19Q0365_Solicitation_Amendment.docx

N6893619Q0365

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1) There is no min/max order size. Are we being asked to possibly deliver a single order of $5m?

· This is a solicitation for a Multiple Award Contract with a total ceiling of $5m for the 5-year ordering period. Each order will be competed between the MAC awardees of the MAC contract at the time of the requirement.

2) What is the average order size and number of orders expected for this solicitation? This information impacts our decision on whether to bid this effort based on expected work required for each order and our capabilities.

· It is hard to define an average order size and number of orders that will be required for a 5-year ordering period. Typical monthly order values can range from $20,000 to $40,000 but there is not a guaranteed amount. We are estimating between 15 and 20 orders per month, but there is not a guaranteed amount.

3) There appears to be a typo in Para 3.1. I’m confused as to the steel requirements.

· Updated

4) With regard to Para 5.1, must all drivers be US citizens or can they be green card holders?

· Yes, drivers may be US citizens or green card holders.

5) With regard to Para 5.5, if an end item is available domestically, but more expensive than an end item procured from a qualifying country, will order RFQs specify preference for domestic end-items or should we be prepared to offer the lowest cost solution in all instances?

· A qualifying country end item will be evaluated as the equivalent to that of a domestic end item.

6) Is the “First Order” spreadsheet considered “Attachment 1” as referenced in 52.212-2(c)?

· Yes – See Section J

7) The RFP states: “…past performance on similar items and similar quantities,” but doesn’t provide the reference point for “similar”. For purposes of evaluation, should our past performance references use the 1st order as a baseline for being considered “relevant”?

· Any past performance relevant to the Statement of Work.

8) If all of our past performance is non-government past performance what information should we include and in what format should it be presented to assist in your analysis? Should customers email past performance information directly to you or should we submit it with our proposal?

· Submit any relevant information with the proposal. Submit in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.

9) Other than supplying an offer to meet order #1, how are we to demonstrate our ability to provide the required supplies described in Section C? Is marketing material acceptable or does the government want evidence that we have supplied each of the required supplies and shapes previously? Is there a format the government desires?

· Any relevant information that supports your ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work. No particular format is required.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Metals/Synthetic Materials 07 July 2019 Amended 24 September 2019

1.0 SCOPE

The Airborne Instrumentation Systems Division (AISD) (Code 52J000D/E) Product Development Branch/Mechanical Fabrication Section (52J510E) of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, Pt. Mugu, CA (NAWCWD-PM) intends to procure various types of metals in several different alloys, alloy specifications, forms, shapes, sizes, and heat treat levels. AISD will specify the applicable criteria for each requirement through the issuance of individual delivery orders. The contractor shall provide supporting documentation and certification verifying compliance with applicable specification requirements for each product ordered.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The actual alloy specification required for each product will be provided with each order from the Ordering Officer or Contracting Officer. Applicable revisions shall be the version in effect at the time of order issuance, unless otherwise specified in writing by AISD NAWCWD-PM.

3.0 METAL MATERIAL PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS

3.1 MANUFACTURING

The Contractor shall manufacture, or procure, and deliver material in accordance with this SOW, and the requirements set forth in each applicable alloy specification. The alloys applicable to this procurement include at a minimum: Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Inconel, Invar, Lead, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, and Tungsten. The forms of the applicable alloys that will be procured include: angle, channel, bar, forge, hex, hinge, H-beam, I-beam, pipe, plate, round, sheet, square tube, T-bar, and tubing. Synthetic Materials applicable to this procurement include plastics, rubber, fiberglass, acrylic, teflon, PVC and, delrin. Each individual order will delineate the required alloy, alloy specification, form, shape, size, heat treat level, and type of material certification required. Orders may include up to 15 different alloys.

3.2 TERM OF CONTRACT

The Government intends to procure the aforementioned products for a term of five years.

3.2.1 The procurement will be for metal and synthetic material products listed in paragraph 3.1 above.

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The Government reserves the right to "inspect-at-source" supplies and/or services as it deems necessary. Government inspection shall not constitute acceptance; nor shall it replace Contractor inspection or otherwise relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to furnish an acceptable product.

4.2 Material Certifications shall include at a minimum a listing of the standard requested, a description of the material, and physical and mechanical properties. A unique Lot number shall be on each Mill Certificate as well as the name and address of the originating Mill. All deviations from this requirement must be pre-approved before the material is shipped. If there are Heat or other process Certificates for the material, the certificates provided shall also include any inspection and test report of hardness, HEAT LOT NUMBER, and name and address of processor.

4.3 All Contractor Inspection and Test equipment shall be traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The contractor shall maintain such equipment within established calibration/recalibration guidelines, recall status, and usage dates.

4.4 Material Certifications, Process Certifications and applicable inspection data shall be included with the shipper on/with all material. Material received without all paperwork shall not be considered received until all paperwork is at AISD facility. The DD250 will not be executed until all material and paperwork has been received.

5.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

5.1 BADGING PROCESS

NAWCWD-Pt. Mugu (PM) has an informal badging process. The Contractor shall contact the Ordering Officer at least two business days prior to making a delivery at the Pt. Mugu installation for instruction. Delivery drivers must possess a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and current vehicle registration.

5.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Material products procured under this contract are considered time critical; therefore, timely delivery is paramount. The exact delivery requirements will be specified in each individual order.

The Contractor is required to supply the material quoted and awarded. Failure to comply shall prompt a Vendor Corrective Action and/or a Notification of Lateness issuance based upon ISO 9001 standards. Prior approvals for material deliveries extending past the original delivery order requirements must be preapproved by the Ordering Officer prior to shipping. If material received on site is non-compliant with the delivery order, it may be returned at Contractor’s cost and the order cancelled.

5.2.1 The contractor shall be responsible for delivery of all items to NAWCWD-PM AISD as delineated in the order.

5.3 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Shipping and preservation shall be by best commercial practice with delivery to the following locations:

Pt. Mugu address:

Airborne Instrumentation Systems Division Code: 52J510E / MS: M0080 BLDG. 3012 Ronald Reagan Blvd Pt. Mugu, CA 93042

5.4 FOREIGN MATERIALS PROCESS

Mill certifications showing the mill name and address may be required prior to evaluation of the quote for material originating from a foreign country. As per DFAR, the Contracting Officer will evaluate the material based on mill certifications submitted by the contractor in compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control prior to approval of foreign material purchases.

5.5 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE

Per the Buy American Statute, the Government will purchase domestic supplies for use in the United States prior to the acquisition of foreign supplies. However, DoD has determined it inconsistent with the public interest to apply restrictions of the Buy American statute to the acquisition of qualifying country end products from the qualifying countries listed in DFARS 225.872-1(a). As such, a qualifying country end item will be evaluated as the equivalent to that of a domestic end item. When a domestic and or qualifying country end item is unavailable for acquisition, the Government will procure material from foreign suppliers if it doesn't fall under any of the restrictions listed in DFARS 225.7003-3 and is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

1. Order Placement Procedures

6.1 Introduction:

The Government intends to allow all contract holders a fair opportunity to compete for orders under this requirement. For purposes of this requirement, order is defined as the total estimated value of an entire order, and not individual line items or single unit price.

0. Request for Quote (RFQ):

The Ordering Officer designated under the contracts will issue a request for quotation, via electronic mail. This request will include:

1. Delivery Order number

1. Item(s) description

1. Quantity

1. Delivery date

1. Delivery point

1. Specifications or other documents, if necessary

1. Certifications, if necessary

1. Quotation submission deadline (date and time)

1. Evaluation and award procedures

0. Contractor’s quote:

The contractor’s quote shall include, as a minimum:

1. Unit price

1. Total order price, including shipping

1. Proposed delivery date

1. Origin of proposed materials

1. Other information as delineated in each RFQ

1. If subcontracting is contemplated, the quote shall include:

5. Name, address of subcontractor

5. Business size (Reference FAR 19.102). If subcontractor is a small business, include any additional small business subcategories which the subcontractor represents

5. NAICS Code for work or items provided by subcontractor

5. Price

5. Percent of work to be performed by the subcontractor

0. Clarifications:

Offerors may request the Ordering Officer to provide clarification of technical and delivery requirements; however, questions and answers may be shared with all prospective contractors. Proprietary information will be protected, providing the offeror clearly identifies which data are proprietary and the Government agrees with the determination.

0. Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawal of offers:

Quotes received after the deadline as specified in the RFQ are “late” and will not be considered unless it is the only offer received. Offerors may request that the Ordering Officer extend the deadline. If an extension is granted, all contractors who received the RFQ will be notified of the extension. Modifications and revisions must be received prior to the deadline date in order to be considered; however, modifications of an otherwise successful quote that make its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. Revised offers may be withdrawn by written notice (email is acceptable) at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

0. No Bid/Non Interest:

Offerors are encouraged to indicate no-interest on RFQs issued by the Government. Frequent no-bid, no-interest, or non-responsiveness by any contract holder may result in termination for convenience.

0. Deliveries:

Delivery times are considered critical. On-time and late deliveries will be tracked for all contractors. The Ordering Officer will notify the Contracting Officer of any contractor who is consistently late in making deliveries. This may result in the Contracting Officer making a determination that the contractor is excluded from competition on future orders.

0. Evaluation/Award:

Evalulation and award procedures will be tailored to each acquisition and will typically be issued either on the basis of price alone or with consideration of price and other factors as shown below. The evaluation and award procedures to be followed for each order will be indicated in the individual RFQs.

6.8.1 Low Price Technically Acceptable Evaluation

The Government may issue an order resulting from the RFQ to the lowest price offeror with satisfactory past performance whose offer conforms to the RFQ.

6.8.2 Tradeoff

The Government may issue an order resulting from the RFQ to the offeror whose offer conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical (proposing to supply the requested materials and any required certifications).

1. Delivery Date

1. Price

The Government will conduct evaluation of quotes. The Government will select the quotation that offers the greatest value to the Government. Notification will be given only to successful offeror.

0. Orders greater than $25,000.00:

Orders that are estimated to exceed $25,000.00 will be competed using the procedures described herein; however, the process will be conducted by the Contracting Officer and any ensuing orders will be issued on a DD 1155.

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