SECTION_D._Evaluation_Factors_for_Award.pdf

RFP N40192-13-R-8008

Black Berry and Cell Phone Services Joint Region Marianas and Tenant Commands, Guam

D. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. The solicitation requires the evaluation of price and the following non-price factors:

Factor 1 – Offeror Experience Factor 2 – Past Performance Factor 3 - Safety

The distinction between Offeor Experience and Past Performance is Offeror Experience pertains to the types of work and volume of work completed by a contractor that are comparable to the types of work covered by this requirement, in terms of size, scope, and complexity. Past performance relates to how well a contractor has performed.

2. Basis of Evaluation and Submittal Requirements for Each Factor.

The relative order of importance of the technical evaluation factors are considered of equal weight, and when combined, are approximately equal to price.

a. Price

(1) Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The offeror shall submit the following in the order shown below in a sealed envelope. Envelope is to be clearly marked in the bottom right corner as follows:

Offeror’s Name

PRICE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED UNDER RFP N40192-13-R-8008. DO NOT OPEN

IN MAILROOM

(i) Attachment 1 (Schedule and Exhibits A thru E). Offeror is to complete all ELIN unit pricing for each contract period, which will become the rates effective at contract award

(ii) Representations and Certifications. Offeror shall submit completed copies of FAR 52.212-3, as well as DFARS 252.212-7000 or Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) record.

(iii) Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable)

(2) Basis of Evaluation: Prices will be evaluated for reasonableness based on:

(1) Comparison of proposed prices with other offers received in response to the solicitation; and (2) Comparison with the Independent Government Estimate.

Unrealistically low (or high) proposed prices or prices unbalanced between the various option periods, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the Offeror does not understand the requirement, or has made an unrealistic proposal.

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b. Technical Factors:

(1) FACTOR 1, OFFEROR EXPERIENCE

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The Offeror shall submit the following under Tab “1” of their proposal:

(1) Use format in Attachment 2 (Offeror Experience Project Data Sheet) to submit projects for evaluation under experience. Submit Attachment 2 under Tab “1” of the proposal.

(2) Submit projects for Black Berry and Cell Phone Wireless services.

(3) Submit projects completed or substantially completed (80% complete) within five-year period. The five-year period is calculated by counting back five years from the date set for the receipt of proposals in the RFP.

(4) Submit a maximum of five (5) projects for the Offeror.

(5) Submit evidence of a binding teaming agreement or other contractual agreement which creates legal responsibility on the part of the subcontractors, as applicable. Proposals that fail to use format in Attachment 2 may be rated lower. All projects submitted which are outside the five-year period or above the maximum number allowed for consideration will be removed and discarded prior to evaluation. All projects submitted which are not relevant in scope will be removed and discarded prior to evaluation. Offerors who submit relevant projects for a subsidiary, satellite office, parent company, or predecessor company must fully explain how this office will participate in this contract. If it is not clear how this office will participate in this contract, the project will be removed and discarded prior to evaluation.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation: The Offeror's experience will be evaluated based upon demonstrated Black Berry and Cell Phone Wireless services experience similar in scope, size, type, and complexity to the work in the RFP.

(2) FACTOR 2, PAST PERFORMANCE:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The Offeror shall submit the following under Tab “2” of their proposal:

(1) Submit one of the following for each of the projects submitted under Factor 1 – Offeror Experience:

Joint Region Marianas and Tenant Commands, Guam

a. A Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) or a Contractor

Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) for Services

b. If a commercial project, submit a PPQ.

c. If a Government project, submit a copy of a CPAR. The Government will not evaluate any PPQ submitted for a Government project if an official CPAR evaluation exists in the Government database.

d. An interim CPAR or PPQ will be accepted for evaluation if an

Offeror submits projects which are at least 80%,but less than 100% complete.

(2) If you are submitting a project that your firm performed as a subcontractor, the prime contractor may be cited as the client POC.

(3) Submit projects completed or substantially completed (at least

80%) within five-year period. The five-year period is calculated by counting back five years from the date set for the receipt of proposals in the RFP.

(4) Submit a maximum of five (5) projects for the Offeror.

(2) Basis of Evaluation: The Offeror’s past performance will be evaluated based upon client satisfaction on recent relevant cell phone and black berry wireless services within the last five (5) years. Client satisfaction will be measured based upon quality of work, effectiveness of management, timely completion of work, and compliance with safety standards. Further, as an integral part of client satisfaction, the Offeror’s termination for default history and safety record will also be evaluated. The Government’s sources of information for evaluating past performance may include, but are not limited to, any and all information provided by the contractor, inquiries of owner representative(s), any other known sources not provided by the Offeror, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

(3) FACTOR 3, SAFETY:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements: The Offeror shall submit the following information under Tab “3” of their proposal: (For a partnership or joint venture, the following submittal requirements are required for each contractor who is part of the partnership or joint venture; however, only one safety narrative is required. EMR and DART Rates shall not be submitted for subcontractors.)

(1) Experience Modification Rate (EMR): For the three previous complete calendar years, 2010, 2011 and 2012, submit your EMR (which compares your company’s annual losses in insurance claims against its policy premiums over a three year period). If you have no EMR, affirmatively state so, and explain why. Any extenuating circumstances that affected the EMR and upward or downward trends should be addressed as part of this element. Lower EMRs will be given greater weight in the evaluation.

(2) OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate: For the three previous complete calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012, submit your OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If you cannot submit an OSHA DART Rate, affirmatively state so, and explain why. Any extenuating circumstances that affected the OSHA DART Rate data and upward or downward trends should be addressed as part of this element. Lower OSHA DART Rates will be given greater weight in the evaluation.

(3) Technical Approach for Safety: Describe the plan that the Offeror will implement to evaluate safety performance of potential subcontractors, as a part of the selection process for all levels of subcontractors. Also, describe any innovative methods that the Offeror will employ to ensure and monitor safe work practices at all subcontractor levels. The Safety Narrative shall be limited to two pages.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation: The Government is seeking to determine that the Offeror has consistently demonstrated a commitment to safety and that the Offeror plans to properly manage and implement safety procedures for itself and its subcontractors.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s overall safety record, the Offeror’s plan to select and monitor subcontractors, any and innovative safety methods that the Offeror plans to implement for this procurement. The Government’s sources of information for evaluating safety may include, but are not limited to, OSHA, NAVFAC’s Facility Accident and Incident Reporting (FAIR) database, and other related databases. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete safety information regarding these submittal requirements rests with the Offeror. The evaluation will collectively consider the following:

- Experience Modification Rate (EMR)

- OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate

- Offeror Technical Approach to Safety

- Other sources of information available to the Government

(1) Experience Modification Rate (EMR): The Government will evaluate the EMR to determine if the Offeror has demonstrated a history of safe work practices taking into account any upward or downward trends and extenuating circumstances that impact the rating. Lower EMRs will be given greater weight in the evaluation.

(2) OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate: The Government will evaluate the OSHA DART Rate to determine if the Offeror has demonstrated a history of safe work practices taking into account any upward or downward trends and extenuating circumstances that impact the rates. Lower OSHA DART Rates will be given greater weight in the evaluation.

(3) Technical Approach to Safety: The Government will evaluate the narrative to determine the degree to which subcontractor safety performance will be considered in the selection of all levels of subcontractors on the upcoming project. The Government will also evaluate the narrative to determine the degree to which innovations are being proposed that may enhance safety on this procurement. Those Offerors whose plan demonstrates a commitment to hire subcontractors with a culture of safety and who propose innovative methods to enhance a safe working environment may be given greater weight in the evaluation.

To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors are required to provide their Contractors’ DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code with their proposal. Offerors must (No exceptions) be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Database. This acquisition is unrated in accordance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.