FIRETANKWATCH_AMEND0004.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

1) The proposal closing date has been extended from 12 November 2014 to 13 November 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

2) Offerors are reminded that Bidders’ Questions (Attachment J-15) and Past Performance Information (Attachments J-13 and J-14) are due no later than 1:00 p.m. on November 5, 2014.

3) Only authorized representatives may deliver and submit proposals. Allow adequate time to gain access to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard prior to proposal closing time and date (See RMC L-2-0019). Refer to RMC L-2-0020 for postal and express delivery.

4) Please use the following group email address for bidders’ questions and past performance information:

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil

5) The following bidder’s question and answer shall be considered when submitting a proposal on the subject solicitation.

Q.1 Solicitation section RMC L-2-0018 (REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR THIS SOLICITATION), Part I, paragraph b. requires a training plan compliant with NNSY Industrial Process Instruction (IPI) 0176-456A, CH-10, 7/11/13, Appendix A, Confined and Poorly Ventilated Enclosed Space Watch including PS-S9041. These documents have not been provided as part of this solicitation.

We request these documents be provided as part of this solicitation package for evaluation and compliance verification.

A.1 The NNSY Industrial Process Instruction (IPI) 0176-456A, CH-10, 7/11/13, Appendix A, Confined and Poorly Ventilated Enclosed Space Watch including PS-S9041 will not be made part of the solicitation package due to the documents being FOUO. However, the documents shall be provided hereafter only upon written request to the Government submitted to MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

Q.2 Please confirm whether or not SCA applies to this contract, and if it does, please provide all relevant Wage Determinations.

A.2 The SCA does not apply to this solicitation. This requirement is defined as a Ship Repair requirement which is categorized under the Walsh Healey Act.

Q.3 Solicitation section C.5 (REFERENCES) (a.) indicates the Category I and II NAVSEA STANDARD ITEMS may be viewed on the Internet at http://www.navsea.navy.mil/CNRMC/SERMC/SSRAC1/standard.aspx. With regards to reference NAVSEA Standard Item 009-28 (Fire Prevention Requirement; accomplish), added in Amendment 001, the referenced website shows this document as cancelled as of 30 July 2010. Will the government be amending to a different reference document or can the government provide access to the 10 June 2014 version?

A.3 NAVSEA Standard Item 009-28 is applicable. It may be viewed at the listed Internet webpage under the FY-15 NAVSEA Standard Item link.

Q.4 The due date for proposals is listed as 1:00 PM local time, November 12, 2014. November 11, 2014 is Veterans Day. Will the Government consider providing a one-day extension to the proposal submission deadline to mitigate against the unknown impact that the holiday might have on the receipt of incoming mail?

A.4 The Government has extended the proposal submission deadline to 1:00PM local time, 13 November 2014.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Nov-2014 01:00 PM to 13-Nov-2014 01:00 PM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

RMC L-2-0018

REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR THIS SOLICITATION

NOTE: When submitting proposals, handwritten signatures are required.

Electronic signatures are NOT authorized

GENERAL

Proposals are due at 1:00 PM on November 13, 2014 at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), Building 51, 2nd Floor, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA.

Bidders’ Questions and Past Performance Information are due no later than 1:00 PM on November 5, 2014.

In addition to the hard copies stipulated, the entire proposal, which includes section A through M of the solicitation, technical proposal and past performance proposal, must be submitted electronically on compact disk (CD) using Microsoft Office 2010 applications or readable with Adobe Acrobat. All electronic files shall be protected or made read-only prior to submission.

The entire solicitation has been posted to the FedBizOpps web site at https://www.fbo.gov/. Sections A through M have been posted in one file as a Microsoft Word document. All attachments in Section J have been provided individually as either a Microsoft Word document or a PDF file and are also available on the FedBizOpps web site.

Exhibits A- E are located in a file titled “Solit-ExhibitsA-E.xls”.

Offerors should electronically fill out all unit prices (in the yellow highlighted fields) for all five tabs (or worksheets) named “Base Year”, “Second Year (Option I)”, “Third Year (Option II)”, “Fourth Year (Option III)”, and “Fifth Year (Option IV)”.

Please note that the “Total Estimate” for each year will populate into the “Totals” tab (or worksheet) automatically. DO NOT FILL ANYTHING INTO THE “Totals” WORKSHEET. The totals on the “Totals” tab of this exhibit must match the totals inserted into Section B of your proposal, pages 2 through 9 of this solicitation.

Offerors should also electronically complete Section B (starting on page 2 of the solicitation) in the Microsoft Word document provided. In providing the electronic copy of the solicitation, save the latest copy of the conformed solicitation to your hard drive and fill out Section B. Scan a copy of the completed SF 33 and provide that file electronically.

Offerors are required to submit their proposals in three separate parts as follows:

Offerors are required to submit their proposals as follows: Technical (Part I) and Past Performance (Part II) of the proposal shall be furnished in separate binders and (collectively) shall not exceed 100 pages, single spaced, legibly typewritten on white bond paper, printed single sided only, with one-inch margins, in a type size no smaller than 12 point, on 8 ½ by 11 inch pages. Foldouts are permitted, but must be 8 1/2 by 11 inches folded. Size of the pages must be uniform; tables, figures and charts may be reduced. No price information shall be included in Part I or Part II. Clarity and completeness of the proposal is of the utmost importance. The proposal shall be written in a practical, clear and concise manner. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired. The offeror should use flow charts and tables wherever possible in order to provide a concise presentation of their response. Offerors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Offerors are cautioned not to alter or disassemble the solicitation. Each page of every copy should be affixed with the date, solicitation number, offeror’s name and following legend: Source Selection Information, See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

Part I - Technical Proposal - Original and 3 hard copies along with an electronic copy are required to include all data and information required for evaluation, excluding any reference to the cost/price aspects of the offer.

Part II - Past Performance Proposal - Original and 3 hard copies along with an electronic copy are required to include all data and information required for evaluation, excluding any reference to the cost/price aspects of the offer.

Part III – Price Proposal – Original and 1 hard copy required along with an electronic copy of the complete solicitation (Sections A through M and the SF-33) with prices filled in Section B (electronically not manually) and inserted behind the SF-33. Be sure to also include a hard copy and an electronic copy of Exhibits A-E.

The proposals shall contain no classified material. It is the sole responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the electronic media submitted is virus free and can be opened and read by the Government. If the electronic media cannot be opened and read by the Government, the offeror shall have a reasonable amount of time, typically 72 hours, after notification of the same to correct the deficiency. After that time, if the electronic media cannot be opened and read by the Government, the offer may be ineligible for award. In case of conflict between the electronic copy of the proposal and the paper copy of the proposal, the electronic copy shall take precedence.

In the event any portion of the proposals is prepared or written by anyone who is not a bona fide employee of the firm submitting the proposals, a certificate to this effect shall be furnished. The certificate shall be signed by a responsible officer of the offeror and shall also identify the person’s name, employment capacity, the name of the person’s firm, the relationship of that firm to the offeror, and the portion of the proposals the person wrote.

PROPOSAL CONTENT

The format of each offeror's proposal shall be as stated below and in the exact order listed below. The intent is not to restrict the offerors in the manner in which the proposal is presented, but rather to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the responses for evaluation purposes. Part I (Technical) is comprised of minimum capabilities and facilities requirements and will be rated Pass/Fail. Part II (Past Performance) consists of the following sub-factors: Technical (Quality of Product), Schedule (Timeliness of Performance), and Management. Part III (Price Proposal) is comprised of the complete solicitation (Sections A through M), including Standard Form 33 and the prices set forth in Schedule B.

Note 1: Contractor must provide one of the following statements in regards to clause HQ L-2-0005, Notification of Potential Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest. The Contractor has determined:

____ (i) that a potential organizational conflict of interest does not exist, at any tier

____ (ii) that a potential organizational conflict of interest may exist as described below and when a mitigation plan was provided to the PCO.

PART I - TECHNICAL (RATED PASS/FAIL)

a. The proposal should clearly demonstrate that the offeror has access to red and green badged personnel in sufficient numbers to support the requirements of the solicitation, and a Facility security clearance, at the Confidential level, issued by Defense Security Services. If the offeror lacks access to sufficient red and green badged personnel the proposal must contain a plan for acquiring red and green badged personnel. If the offeror does not have a facility security clearance at the Confidential level, the proposal must contain a plan for acquiring a facility clearance. The plans must demonstrate that the offeror fully understands the processes and procedures for obtaining red and green badged personnel and a facility security clearance. Statement that the prospective offeror understand, can, or will comply with the contract requirements are considered inadequate.

b. Training Plan – This factor will be evaluated to determine compliance with NNSY Industrial Process Instruction (IPI) 0176-456A, CH-10, 7/11/13, Appendix A, Confined and Poorly Ventilated Enclosed Space Watch including PS-S9041. Training Plans will be evaluated as pass or fail. Training plans determined not in compliance will be rated as fail and the offeror will no longer be considered for award.

c. Proposals that fail any one of the two non-cost factors rated pass/fail will be excluded from further consideration. Proposals must pass each of the two non-cost rated pass/fail factors above to be considered for award.

PART II - PAST PERFORMANCE DATA

a. The Government will evaluate past performance as a factor for award. To allow for the evaluation as described in Section M of the solicitation, the Government intends to review Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings and other existing past performance ratings on relevant contracts. In addition, the Government may evaluate the past performance of significant subcontractors based on percentage and/or nature of work as included in the proposal and consider such past performance when assigning a rating. Past performance information is limited to no more than three years from the date of the solicitation. The Government may also review other relevant past performance information contained in either local or other MARMC files, from other Government sources, such as the Military Sealift Command or from Non-Governmental sources. General trends in a contractor’s performance will also be considered. The contractor, in performing this Contract, will be subject to a past performance assessment in accordance with FAR 42.15 and the Department of the Defense Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Policy Guide in effect on the date of award and when each option year is invoked. All information contained in this assessment may be used, within the limitations of FAR 42.15, by the Government for future source selection in accordance with FAR 15.304 when past performance is an evaluation factor for award.

b. Each offeror has the responsibility to provide in its proposal any information regarding its past performance of contracts similar to the Government’s requirements that it would like the Government to consider. Such information should include substantial subcontractors or teaming partner agreements and may be in the nature of:

(1) Additional information which the Government has readily available, for example, data in the CPARS system;

(2) Information which the offeror considers essential to the Government’s evaluation of Section M; or

(3) Explanatory information of substandard or poor performance and the corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence.

c. 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 points of contact to enable the Government to obtain information for an evaluation in accordance with the Past Performance in Section M. Summary lists of contracts or incomplete data may not be considered.

d. Offerors shall provide a Past Performance Reference List (Attachment J-13) listing at least three recent, similar contracts (contracts performed within the last three years and with a value of $100,000 or greater). If your firm has no contracts of this dollar value, provide the most recent contracts that are similar with the greatest dollar value. The reference list sheet shall include the following for each contract listed:

(1) Contract number, type of contract, and CPARS or PPI available for evaluation.

(2) Provide the name, reference’s firm/agency, title/position, fax number, phone number, and e-mail address for two references on each of the contracts. The references must be customer personnel most familiar with your performance on each of these contracts. The references should be persons involved in performance under the contracts such as: project managers, contracting officer’s representatives, and marine surveyors. (Do not list the Procurement Contracting Officer.)

e. The offeror shall forward the Past Performance Information (PPI) survey (Attachment J-14) to each reference listed for a contract on the Past Performance Reference List (Attachment J-13) form, who shall complete the required form. (If a CPARS is available, the PPI survey is not required.) The completed PPI survey shall be submitted by the reference directly to MARMC Procuring Office, Lyn Sylfest, Code 411 at FAX number (757) 396-1762 or e-mail to NSSA_RMC_NRFK_411_Procurement@navy.mil. The offeror shall monitor the submission of the PPI survey to ensure that the MARMC Procuring Office receives it by proposal closing. NOTE: If a CPARS has been completed for the referenced contract, do not submit any PPI’s for that contract unless it is an IDIQ contract that involves a timeframe that was not covered by the CPARS. Contractors need to clearly indicate on the Past Performance Reference List if CPARS, PPI’s or, in the case of IDIQ references, if both CPARS and PPI’s are to be utilized to perform the evaluation.

f. Offerors shall provide a narrative explanation on each of the contracts cited in J-13 describing how they are similar in scope, magnitude, or complexity to the work being solicited, or that your firm has no relevant experience. Offerors shall also indicate the objectives achieved and any cost growth or schedule delays encountered. For any Government contracts, which did not meet original requirements with regard to cost, schedule, or technical performance, include a brief explanation of the reason(s) for such shortcomings and any demonstrated corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence. The offeror shall also provide a copy of any cure notices or show cause letters received on each contract listed above and a description of any corrective action by your firm or proposed subcontractor. This also includes any contracts terminated for default, in whole or in part, during the past five years.

NOTE: It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that all reference information is current and accurate. Prior to designating a reference, the offeror shall contact each reference to alert them that they will receive a PPI survey and that their responses will be confidential. If the reference does not respond or the response is inadequate, the contract may not be able to be included as part of the evaluation.

PART III - PRICE PROPOSAL

The price proposal shall include all contract line items as delineated within Section B and Exhibits A-E of the solicitation. The pricing information shall be complete and in accordance with the following:

a. Separate pricing information shall be submitted for each year of the services specified in Section B and Exhibits A-E of the solicitation.

b. The offeror shall enter his proposed prices in Section B and Exhibits A-E of the solicitation for each contract line item and submit the entire solicitation (Section A through M).

c. When submitting a proposal, the contractor shall not enter figures manually for Section B and Exhibits A-E on the proposal hard copy. The contractor shall complete Section B (MS Word 2010) and Exhibits A-E (MS Excel 2010) of the solicitation electronically as provided. Once Section B and Exhibits A-E are completed electronically, the contractor shall print and insert a hard copy into the proposal and include the CD.

d. The offeror shall describe how compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting will be achieved.

(End of Summary of Changes)