page 128 references will be difficult to receive if not already registered in the approved system or located in Mayport FL. DOD SAFE is commonly used in other USN projects as well as USCG projects. Your consideration would be greatly appreciated.

ANSWER 004 Solicitation Submission:

Please refer to Section L- INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS. The references are available by sending the request to dwight.l.beeman.civ@us.navy.mil and frank.a.navarro.civ@us.navy.mil, copy SERMC_MYPT_Code_400_PCO@navy.mil.

QUESTION 005 Solicitation Submission:

The current bid due date is 8/1/22. We are interested in this work but would need a 30 day extension (9/1/22) in order

Thanks

ANSWER 005 Solicitation Submission:

See Answer 003.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

1. PLANS, DRAWINGS AND OTHER REFERENCE DATA

(a) Drawings, plans and test memos will be available through the following website:

https://nsedr.nnsy.navy.mil/webjedmics/index.jsp and https://mercury.tdmis.navy.mil/

The above website requires registration and approval prior to having full access to reference material. If not previously registered, the contractor will not have enough time to complete the requirements of registration. The offeror is required to retrieve the necessary documents from the following location during normal business hours:

Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC)

Bldg. 1488, Tech Library

Mayport Naval Station FL 32228-0057

Email: dwight.l.beeman.civ@us.navy.mil and frank.a.navarro.civ@us.navy.mil, and copy

SERMC_MYPT_Code_400_PCO@navy.mil.

(b) NAVSHIPS Technical Manual, NAVSHIP NOTES, MIL-Standards, MIL SPEC, NAVSHIP Instructions, Electronics Field Change Bulletins, Electronic Information Bulletins, Navy Medical Manuals, General

Specifications for Ships for the U.S. Navy (NAVSEA 5990-AA-SPN-010/GEN-SPEC), Design Service Allocation

Manual (NAVSHIPS 0900-060-0210), and NAVSEA S9300-AW-EDG-010/EPISM (Electric Plant Installation-

Standard Methods) are available for inspection by offerors at the above address.

mailto:dwight.l.beeman.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:frank.a.navarro.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:SERMC_MYPT_Code_400_PCO@navy.mil https://nsedr.nnsy.navy.mil/webjedmics/index.jsp https://mercury.tdmis.navy.mil/ mailto:dwight.l.beeman.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:frank.a.navarro.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:SERMC_MYPT_Code_400_PCO@navy.mil

(End of Provision)

2. INSPECTION OF VESSELS

(a) The VINDICATOR (TSV 5) will be available for shipcheck.

(b) Arrangements for location, date and inspection can be made by communicating with:

Christopher Duncan, Project Manager, christopher.j.duncan.civ@us.navy.mil

Bethjoven de los Reyes, Contracting Officer, bethjoven.a.delosreyes.civ@us.navy.mil

Andres Walsh, Contract Specialist, andres.walsh@navy.mil

Robert Toledo, Contract Specialist, robert.m.toledo.civ@us.navy.mil

(c) Offeror's representatives inspecting vessel(s) will be subject to security, safety, and other applicable regulations established by the activity at which the vessel(s) is/are located and the Commanding Officer of the vessel(s).

3. WORK AT A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION

If the Schedule requires work to be performed aboard ship while located at a Government installation, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions, including security requirements that may affect the cost of performing the work, in the event such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event will the failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the job order/contract.

4. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF OFFERORS

This solicitation does not authorize the use, in performing the work under this solicitation, of any Government property except those items, if any, of Government furnished property specified in Section J. If the offeror or any anticipated subcontractor requires the use, in performing the work proposed under this solicitation, of any other items if Government property in their possession or otherwise, under a facilities contract or other agreement independent of this solicitation, then the offeror shall so state by submitting the following with the offer:

(1) A list of description of all Government property in possession of the offeror and his anticipated subcontractors proposed to be used in a rent-free basis under this contract, which property is accountable under other contracts.

(2) Identification of the facilities contract or other instrument under which the property is held, and the written permission of the Contracting Officer having cognizance of the property for use of that property.

(3) The months during which such property is to be available for use, which shall include the first, last, and all intervening months, and with respect to any such property which is to be used concurrently in performance of two or more contracts, the amounts of the respective uses in sufficient detail to support the pro-ration required by

FAR 45.205, and

(4) The amount of rent, which would be charged for such use, computed in accordance with FAR 45.4, Contractor Use and Rental of Government Property.

5. SENSITIVE WEAPONS TECHNOLOGIES INFORMATION

All technical data provided to the Contractor by the Government will be protected from public disclosure in accordance with the markings contained thereon. All other information relating to items to be delivered or services to be performed under this contract may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by any other person or entity; publication of technical or scientific papers; advertising; or any other proposed release. The Contractor shall provide adequate physical protection to such information so as to preclude access by any person or entity not authorized such access by the Government.

mailto:christopher.j.duncan.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:bethjoven.a.delosreyes.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:andres.walsh@navy.mil mailto:robert.m.toledo.civ@us.navy.mil

6. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION

In order to be eligible for the award of any contract resulting from this solicitation, the offeror must have executed the current MASTER AGREEMENT FOR REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF VESSELS:

MASTER SHIP REPAIR AGREEMENT (MSRA)

AGREEMENT FOR BOAT REPAIR (ABR)

If not previously executed, adequate time must exist to allow for the proper assessment of the contractor's MSRA and/or ABR application and execution of the agreement without impact to the vessel's availability dates. Should adequate time not exist, the offeror will not be eligible for the award of a contract under this solicitation.

7. HAND CARRIED OR COURIERED PROPOSALS

Hand Carried: All hand carried proposals shall be delivered to the bid box located on the 1st floor of Southeast

Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC), 1488 Massey Avenue, at Naval Station Mayport. Proposals will not be accepted at any other location. All proposals shall be marked as outlined in Section L.

Contractors must affix a date/time receipt label (available above the bid box located on the 1st floor) to the proposal package, prior to placing the proposal into the bid box. Proposal packages that will not fit into the bid box will be turned over to personnel from SERMC Contracts Department only.

Couriered proposals: All couriered proposals (i.e. FEDEX, UPS, etc.) must be sent with enough time to be received at SERMC by the date required on the solicitation or will be determined as non-responsive. Proposals will not be accepted by personnel from any other department or the mailroom. Proposals shall not be sent via regular United

States Postal Service (USPS) mail. All proposals shall be sent to the following address and will have annotated on the label "Contracts Department" with the appropriate POC, Solicitation number, Ship Name and SSP number:

Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC), ATTN: Contracts Dept Representative: ANDRES WALSH

1488 Massey Avenue, Naval Station Mayport

Mayport, FL 32228

Application for access to Naval Station Mayport must be made through SERMC Security at least 48 hours prior to the time access is required to SERMC for delivery of contractor's proposal. Information regarding access is contained in clause Security Requirements and Destruction of Classified Materials and the below clause BASE

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS. A proposal may be considered late if a contractor is unable to gain access to SERMC in order to hand-carry a proposal.

Prospective offerors shall submit all questions pertaining to security clearances and access to Naval Station

Mayport via email to the SERMC Security Manager at phillip.actkins@navy.mil and carbon copy (cc) the

Contracting Officer.

8. SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION REQUESTS

Offerors are expected to reach a reasonable understanding of the requirements of the solicitation by careful examination and study of the RFP, the applicable work package and by the application of 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 specification clarification, Attachment S-1, shall be sent to the Contracting Officer via email to the point of contact listed for this solicitation no later than 2:00 PM SERMC Local Time 22 JULY 2022 mailto:phillip.actkins@navy.mil in order to allow the Government sufficient time to prepare and issue answers. NO REQUESTS WILL

BE ANSWERED AFTER THAT TIME.

9. 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 at

SERMC_MYPT_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil 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 full and open competition. 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 2:00 PM (Local SERMC Time) on 01 AUGUST

2022.

C. Packaging & Marking: Each proposal 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 clearly labeled.

D. Media & Quantities: Offerors shall provide one (1) compact disc containing all volumes listed below.

If there are any discrepancies between the proposal contained on the compact disc and the hard copy proposal, the hard copy proposal will govern. Hard copy proposals shall be submitted in the following quantities:

Volume Title Original Copies

I Eligibility 1 1

II Past Performance Proposal 1 3

III Price Proposal, including

Attachment S-2

1 1

IV Small Business Subcontracting Plan

(Large business only)

1 1

V Pre-award Data 1 1

2. VOLUME I – ELIGIBILITY

In order to be considered eligible for award, the offeror must provide acceptable written evidence that:

a. the offeror's place of performance is either on the East Coast and the Gulf Coast of the United States of America;

b. the offeror has ownership of or committed access to pier and dry dock facilities sufficient to support

VINDICATOR (TSV 5. Proof of committed dry dock access shall be provided in the form of a letter signed by the dry dock owner identifying and confirming committed access to a dry dock capable of docking VINDICATOR (TSV 5). This written proof must clearly state that the pier and dry dock facilities will be available for the duration of this availability; and

c. the dry dock shall be currently certified to MIL-STD-1625D (SH), Safety Certification for Dry-dock Facilities and Building Ways for U.S. Navy Ships, dated 27 August 2009 as Safety Certification

Program for Dry-docking Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways for U.S. Navy Ships;

or in accordance with the standards and criteria of an internationally recognized certifying authority acceptable to the Contracting Officer, (examples of such authority include, but are not limited to, ABS, Lloyds Registry of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas) in effect on the date of contract award.

3. VOLUME II – 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. Relevant contracts are as set forth in Section M.

D. For relevant contract efforts not recorded in Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) as completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) reports, the Government will review no more than five Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) (Attachment J-6) completed and submitted to the SERMC Contracting Office via email to the attention of the follwing personnel:

Christopher Duncan, Project Manager, christopher.j.duncan.civ@us.navy.mil

Bethjoven de los Reyes, Contracting Officer, bethjoven.a.delosreyes.civ@us.navy.mil

Andres Walsh, Contract Specialist, andres.walsh@navy.mil

Robert Toledo, Contract Specialist, robert.m.toledo.civ@us.navy.mil

For these contracts to be considered relevant, the PPQs submitted must demonstrate the work is timely and relevant as set forth in Section M, Basis of Award. The PPQ must be completed by the Project Manager or

Contracting Officer who oversaw the effort.

E. All PPQs must be received by the Contracting Office via email address outlined above five (5) calendar days prior to proposal due date. The Government will not review/consider any questionnaires that are received after this date, are incomplete, are not filled out by an individual who oversaw the project or are not submitted directly from the customer (Project Manager or Contracting Officer).

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

4. VOLUME III – 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

(Attachment J-4) to ascertain that proposed prices are fair and reasonable. If only one proposal is received, the Government shall request cost and pricing data in accordance with DFARS 252.215-7008 to determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

B. Complete and return RFP Section A, SF 1449 blocks 17a, 17b, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 30a. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in RFP Sections A through K.

C. Insert proposed unit and extended prices in Section B for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Sub-contract Line Item Number (SLIN)/Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN) including option items and return.

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

5. VOLUME IV - SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (LARGE BUSINESS ONLY)

Provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 19.704 – Subcontracting Plan

Requirements.

6. VOLUME V - PREAWARD INFORMATION

Offerors must provide the following marked 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 Curve 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, including projected work, (by ship or contract) during contract performance period for the subject solicitation. Averages are not acceptable for any period greater than one (1) week. Include Quality Assurance, Inspection, Test and Checkout Personnel.

(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 drydock/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 drydock proposed for docking this vessel.

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

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

(11) 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).

(12) 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 four (4) hours.

(13) Provide a copy of a "Heavy Weather Plan" that meets the requirements of on Attachment J-3.

(14) 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.

(15) 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.

(16) 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.

(17) 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.

(18) Provide a statement that the contractor has a current acceptable documented Quality Management

System compliant to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

(19) Provide a list of qualified welders and silbrazers by name, badge number and list of qualifications.

(20) Provide a list of qualified welding and brazing procedures and Non Destructive Test (NDT) procedures.

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

(22) Provide a list of certified NDT inspectors.

(23) Contractors proposing to work at a site for which there is no MSR, ABR or Remote Site Plan in accordance with 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

(24) Provide proof of Society for Protective Coatings (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: Name of subcontractor, subcontractor’s point of contact and proof of SSPC qualification.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government reserves the right to consider only offers from small business concerns if it receives at least two responsive offers from responsible small business concerns and an award can be made at a fair market price. In the event at least two responsive offers from responsible small business concerns are not received, the Government will withdraw the small business set aside restriction in accordance with FAR 19.506 and shall consider all responsive offers from responsible offerors.

This is a competitive best value source selection in which competing offerors’ past performance history will be evaluated on a basis of past performance being significantly more important than price. By submission of all requested items in Volumes I, II, III, IV and V as noted in Section L, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. All such offers shall be treated equally except for their prices and performance records. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

A. VOLUME I – ELIGIBILITY

In order to be considered eligible for award, the offeror must provide acceptable written evidence that:

a. the offeror's place of performance is either on the East Coast and the Gulf Coast of the United States of America;

b. the offeror has ownership of or committed access to pier and dry dock facilities sufficient to support

VINDICATOR (TSV 5). Proof of committed dry dock access shall be provided in the form of a letter signed by the dry dock owner identifying and confirming committed access to a dry dock capable of docking VINDICATOR (TSV 5). This written proof must clearly state that the pier and dry dock facilities will be available for the duration of this availability; and

c. the dry dock shall either (i) currently be certified to MIL-STD-1625D (SH), Safety Certification for

Dry-dock Facilities and Building Ways for U.S. Navy Ships, dated 27 August 2009 as Safety

Certification Program for Dry-docking Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways for U.S. Navy Ships;

or in accordance with the standards and criteria of an internationally recognized certifying authority acceptable to the Contracting Officer, (examples of such authority include, but are not limited to, ABS, Lloyds Registry of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas) in effect on the date of contract award.

A. VOLUME II - PAST PERFORMANCE

The Government will review completed CPARS reports for five relevant (meaning at least somewhat relevant) and most recent contracts (if existing) completed within three years from the RFP proposal due date. These completed CPARS reports will be retrieved from PPIRS using the offeror’s CAGE Code, name, address, and division identified on the SF 33. For relevant contract efforts not recorded in PPIRS as completed CPARS reports, the Government will review PPQs completed and submitted in accordance with

Section L, and any corrective action narrative submitted. The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to allow the Government to assess the offeror’s ability to perform the requirement described in this Request for Proposal (RFP) based on the offeror’s demonstrated past performance.

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.

Somewhat

Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved some of the 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.

Scope, magnitude of effort and complexity are further defined below:

VERY RELEVANT

SCOPE: Scope will be considered very relevant if the type of work effort in the past performance event involved work essentially the same as the work in the RFP.

MAGNITUDE OF EFFORT: Magnitude of effort will be considered very relevant if the past performance event had a final contract value at or above $5,000,000.

COMPLEXITY: Complexity will be considered very relevant if the past performance event involved the design and/or construction of (1) offshore supply vessels of similar mission and complexity and (2) other vessels of similar complexity and was performed as a prime.

RELEVANT

SCOPE: Scope will be considered relevant if the type of work effort in the past performance event involved work similar to the work in the RFP.

MAGNITUDE OF EFFORT: Magnitude of effort will be considered relevant if the past performance event had a final contract value at or above $5,000,000.

design and/or construction of (1) offshore supply vessels of similar mission and complexity and (2) other

SOMEWHAT RELEVANT

SCOPE: Scope will be considered somewhat relevant if the type of work effort in the past performance event involved some of the work in the RFP.

MAGNITUDE OF EFFORT: Magnitude of effort will be considered somewhat relevant if the past performance event had a final contract value at or above $5,000,000.

design and/or construction of (1) offshore supply vessels of similar mission and complexity and (2) other

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.

Neutral

Confidence

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. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

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 Confidence” will be assigned to the past performance factor and the offeror will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably on past performance. However, the

Government may determine that a “Substantial Confidence” or a “Satisfactory Confidence” past performance rating is worth more than a “Neutral Confidence” past performance rating in the best value tradeoff analysis.

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

B. VOLUME III - PRICE

The price evaluation will document, for the offers evaluated under section B, the fairness and reasonableness of the proposed total evaluated price.

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.

Offers will not be considered which do not submit prices in section B for all CLINs/SLINs/ELINs including Option Items. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price of all Option Items to the total price of CLIN 0001 in accordance with FAR 52.217-4, EVALUATION OF

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

C. VOLUME IV – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (LARGE BUSINESSES

ONLY)

Offerors’ Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 19.704 –

Subcontracting Plan Requirements using Attachment J-3. In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, Small

Business Subcontracting Plan, failure to submit and negotiate the subcontracting plan shall make the offeror ineligible for award of the contract. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements as outlined in Attachment J-3, offerors’ Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall include the congressionally mandated five percent (5%) goal for small disadvantaged business concerns or a detailed explanation as to why the goal cannot be included in the plan in order to be considered eligible for award.

D. VOLUME V– PREAWARD DATA

Pre-award data will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

E. 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 price 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.

F. 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 held, all offerors selected to participate in discussions shall be advised of deficiencies, significant weaknesses, and adverse past performance in their offer, and shall be offered an opportunity to correct or resolve these issues. However, if an offeror has already been afforded an opportunity to submit comments, rebutting statements or additional information concerning its 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 an 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.

A further evaluation of offers within the Competitive Range may occur in light of any additional information or data received during subsequent discussions and/or furnished with final proposal revisions.

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