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CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO MSC SHIPS

1. El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) clearance is required to gain gangway access to all USNS vessels. EPIC clearance is separate from base access.

2. If required for a ship check, or upon receipt of a purchase order, the contractor must request an EPIC form from Marlo Dent and James Phillips via email to marlo.dent.ctr@navy.mil and james.b.phillips2@navy.mil. The completed form shall be returned to both individuals via email.

3. When the EPIC clearance is received, MSFSC Command Security will promulgate a letter for base access for cleared personnel and forward it to base security.

4. EPIC requests typically require five business days for clearance.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. The Contractor shall provide ALL personnel, material, and equipment to accomplish the work specified herein. All work shall be performed onsite, in one service call, and by a team of qualified technicians.

2. The Contractor shall be a facility possessing the professional knowledge of fire theory, fire fighting and fire extinguishing appliances sufficient to accomplish annual surveys, inspections, overhauls, certification and re-certification of the vessel's shipboard/ maritime fire fighting systems/equipment

3. The Contractor shall be an American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) recognized Service Provider/Recognized Specialist. The Contractor shall be in possession of a valid ABS approval letter certifying they have been audited by ABS, satisfactorily demonstrated the capabilities to perform the services applicable to this solicitation, and is approved by ABS to provide the services for which ABS surveyors may rely on to make decisions affecting classification or statutory surveys. The Contractor must submit, as a part of the technical proposal, copies of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) current authorization as a certified/approved repair facility, and a valid ABS approval letter as above.

NOTE: The Government reserves the right to reject proposals submitted, in response to this RFP, that do not provide copies of OEMs authorizations as an approved repair facility and ABS approval certificates.

4. The Contractor’s technicians must be certified in the testing, training, and repair by an industry recognized organization through a formal certification program. The technicians shall be also be authorized by the OEMs for the systems and/or equipment they are servicing or certifying. All items will be serviced and maintained in accordance with the OEMs specifications and certification requirements as set forth by the USCG, ABS, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and Factory Mutual Research Corp (FM)

5. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractors Certifications/Approvals are maintained current throughout the period of performance.

6. The Contractor is responsible for technicians / personnel meeting security requirements for shipboard and base access. The Contractor will also be required to submit DD FORM 254 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

7. The Contractors pricing shall be based on the Contract Line Item numbers (CLINs) as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

8. The Contractor is responsible for arranging and coordinating attendance of ABS, USCG, or other required certifying or regulatory agencies in performance of this work statement

9. The individual ships’ Fire Fighting configurations are approximately represented by the attached spreadsheet entitled “Ship Fire Fighting Configurations” and by each ship’s representative Fire Control Plan provided as Government Furnished Information.

10. Tentative dates and location for each service call, under normal operational conditions, will be provided with 30 days of the commencement date. The confirmed date and ship location will be provided one week prior to the commencement date of the service call. Firm performance dates and location will be specified in each Delivery Order. The dates and location shall be verified and obtained by the Contractor prior to the Contractor’s departure to the respective ship/job site. The Contractor can receive confirmation by contacting the responsible MSFSC Port Engineer or Contracting Officer whose name and phone number will be provided on each Delivery Order.

11. This PWS may require that work be performed on vessels while berthed at Government owned or Government furnished piers or while the vessel is underway. Due to worldwide ship locations and rapid changes in ship’s deployment and operating schedules, Contractor personnel must be able to respond to schedule changes within forty-eight (48) hours for Continental United States (CONUS) locations and seventy-two (72) hours for outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

12. The Contractor shall have the capabilities to simultaneously respond to service calls in multiple locations CONUS and/or OCONUS. Contractor need not be capable of performing every task order IAW FAR 16.504(c)(ii) and may choose to quote, at the task order level, for only those regional requirements in the contractor's area of operations. Contractor shall make every effort to utilize qualified local/regional support for the vessel scope and location at the task order level. Estimated travel expenses will be included in the total evaluated price and used in the best value consideration when issuing the task orders.

13. The Contractor is responsible in ensuring compliance with industrial safety and environmental regulations, State and Federal, as well as any Shipboard Safety Policies, ensuring that all personnel are in the possession of, and are properly trained in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and it will be utilized during the performance of this contract.

14. The Contractor shall conduct briefings, obtain authorized signatures for certified witness of testing and prepare a preliminary and final report for each service call.

14.1. The Contractor shall conduct an opening brief for key shipboard personnel prior to the commencement of the service call. The MSFSC Port Engineer and the Contractor’s representative will mutually agree to the time and location of the briefing and the MSFSC Port Engineer will assemble key shipboard personnel for attendance.

14.1.1. The Contractor’s opening brief shall address, as a minimum but not limited to the following:

a. Equipment to be inspected, repaired, tested, recharged, and certified

b. Shipboard support responsibilities (e.g. lock out/tag out)

c. Affected areas involved in the inspection, testing, and repairs

d. Affected systems or boundaries that will be impacted

e. Planned schedule to accomplish requirements of Delivery Order

14.2. The Contractor shall provide the MSFSC Port Engineer and Chief Engineer with a DAILY report and briefing of current inspection status, ANY degraded system integrity, and a plan of action for the following day. NOTE: Any systems integrity that cannot be restored to operational condition will be identified in the report with a signed acknowledgement by the authorized MSFSC Representative.

14.3. The Contractor shall conduct a closing brief for key shipboard personnel upon completion of the service call, The MSFSC Port Engineer and the Contractor’s representative will mutually agree to the time and location of the closing brief and the MSFSC Port Engineer will assemble key shipboard personnel for attendance. The Contractors closing brief shall include a typewritten preliminary report addressing, as a minimum, but not limited to, the following:

a. Status of surveyed and inspected systems/equipment

b. List of affected areas/equipment requiring repair, recharge and testing

c. List of found problems and corrective actions taken

d. Weighing list of bottles to include bottle ID’s / DOT Serial numbers, location, tare weights (net and gross), last hydro date, next hydro date, and type of agent

e. Signed & Dated Certificates of Inspection stating that all annual inspections and testing as required have been accomplished for all equipment and systems certified during the service call and that all systems and equipment are in good order and ready for use.

NOTE: ALL Certificates shall denote location of, serial numbers, weight, and date of last hydrostatic test for each piece of equipment inspected/tested to include the inspection & testing criteria / standards to which they were inspected and the name of the person, and the company he represents, who conducts the test or inspection.

f. Identification of any disparities in the Government Furnished Information (GFI) provided (i.e. Fire Control Plans) and the actual shall be noted and included in the type written final report. If none, then is shall be noted as NONE.

g. Any Recommendations for future repairs/modifications.

A FINAL SERVICE CALL REPORT shall be submitted within 10 days of completion of the service call. The Contractor shall submit three copies of a final service call report to the Port Engineer. This will consist of 3 Hard Copies and one electronic copy in PDF Format

15. The contractor is to include in the pricing of this CLIN all labor and material expenses that are to be expected for normal preparation and delivery of Contract Data Requirements.

16. All work performed by the Contractor under the contract shall become the exclusive property of MSC in which the Government shall have unlimited rights. The Contractor shall not deliver or otherwise provide to the Government technical data or computer software, to include deliverables under the contract, with restrictions, including those as to use, modification, reproduction, and transfer, or with restrictive markings.

17. At any and all times, the Contractor agrees to promptly provide to the Government at no additional cost such documents, codes, or other materials and information that are necessary to permit the Government’s full enjoyment of its rights in the deliverables as described above.

18. CLINs 0001 through 0051: Annual Fire Fighting Certification (every twelve months plus or minus 1 month). The Contractor shall provide pricing for this CLIN based on the ship’s fire fighting and fire detection configuration as approximately documented by each ship class’ Fire Control Plan. A spreadsheet listing the ship’s to be addressed by this CLIN along with a copy of the available Fire Control Plans is provided as GFI.

18.1. The annual Fire Fighting Survey shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Fixed CO2 systems/cylinders; Semi-Fixed CO2 systems/cylinders; Hose reel systems/equipment; Halon systems/equipment; Fire and Smoke detection systems and associated sensors;

Dry chemical extinguishing systems/equipment; Chemtron or equivalent systems/equipment; Galley fire suppression systems; Portable extinguishers; AFFF Firefighting and Transfer systems and equipment; FM-200 System/Equipment, master and individual alarm units and control panels, equipment , and spare system bottles.

18.1.1. All Fire Detection and Fire Extinguishing systems/equipment shall be surveyed and tested for operational capability. During annual surveys, inspections and tests, the following shall be completed:

a. All fixed, semi-portable / semi-fixed (hose reel), and portable CO2, Halon, and dry chemical bottles shall be disconnected, weighed, tagged, resealed, and reconnected. If bottles are found to be beyond the due dates for hydrostatic testing, the Contractor, under negotiated contract modification at the delivery order level, will convey to the contractor's facility. At the time of servicing or in the event of decommissioning, all attempts will be made to recover the bottles agent for recycling, reprocessing, or disposal in accordance with approved methods. The bottles will be recovered where applicable, hydrostatically tested, date stamped, recharged, returned to the ship and reinstalled back in their respective locations.

b. All hoses, nozzles, valves, piping and fittings shall be examined and tested heck piping condition on fire detection/extinguishing systems.

c. Inspect and test all heat sensor devices, smoke detection systems and heat sensors

d. Draw a sample of the foam liquid from each of the foam tanks and conduct a laboratory analysis to determine specific gravity, pH, percentage of water dilution, and solids content. A written report shall be provided detailing the results of the laboratory analysis

e. Inspect, test, service and demonstrate proper operation of the louvers and ventilation shut-downs

f. Inspect, test and service smoke detection systems, detectors and heat sensors.

g. Conduct operational simulation test of ship’s fire detection and fire fighting systems.

h. Demonstrate proper operation of all remote releases, ventilation shutdowns, time delays, and alarms as required for certification of this item

18.1.2 Prior to completion of the service call, the contractors technicians will certify, that all systems integrity undergoing testing has been returned back to operational status

18.1.3 Upon completion of the inspections and/or tests required by this standard, the Contractor, or contractors designated representative, shall certify that the inspection or test has been made and the date on which it was made.

18.1.4 Certifications of hydrostatic testing shall be provided as part of the Final Service Call Report. This shall be retained by the Contractor until the fire extinguisher is retested or permanently removed from service or the termination of this contract at which time these records will be turned over to the Military Sealift Fleet Command or its successor.

18.1.5 The Final Service Call Report, and any enclosures or exhibits, shall be provided as three (3) legible typewritten hard copies and a copy in electronic PDF Format to include required Certificates of Inspection to the MSFSC Port Engineer stating that all annual inspections and testing as required have been accomplished and that all systems and equipment are in good order, system integrity has been restored, and are ready for use.

18.2 Terms of Warranty: The contractor shall guaranty that all items will be serviced and maintained in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer and certification requirements as set forth by the USCG, ABS, DOT, OSHA, NIOSH, MSHA, and NFPA, UL and FM.

19 CLIN 0052: Emergent Repairs and Upgrades: The Contractor shall provide pricing for labor and material cost to accomplish emergent repairs, system/equipment upgrades, and material procurements associated with the Fire Fighting and Fire detection systems for the vessels addressed by this contract.

20 CLIN 0053: Labor-Straight Time (S/T): The contractor will be reimbursed for straight time labor expenses that are required but not included in pricing for CLINs 001 through 0051 Straight time (S/T) includes normal work of eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday. Travel time, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, shall be billed at Straight time rates.

21 CLIN 0054: Labor-Overtime (O/T): The contractor will be reimbursed for overtime labor expenses that are required but not included in pricing for CLINs 001 through. 0051. Overtime (O/T) includes any work in excess of eight (8) hours per day or in excess of forty (40) hours per week, or work performed on Saturdays.

22 CLIN 0055: Labor-Premium Time (P/T): The contractor will be reimbursed for premium time labor expenses that are required but not included in pricing for CLINs 001 through 0051. Premium time includes any work performed on Sundays or holidays.

23 CLIN 0056: Labor-Travel Time (T/T): The contractor will be reimbursed for travel time including Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays at straight time (S/T) rates.

24 CLIN 0057: Material: The contractor shall make an effort to utilize parts currently in the Government’s inventory. The contractor will be reimbursed for material that is required but not included in pricing for CLINs 001 through 0051. Material orders not connected to services may be required.

25 CLIN 058: Travel, Per Diem, Air Fare, and Ground Transportation: The contractor will be reimbursed for all travel and mobilization expenses including air fare, excess baggage charges, car rental, transfers, visas, local transportation and mobilization charges as well as per diem charges as set by JTR. See MSFSC Travel Clause for specific information.

Addendum to 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.212-1 (ADDENDUM) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(a) General and Proposal Content: Offerors submitting a proposal shall (1) provide an original Compact

Disc (CD) containing Volume I and three CD copies, and one CD containing Volumes II and III, (2) submit Volumes I through III on two separate CD disks. Ensure no pricing information is contained in Volume I. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. Offerors shall submit proposal submissions to the following address by the offer due date provided in Box 8 of the SF1449:

Department of the Navy

Military Sealift Fleet Support Command

Attn: CHERYL SOMERS

471 ‘C’ Street, BLDG SP-64

Norfolk, VA 23511

(b) Regions: Offerors must be able to provide all services defined by the PWS but offerors need not be capable of performing every task order IAW FAR 16.504(c)(ii). Offerors may choose to quote, at the task order level, for only those regional requirements in the contractor's area of operations and need not be able to perform services in all locations specified in the solicitation. Contractor shall make every effort to utilize qualified local/regional support for the vessel scope and location at the task order level. Estimated travel expenses will be included in the total evaluated price and used in the best value consideration when issuing the task orders. Proposals must address the offerors ability to perform services as defined in the PWS.

(c) Request for Clarification: All requests for clarifications shall be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 2 weeks prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

(d) ADMINSTRATIVE:

(1) All questions concerning the solicitation shall be addressed to the Contract Specialists identified below by email as follows:

Cheryl.somers@navy.mil corey.squires@navy.mil

VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL (The following technical factors are all equal in importance and sub-factors are also equal in importance).

Sub-Factor A - Technical Approach

Sub-Factor B - Sample Tasks

Sub-Factor C – Technical Capabilities

The following grading scales will be used to evaluate Technical Proposals:

SATISFACTORY: To receive this rating, the approach or plan must adequately meet the requirements in the solicitation and is presented with at least minimal detail to assure the evaluator of an understanding of the proposed approach. The approach has a satisfactory probability of meeting requirements with limited technical risk.

MARGINAL: To receive this rating, the approach or plan has been presented with minor omissions or misunderstanding of the requirements in the solicitation, which could be corrected or expanded without a complete revision of the proposal to assure the evaluator of an understanding of the proposed approach. There is significant risk in meeting requirements. If after responses to IFNs have been incorporated into the final revised proposals SSEB has determined a factor to be marginal or below, the factor shall be rated unacceptable. If the rating of unacceptable in the factors results in a rating of unacceptable for any major technical evaluation factor, the entire proposal shall be rated unacceptable.

UNSATISFACTORY: To receive this rating, the approach or plan has been presented with major omissions or misunderstanding or has been completely omitted and has inadequate detail to assure the evaluator of an understanding of the proposed approach. Proposal cannot meet requirements without major revisions.

The proposal should clearly demonstrate that the offeror has a thorough understanding and capability to perform the efforts described in the Statement of Work. It is recognized that all technical elements cannot be detailed in advance, but the proposal must be sufficient to describe the manpower and facilities the offeror proposes to use to accomplish the effort. Statements that the prospective offeror understands, can or will comply with the contract requirements, or paraphrasing the contract Statement of Work, or parts thereof are considered inadequate.

Subfactor A: Technical Approach. MSC will evaluate each offeror’s (1) technical approach to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the soundness thereof; and (2) understanding of the PWS.

Subfactor B: Solution to Sample Tasks. MSC will evaluate each offeror’s approach to, and understanding of, the sample tasks – including quality and clarity of the response; technical and management approach; ability to perform the work; proposed service schedules; manpower estimates; and associated costs.

Subfactor C: Technical Capabilities. MSC will evaluate each offeror’s (1) location, features, and capabilities of facilities and equipment available to support the contract, (2) management and field service representative training and certification to fulfill the requirements of the PWS, (3) staff resources (shop and field) to service multiple ships concurrently as defined in the PWS within nominal ship availability maintenance windows (normally a 30 – 45 day window), and (4) quality control plans in place.

Subfactor A: TECHNICAL APPROACH

· The proposal should be sufficiently complete to demonstrate how the Offeror will comply with the PWS. Clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential. The submitted package will specify, in detail, how the Offeror intends to perform operationally, logistically, and administratively (at a minimum). The overall quality of the Technical Proposal will be evaluated in the context of being representative of the Offeror's capabilities. “Brochuremanship" is not desired.

· Successful performance under this contract demands an integration of technical capability, acquisition and retention of fully capable, multi-talented, OEM and ABS/USCG-approved, adaptable personnel and management expertise with emphasis on timely, accurate output, quality assurance and cost management. Proof of ABS, USCG, and OEM certifications/endorsements shall be provided as part of the technical proposal.

· The Technical Approach shall be such as to enable evaluators to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether the services to be provided will meet the requirements of the Government. To this end, this portion of the Technical Proposal shall be sufficiently specific, detailed and complete so as to demonstrate clearly and fully that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements for, and problems inherent in providing the services defined by the Performance Work Statement.

· The technical approach should identify specific methodologies to be incorporated to ensure quality performance is provided at the lowest reasonable cost without impacting the timeliness of delivery or completion of tasking. The technical approach should demonstrate the adequacy and completeness of the approach/description of how the program would be carried to its conclusion, by major task and significant subtask. Offerors are encouraged to include diagrams showing the tasks and milestones related to the output. A technical approach which encompasses capability, technology, authority to perform required tasks, and is results oriented is preferred. The technical approach shall also address the following:

Ability to identify in advance, any ship systems COTS parts/materials, needed to support a typical ship fire fighting certification.

Ability to stock long lead time parts

Ability to identify/submit clearance requests for travel and access to OCONUS foreign ports/government facilities; AND ability to gain access to CONUS government facilities and commercial shipyards (i.e., proof of insurance now typically asked for by shipyards).

Subfactor B: SAMPLE TASKS

CASE STUDY #1 USNS Alan Sheppard at Guam Shipyard and USS Frank Cable at USN Pier in Guam

a. SCENARIO: You’ve been issued Delivery Orders to accomplish annual firefighting servicing aboard the USNS Alan Sheppard and USS Frank Cable during their 14 day Voyage Repair availabilities in Guam. The USS Frank Cable availability starts 4 days after the USNS Alan Sheppard’s availability and you receive the delivery orders for both availabilities 30 days prior to their starts.

b. REQUIREMENT: Provide a detailed Course of Action (COA) to satisfy the delivery orders. The COA of action shall address the following areas, but need not be limited to these areas:

(1) Overall approach to accomplishing servicing requirements with a detailed schedule in the form of a GANTT chart,

(2) mobilization of equipment and personnel (including number of field representatives serving each vessel and shop facilities used).

(3) conduct of kickoff meetings and briefings with Government and Regulatory Body representatives

(4) availability of spare parts and transport of same to Guam for high failure rate components (e.g. halon time delays).

(5) obtaining necessary security access to shipyard and Government facility

(6) issuance of reports within the available time period. Include any specific issues and limitations associated with performing this work specifically with regard to Condition Found Reports (CFRs).

(7) Submittal of a repair quote (estimate) itemized to include costs for labor, materials, and travel.

CASE STUDY #2; Four ships at four locations as follows:

- USS Mt Whitney at the NATO Pier in Gaeta, Italy, 14 day Period of Performance with 1 April start date

- USNS Pecos at a Contractor’s facility in Singapore, 42 day period of performance with 3 April start

- USNS Lewis and Clark at Naval Station Norfolk, 21 day period of performance with 3 April start date

- USNS Mercy at Naval Station San Diego, 30 day Period of Performance with 3 April start date

a. SCENARIO: You’ve been issued Delivery Orders to accomplish annual firefighting servicing aboard the aforementioned vessels at the locations and periods of performance as identified, and delivery orders for all availabilities issued 30 days prior to their starts.

b. REQUIREMENT: Provide a detailed Course of Action (COA) to satisfy the delivery orders. The COA of action shall address the following areas, but need not be limited to these areas:

(1) Overall approach to accomplishing servicing requirements with a detailed schedule in the form of a GANTT chart,

(2) mobilization of equipment and personnel (including number of field representatives serving each vessel and shop facilities used).

(3) conduct of kickoff meetings and briefings with Government and Regulatory Body representatives

(4) availability of spare parts and transport of same to ships for high failure rate components (e.g. halon time delays).

(5) obtaining necessary security access to Contractor and Government facilities

(6) issuance of reports within the available time period. Include any specific issues and limitations associated with performing this work specifically with regard to Condition Found Reports (CFRs).

(7) Submittal of a repair quote (estimate) itemized to include costs for labor, materials, and travel.

CASE STUDY #3 USNS COMFORT, Alteration Design and Implementation

a. SCENARIO: The USNS Comfort located at the Government berth in Baltimore, MD has one (1) ship’s service diesel engine in the main engine room. The USNS Comfort’s Port Engineer has added a sound isolation enclosure around the diesel engine but did not install a fire suppression system when the enclosure was added. You’ve been issued a Delivery Order under the emergent repairs and upgrades CLIN to design a fire suppression system in accordance with ABS and USCG requirements, obtain ABS and USCG approval of the fire suppression system. Once you have received the prerequisite ABS and USCG approvals, another delivery order is issued for installation and check out of the fire suppression system.

b. REQUIREMENT: Provide a detailed Course of Action (COA) to satisfy the delivery order. The COA of action shall address the following areas, but need not be limited to these areas:

(1) Overall approach to accomplishing alteration design, approval, and installation with a detailed schedule in the form of a GANTT chart,

(2) selection of engineering design resources including subcontractors and mobilization of equipment and personnel

(3) procurement of material

(4) development of logistic support products including technical manuals, parts list, recommended spare parts, etc.

(5) Submittal of a repair quote (estimate) itemized to include costs for labor, materials, and travel.

Subfactor C: TECHNICAL CAPABLITIES

· The proposal should be sufficiently complete to demonstrate how the Offeror’s location, the features, and capabilities of facilities and equipment will support the requirements of the PWS.

· State any relevant experience and training your management and technical staffs have and include OEM and Regulatory required certification documentation.

· Provide examples of servicing Firefighting equipment/systems in multiple locations concurrently.

· Prove ability to service four large MSFSC vessels, such as the USNS MERCY, the USNS PECOS, the USS MT WHITNEY, and the USNS LEWIS AND CLARK, as presented in Case Study 2. The successful candidate must be able to service the largest MSC vessel within the timeframes available (usually 30 – 45 days) in any of the areas presented in the PWS.

· Provide what quality control plans are in place

VOLUME II: PAST PERFORMANCE

The Past Performance factor will be evaluated by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) as a factor for award and used to evaluate offeror’s’ ability to perform the contract successfully.

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) shall use the following adjectival definitions as guidelines for evaluating past performance:

Satisfactory - Little risk anticipated with delivery of quality product, on time, or of any degradation of performance or lack of customer satisfaction (or cost growth, if applicable) based on offeror’s past performance.

Unsatisfactory - High potential risk anticipated with delivery of quality product on time or of any degradation of performance or lack of customer satisfaction (cost or growth, if applicable) based on the offeror’s past performance.

Neutral - No relevant past performance available for evaluation. Offeror has asserted that it has no relevant or directly related similar past performance experience. Proposal receives no merit or demerit for this factor.

An Offeror lacking relevant past performance or for whom past performance information is not available or incomplete will be given a “neutral” rating for past performance.

Offerors are required to provide information on no more than three (3) of the firm’s most recently completed Federal

Government, State Government, Municipal Government, or commercial contracts (not to exceed five years since completion) for like or similar services to those to be provided under this RFP.

Offerors with relevant past performance information shall follow the instructions on the Past Performance Questionnaire attached to this solicitation for evaluation by the PCO. The Government shall not consider past performance information submitted by an offeror unless it is supported by a past performance questionnaire or a CPARS rating. The Government may review the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings and other existing past performance ratings on relevant contracts. The Government may also review other relevant past performance information contained in either local or other MSFSC office’s files, or from other Government sources.

Trends in a contractor’s performance will also be considered as long as a minimum of one year of performance has been completed as of the closing date of this solicitation. Offerors who present similar contracts/orders should provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contract/order to the requirements of the solicitation. Relevance is defined as the similarity of services provided, i.e. similar size/dollar value and degree of administrative, managerial, and technical difficulty. The Government reserves the right to determine the relevancy of such information and to verify statements and representations made in an offeror’s proposal. Any information provided must be in sufficient detail with completed past performance questionnaires to enable the Government to conduct an evaluation. Summary lists of contracts or incomplete data may not be considered.

In addition, the offeror may submit explanatory information of any substandard or poor performance and the corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence.

VOLUME III: PRICE PROPOSAL

The PCO will evaluate price. The offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.404-1(b).

Price proposals will be due on the closing date of the RFP. Offerors are required to complete the SF 1449 and schedule of services. A separate unit price and extended price must be submitted for each contract line item number (CLIN) including the base period and all option periods. An offeror’s representations and certifications, i.e. reps and certs, shall be included in the price proposal, to include clauses FAR 52.212-3, 52.222-48, 52.222-52, and 252.212-7000 attached herein. Offerors are encouraged to register their representations and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx and provide confirmation in the price proposal of the registration, as opposed to providing a hard copy of the reps and certs

Signed completed Standard Form (SF-1449) shall be scanned and included with the Price Proposal.

Offers must be realistic in both technical approach and total price. Offers that are unrealistic in terms of technical or schedule commitments, or unrealistically low in price will be considered indicative of a lack of understanding of the complexity and risk in the solicitation requirements. The ability of the offeror to perform all aspects of the anticipated contract from inception to completion will be considered as part of the overall "realism" evaluation. Offerors unable to perform all aspects of the anticipated contract will not be considered for award. The total evaluated price shall consist of the extended price for all CLINs.

NOTE: Offerors shall submit pricing in CLINs 0001-0051 by determining the number of hours to complete the annual inspection and certification of each ship and multiplying the number of hours by the applicable labor rate. Pricing shall be provided as above for CLINs 0001 – 0051 for the annual fire fighting inspection and certification utilizing the ships fire control plans by individual CLIN without additional assumptions or conditional information.

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