13-R-0331_L2.35_and_M2.14.pdf

SPE601-13-R-0331

L2.35 and M2.14

L2.35 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT (AEROSPACE ENERGY) (DLA ENERGY JAN 2012)

(a) All proposals shall consist of a Price Proposal. In addition, a Technical Proposal shall be submitted if indicated in paragraph (c) below.

(b) PRICE PROPOSAL.

(1) In the Schedule, Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, offered prices shall be completed for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) unless the Schedule notes that multiple awards will be made. In that case, the offeror may select which CLINs or groups of CLINs, such as those applying to a specific customer location, against which to submit an offer;

(2) For each applicable box checked below, unit prices shall be formulated, as specified:

[ ] (i) Product with no Monthly Facility Fee (MFF). The offeror shall include all fixed, variable and incremental costs to produce and prepare product for Government inspection and acceptance. Include all transportation and shipping costs to deliver the product to the specified customer location if the product CLIN is designation as f.o.b. destination.

For this solicitation, the applicable CLINs are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] ______________________________.

[ ] (ii) Product with an MFF CLIN. The offeror shall include only the variable and incremental costs to produce and prepare the product for Government inspection and acceptance in the product CLIN. All fixed costs associated with the facility shall be included in the MFF, to include storage and distribution of Government-owned product, if required by the Statement of Objectives (SOO). For this solicitation, the applicable CLINs are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)]

[ X ] (iii) Services CLIN(s), such as maintenance and repair of containers. The offeror shall include all variable and fixed costs associated with the service, as described in the SOO, unless otherwise noted herein that those costs should be included in another CLIN: [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s) or put N/A if not applicable] All Trailers CLINs listed in the Scheduled (0001 through 0040). For this solicitation, the applicable Services CLINS are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] All Trailers CLINs listed in the Scheduled (0001 through 0040).

[ X ] (iv) Repair Parts Specifically Identified in the Schedule. Where the Government specifically identifies repair parts which will be reimbursed under the Contract, the offeror shall include in its offered price, on a per unit basis, all costs associated with that repair part, to include the applicable labor costs to install it. For this solicitation, the applicable CLINS are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] 0044 .

[ ] (v) Contractor-Provided Tank(s) CLIN(s). The offeror shall include in each applicable CLIN all fixed and variable costs associated with leasing of a tank or multiple tanks to the Government under the contract. Separate CLINS have been established for the costs associated with the leasing of the tank(s) as compared to the costs associated with the tank(s) installation and removal. Where the incumbent is offering the same number and size of tanks previously provided under the previous contract, the incumbent need not propose a price for tank(s) installation. However, the incumbent shall propose a price for tank(s) removal. For this solicitation, the applicable CLINs are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)]

[ ] (vi) Contractor provided equipment CLIN(s). Where the SOO requires specific contractor-provided equipment for which a separate CLIN has been established for reimbursement under the resultant contract, the offeror shall include all fixed and variable costs associated with providing such equipment, to include but not limited to delivery, installation, calibration, maintenance and repair throughout the contract term, and removal at the expiration of the contract. For this solicitation, the applicable CLINS are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)]

[ ] (vii) Expedited/Emergency Delivery CLIN(s). Where the Schedule has a CLIN for Expedited and/or Emergency delivery, as defined in the SOO, the offeror shall include all costs associated with such delivery on a per shipment basis. This encompasses additional labor and transportation costs anticipated to be incurred over and above normal delivery costs. Any product ordered with an Expedited and/or Emergency delivery shall be paid at the unit price of the applicable product CLIN. For this solicitation, the applicable CLINS are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] _________.

[ ] (viii) Hot Fill CLIN(s). If the solicitation includes a “Hot Fill” CLIN, the offeror shall propose a per Hot Fill Unit Price. Examples of costs that should be included in the offeror’s per Hot Fill Unit Price but not limited to these, are additional support personnel required to accomplish the Hot Fill or additional time required at the delivery location in support of the Hot Fill. The per Hot Fill Unit Price shall not include the cost of the product consumed during the Hot Fill since the Contractor will be paid for the amount of product consumed under the applicable product CLIN. For this solicitation, the applicable CLINs are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] __________________________________________.

[ X ] (ix) Additional CLIN(s) not described above to be priced by the offeror. For this solicitation, the applicable CLINs are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] 0041, 0043, 0045, 0046, and 0047.

[ ] (x) Not Separately Priced (NSP) CLIN(s). For CLINs shown as NSP, the offeror shall include the costs associated with that CLIN in the designated CLIN’s unit price. For this solicitation, the applicable Services CLINs are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] _______________________________________.

[ X ] (xi) To Be Negotiated (TBN) CLIN(s). For those CLINs designated as TBN, the Government will negotiate a unit price on a case-by-case basis, if and when requirements under the CLIN materialize. In order for the Government to add such a requirement to the contract under the TBN CLIN, the unit price must be determined fair and reasonable. For this solicitation, the applicable CLINs are [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] 0042 and 0048 .

[ ] (xii) Exceptions to the above.

(3) The Standard Form 1449 must be completed, as well as the MANUFACTURING AND FILLING POINTS and TRANSPORT TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES (AEROSPACE ENERGY) contract provisions , if included, and all certifications and representations contained in Section K of the solicitation.

(c) TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

(1) A Technical Proposal IS required. If a Technical Proposal is required, the two non-cost factors will be Technical Capability and Past Performance.

(2) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY. The offeror shall provide a technical proposal by completing the required fill-in data only if the applicable box is checked. [buyer checks each applicable block] ). The offeror may submit continuation sheets with this fill-in provision to provide additional technical narrative, however, the complete technical proposal, exclusive of any résumés, drawings, or blueprints, shall not exceed 12 pages. The proposal will be evaluated strictly on technical merit and should describe and justify the offeror's technical approach to the requirements of the work to be performed and/or delivery of product under the contract. The technical proposal should be specific and provide concise, straight-forward descriptions of the offeror's capability to perform the requirements of the contract. Proposals that are unrealistic in terms of the description of the offeror’s technical capability may be considered indicative of a lack of understanding of the solicitation’s requirements. :

[ ] (i) General description of how the offeror will ensure a reliable supply of on-spec product and/or service to meet the Government’s requirements as stated in the solicitation.

[ ] (A) Production capability per day of proposed fill plant.

[ ] (B) Plant storage capacity for product offered.

[ ] (C) If the offeror will be making deliveries to customers, describe type, number and size of containers that will be used for delivery of product to each customer location that the offeror proposes on.

[ X ] (D) If the contract requires maintenance and repair of Government-owned equipment, such as repairs to cylinders or tube trailers, describe how such services will be performed to meet solicitation requirements.

[ ] (E) Describe the in-process quality control procedures that will ensure the production and delivery of on-spec product.

[ ] (F) Describe offeror’s proposed quality sampling plan that will be implemented to assure individual shipments made under this solicitation meet the product quality requirements stated in the applicable specification or product describe.

[ ] (ii) Description of Contractor-furnished equipment at a location other than the Contractor’s facility (e.g., on Government property) such as storage tanks.

[ ] (A) Describe all Contractor provided equipment to include a description of size, certifications, instrumentation (including alarms), design parameters, etc.

[ ] (B) Include a timeline for the purchase, installation, testing and commissioning of the equipment.

[ ] (iii) Describe the method for securing delivery container(s) and/or cargo tank openings with tamper indicating devices (i.e., seals) to prevent tampering and/or pilferage from the time the cargo tank is loaded until it is delivered to its destination. (Refer to the CONTRACTOR SEAL REQUIREMENT contract provision.)

[ ] (iv) For solicitations containing product CLINs, if the offeror is not the manufacturer of the product to be delivered under the contract or is otherwise proposing to provide product from a fill plant or production facility other than one owned and operated by the offeror, the offeror shall provide a written supply commitment letter from the owner of the fill plant or production facility from where the product will be obtained in performance of any resultant contract. The written supply commitment shall clearly indicate:

[ ] (A) The owner of the fill plant or production facility is willing to provide the products and/or services required to be delivered/performed under any resultant contract for the duration of the delivery period shown in the Schedule; and

[ ] (B) Confirmation of the quantity and specification of the products to be delivered;

[ X ] (v) This paragraph describes additional information for the Technical Proposal not asked for in above paragraphs.

(1) A narrative describing how the offeror will provide services that meet the schedule and technical requirements of the request for Proposal.

(2) A copy of the DOT certification that authorizes the offeror to perform the method of DOT certification testing offered.

(3) A narrative on how the offeror intends to protect Government-owned equipment while at the Contractor’s facility.

(d) PAST PERFORMANCE. Past Performance information is required in response to all solicitations. For solicitations that require only a Price Proposal, past performance information will be used in the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination of individual offerors, as required by FAR Part 9. For those solicitations that require a Technical Proposal, past performance information will be used to evaluate past performance as the second non-cost factor in addition to Technical Capability. The offeror shall submit information regarding its past performance on the form entitled Contractor Performance Data Report, as attached to the solicitation. All contracts and subcontracts (completed or in progress) for the last three years awarded by DLA Energy as well as other (completed or in progress) Government agencies or the private sector that are related to the proposed contract shall be included on the form. Failure to submit a complete list may reflect adversely on the offeror. The number of relevant past performance efforts submitted in accordance with the attachment shall not exceed five for the prime offeror. The Government reserves the right to make telephone contact with offerors, proposed subcontractors and references in order to confirm and/or clarify the past performance information submitted. The Government has the option to consider information from these sources, and any others that may be available, that it deems necessary in order to make an accurate assessment of the offeror’s past performance. In addition, the offeror should provide additional information on any significant problems encountered and corrective actions taken under contract(s).

(e) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. For solicitations containing product CLINs that do not otherwise require a Technical Proposal, if the offeror is not the manufacturer of the product to be delivered under the contract or is proposing to provide product from a fill point or production facility other than one owned and operated by the offeror, the offeror shall provide a written supply commitment letter from the owner of the fill plant or production facility from where the product will be obtained in performance of any resultant contract. This information will be used in the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination as required by FAR Part 9. The written supply commitment letter must clearly indicate—

[ ] (A) The owner of the fill plant or production facility is willing to provide the products and/or services required to be delivered/performed under any resultant contract for the duration of the delivery period shown in the Schedule; and

[ ] (B) Confirmation of the quantity and specification of the products to be delivered;

(f) EXCEPTIONS. Exceptions (price or technical) taken to the terms and conditions of the solicitation and/or any of its formal attachments shall be identified. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain the impact, if any, on the performance, price, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Failure to agree to the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being removed from consideration for award.

M2.14 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AEROSPACE ENERGY)

(DLA ENERGY AUG 2009)

(a) For solicitations that do not require submission of a Technical Proposal, award will be made on the basis of the total lowest evaluated price of proposals.

(b) For solicitations that require submission of a Technical Proposal, award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the specific evaluation criteria contained in the solicitation. Non-cost factors to be evaluated shall be technical capability and past performance. In accordance with FAR 15.101-2(b)(3), proposals will be evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using the non-cost/price factors.

(1) Technical capability will be measured against requirements specified in the solicitation. As such, technical capability is considered acceptable when the offeror’s proposal is in compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. Specific criteria used to judge acceptability are as follows and apply ONLY if the applicable box is checked:

[ ] (i) Acceptability of the narrative describing how the offeror will ensure a reliable supply of on-spec product and/or services to meet the annual estimated quantities in the RFP’s Schedule.

[ ] (ii) Acceptability of the narrative describing any Contractor-furnished equipment at a location other than the Contractor’s facility (e.g., on Government property).

[ ] (iii) Acceptability of method for securing delivery container and/or cargo tank openings with indicating devices (i.e., seals) to prevent tampering and/or pilferage from the time the cargo tank is loaded until it is delivered to its destination.

[ ] (iv) Acceptability of the offeror’s description of where the product(s) will be obtained and any written supply commitments if the offeror is not the producer of the product to be delivered under the contract.

[ X ] (v) This paragraph describes additional criteria used to evaluate technical capability not described in the above paragraphs, if applicable. [Buyer fill in information or indicate N/A.]

(1) Acceptability of the narrative describing how the offeror will provide services that meet the schedule and technical requirements of the Request for Proposal.

(2) Acceptability of DOT certification.

(3) Acceptability of measures proposed to protect Government-owned equipment.

(2) Past performance shall generally include verification of performance with the offeror’s past and current customers, to include Federal, State, and local governments as well as private entities. The form entitled Contractor Performance Data Sheet, located in Section J of the solicitation, may be used to provide relevant performance history pursuant to this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Additionally, past performance data may be obtained through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System, similar systems or other Government departments and agencies, questionnaires tailored to the circumstances of this acquisition, Defense Contract Management Agency channels, interviews with program managers and contracting officers, and other sources known to the Government (including commercial sources). Offerors will be given the opportunity to address any negative performance information resulting from the past performance assessment inquiries.

(3) An offeror whose proposal is evaluated as acceptable from both a technical capability perspective as well as for past performance will be considered technically acceptable.

(c) Regardless of whether a Technical Proposal is required or not, the following price evaluation procedure(s) apply if the applicable box is checked:

[ ] (1) For F.O.B. Origin product CLINs. For price evaluation purposes, the evaluated price of each CLIN or subCLIN for product (AA through ____) [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] to be delivered on an f.o.b. origin basis will be calculated by multiplying the estimated quantity by the proposed unit price of the product. To each CLIN/subCLIN, the

Government will add as an “other price-related factor,” the Government’s estimated costs for transporting the product from the offeror’s proposed fill plant, production facility, and/or storage facility, as stated in the offeror’s proposal, to the individual customer locations designated in an attachment to the solicitation. The estimated number of shipments shown in the attachment will also apply. The lowest laid down price is calculated by adding the sum of the evaluated prices for each CLIN/subCLIN to the Government’s total estimated cost for transportation and the total of all “other price related factors”, if any, as described in the paragraph below. Transportation rates are derived from--

[ ] (i) For CONUS locations, the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s (SDDC’s) competitively awarded contracts will be used.

[ ] (ii) For OCONUS locations, the Government rates for both air and sea transportation will be taken from the DoD’s Single Mobility System (SMS) Air Cargo/PAX Cost Calculator.

[ ] (2) For F.O.B. Destination product CLINs. For price evaluation purposes, the evaluated price of each CLIN or subCLIN for product ____________________. [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] will be calculated by multiplying the estimated quantity by the proposed unit price of the product(s), which should include all costs associated with the offeror’s delivery of product to the location specified in the Schedule. F.o.b. destination CLINs are normally individual DLA Energy customer locations, unless otherwise specified.

[ X ] (3) Non-product CLINs/subCLINs. For price evaluation purposes, the following non-product CLINS/subCLINs will be evaluated for award: [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] All Trailers CLINs listed in the Scheduled (0001 through 0040), 0041, 0043, 0044, 0045, 0046, and 0047. Each non-product CLIN/subCLIN’s evaluated price will be calculated by multiplying the estimated quantity by the offered unit price. Offerors who do not propose on all non-product CLINs and subCLINs stated in the Schedule (where one award will be made), or where a group of CLINs/subCLINs will be evaluated for award, or where the Schedule contains specific customer locations to be evaluated and awarded, may not be considered for evaluation and award unless the offeror proposes prices on all applicable CLINs/subCLINs.

[ ] (4) This paragraph describes the evaluation process for product or non-product CLINs/subCLINs or additional “other price related factors” not otherwise described in any of the above paragraphs, if applicable. [Buyer fill in information or indicate N/A.]

N/A

[ ] (5) The offered prices for the following CLINs/subCLINs will not be included in the evaluation for award, but will be evaluated for price reasonableness and included as a CLIN/subCLIN in each contract award: [Buyer fill in the CLIN(s)] 0042 and 0048 .

[ ] (6) Lowest Total Evaluated Price for F.O.B. Origin Requirements. If Schedule B includes both f.o.b. origin product CLINs as well as non-product CLINs that are to be evaluated in accordance with this provision, the evaluated prices for all the non-product CLINs will be added to the lowest laid down price of all the product CLINs that are otherwise designated as one group, such as in a region, to determine the lowest total evaluated price. Otherwise, only the product CLINs (or those applicable to the designated group) will be added to determine the lowest total evaluated price. If no region or group is designated in the Schedule, all the evaluated prices of all the CLINs in the solicitation will be added together for determination of the lowest total evaluated price.

[ ] (7) Lowest Total Evaluated Price for F.O.B. Destination Requirements. If Schedule B includes both f.o.b. destination product CLINs as well as non-product CLINs that are to be evaluated in accordance with this provision, the evaluated prices for all the non-product CLINs will be added to the evaluated price(s) of the applicable f.o.b. destination product CLINs to determine the lowest total evaluated price. Otherwise, only the product CLINs applicable to the group or designated customer location will be added to determine the lowest total evaluated price. Where more than one customer location is contained in the Schedule, the lowest total evaluated price shall be all product CLINs and non-product CLINS for a specific customer location, added together.

[ ] (8) If Schedule B is for services only and as such does not include any product CLINs, the total evaluated price will be the total of the evaluated prices for all the services CLINs, as designated in paragraph (e)(3) above.

(d) If options are included, the Government will evaluate offered prices by using the same price evaluation procedures as described above, except, as follows: [Buyer fill in or indicate N/A.]

I209.09 EXTENSION PROVISION (DLA ENERGY JAN 2012) allows the Government to extend the period of performance for up to six (6) months on a unilateral basis. The method for evaluating the extension period and its associated quantities is to multiply an additional six months of requirements by the offered unit price and then to add that total evaluated price to the existing evaluated price for each line item.

The Government may determine that an offered price under an option CLIN is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(e) BASIS FOR AWARD. For solicitations not requiring a Technical Proposal, the Contracting Officer will award to the responsible offeror with the lowest total evaluated price for the designated group of CLINs and/or customer locations, including options if contained in the solicitation. For solicitations requiring a Technical Proposal, the Contracting Officer will award to the responsible, technically acceptable offeror with the lowest total evaluated price for the designated group of CLINs and/or customer locations, including options, if contained in the solicitation. If group(s) of CLINs or individual customer locations are not otherwise designated in the Schedule, only one contract will be awarded for all the CLINs specified in the Schedule. Where the Government is soliciting for a group of CLINs, such as on a regional basis, as well as for individual customer locations on a f.o.b. destination basis, more than one contract award may be made as price evaluation and award will be made on a customer location by customer location basis.

(f) A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.