0100000_C_General_Information_v2.3.pdf

0100000 – General Information

Spec Item Title

1 General Information

1.1 Outline of Services

1.2 Project Location

1.3 Acquisition of Additional Work

1.4 Background Information

1.5 Verification of Workload and Conditions

1.6 Climate Patterns

1.7 Related Information

1.8 Navy Approach to Service Contracting

1.8.1 Partnering Philosophy

1.8.2 Contractor's Knowledge

1.8.3 Industry Best Practices

1.9 Standard Template

1.10 Navy PBSA Approach

1.11 Technical Proposal Certification

Spec Item Title Description

1 General Information The intention of this solicitation is to obtain all labor, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, facilities, utilities, supervision and management; unless otherwise specified; required for demolition and disposal of 84 railcars at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, New

Jersey 07722. To include 10 flat railcars, 74 box railcars with asbestos.

Each railcar will be moved to the designated demolition site located at the

Receiving Yard by the Government for demolition. This site will be of adequate size to allow for demolition of the railcars, waste segregation, waste load out, equipment staging, asbestos abatement, transport vehicle maneuvering, and support areas. This location is outside of the explosive arc and any other explosive hazard areas. Asbestos abatement of the railcars shall be performed at this location via Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract.

The Offeror is invited and expected to inspect the site(s) where services are to be performed and satisfy itself regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is Wayne Kolb, wayne.kolb@navy.mil., 732-866-2045.

1.1 Outline of Services Except where otherwise stated, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary to provide the services outlined below and described in the Statement of Work, attachment J-0200000-05 at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722 via a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

The PWS is organized into annexes. Annex 1 is "General Information".

Annex 2 contains the on-site project management and administration requirements. Annexes 3 through 18 contain the technical requirements.

The annex numbers are identified as 1 through 18 in the description column, but the full expanded annex numbers include seven digits (e.g., Annex 1 expanded number is 0100000 as shown in the header row at the top of this page). Also, "N/A" (Not Applicable) will be indicated for annexes not used.

Annex 1 General Information

Annex 2 Management and Administration

Annex 3 Command and Staff – N/A

Annex 4 Public Safety – N/A

Annex 5 Air Operations – N/A

Annex 6 Port Operations – N/A

Annex 7 Ordnance –N/A

Annex 8 Range Operations – N/A

Annex 9 Health Care Support – N/A

Annex 10 Supply – N/A

Annex 11 Personnel Support – N/A

Annex 12 Morale, Welfare and Recreation Support – N/A

Annex 13 Galley – N/A

Annex 14 Housing – N/A mailto:wayne.kolb@navy.mil

Annex 15 Facilities Support – N/A

Annex 16 Utilities – N/A

Annex 17 Base Support Vehicles and Equipment – N/A

Annex 18 Environmental

1.2 Project Location The work shall be performed at specific locations throughout Naval

Weapons Station Earle and could vary from location to location. See attachment J-0200000-06 and J-0200000-07 for various locations.

1.3 Acquisition of

Additional Work

The Government reserves the right to acquire additional services at additional locations, within the scope of the annexes and areas included in

Spec Item 1.1 Outline of Services, in addition to the services and locations identified in the requirements of this contract. Additional services will be incorporated into the contract in accordance with the CHANGES clause, SECTION I or ordered under the non-recurring work provisions of the contract. Items of work not covered by this contract but within the general intent are considered in the scope of this contract.

1.4 Background Information Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle is located approximately 50 statute miles south of New York City in the township of Colts Neck, in beautiful rural Monmouth County, New Jersey. Some areas of public interest nearby to this Naval activity are Monmouth Park and always exciting

Atlantic City. NWS Earle encompasses 11,851 acres. The main Station area occupies 10,218 acres. Another 670 acres are occupied in the vicinity of the Waterfront area in Leonardo, New Jersey, adjacent to Sandy Hook

Bay. The remaining acreage abuts the road, which connects the two areas.

NWS Earle’s mission is to receive, issue, maintain, store ammunition, explosives, and perform additional Mission requirements as directed by

Department of the Navy. In addition, NWS Earle presently provides real estate, facilities, administrative and logistical support to other DOD

Commands including Navy and Civilian ships.

The railroad connects the two sections of the base. Approximately 20 miles apart on double track mainline, ending three miles in the bay on trestles and three working piers. The rail system has multiple storage yards with multiple tracks. The mainline crosses bridges underpasses and major highways. Each intersection has signals and traffic lights. The track maintenance will require working in isolated areas where getting equipment in and out will be a challenge. The mainline is adjacent to houses the entire length.

1.5 Verification of

Workload and

Conditions

Throughout the PWS, the workload data is generally referred to as being located in Sections C and J. Section C provides data such as descriptions, specifications, and the statement of work. Section J provides data such as system descriptions, inventories, maps, floor plans, and tables to represent the type, quantity, and location of services to be provided.

As prescribed in FAR 52.237-1, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

1.6 Climate Patterns The climate of Monmouth County in general is temperate humid and is characterized by warm summers and moderate winters. The climate of

Colts Neck is classified as continental with only minor influence from the

Atlantic Ocean. At both these stations the summer temperatures seldom exceed 100 degrees F but frequently reach into the 90's from late May until early September. Winter readings rarely drop below 0 degrees F. The mean annual temperature for Monmouth County is 53 degrees F.

Precipitation in Monmouth County ranges from 45 to 47 inches a year.

The heaviest rainfall amounts Countywide normally occur during the summer months. A drought that lasted from September 1961 through

August 1966 was one of the most significant departures from normal precipitation in recent years. This account is approximate; the contractor shall make their own determination.

1.7 Related Information There are four types of Related Information that can be found in the

Description and Related Information columns of the specification as follows:

Informational Notes as used throughout this PWS provides additional information to offerors to be used in developing a thorough understanding of the work to be performed in this contract. Any block of text marked

“Informational Notes” throughout Annexes 1 through 18 is subject to this disclaimer. Offerors may not rely upon the "Informational Notes" as material representations of the Government. Information provided in

"Informational Notes" does not create a contractual requirement on either party to this contract.

Clarifying Information describes client expectations in a more detailed manner than the Performance Objective and Performance standard alone.

Constraining Information describes limitations to the work performed to meet the Performance Objective and Performance Standard.

Requirement Information further describes client requirements associated with each Performance Objective.

1.8 Navy Approach to

Service Contracting

The Department of Navy (DoN) spends over $1 billion in annual obligations to meet global requirements for facility operations and maintenance provided through Facility Support Contracts (FSC) and additional billions to provide other base operations support services

(OBOS). The Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) of the Naval

Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) has focused increased attention on re-engineering FSC contracts in response to customer and industry feedback, budget constraints, and the impact of a variety of contracting, program management and financial management regulations.

The Navy also supports the following principles:

1.8.1 Partnering Philosophy The first principle is that the Navy views its contractors as partners and not just abstract service providers. The Navy wants its contractors to succeed because partners' success drives the Navy's successful mission completion.

Within the bounds of acquisition policy the Navy intends to work to find solutions that will be beneficial to both the Government and its partners.

1.8.2 Contractor's Knowledge The second principle is that the Navy will receive insightful management from its contractors. This management will include the knowledge, skills, authority and willingness to use contractor resources to find better ways of serving Navy clients’ strategic and operational goals and objectives. The

Navy's use of performance-based objectives evidences this principle.

Although performance work statements will typically contain several levels of performance assessment, the Navy wants its contractors to exercise maximum discretion within bounds of prudent risk management to adjust processes and resources needed to reach specified objectives at the highest performance level.

1.8.3 Industry Best Practices The third principle is that the Navy will adopt industry best commercial practices and maintain state-of-the-art service delivery. To that end, the

Navy's emphasis will be in evaluating performance objectives (end results).

1.9 Standard Template Key to implementing a programmatic approach is using a standard template that ensures Navy-wide consistency yet affords appropriate tailoring to meet local needs. This contract conforms to the standard template and has been tailored for this solicitation. NAVFAC intends to use this template-based approach for future service contracts. Offerors should develop an understanding of the template as part of performing due diligence in reaching an understanding of the Navy’s requirements and expectations.

The standard template contains 18 standard annexes. Annex 1 will always contain information that is relevant to the entire scope of the contract.

Annex 2 contains on-site project management and administration requirements that are relevant to the entire scope of the contract. Annexes

3 through 18 contain the technical information and requirements peculiar to that technical annex. Within each technical annex, the organization of information and requirements are also standardized. Specification Item 1 will always contain General Information. Specification Item 2 will always contain the management and administrative requirements. Specification

Item 3 will always contain the Recurring Work requirements.

Specification Item 4 will always contain the Non-Recurring Work requirements. Requirements and standards for higher level specification items apply to all subordinate specification items, e.g., Specification Item

3 standards apply to all recurring work specification items. Specification

Item 3.1 is applicable to all 3.1 subordinate specification items.

Specification Items 3.2 and 3.3 are not considered subordinate to 3.1. All costs associated with Annexes 1 and 2 and Specification Items 1 and 2 must be priced and their price must be allocated across the Exhibit Line

Items.

1.10 Navy PBSA Approach The Navy’s approach to performance-based service acquisition (PBSA) includes four component parts which are 1) performance outcomes, 2) measurable standards, 3) consideration of incentives, and 4) performance assessment plan.

1.11 Technical Proposal

Certification

The Contractor warrants that its proposal incorporated herein by reference will meet or exceed the performance objectives set forth in this contract.