PWS - Brine Maker-N4008521Q0132.docx

Performance Work Statement Brine-Making System Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, PA

1.0 Scope.

The contractor to provide all labor, management, equipment, parts, accessories, supplies, transportation, training, and installation services for a brine making machine, storage and loading system at NSA Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania. The machine will be installed in the transportation building in bays A3 and B3. Electric and water lines are available at the location for the operation of the machine. The complete system shall be installed, and tested to the Government’s satisfaction.

Location:

Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg 5455 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050

2.0 Requirements.

1.0 The contractor shall install the machine in the identified bays (A3 and B3), ensuring the machinery is permanently secured to the floors and wall as necessary.

1.1 The contractor shall permanently connect electrical and water lines to identified sources on site.

1.2 The contractor shall ensure electrical, water and brine lines installed are labeled and not hazardous (ex: trip hazard) for those working on or near the machine.

1.3 The contractor shall perform an operational check with the with government personnel after installation.

1.4 The contractor shall provide in person training on the operation and maintenance of the machine to the government on a date specified by the government.

1.5 The contractor shall provide a print and a digital guide on the season start-up and shut-down procedures of the machine.

1.6 The contractor shall be able to provide maintenance to the machine at additional cost if requested by the government.

1.7 The contractor shall provide the government a list of the common maintenance parts (filters, lubricants, belts, hoses) required for the machine.

1.8 The contractor shall install a brine line to the Government’s existing outdoor bine storage tanks.

1.9 The contractor shall provide software updates as needed for up to 5 calendar years from the date the machine is installed.

2.0 The contractor shall test the brine loading system while connected to government owned vehicles to ensure satisfactory operation.

2.1 All work shall take place between 0800 and 1600 daily.

3.0 Deliverables.

The government shall have a fully functional salt-sand brine manufacturing system with the ability to control the salinity of the mixture itself. The brine manufacturing system should be able to operate with only one person at the controls.

The truck loading system shall operate smoothly allowing for truck loading of the brine mixture directly from the brine maker, indoor brine tanks, or outdoor brine tanks. The truck loading system should be able to fill the two 3,300gallon tanks indoors or the existing brine storage tank outdoors.

Period of Performance:

Within 60 days after award.

Warranty:

The contractor shall warranty the quality of workmanship, labor, and equipment provided.

Access to Installation: All Contractor personnel is required to have the appropriate credential to obtain access to the base. If the Contractor does not have a DBIDS pass, or other appropriate credential, the following can be obtained:

One-Day Passes - Contractor's personnel can obtain daily passes (at no additional cost), and be subject to daily mandatory base vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation.

Upon award of contract, the Government POC will co-ordinate base access for personnel who do not a DBIDS pass, or other appropriate credential.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

THE FOLLOWING LOCAL TEXT IS HEREBY MADE PART OF THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

Interested vendors may send the quotation by the specified closing date and time to the Navy in the following ways:

Electronic submission:

(a) By e-mail to susan.roberts2@navy.mil The quotation shall consist of one part: (1) Price. One (1) Technical submission. An electronic version of the quotation shall be provided.

1. Price. The vendor shall submit pricing for all line items listed. Failure to do this shall be cause for rejection of the quotation for all line items.

EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS

(a) The Government will issue an award resulting from this Solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government in price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Price, and Technical Capability (required narrative describing how vendor will meet requirements of Performance Work Statement - Brand name or equal product requirements for items identified on the List of Requirements & Specifications included herein the RFQ).

(b) Options. Not Applicable

(c) A written order in response to the vendor’s quotation will be e-mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor. The Contracting Officer may ask the vendor to provide written acceptance of an order. In other circumstances the vendor may indicate acceptance by proceeding with the supplies or services ordered.

EVALUATION

Quotations will be evaluated as follows:

a) Price

PRICE FACTOR

The vendor’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness. The evaluation may include, but is not limited to:

a. Price comparison with other offerors;

b. Completeness: all pricing information as it directly related to what is requested in the Request for Quote (RFQ);

c. Comparison with Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).

Vendors responding to this RFQ are advised that, prior to award, the Government may request vendors to submit additional information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items, sales history for the same or similar items, price lists with effective date and/or copies of catalog pages along with any applicable discounts. Failure to submit the requested information may result in disqualification of the submitted quote.

The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award a contract using the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Subpart 13.1. The Government shall select the vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering price. The Government also reserves the right to not award a contract if a contract award is not in the best interest of the Government.

TECHNICAL:

The vendor’s proposed “brand name or equal,” purchase descriptions shall meet characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs as described in the RFQ (List of Items & Specifications).

In accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand name or equal to be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

QUESTIONS

Any questions in relation to this request for quotation shall be submitted to Susan Roberts by e-mail at susan.roberts2@navy.mil or by phone at 757-341-0091. The cut-off date for questions is 2:00 p.m. on June 23, 2021.