USNS_HUGO_AMEND_0002.pdf

N5005418HUGO

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

The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment is to execute the follow ing:

1. Update Section J in response to ERRATA #6 and ERRATA #7

2. Provide Government Responses to Requests for Specif ication Clarif ication 1-74.

3. Provide additional references required.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Feb-2018

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 N5005418R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Dec-2017

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 X is extended, 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 1 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

22-Feb-2018

CODE

MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

CODE 411,

9727 AVIONICS LOOP

NORFOLK VA 23511-2124

N50054 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N5005418R0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 26-Feb-2018 01:00 PM to 05-Mar-2018 01:00 PM.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

PART III

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

(a) Any job order awarded as a result of this solicitation shall consist of the following sections of this solicitation, and the documents, exhibits, and attachments described below:

I. Part I - The Schedule (Sections A through H)

II. Part II - Contract Clauses (Section I)

III. Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits and other Attachments (Section J)

IV. Part IV - Representations and Instructions

(b) Part IV of the solicitation will not be physically incorporated into the resulting contract. However, Section K, "Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Quoters" will be retained in the contract file, and acceptance of a proposal under this solicitation incorporates Section K by reference into the resultant contract.

(FAR 15.204-1(b))

(c) Documents, exhibits, and other attachments that will form part of this contract are as follows:

Exhibit "A" Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) (DD Form 1423)

Exhibit "B" Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) (DD Form 1423)

J-1 Specification Package SSP No. NSSA-501-18

ERRATA Package #1-4 —included in specification package issued on 1/26/18

ERRATA Package #5 – issued 2/14/18

ERRATA Package #6 – issued 2/22/18

ERRATA Package #7 – issued 2/22/18

(Offerors must request to receive ERRATA Packages at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil)

J-2 Work Item Plans, Drawings, and Other References

J-3 Comencement & Completion Dates

J-4 Past Performance Information Form

J-5 Request for Specification Clarification

J-6 Ship Access Procedures

J-7 Ship Access Forms

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will result in the award of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the FY18 Drydock Phased Maintenance Availability (DPMA) for the HUGO (TSV-2).

ALL INQUIRIES shall be directed to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil. To ensure the Government is able to adequately address and respond to questions, it is requested that questions be submitted no later than 16 February 2018 at 1:00pm. The

Navy reserves the right to not answer any requests received after 16 February 2018. Furthermore, offerors should note that the proposal due date will not be extended solely on the basis of requests received after 16 February 2018.

Questions should reference a solicitation and/or specification page and paragraph number and be submitted on the

Request for Specification Clarification spreadsheet (Attachment J-5 per Section J) provided with this solicitation.

Estimated Award Date: The Government anticipates making a single award on or around 23 March 2018. Offerors must provide a period of 180 calendar days for Government acceptance of the offer (from the date proposals are due) in block 12 of the Standard Form (SF) 33.

2.0 INSTRUCTION FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

Proposal Due Date: Proposals are due at 1:00 p.m. on 05 March 2018 at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance

Center (MARMC), 9727 Avionics Loop LF-18, Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA 23511-2124. Late proposals

WILL NOT be considered. Partial proposals or attachments submitted late WILL NOT be considered. Offerors are advised to consult FAR 15.208 related to timely receipt of proposals.

Offerors are expected to reach a reasonable understanding of the Solicitation by careful examination and study

(particularly Section C – Descriptions/Specifications and Section J – List of Documents, Exhibits, and other

Attachments), specifications and plans to the extent permitted by the specific instructions and conditions, and by the application of qualified 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 that the matter may be resolved, and so that, if necessary, official dissemination of such information to all offerors may be made a part of the solicitation prior to submission of offers.

PROPOSAL CONTENTS

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award without discussions with offerors. Accordingly, each offeror should submit its most favorable terms from a price and non-price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary.

At the time of the solicitation closing date, offerors shall submit the information specified in paragraphs I through IV below.

I. Non-Price Factor 1: Technical Approach

The offerors submission shall address the following evaluation sub-factors:

Sub-factor 1 – ABR/MSRA Requirement.

mailto:MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil

The Offeror shall submit their ABR or MSRA Number with their proposal.

Sub-factor 2 – Milestone/Delivery Schedule.

The offeror shall submit a Milestone/Delivery Schedule that meets the following requirements: Develop and furnish a Key Event or Milestone Schedule for the accomplishment of an orderly and systematic production program for this solicitation. Develop a schedule of all controlling work items. This schedule should include, but not be limited to, all work items in excess of 100 man-days or 30 calendar days, and key events or milestones such as docking, undocking, crew move ashore, crew move aboard, electronics systems checkout, completion of LOE related work, dock and sea trials, GFM required dates and contractor material ordering schedules. Include start and completion dates for each. Subcontractor work is to be integrated into this schedule.

II. Non-Price Factor 2: Past Performance

In order to facilitate the Government’s evaluation of this factor; the offeror shall provide information on no more than three (3) previous contracts whose effort was relevant to the effort required by this solicitation; the contracts provided should have been performed within the last three (3) years. The Government evaluation will focus only on work experience already performed. Yet-to-be performed work and experience prior to the last three (3) years will not be considered. Offerors may submit performance data regarding current contract performance as long as a minimum of one year of performance has been completed as of the closing date of this RFP.

The Government may verify past performance information. The Government may contact some or all of the references provided, as appropriate, and may collect information through questionnaires, telephone interviews and existing data sources to include but not limited to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). The

Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. This past performance information will be used for the evaluation of past performance. Past Performance submission is limited to 9 pages (3 pages per reference contract).

Information provided beyond 9 pages will not be considered. This does not include questionnaires.

Past Performance shall, at a minimum, provide the following information:

Contract Number/Task Order Number

Contract Type

Contract Period of Performance

Annual Contract/Task Order Cost

Description of work performed

Valid name, phone number and email address of Contracting Officer and Contracting

Officer Representative/Technical Point of Contact. It is incumbent upon Offerors to ensure they are providing a valid names, phone numbers and email addresses. References who cannot be contacted will receive a neutral rating.

In the description of work, Offerors should provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the similarity of the contracts in terms of scope and magnitude and complexity, to the requirements of the RFP for purposes of the relevancy.

Past performance information shall be provided in accordance with Attachment J-4 “Past Performance Information

Form” and emailed directly to MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil no later than 13 February 2018.

Hard copies of the offerors’ Past Performance shall be provided at solicitation closing. The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information.

If the Offeror possesses no relevant past performance, it should affirmatively state this fact in their proposal. Failure to submit the completed Past Performance Information Forms shall be considered certification (by signature on the proposal) that the Offeror has no past performance for like or similar items for the Government to evaluate.

III. Price

The Price Proposal shall not contain non-price factor information. The proposal shall be comprised of the following documentation:

a. Cover Letter

b. A complete and signed SF 33 and executed copies of all amendments if applicable

c. 009-72 Supporting Price Information

Cover Letter: The Cover Letter, which shall not exceed three (3) pages, shall meet all the requirements of the “first page of the proposal” outlined in FAR 52.215-1(c)(2)(i-v). In addition to those requirements, the offeror shall include the following in the cover letter:

Identification of all enclosures included with the proposal

CAGE and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) numbers for the Prime contractor;

Identification of all enclosures included with the proposal;

Name, address and telephone number of the applicable DCAA office

Notice of any alterations to the solicitation (such as “fill-in” blocks and certifications)

Number of calendar days the Government has to accept the offer

Standard Form 33 (SF 33): As part of the Price proposal package, the offeror shall submit the completed SF 33 with blocks 12 through 18 completed, as well as all sections with applicable “fill-ins” filled in. The representative who signs this form must be authorized to contractually bind the company providing the offer. Section B CLIN pricing must also be completed for ALL CLINs. The Offeror shall complete and provide all Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements included in Section K of the solicitation. Submission of a signed offer to the Government constitutes agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions of the solicitation in a FFP contracting environment. Executed copies of all amendments shall be included if applicable. Offerors must propose on all contract line items (CLINs) in Section B to be considered for award.

009-72 (Physical Security at Private contractor’s Facility) Supporting Price Information: As part of the Price proposal package, the offeror shall submit other than cost and pricing information sufficient for the Contracting

Office to validate the offerors price associated with completing the requirements of 009-72. This other than cost and pricing data shall include both a narrative description, including the basis of all labor and, material estimates and a quantitative and traceable price estimate by cost element to complete these requirements.

IV. Pre-Award Information

Offerors shall submit with their proposal the selected pre-award information outlined in (a) through (o) below. The offerors shall provide any other additional data requested by the Contracting Officer or the Pre-Award Survey Team within 1 day of such request.

(a) Management Organization

( ) (1) Organization Chart. The chart is to show each management, technical, engineering and production position from the highest company level to the lowest supervisory level. Attached to the chart are to be descriptions of each position shown fully describing the duties, responsibilities, authority and names of the individuals filling the positions. If the company has offices or plants in other areas outside the geographical cognizance of MARMC, the organizational chart must represent the facility that will submit bids and perform the work.

( ) (2) List of corporate affiliations and any other corporate divisions or subsidiaries.

( ) (3) List of Items with rationale that offeror's management feels will be a controlling factor in meeting delivery schedule dates.

( ) (4) Description of how the offeror will coordinate, control, interface and progress work (including that of sub-contractors).

(X) (5) Contractor must provide a statement regarding Property Management System

(i) In accordance with FAR 45.2, when submitting a proposal, contractors shall indicate which of the following your Property Management Systems (PMS) is based upon, more than one may apply:

____ Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS)

____ Industry-Leading Practices (ILP)

____ Existing approved Property Control System

____ other: ________________________________________

(ii) Contractor’s Property Management System has been reviewed by MARMC Code 470 within the last 12 months. Provide the date last PMS was reviewed and list any changes which have been instituted (if none, must state none):

(X) (6) 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.

(b) Production Manning/Manning Curves

(X) (1) Manning schedule by specification item, showing shift work and premium time aboard ship and in shop.

(X) (2) Trade manning curves for the subject solicitation and all other projected work. Averages are not acceptable for any period greater than one (1) week in the curves. Include Quality Assurance, Inspection, Test and Checkout

Personnel.

(X) (3) Composite manning curves showing manning for all work (by ship or contract) during the contract performance period. Averages are not acceptable for any period greater than one (1) week in the curves.

(X) (4) Number of production employees currently onboard broken down by trade category and skill level.

(X) (5) Hiring and training plans to obtain any needed employees or statement that the contractor possesses sufficient labor at the necessary skill levels to perform all work detailed by the solicitation.

(X) (6) Statement of impact of work required under this solicitation on other work to which the offeror is committed and the impact the other work to which the offeror is committed will have on the work required under this solicitation.

( ) (7) Provide your method for preparing production schedules and describe your plan to manage and accurately update production schedules as necessary.

(c) Facilities

(X) (1) 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. Submit this information in the same format as required by NAVSEA Standard Item

009-101.

(X) (2) Submit mooring calculations in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-101.

( ) (3) Provide the number, size, material and arrangement of mooring lines. Submit this information in the same format as required by NAVSEA Standard Item 009-101.

(X) (4) 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 NAVSEA Standard Item 009-101) for requirements.

(X) (5) Proposed docking/undocking schedule. Include docking schedules of other work anticipated during the relative time frame utilizing the same drydock/railway.

(X) (6) List other ships berthed during the availability of this solicitation.

(X) (7) 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.

(X) (8) Provide location of railway, travel lift or dry dock proposed for docking this vessel.

( ) (9) For Travelifts, provide cradle design and supporting calculations per NAVSEA Serialized Memorandum

05D/117 dated April 19 2011.

(X) (10) Resume of the contractor's dockmaster who will dock/undock the vessel for this solicitation.

(X) (11) Describe the plan for acquiring any facilities required by the specifications that are not available in-house

(or pre-committed) at the time of submission of the offer.

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

(X) (13) 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).

(X) (14) 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 4 hours.

(X ) (15) Provide a copy of a "Heavy Weather Plan" that meets the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-69 and that will be used to meet the requirements of Paragraph HQ C-2-0029 entitled Heavy Weather Plan (Jun 1999).

(X) (16) 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.

(X) (17) 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.

(X) (18) Submit a current facility electrical power distribution system drawing (one-line diagram) supporting the shore power requirement of the specification. The drawing shall bear a stamp and signature indicating review and approval by a licensed registered professional engineer (PE). The PE stamp shall be of the state in which the facility is located.

Electrical data of the one-line diagram is required to include (at a minimum) the following:

Source of power - Incoming utility disconnect or utility transformer ratings (including amperes at specified voltage) and type of connection (ungrounded).

Distribution Transformer - Where applicable, ratings (including amperes at specified voltage) and type of connection (ungrounded).

Switchgear - Main Circuit Breaker ratings (long term, short term & fault current), manufacturer & catalog number.

Branch circuit ratings, quantity and type. Internal bus ratings and one line diagram. If multiple switchgear in circuit path show all and include their ratings/diagrams.

Internal facility disconnects - Include other disconnects (with ratings) on one-line diagram in circuit path from utility to pier circuit breakers.

Pier circuit breakers and connector ratings/type.

Shore Interconnecting Conductors - Type, Quantity and AWG size from utility transformer to pier circuit breakers at ship’s berth.

Portable cabling to ship - Quantity (LSTHOF or THOF-500 type) from pier circuit breakers to ship shore power terminals.

(d) Sub-Contractors

(X) (1) A list of all proposed sub-contractors and technical representatives, by spec item, the nature and extent of work to be sub-contracted (if less than the total spec item), work schedules and completion dates. The Contracting

Officer shall be advised immediately, in writing, via the cognizant MARMC Project Manager of any changes after contract award.

( ) (2) In order to provide a basis for determining that your proposal complies with FAR 52.219-14, entitled

“Limitation on Subcontracting,” provide the following data broken out by Specification (work item), but also totaled for your entire proposal:

(a) The prime contractor’s labor hours and related cost for labor hours for its own employees.

(ii) Subcontractor’s labor hours and related costs for labor hours. For this purpose, subcontractor labor hours are not to be treated as material.

( ) (3) Resume of proposed subcontractor's experience/ qualifications/past association for each applicable work item.

( ) (4) Describe the offeror's past association with each proposed subcontractor. Provide "quality data trends" of each proposed subcontractor.

(X) (5) Indicate the location at which work will be performed by subcontractors and the cognizant subcontractor personnel to contact relative to progress, work status, material status and inspection/check point requirements.

(e) Key Event, Milestone, and Controlling Work Item Schedules

( ) (1) Develop and furnish a Key Event or Milestone Schedule for the accomplishment of an orderly and systematic production program for this solicitation. Develop a schedule of all controlling work item. This schedule should include, but not be limited to, all work items in excess of 100 mandays or 30 calendar days, and key events or milestones such as docking, undocking, crew move ashore, crew move aboard, electronics systems checkout, completion of LOE related work, dock and sea trials, GFM required dates and contractor material ordering schedules. Include start and completion dates for each. Subcontractor work is to be integrated into this schedule.

(X) (f) Contractors must acknowledge the requirements of Contract Data Requirements (DD Form 1423)

(X) (g) Confirmation of Offer

( ) (h) A breakdown showing the total price of each specification item listed in the solicitation shall be submitted to MARMC. This breakdown should reflect both the prime and subcontrator labor and material dollars for each specification item.

( ) (i) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan. Additionally provide a list of proposed subcontractors by size and socio-economic category (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, women-owned small business). Also describe the type of work the subcontract will perform and any written or legal commitment your company has with any such subcontractors.

(X) (j) Identification of written inspection system which will be in effect during the accomplishment of work under the contract.

(X) (k) An updated list of qualified welders and silbrazers by name and badge number and list of qualifications.

(X) (l) Updated list of qualified welding and brazing procedures.

(X) (m) A list of Quality Assurance Representatives who will be present at Check Points.

(X) (n) Remote Site Performance Plan. Contractors proposing to work at a site other than their home location must submit a remote site performance plan. The plan must address each of the following:

Management of 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

(X) (o) Certification of Insurance as required by DFARS 252.217-7012

PROPOSAL FORMAT

The offeror is required to submit one (1) original copy and three (3) hard copies plus one (1) electronic copy (CD) of its proposal. The proposal and other information must be provided in accordance with the following table:

VOLUME CONTENTS and PAGE LIMITATIONS (if applicable)

I Technical Approach

MSRA/ABR Requirement (1 page)

Delivery/Milestone Schedule (no page limit)

II Past Performance

Past Performance Information Form (3 pages per reference, 9 pages total)

III Price Proposal

Cover Letter (3 pages)

SF 33 and Amendments

009-72 Supporting Information

IV Pre-Award Information

Each volume above shall be submitted separately. Under no circumstances should Technical Approach, Past

Performance or Pre-Award Information contain any pricing information.

All CD’s must be scanned for computer viruses. Originals may be placed in the same boxes as the copies to eliminate excess packing. However, originals should be separately wrapped inside the container, and clearly labeled

“ORIGINAL Technical Approach”, “ORIGINAL Past Performance”, “ORIGINAL Price Proposal” and “Pre-Award

Information”.

To facilitate efficiency and consistency in proposal evaluation this guidance is mandatory. Proposals which do not follow this guidance may be rejected as non-responsive and thus ineligible for award.

The written material shall be submitted on 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper. The pages may be printed on both sides of plain white bond paper. When both sides of a sheet of paper contain material, it will be counted as two (2) pages.

The font for text shall be Times New Roman with 12 point or larger and at least one inch margins all the way round.

Text smaller than 12 point may only be used in charts and tables. All company letterheads and logos (except to the extent that the offeror requests that information remain proprietary) are to be removed from all paper used in the offer. The page limits specified by the solicitation are inclusive of tables, diagrams, matrices, title pages, page separators, etc. Pages exceeding assigned page limits will not be considered for evaluation.

Offerors shall structure the Proposal so information provided for each section is as comprehensive as possible. The information provided for each section should be sufficiently self-contained to minimize the need to refer to other

Proposal sections for evaluation purposes. If cross-references are needed, page and paragraph numbers shall be included.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Work Item Specifications and Associated Reference Documentation:

The Government will provide, upon request, the following documents via CD/DVD:

1. Work Item Specifications, as Attachment J-1

2. All documents referenced in each Work Item, as Attachment J-2, for the USNS HUGO (TSV-2) DPMA.

To request a copy of the CD/DVD, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer and Blair

Allen, Contract Specialist at MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

Plans, Drawings, and other Reference Data:

a. Drawings, plans and test memos will be distributed with the solicitation. Not all drawings, plans and test memos will be printed on paper but may well be aperture cards (microfilm). Offerors will be responsible for printing their own drawings. Only one copy of each reference drawing, plan, or test memos will be provided regardless of the number of times it is referenced in separate work items within the specification package.

Offerors are required to maintain accountability if internal distribution of drawings, plans, and test memos to their various departments and subcontractors. Transportation of reference material shall be at the contractor's expense.

b. Manufacturer's instruction manuals and equipment technical manuals concerning shipboard equipment are generally available aboard ship with some available for inspection by offerors at the following location during normal business hours:

c. 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.

PRE-AWARD SURVEY

The Government reserves the right to conduct a pre-award survey or to require other evidence of technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform prior to the award of a contract.

DISPOSITION OF DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

Offeror shall retain for his records all copies of the specifications, if furnished, and one (1) copy of each of the other documents listed in Section J of Part III entitled "List of Documents, Exhibits and Other attachments." All other copies of the documents listed in Section J of Part III must be submitted with the proposal.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND DESTRUCTION OF CLASSIFIED MATERIAL

(a) If this solicitation involves classified defense information, the offeror must safeguard such information by clearly indicating on all material relating thereto the applicable classification marking as set forth in the

Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), if attached hereto (Section J), or other written notification, and by maintaining security controls in accordance with the provisions of the "Security

Requirements" clause contained in this solicitation. If no offer is to be submitted or if the offeror receives notification that he is no longer being considered for award, the offeror must destroy all such classified material in accordance with the Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information (Attachment to DD

Form 441).

(b) Clearance for visit to Naval establishments will be handled in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial

Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information (Attachment to DD Form 441). Requests for visits to

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) shall be forwarded to:

Norfolk Naval Base

Code 1123, Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Security Office

Building LF-18

9727 Avionics Loop

Norfolk, VA 23511

Mark for: MARMC Code 1123

Telephone: (757) 400-0364

Fax: (757) 400-3155

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF OFFERORS

(a) 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.

HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS

All proposals being hand-carried must be delivered by the Contractor’s representative to the Mid-Atlantic Regional

Maintenance Center (MARMC) Quarterdeck, 9727 Avionics Loop, Building LF-18 of Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA 23511. Proposals will not be accepted at any other location unless otherwise specified in the solicitation or an amendment to the solicitation.

All proposals must be secured in a sealed package clearly marked with the contractor’s name and the

Solicitation number and addressed to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), Code 411.

Contractors must obtain a date/time receipt affixed to their proposal package, at the Quarterdeck, prior to submitting the proposal to C411.

Proposal packages will not be accepted by personnel other than Code 411.

Application for access to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) located in Norfolk Naval Base must be made through MARMC’s Code 1123 at least 3-5 business days prior to the time access is required to

Norfolk Naval Base for delivery of contractor’s proposal. Information regarding access is contained in above section “Security Requirements and Destruction of Classified Material”. A proposal may be considered late if a contractor is unable to gain access to the Norfolk Naval Base in order to hand-carry a proposal to MARMC.

Only authorized representatives may deliver and submit proposals. Allow adequate time to gain access to Norfolk

Naval Base prior to proposal closing time and date.

To gain streamlined access onto the installation, offerors are encouraged to review the benefits of the Navy

Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) RAPIDGate program. RAPIDGate information can be obtained by calling 1-877-RAPIDGate (1-877-727-4342).

Prospective offerors shall refer all questions pertaining to security clearances and access to Mid-Atlantic Regional

Maintenance Center (MARMC) to Norfolk Naval Base, Code 1123, 757-400-0364.

PROPOSALS SUBMITTED VIA EXPRESS MAIL

All proposals must be received by Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Code 411 by the date and time designated on the SF-33 or via amendment.

Physical address for “express” delivery:

NOTE: For delivery verification, offerors submitting their proposals via Federal Express/United Parcel Service

(UPS) shall provide the applicable tracking number via email to Code 411at:

(MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil).

Contract Specialist (Blair Allen), Phone 757-400-0327

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC)

9727 Avionics Loop

LF-18, Code 411

Norfolk Naval Base

Norfolk, VA 23511-2124

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The schedule does not authorize the use, in performing the work under the Solicitation, of any Government property except those items, if any, of Government furnished property specified in the specifications. If the Offeror requires the use, in performing work offered under this Solicitation, of any other items of Government property in the

Offeror's possession or otherwise, under a facilities contract or other agreement independent of the Solicitation, then the Offeror shall so indicate and submit with his offer evidence of his right to use such Government property on the work offered under this Solicitation. If the Offeror does not so state in his offer, then his offer shall be regarded as not requiring the use of any Government furnished property except Government furnished property, if any, specified in the Specifications.

ALTERATION OF SOLICITATION

Offerors shall respond to the solicitation as posted. Offerors who alter the solicitation (except for completing appropriate “fill-in” blocks and certifications) may be considered non-responsive and thus ineligible for award.

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Offerors shall not presume the Government has knowledge outside of information provided in the proposal.

Additionally, offerors are advised that statements such as: “the offeror understands”, “the offeror has a long history of outstanding support”, “standard procedures shall be used”, “well known techniques shall be employed” or any paraphrasing of the solicitation, shall be considered inadequate to demonstrate experience, knowledge of, or compliance with solicitation requirements. Offerors are encouraged to provide specific and concise information to validate all assertions.

AMENDMENTS

The Government may revise the solicitation at any time by means of an Amendment. It is an offeror’s responsibility to ensure it is accessing the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website to view potential amendments.

TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS

Proposals must be submitted from only one Prime contractor. Offerors may be listed as subcontractors in multiple proposals but may only submit one proposal as a prime contractor with a unique Commercial and Government

Entity code and Taxpayer Identification Number. To be evaluated as a Joint Venture (JV), offerors must provide a notarized agreement (with the price proposal) delineating roles and responsibilities for all proposed work.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION

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

AGREEMENT FOR BOAT REPAIR:

(X) MASTER SHIP REPAIR AGREEMENT (MSRA) or;

(X) AGREEMENT FOR BOAT REPAIR

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