Technical Evaluation Factor Attachment 3.docx

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Technical Evaluation Factor – Acceptable/Unacceptable (Attachment 3)

1.0 QUOTATION CONTENT

0. Content

For the purposes of this procurement, the offeror’s quote will be evaluated using the factors mentioned in FAR 52.212-2 (a) of the solicitation.

A maximum one-page letter containing a synopsis of the offeror’s quote shall be submitted in response to this Request For Quote (RFQ). This RFQ seeks quotes from offerors to conduct thickness and tightness testing on the Chemical Transfer Facility (CTF) storage tanks and piping, conduct formal external inspections of the tanks In addition, formal visual inspection and hydrostatic testing of the piping system at the Munitions Assessment and Processing System (MAPS), and complete the resulting reports.

0. Offeror’s quote will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth below.

0. Specific Requirements: An offeror’s quote will consist of all information and material submitted in writing for evaluation in response to this RFQ. The submission of false or misleading information will be grounds for disqualification of the quote. The absence of information required to support the evaluation factor, as described below, will result in disqualification from the competition, as that offer will be found deficient and therefore unacceptable.

2.0 TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

2.1 Factor 1.

Technicians performing field measurements shall have Level I certification in Ultrasonic Testing by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Personnel shall provide applicable certifications with submission of quote.

CTF Testing Personnel Requirements – Reviewers/Technician

All work shall be reviewed by personnel certified Level III in Ultrasonic Testing by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing in accordance with the PWS. Personnel shall provide applicable certification with submission of quote.

MAPS Testing Personnel Requirements - Inspectors

All work shall be conducted by Steel Tank Institute (STI) Standard-SP001 and American Petroleum Institute (API)-570 certified inspectors in accordance with the PWS. Personnel shall provide applicable certification with submission of quote.

1. BASIS FOR AWARD

3.1 General. This effort is being conducted as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s quote based on whether the submissions are acceptable or unacceptable.

The evaluation factors are (1) Personnel required certifications.

3.2 Relative Order of Importance.

3.2.1 One unacceptable factor rating will render the technical quote unacceptable.

3.2.2 To qualify for award, a quote must be technically acceptable.

0. The evaluation and rating approach below will be used for this effort.

3.3.1 Evaluation and Rating Approach. The Government will evaluate whether or not the Offeror’s certifications meets the Government’s requirements, as follows:

3.3.2 Technical. The Technical Evaluation will receive a rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable. The rating definitions are as follows:

3.3.2.1 Acceptable: The Offeror has submitted a complete quote that demonstrates their Level I and Level III in Ultrasonic Testing by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing for CTF tank piping testing and for MAPS, the required STI-SP001 and API-570 certifications meet the Government’s requirements.

3.3.2.2 Unacceptable: The Offeror has submitted an inadequate or incomplete quote, or does not demonstrate their Level I and Level III in Ultrasonic Testing by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing for CTF tank piping testing and for MAPS, the required STI-SP001 and API-570 certifications meet the Government’s requirements.

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