Amend_1_N65540-13-R-0052.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X 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 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.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

Legend: Q - Question/Comment A – Answer

Q1. CLIN 0004 lists $38,900,000.00 as an NTE amount for Support Costs. However, the solicitation also indicates that the Government for evaluation purposes will add the offeror’s proposed markup costs. Should the offeror in its proposal provide a bid inclusive of burdens to aid in the evaluation process?

A1. The offeror’s Cost Proposal should include the “not to exceed amount” Support Costs inclusive of burdens.

Q2. On page 5 of 103 - paragraph 2 under Contract type, it states that the contract will contain a one year base with four one year option periods. Will the Government change this to be consistent with the 36 month POP?

A2. Page 5, paragraph 2 is amended to read “one base year with two (2) one year option periods”

Q3. Page 22 of 103 - 8.2.1 requires 3 resumes for Program Manager which would result in approximately 6,000 hours per year. On page 88 of 103 Factor 4 states “offerers shall include a resume for the number of individuals that would be required to perform the entire level of effort for each Key Personnel category”. Page 5 states LOE for the PM is 10,500 hrs per year. The hours included in the LOE for the other key categories also exceed the number of hours that would be required for the number of resumes specified in section 8.2. Please confirm that the number of resumes in section 8.2 is accurate and that the language on page 88 should be modified or removed.

A3. Section 8.2, Key Personnel is amended with the appropriate amount of resumes per labor category. Please refer to the revised Scope of Work, paragraph 8.2 cited below.

Q4. Section 8.2 Key Personnel includes Target education and experience requirements for each of the key categories. On page 97 the solicitation states, “The experience/education targets are not absolute requirements….

Personnel will be rated higher; personnel with less will be rated lower…” Will the Government use an equivalency years of experience for the degree requirements?

A4. This amendment has added equivalency requirements for Program Manager (key personnel) referenced under paragraph 8.2.1 of the Scope of Work. Please refer to the revised Scope of Work, paragraph 8.2.1 cited below.

Since Non-Key Personnel qualifications require minimums, there are no equivlancy requirements.

Q5. On the cover form 33 it says original + 2 copies; in Section L page 86 the RFP says to deliver Original + 5 for technical. Please confirm the correct number of paper copies required for technical.

A5. Page 86, Section L is amended to read: “Original + 2 copies”.

Q6. Factor 7 Past Performance; please confirm that the contracts listed in this section do not need to be the same as the contracts cited for corporate experience.

A6. Past Performance contracts may not be the same as the contracts referenced for Corporate Experience. Past Performance consists of previous government and/or commercial work experience that may or may not be directly related to the scope of work requirements.

Q7. Both Key and non-key personnel sections are numbered as section 8.2 with sub paragraphs. Will Non-Key personnel be renumbered as 8.3?

A7. Personal Qualification subparagraph Non-Key Personnel is renumbered accordingly. Please refer to the revised Scope of Work, paragraph 8.3 cited below.

Q8. May offerors submit an offer as a prime contractor and also submit an offer as a subcontractor?

A8. Yes, offerors may submit an offer as a prime contractor and also as a subcontractor; however, Attachment 6 Non-Collusion affidavit must be signed and submitted with their offer.

Q9. Page 34 Section E lists 8 CLINS vice 6, will this be changed to reflect 6?

A9. Page 34 Section E, CLINs 0007 and 0008 are hereby deleted per this amendment.

Q10. Page 37 Section G includes 252.204-0007 Contract-Wide: Sequential ACRN Order (SEP 2009) twice and includes 252.204-0012 Payment Instructions for Multiple Accounting Classifications Citations. The terms are not consistent in how payments should be made. Is it the Governments intent to include both and then included the appropriate language in individual orders or should one of the clauses not be included?

A10. Clause 252.204-0007 Contract Wide Sequential ACRN Order (SEP 2009) is hereby deleted per this amendment.

Q11. Page 50 includes 52.222-17 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers. This clause is typically included in Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts. SCA is not invoked in the current contract and is not in the current solicitation. Is this clause applicable to this contract?

A11. Clause 52.222-17 Non-Displacement of Qualified Workers is deleted per this amendment.

Q12. Para 10.1 requires an ABR or better certification in Norfolk, San Diego, Mayport, Everett and Pearl Harbor areas. Para 9.2 provides specific facility requirements only in Norfolk and San Diego. Para 9.1 requires that contractors should have access to their own or subcontractor facilities and/or qualified personnel in several locations that include the para 10.1 locations. Since an ABR certification requires physical facilities in the area that the ABR is held, but para 10.1 requirements can be met with qualified personnel, is an ABR certification required in any location other than Norfolk and San Diego?

A12. Section C, Description and Specifications, paragraph 10.1, NAVSEA Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) Certification requirement is hereby deleted in its entirety per this amendment. Please refer to the revised Scope of Work, paragraph 10.1 cited below, requirement is deleted..

Q13. RFP page 28, Section 11.2 Security Requirements, 1st paragraph, last sentence: The solicitation refers to the Defense Investigative Service. DIS no longer exists. The Defense Security Service (DSS) has replaced DIS. DSS now has cognizance over all DoD contractor industrial security matters. We request that any reference to DIS be changed to DSS.

A13. Section 11.2 Security Requirements, 1st paragraph, last sentence has been amended to read “Defense Security Service (DSS). Please refer to the revised Scope of Work paragraph 11.2 Security Requirements cited below.

Q14. RFP page 28, Section 11.2 Security Requirements, 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence reads: “For acquiring a Computer Access Card (CAC), the contractor….” The acronym (CAC) is universally defined as Common Access

Card. To avoid any potential misunderstanding, we request that Computer Access Card be changed to Common Access Card.

A14. Section 11.2 Security Requirements, 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence is corrected to read: “Common Access Card”.

Please refer to the revised Scope of Work paragraph 11.2 Security Requirements cited below.

Q15. RFP page 46 CAR-H11: This section refers to the Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) in two places. DISCO no longer adjudicates contractor clearances. The Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DODCAF) now performs the stated function. We request that any reference to DISCO be changed to

DODCAF.

A15. CAR-H11 is hereby amended to read: “Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DODCAF)”.

Q16. The solicitation includes an ODC estimate of $38,900,000.00 for CLIN 0004. Will the offeror need to show the buildup for this ODC amount in the provided pricing template? If so, can the Government provide a breakdown of this estimate by travel, material and other ODC to allow the offeror to apply appropriate loads for each within the pricing template?

A16. The total ODC amount is an estimate; the exact cost breakdown is not available.

Q17. For pricing purposes, will the Government please provide the estimated start date?

A17. The anticipated award date is September 2014.

Q18. Will documents submitted as appendices to the proposal in order to demonstrate compliance with such things as the approved Government Property Control Procedures, NAVSEA 04XQ approved Quality Plan/Quality Management System, NAVSEA approved Agreement for Boat Repair and etc., be counted against the 50 page limit for the technical proposal submission?

A18. Exceeding the technical proposal page limit of 50 pages to provide the required additional documentation cited in Scope of Work is acceptable.

Q19. Since this is a competitively priced procurement, we believe that cost or pricing data should not be required in accordance with FAR 15.402. We request that you consider removing the requirement for Cost or Pricing Data from the solicitation.

A19. Although we anticipate competition, there is no guarantee. Clause FAR 15.402 will not be removed.

Q20. In Attachment 1 DD1423 CDRLs, “In-Process Control Procedures (IPCPs)” are referenced. Are these the same as the “Process Control Procedures (PCPs)” and “Expanded Process Control Procedures (EPCPs)” referred to in the NAVSEA Standard Items?

A20. In-Process Control Procedures referenced in Attachment 1, DD1423 CDRLs is the same as the Process Control Procedures and Expanded process Control Procedures as referred to the NAVSEA standard items.

Q21. Currently, the Cost Proposal is listed as “Factor 8” in the Technical Volume. Since the Cost Proposal must be submitted separately from the Technical Proposal, should this be revised to say “Section 3: Cost Proposal”?

A21. Section L, page 91, Factor 8 – Cost is amended to include paragraph title: “Section 3 – Cost Proposal”.

Q22. Page 7 of the RFP states” Offerors who are large business concerns are additionally required to submit a proposed Subcontracting Plan”. Is it correct to assume that companies that qualify as small businesses under NAICS 336611 (NAICS shown on FBO) are not required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan?

A22. Companies that qualify as a Small Business under NAICS 336611 are not required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Q23. The solicitation contains hours for Clerk/Typist, Quality Assurance Technician, and Electronic Technician;

however, it does not contain qualification for these categories. Will the Government please provide the qualifications for these three categories?

A23. Section C, Descriptions and Specifications, under Non-Key Personnel is amended to include Clerk/Typist, Quality Assurance Technician and Electronic Technician qualification requirements. Please refer to the revised Scope of Work, paragraph 8.3.12 thru 8.3.14 cited below.

Q24. Page 9: Clause HQ B-2-004 is the clause for Completion type orders, whereas Clause 5252.216-9122 (pg.

42) is for Term/LOE type orders. Are these clauses able to be used in consonance or are they contradictory?

A24. Clause 5252.216-9122 Level of Effort is included in this RFP since a Level of Effort is provided for bidding purposes, however, it is anticipated that Task Orders will be Completion Type.

Q25. Page 42-43: Clause 5252.216-9122, para (d) identifies that hours shall be expended at approximately 40 hours per week. Should the average rate be 7,814, the amount corresponding to total a LOE of 1,219,045 hours delivered over three years? This question may not need to be answered, based on response to question #3.

A25. The labor hours specified within Section B and Clause 5252.216-9122 are an estimate and requirements will remain unchanged.

Q26. In order to demonstrate commitment under Factor 6, we must create and identify meaningful opportunities to subcontract to small business concerns. However, Factor 5, Subcontract Management warns those who propose “a significant number of subcontractors to perform the work may receive a lower rating”. Would the Government consider (1) deleting this option of lowering the rating, (2) defining how many a “significant number of subcontractors’ is, or (3) not including small business subcontractors in the “significant number” count?

A26. Section L, Factor 5, the statement under subfactor b Subcontract Management “Offerors who propose a significant number of subcontractors to perform the work may receive a lower rating.” is hereby deleted per this amendment.

Q27. Within Factor 4, is each of the Key Personnel labor categories of equal importance?

A27. Yes, each Key Personnel labor category is of equal importance.

Q28. Is there an evaluation weighting associated with the non-cost factors listed in Section M?

A28. Please refer to Section M, page 97.

Q29. The requirements for specific contract related data under Factor 3, Corporate Experience, and Factor 7, Past Performance are redundant. Would the Government consider using the same approach as taken on the preceding RFP by eliminating the need for the offeror to provide proposal input for Factor 7? Past experience information referenced in response to these two Factors would consist of data nearly identical.

A29. The required information for Factor 3 Corporate Experience and Factor 7 Past Performance will remain unchanged. Factor 3 Corporate Experience requires data that consists of work experience that is directly related to the scope of work requirements and Factor 7 Past Performance requires data that consists of any previous Government and/or commercial contracting work experience.

Q30. What is the NAICS code and small business size standard for this solicitation?

A30. Clause 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications referenced on page 75 of the solicitation is amended to read: “(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336611. (2) The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.”

Q31. Will the government consider excluding Past Performance pages from the 48 page count limit for the Section 2, Technical Proposal?

A31. Exceeding the technical proposal page limit of 48 pages to provide Past Performance documentation is acceptable.

Q32. RFP Section C, paragraph 8.2.4 Senior Engineering Technician requires "seven (7) years practical engineering experience". Further in the requirement there is another paragraph the RFP indicates "the position should have four

(4) years of experience with." Is it acceptable to have these years of experience of required experience gained concurrently?

A32. An offeror's number of years experience does NOT need to be gained concurrently.

Q33. Is it correct that businesses considered small under the assigned NAICS are not required to provide a response for Factor 6 - Subcontracting Commitment?

A33. Yes, Factor 6 - Subcontracting Commitment is only applicable to large business concerns.

Q34. Section L, Clause 52.216-1 Type of Contract indicates the government is contemplating award of a CPFF IDIQ contract. Section B includes a CLIN for Firm Fixed Price Awards. Please clarify.

A34. In the event repetitive task orders are issued consisting of routine shipboard repair work, the government may elect to issue a request for quote with the intent of awarding a firm fixed price type task order.

Q35. Section L, Factor 3- Corporate Experience requires offerors to "provide specific accomplishment experience in the [16 separate] Programs listed in SOW paragraph “Section M. Evaluation Factors for Award, does not clearly indicate how offerors will be rated if corporate experience is not held in all 16 categories. Please clarify how corporate experience will be evaluated.

a. Is there minimum number of the programs for which the offeror must have experience to be considered acceptable?

b. Will an offeror be considered unacceptable if they only have experience in 15 of the 16 items?

c. Are any of the 16 areas of work considered more important than other areas?

d. For the sixteen programs delineated in SOW paragraph 2.0, can the government provide a percentage breakdown of anticipated work?

e. How would 'similar' work be considered?

A35.

The sixteen (16) programs listed in Paragraph 2.0 of the RFP's SOW are provided to give offerors a frame of reference as to what type of work they can expect to provide under a resultant contract award.

a. There is no minimum number of programs that the offeror must demonstrate experience in to be considered at least "Acceptable". Obviously, the experience an offeror successfully demonstrates possessing in each of these areas, the higher their rating for Corp Exp will be.

b. An offeror will not be considered unacceptable if they only have experience in 15 of the 16 items.

c. None of the sixteen (16) programs are considered more important than others.

d. Due to the IDIQ nature of this work, it is impossible to predict with any degree of accuracy a percentage breakdown of anticipated work.

e. With regard to "similar" work, the terms of the solicitation are clear on its face.

Q36. If Firm Fixed Price (FFP) orders are contemplated, the following questions apply:

a. What percentage of the expected level of effort is expected to be issued under FFP orders?

b. Will offerors be limited in any way regarding the % of profit allowed under FFP bids?

c. Will FFP RFPs be evaluated on a "Price Only" basis?

d. Will profit be allowable on Support Costs for FFP bids?

e. What level of cost and pricing back up material will be required in FFP bids?

f. Will the fee/profit associated with FFP order awards have any relationship to the contract fixed fee amount?

A36.

a. No specific percentage is determined.

b. No limitations.

c. The evaluation criteria for an anticipated Request For Quote(RFQ/FFP task order will be established at the time of the RFQ issuance.

d. For FFP task orders profit is allowable on support costs.

e. Establishment of costs will be determined at the time the RFQ/FFP is issued.

f. No relationship is associated with fee/profit.

2. Reference Section C, Description and Specifications, the Scope of Work is amended as follows:

8.2 Key Personnel

The target education and work experience qualifications for the key labor categories below are as follows:

8.2.1 Program Manager (5 resumes): The Program Manager is responsible for overall contract performance. The Program Manager should ensure compliance with the all contract requirements, is responsible to ensure all contractor personnel are competent, trained, and certified and that adequate resources have been allocated to specific tasks. The Program Manager organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and execution of all tasks and allocates and reassigns resources as may be necessary to ensure they are properly accomplished within the established schedules.

The Program Manager should have a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Engineering or Naval Architecture from an accredited college or university. In addition, this position should have seven (7) years managerial or supervisory experience in engineering projects involving modernization (SHIPALTs / SCs), maintenance, installation, repair or testing of naval ship HM&E or electronic systems/ equipment. This experience should include at least five (5) years working experience in the development and installation of Alteration /SCs on Navy ships. The Program Manager should demonstrate knowledge of Navy organizations including:

Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), naval shipyard, Regional Maintenance Centers, and Type Commanders (TYCOMs).

In the event the Program Manager does not have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture from an accredited college or university, the target educational requirement may be substituted with a minimum of twelve (12) years experience in Shipboard Modernization work as described in this Section 2.0 of the Scope of Work requirements.

8.2.2 Site Foreman (8 resumes): The Site Foreman is the direct supervisor of contractor personnel working on-site to accomplish an installation or repair work. The Site Foreman is responsible for scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, assisting in cost control and ensuring the safety of all contractor personnel in the workforce. The Site Foreman is responsible for complying with work project plans and schedules. Site Foreman ensure that contractor personnel under their direction perform activities to ensure all installation and repair tasks are manned by competent, properly trained and certified personnel who complete their tasks on schedule and in accordance with the technical requirements.

The Site Foreman should be a graduate of high school, trade, or industrial school, and have six (6) years of experience with operation, installation, repair, modification and maintenance of Naval HM&E or Electronic systems and equipment. This experience should also include three (3) years of experience in the supervision of technical support for Alteration/SC installation, maintenance and repair of HM&E ship systems.

8.2.3 Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist (2 resumes): The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is the person that ensures the purchased materials and equipment meets specifications, develops needed certification procedures and ensures procurement specifications are in accordance with naval requirements.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist should be a graduate of high school, trade, or industrial school. This position should have five (5) years of experience in performing quality assurance and control inspections on Navy ship HM&E or electronic systems for specification and engineering drawing requirement compliance. This experience should include three (3) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of quality assurance programs, quality control inspection systems, machining skills; and a detailed knowledge of shop procedures, processes, methods and techniques which may be obtained concurrently. He/she should be certified NDT (Nondestructive Testing) Level III inspector by American Society for Nondestructive Testing or equivalent organization and must have a thorough knowledge of the NAVSEA Standard Items.

8.2.4 Senior Engineering Technician (10 resumes): The Senior Engineering Technician is the technical expert whose experience supports shipboard installations details, testing, and equipment operational acceptability; supports the engineer with shipboard data and assists with crew training and equipment familiarity as specifically requested and approved by the team leader and Government Subject Matter Experts (SME).

The Senior Engineering Technician should be a graduate of high school, trade/industrial school or other supplemental vocational training. Senior Engineering Technician should have seven (7) years practical engineering experience. This includes the installation, operation, test, maintenance or repair of Navy ship HM&E or electronic equipment and systems. This position should have four (4) years of experience with Navy and/or commercial shipbuilding design, operations, maintenance or testing of ship HM&E or electronic equipment and systems.

8.3 Non-Key Personnel

The minimum education and work experience requirements for non-key labor categories below are as follows:

8.3.1 Planner & Estimator: The Planner & Estimator is the person who determines the amount of material and manpower needed to do work effort procures inventories and manages storage of materials and equipment, develops and maintains material lists for inclusion in ship’s index drawings, updates, and produces cost and man-day estimates and milestones/POA&M GANTT charts/critical path reports.

Planner & Estimator shall be a graduate of high school, trade or industrial school and have five (5) years of experience with preparing cost and time estimates (time, labor, material and travel) for Alteration/SCs and repairs to naval ship HM&E or electronic systems. This experience must include repair definition, production procedures, planning procedures, material requirements, technical instructions, NAVSEA directives and other similar instructions experience in preparing contract specifications (bid specification).

This position provides estimates for work to be accomplished on Navy ships by private shipyards or contractors and experience in preparing material lists for repairs and ship alteration/SCs.

8.3.2 Senior Engineer: The Senior Engineer is responsible for analyzing technical data and for the design and development of engineering changes to accomplish the installations.

The Senior Engineer shall possess a Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Engineering from an accredited college or university. At a minimum this position must have seven (7) years of experience in the design, testing, installation, maintenance of Alteration/SC on naval ship HM&E or electronic equipment and systems. This experience should include all stages of the engineering process in the initial design, prototype, production and completion of Alteration/SCs. Experience should demonstrate knowledge of Navy organizations including: Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), naval shipyard, Regional Maintenance Centers, and Type Commanders (TYCOMs).

8.3.3 Engineer: The Engineer shall possess a Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Engineering from an accredited college or university. The Engineer shall have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the design, testing, installation, repair or maintenance of naval ship HM&E or electronic equipment and systems. This experience should include all stages of the engineering process in the initial design, prototype, production and completion of Alteration/SCs.

8.3.4 Engineering Technician: The Engineering Technician shall have as a minimum a high school graduate, trade or industrial school. A minimum of five (5) years of practical engineering experience in the operation, installation, test, maintenance and repair work of naval ship HM&E or electronic equipment and systems.

8.3.5 Programmer: The Programmer shall have a minimum of an Associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Programming or minimum of four (4) years equivalent experience without degree. Also, a minimum of three (3) years of experience in utilizing scientific programming skills with digital computer systems, information systems, data management or configuration control applications. Experience should be in the latest Windows operating system and Microsoft Office products.

8.3.6 Logistician: Logistician shall be at a minimum a graduate of high school, trade or industrial school.

Logistician shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience of the Naval Logistic System that includes experience in identifying material and logistic requirements for ship Alteration /SC and repair.

Also experience with the Navy supply and procurement systems and procedures for requisitioning and purchasing material required to support ship alteration /SCs and repairs; experience in researching types and quantities of equipment allowed aboard ship, to include a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in use of the Configuration Data Manager’s Database-Open Architecture (CDMD-OA), Provisioning, and Technical Documentation (PTD).

8.3.7 Systems/Program Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or a related field.

The degree may be substituted with an A.A.S. degree and three (3) years of experience as an Analyst/Programmer. Systems/Program Analyst shall have a minimum of three (3) years as a Systems Analyst; experience should be in the latest Windows operating system and Microsoft Office products.

8.3.8 Ship Fitter/Welder/Burner: The following trade positions shall have a minimum of two (2) years of shipboard experience in the position and be at the journeyman level of competence, and all must have a minimum of a high school degree or a technical vocational high school degree.

The burner/welder should be certified in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-12, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB -010/248 and NAVSEA 0900-LP-001-7000 for material such as high strength steel HY80/HY100, bimetal, aluminum, CRES, copper, brass, bronze, etc. The contractor must provide and maintain welder and pipe fitter certifications for the approved welding/brazing process.

All welding procedure qualification test data must have prior approval by NSWCCD-SSES code 611 (Welding process and NDE Branch) prior to accomplishing any welding/brazing under this contract. Under no circumstances will a welder/brazer perform the required welding/brazing process unless they are certified to perform that welding/brazing process. Personnel shall carry on their person a copy of the certification at all times during the work effort.

8.3.9 Trade Personnel: The following trade positions shall have a minimum of two (2) years of shipboard experience in the position and be at the journeyman level of competence, and all must have a minimum of a high school degree or a technical vocational high school degree.

Marine Electrician HVAC Technician Marine Equipment Mechanic Pipefitter/Brazer Machinist Maintenance Trades Helper

Note: Due to the nature of the work and for the installation team to be cost-effective, crossing of trade boundaries will be required. This entails that paint touch up will not require a painter in most cases. Each person will clean up after themselves, thus not requiring sweepers/cleaners. Mechanics will be expected to carry or rig their own gear vice needing riggers (except for heavy lifts).

8.3.10 CAD Designer: The CAD Designer is the person who operates the CAD system to produce manufacturing, arrangements and ship’s installation drawings as required per task order direction.

This position requires as a minimum a high school diploma or GED equivalent and with three (3) years of experience developing and revising engineering drawings for shipboard systems. Also, experience in engineering projects involved in design, test, maintenance or operation of HM&E, or Electronic Systems and equipment. Graduation from an accredited technical, vocational, or apprentice school drafting program may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience. One (1) year of experience should include the use of AUTOCAD with its latest version.

8.3.11 Technical Writer: The Technical Writer shall have four (4) years of experience in the planning and preparation of varied types of technical documentation on naval ship HM&E, or electronics systems and equipment. A Bachelor's Degree in English or Journalism is required.

8.3.12 Clerk/Typist: The Clerk/Typist shall have a minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent and one (1) year experience in word processing particularly in MS Word.

8.3.13 Quality Assurance Technician: The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician shall have a minimum requirement of a high school degree or GED equivalent and three (3) years of shop experience which has provided a practical knowledge of quality assurance programs, quality control inspection systems, machining skills, and a detailed knowledge of shop procedures, processes and methods.

8.3.14 Electronic Technician: The Electronic Technician shall have a minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent, and completed an apprenticeship at trade or industrial school. Also a minimum of five (5) years' experience in electrical/electronics systems.

8.3.15 Painter/Sandblaster: Qualified to Society of Protective Coatings specification SSPC-QP2 or equivalent with one (1) year experience/apprenticeship with shipboard painting demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to strip, prepare surface and paint using various coatings and materials. This includes understanding MSDS sheets, containment of air born particles, sealing scuppers and drains, building isolation barriers and setting up proper ventilation for the workspace. Possess Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved lead paint removal certification.

8.3.16 Insulator/Lagger: The Insulator/Lagger will have successfully completed Ship’s Lagger Applied

Skill Technology Course or equivalent. Have one (1) year experience/apprenticeship with lagging demonstrating a knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to fabricate and assemble various insulating systems of differing materials. This includes cutting, shaping, positioning, alignment and mounting on piping systems and ventilation ducting. Possess an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Asbestos Handling Certification.

9.0 CONTRACTOR FACILITIES

9.1 Facilities (Security)

Facilities are required to have CONFIDENTIAL security clearance and controlled access work areas as specified in the DD254 form attached hereto. Payment for labor hours and materials will be made only for such hours and materials actually expended in performance under the contract.

The majority of installation locations are accomplished within the Norfolk, VA and/or San Diego, CA regions.. In addition, the work is also accomplished at Mayport FL, Pearl Harbor HI, Everett WA, Bremerton WA, Groton CT, and Portsmouth NH., contractors should have access to subcontractors that have facilities and/or qualified personnel in these CONUS areas that can offset travel/per diem costs.

9.2 Facilities (Physical):

9.2.1 East Coast – Office and industrial center with machine, welding, sheet metal/structural, electrical/ electronic, rigging, and pipefitting shops, and appropriate storage/staging capacity for incidental materials, within 25 miles of Naval Station Norfolk. The facility must have the following capabilities:

Machine shop (shop and down river) - capable of removing, repairing, machining, testing, cleaning, hydraulic flushing and reinstalling various HM&E components.

Structural shop - capable of cutting (gas, arc, and shear), rolling, shaping, grinding, and fitting steel and aluminum stock forms.

Pipe shop - capable of targeting, fitting, bending, testing, and threading typical shipboard pipe (including brazing).

Welding shop - capable of welding (steel and aluminum) plates, shapes, sheet metal, and piping joints (shop and downriver).

Electrical shop - capable of removing, repairing, installing, and operational testing of shipboard equipment.

9.2.2 West Coast - Office and industrial center with machine, welding, sheet metal/structural, electrical/electronic, rigging, and pipefitting shops, and appropriate storage/staging capacity for incidental materials, within 25 miles of Naval Station San Diego. The facility must have the following capabilities:

Machine shop (shop and down river) - capable of removing, repairing, machining, testing, cleaning, hydraulic flushing and reinstalling various HM&E components.

Structural shop - capable of cutting (gas, arc, and shear), rolling, shaping, grinding, and fitting steel and aluminum stock forms.

Pipe shop - capable of targeting, fitting, bending, testing, and threading typical shipboard pipe (including brazing).

Welding shop - capable of welding (steel and aluminum) plates, shapes, sheet metal, and piping joints (shop and downriver).

Electrical shop - capable of removing, repairing, installing, and operational testing of shipboard equipment.

9.2.3 The contractor shall possess or have the ability to obtain facilities and equipment (machines, tooling, tools, services and space) to fabricate/prefabricate parts, components, and assemblies; safely and securely move and maintain materials; and process and certify material and equipment. The contractor shall maintain or have access to a fully outfitted machine and sheet metal shop(s) capable of manufacturing or prefabricating parts, performing basic operational testing, performance evaluations, etc.

as specified in individual task orders. The requirement for these facilities shall not be construed to mean the contractor is entitled to or the Government is obligated to reimburse the contractor for any direct costs in connection with or occasioned by these facilities.

9.2.4 A Land Based Test Facility is not required.

9.3 Communication

9.3.1 The Contractor shall maintain communications between these facilities and NSWCCD-SSES offices in Philadelphia, PA.

9.3.2 The Contractor shall provide computer access to all site foremen to maintain communication and digital picture transfer to NSWCCD-SSES Project Managers/SMEs.

10.0 CONTRACTOR CAPABILITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS

10.1 Contractor Capabilities and Certifications

NAVSEA 04XQ approved Quality Plan / Quality Management Program.

Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) approved government property control procedures.

11.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Required Standard of Workmanship

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract, the quality of all services rendered hereunder shall conform to the highest standards in the relevant profession, trade or field of endeavor. All services shall be rendered by or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade or field, and holding any licenses required by law. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel have updated certifications and qualifications to complete their assigned tasks.

Any specialized training to acquire these certifications is the responsibility of the contractor company.

11.2 Security Requirements

The highest level of security required under this contract is CONFIDENTIAL as designated on the DD Form 254, attachment 1 to this contract. The Contractor is responsible for acquiring, and maintaining security clearances at the level(s) required under this contract. The Director of Industrial Security, Defense Security Service, is the point-of-contact regarding security matters.

In addition the contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all security badges and security clearances to gain access to the ship’s availability location. For acquiring a Common Access Card (CAC), the contractor must be vetted by their employer with favorable adjudication. The contractor is responsible for returning individual CAC badges to the COR upon the termination of employment.

The contractor is also required to ensure that all of their employees complete all necessary training prior to start of install, as well as any necessary safety training that is required at the ship’s location at Naval Bases and Shipyards. Training includes all safety requirements such as PPE, electrical WAF and tag out, etc.; as well as all local environmental and HAZMAT handling/disposal regulations.

3. The RFP closing date remains unchanged, 19 December 2014, 4:00 PM local time.

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