W91B4N-18-R-2006_Amendment_0004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

a. Add FAR Clause 52.228-3, Defense Base Act;

b. Update provision 252.232-7014;

c. Update the SOW (changes are highlighted in yellow );

d. Update Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 (changes are highlighted in yellow );

e. Update Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 (changes are highlighted in yellow ); and to,

f. Extend the offer due date in block 8 of the SF 1449.

Refer to the continuation page of this SF-30 for the details pertaining to this Amendment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

K 1 34

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Jul-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91B4N18R2006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jun-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, 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 1 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10-Jul-2018

CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING CENTER - EAST

BUILDING 13897

BAGRAM AF, AFGHANISTAN

APO AE 09354

W91B4N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91B4N18R2006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Jul-2018 02:00 PM to 14-Jul-

2018 02:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0008 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0008 Each DBA Insurance

COST

The amount listed by the offeror on this contract line item number (CLIN) is the estimated DBA insurance premium (estimated payroll of the Offeror and its subcontractors). The DBA insurance premium amount varies with payroll and the nature of the services. The actual amount paid by the Government under this CLIN will be based on the amount of the stamped “PAID” receipt from an approved Department of Labor (DOL) insurance carrier and submitted by the offeror after award for reimbursement. In the event of premiums are recalculated by the approved DOL insurance carrier based on actual payrolls, the contracting officer will adjust the DBA cost CLIN amount to reflect the actual premium amount paid. The U.S. Government will NOT reimburse the contractor for DBA insurance purchased from a non-Department of Labor approved insurance provider. Reference FAR Clause 52.228-3. Proof of DBA insurance shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer 14 days after contract award and within 14 days after exercising the option year period.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S204

ESTIMATED COST

CLIN 1008 is added as follows:

1008 Each OPTION DBA Insurance

COST

The amount listed by the offeror on this contract line item number (CLIN) is the estimated DBA insurance premium (estimated payroll of the Offeror and its subcontractors). The DBA insurance premium amount varies with payroll and the nature of the services. The actual amount paid by the Government under this CLIN will be based on the amount of the stamped “PAID” receipt from an approved Department of Labor (DOL) insurance carrier and submitted by the offeror after award for reimbursement. In the event of premiums are recalculated by the approved DOL insurance carrier based on actual payrolls, the contracting officer will adjust the DBA cost CLIN amount to reflect the actual premium amount paid. The U.S. Government will NOT reimburse the contractor for DBA insurance purchased from a non-Department of Labor approved insurance provider. Reference FAR Clause 52.228-3. Proof of DBA insurance shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer 14 days after contract award and within 14 days after exercising the option year period.

CLIN 2008 is added as follows:

2008 Each OPTION DBA Insurance

COST

The amount listed by the offeror on this contract line item number (CLIN) is the estimated DBA insurance premium (estimated payroll of the Offeror and its subcontractors). The DBA insurance premium amount varies with payroll and the nature of the services. The actual amount paid by the Government under this CLIN will be based on the amount of the stamped “PAID” receipt from an approved Department of Labor (DOL) insurance carrier and submitted by the offeror after award for reimbursement. In the event of premiums are recalculated by the approved DOL insurance carrier based on actual payrolls, the contracting officer will adjust the DBA cost CLIN amount to reflect the actual premium amount paid. The U.S. Government will NOT reimburse the contractor for DBA insurance purchased from a non-Department of Labor approved insurance provider. Reference FAR Clause 52.228-3. Proof of DBA insurance shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer 14 days after contract award and within 14 days after exercising the option year period.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0008 has been added:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 01-AUG-2018 TO

31-JUL-2019

N/A CSTC-A EF5.1.2 DLO

CSTC-A EF5.1.2

APO 09356

CPT BRENT LASHER

318-449-1375

W9008Z

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 1008 has been added:

CAGE

POP 01-AUG-2019 TO

31-JUL-2020

N/A CSTC-A EF5.1.2 DLO

CSTC-A EF5.1.2

APO 09356

CPT BRENT LASHER

318-449-1375

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 2008 has been added:

CAGE

POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

31-JUL-2021

N/A CSTC-A EF5.1.2 DLO

CSTC-A EF5.1.2

APO 09356

CPT BRENT LASHER

318-449-1375

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0008:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1008:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 2008:

The following have been added by full text:

52.228-3 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (JUL 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall--

(1) Before commencing performance under this contract, establish provisions to provide for the payment of disability compensation and medical benefits to covered employees and death benefits to their eligible survivors, by purchasing workers' compensation insurance or qualifying as a self-insurer under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 932) as extended by the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651, et seq.), and continue to maintain provisions to provide such Defense Base Act benefits until contract performance is completed;

(2) Within ten days of an employee's injury or death or from the date the Contractor has knowledge of the injury or death, submit Form LS-202 (Employee's First Report of Injury or Occupational Illness) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 930(a), 20 CFR

702.201 to 702.203);

(3) Pay all compensation due for disability or death within the time frames required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914, 20 CFR 702.231 and 703.232);

(4) Provide for medical care as required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 907, 20 CFR 702.402 and 702.419);

(5) If controverting the right to compensation, submit Form LS-207 (Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(d), 20 CFR 702.251);

(6) Immediately upon making the first payment of compensation in any case, submit Form LS-206 (Payment Of Compensation Without Award) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c), 20 CFR 702.234);

(7) When payments are suspended or when making the final payment, submit Form LS-208 (Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation Payments) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c) and (g), 20 CFR 702.234 and 702.235); and

(8) Adhere to all other provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act as extended by the Defense Base Act, and Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR Parts 701 to 704.

(b) For additional information on the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act requirements see http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsdba.htm.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts to which the Defense Base Act applies.

(End of clause)

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

1. General Instructions

a. Seven (7) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

The selection of sources for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection procedures as delineated in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15.3 with the process of FAR Part 15.101-2 (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)). Offers will be evaluated using the criteria under Addendum to Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award.

b. A site visit shall NOT be provided for this acquisition.

c. The Offer: The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the (RFP) Request for Proposal; concurrence with the SOW; and contract type.

d. It is the Government’s intent to award without discussions in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 52.212- 1(g). Offerors are encouraged to present their best technical proposal and prices in their initial proposal submission. However, IAW FAR Part 15.306, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. If this occurs, a competitive range will be determined and offerors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency IAW FAR Part 15.306 (c)(2).

e. Instructions outlined in paragraph two (2) below, prescribe the format for the proposal and describe the approach for the development and presentation of proposal data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals.

f. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contract Specialist and KO in writing with supporting rationale (Refer to Paragraph 2.b. for submittal instructions).

g. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fedbizzopps.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

h. Debriefings: The KO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing IAW FAR 15.505. The KO will notify offerors who were in the competitive range of the source selection but were not selected for award IAW FAR Part 15.503(b). Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing IAW the requirements of FAR Part 15.506.

i. Joint Contracting and Contingency Services (JCCS) registration: All JCCS information and registration can be accomplished at: https://www.jccs.gov/olvr/bta_olvr_reg_guide_faqs.aspx. All Offerors shall be registered in JCCS registration at time of proposal submission. Offerors may have a pending account at the time of proposal submission; however, in order to be eligible for award, all offerors shall be APPROVED in JCCS. In addition, all subcontractors at all tiers shall be registered in JCCS at the time of proposal and must be approved in JCCS at the time of award. A “subcontractor” is identified as any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (company) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor, or for another subcontractor.

j. Subcontractors: The Offeror shall submit a listing of all proposed subcontractors, at all tiers, to the KO at the time of proposal submission. If the Offeror will not use subcontractors to perform during the life of the contract, the Offeror shall submit a negative response to the KO at the time of proposal submission. Failure of the Offeror or the subcontractor to be registered in JCCS, failure to provide the names of all subcontractors, or failure of the Offeror to provide a negative reply will deem the Offeror nonresponsive and ineligible for award.

All Offerors and subcontractors must be approved in JCCS in order to receive award. A status of “pending approval” in JCCS is not sufficient for award. Contractors are ultimately responsible for their status in JCCS and for rectifying issues, such as missing documentation, prior to proposal submission.

k. SAM Registration: Only offerors who are from the United States shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of proposal submission. In addition to registration in JCCS, an U.S. Contractor or subcontractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide have an active DUNS number. For more information, please refer to the following website:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1. All U.S. Contractors and subcontractors must also be registered in JCCS at time of proposal submission and must be approved in JCCS at time of award.

l. Past performance will not be evaluated. The Procuring KO will complete a responsibility determination IAW FAR Part 9.104. A determination of non-responsibility will deem the Offeror ineligible award.

2. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions

a. The Offeror shall ensure that all solicitation/contract correspondence that is addressed to the United States Government is submitted in English and that all supporting documents are in English or an English translation is provided.

b. Hard copy proposals will not be accepted. All Offerors shall submit their proposal electronically to centcom.bagram.usfor-a.mbx.rcc-a-service-team-1@mail.mil. The subject line shall contain the solicitation number. Ensure your submission is not larger than four (4) megabytes. If your file is larger than four (4) megabytes, break the email into smaller files and send them individually with sequential identification.

Example: (INSERT COMPANY NAME, Solicitation Number (W91B4N-18-R-2006 – EMAIL 1 of 3 etc.).

Alternatively, the Offeror may submit its proposal through AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) at the following URL: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/. When the files are sent through the website, the Offeror must identify the email address above as the recipient of the file; the AMRDEC SAFE site will automatically forward an email message to that address advising that a file has been uploaded and available for download. If the AMRDEC SAFE site is used, the proposal receipt time will be the time at which the package was received and available for download by the Government Point of Contract. IAW FAR Provision 52.212-1(b), the Offeror is responsible to submit a signed and dated proposal (to include all signed Amendments and Attachments) to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time (Local Afghanistan Time) specified in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449. Offerors shall submit proposals in the English language only.

c. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the KO via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions, concerns, assumptions, or exceptions to the Contract Specialist and KO no later than 03 July 2018 14:00 Local Afghanistan Time to centcom.bagram.usfor-a.mbx.rcc-a-service-team-1@mail.mil. All answers to questions received will be publically posted via a Solicitation Amendment. The KO will not address any questions received after the specified time in this paragraph.

d. Due to the austere environment of Afghanistan, Offerors should anticipate delays in the delivery of electronic proposals. Late proposals shall be handled IAW FAR Clause 52.212-1 (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

e. Period for acceptance of offers: The Offeror shall hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from due date specified in in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449. Offers received for less than the stated number of items listed in the Schedule will be considered ineligible for award. The Government will not accept any changes to the Offeror’s proposal after the closing date of the solicitation.

f. Exceptions and Assumptions: Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and sub-factors. Failure to meet a requirement will result in an offer being ineligible for award. If the Offeror makes any exception regarding the requirements specified in this solicitation, the Offeror shall clearly identify the applicable Volume and exception with a complete explanation as to why the assumption was taken, what benefit accrues to the Government (if any), and its impact (if any) on the performance, schedule, price, and specific requirements of the solicitation. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Offerors are cautioned that taking an exemption may render the offer ineligible for award. It is recommended that the Offeror contact the KO immediately/prior to solicitation closing upon identifying an area that may result in an exception. As such, any exceptions or assumption shall be addressed and communicated to the KO by the due date and time specified in this Addendum to 52.212-1, paragraph 2, c, which is prior to the closing of this solicitation. This information shall be provided in the format provided in Table One below (Solicitation Exceptions):

Table 1 - Solicitation Exceptions Solicitation Document

Page/ Paragraph

Requirement/ Portion

Rationale & Impact

Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1, SOW, Section etc.

Applicable Page and Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Describe The rationale and impact of the exception

a. Offerors shall meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. In addition to those identified as evaluation factors and sub-factors.

Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

b. Offeror’s proposal shall consist of three (3) volumes: 1) General, 2) Technical Capability and Management Approach, and 3) Price. Each document shall be clearly labeled with its Title. See Table A-1 below for page limits and electronic copies required:

Table A-1

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMITS COPIES

I General N/A One (1) Original

II

Technical Capability

15 One (1) Original and one redacted (Omit anything that identifies your company)

Management Approach

15 One (1) Original and one redacted (Omit anything that identifies your company)

III Price N/A One (1) Original

c. Proposal Limitation: The proposal shall not exceed the limits stated above. If the proposal exceeds the page limits specified above, the pages in excess of the limit will not be evaluated. The page limit includes appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs (excluding those identified in Paragraph 5(a) below), drawings, and any additional items that consume page space. Page Limit does not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, and section dividers/tables, if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the proposal. Licenses, permits, and translated copies shall not be counted against the page limitation of the proposal. The proposal shall be font Times New Roman and size 12.

All price breakdown information to aid in the price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2007/2013. Please note – Self extracting exe files are NOT acceptable.

Proposals submitted in PDF format shall be searchable. PDF files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5”

Page Size, Height – 11”

d. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors shall follow the instructions contained herein.

Proposals and supporting documentations shall be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirement. Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the SOW with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform.

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked as such.

3. Volume I – General

a. General: Offerors are required to submit a completed SF 1449 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award) (including acknowledgment of Amendments), to include blocks 19-24 (Contract Schedule and Representations/Certifications). Failure to follow the below Contract Proposal preparation instructions may cause your proposal to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. The General Volume shall be organized as follows.

(1). Section A, Solicitation, Offer and Award – SF-1449 shall be submitted fully completed. The Offeror is cautioned that the SF-1449 must contain an original signature in block 30 of the form. The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFP IAW the instructions on this Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212- 1, Instructions to Offerors. The Offeror shall provide the name, title, and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

(2). Section B (Prices) – Blocks 19-24 of the SF-1449 shall be fully completed and error free. It shall contain the Offeror’s prices for the established Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINs). The LPTA offer for each CLIN will result in a SA, IDIQ contract for that region.

(3). Section C (Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors) – The Offeror shall ensure this section is submitted thoroughly complete and each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely. The Offeror shall complete:

- FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items;

- DFARS 252.209-7998, Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal;

- DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law; and,

- FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (July 2013).

Failure to comply with this section will render a proposal unacceptable for award. If falsification is discovered after award, the contract will be terminated for cause.

4. Volume II –Technical

The Technical Volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Offeror’s proposal. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical factors defined in Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Statements that the Offeror understands, can, or will comply with the SOW (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the SOW or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation solely on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. Elaborate brochures or documentation, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired. This volume shall consist of the following Factors and Subfactors:

Factor 1: Technical Capability Subfactor 1 - Transportation, Storage and Fuel Requirements Subfactor 2 - Quality Control

Factor 2: Management Approach

5. Factor 1 Technical Capability

The technical capability consists of two (2) Subfactors.

a. Subfactor 1: Transportation, Storage, and Fuel Requirements

The Offeror shall describe the tangible assets in its possession, or available via lease, or through subcontract, to provide transportation of fuels from point at which the Offeror takes possession of the fuels until final delivery of aviation fuel into the aircraft at ANDSF sites throughout the GIRoA. The Offeror must identify rolling stock through Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or similar unique identification, and must indicate the capacity of any tank vehicle, tank trailer, or other rolling stock used to meet contractual demand. The Offeror shall describe a maintenance plan on how it intends to ensure adequate rolling stock to satisfy delivery requirements. The Contractor shall include in the maintenance plan recent photographs of the front side, back side, left side, and right side of the vehicles. The contractor shall also identify the VIN of the vehicle pictured within the photographs.

(These photographs will not count against the Technical Volume page limitation.) The Offeror shall describe how it intends to satisfy anticipated monthly demand for fuel at each location identified within Attachment 0001 - Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet; if the Offeror intends to operate an interim storage facility, it must demonstrate that its mix of storage and transportation assets are sufficient to deliver fuel products within 96 hours of a requested delivery date, to any of the locations listed in paragraph 9 of the SOW. If the Offeror proposes an interim storage facility, the Offeror shall identify the location and capacity of the site, and whether the facility is owned by the Offeror, will be leased, or subcontracted. If the storage facility is leased, the Offeror shall provide signed lease agreements.

The Offeror shall provide letters of commitment (which will not count against the Technical Volume page limitation) from all fuel suppliers, transportation subcontractors, vehicle leasing companies, and commercial or private fuel storage facilities proposed as an element of the offer.

b. Subfactor 2: Quality Control

The Offeror shall describe its existing quality control policies, approach and procedures, and shall identify any changes thereto in order to comply with contractual quality assurance standards (see SOW Paragraph 11). The proposal shall address the Offeror’s organic testing capabilities, arrangements the Offeror has made with commercial testing laboratories (which are considered subcontractors) to perform chemical analysis or other quality assessment of fuels. The Offeror shall provide a remediation approach for any fuel sample that fails testing, and provide the process of how the new fuel will be delivered within twenty four (24) hours to the site that had a failed test. The proposal shall describe the Offeror’s use of Standard Operating Procedures, and how those procedures are integrated into the Offeror’s Quality Control Program Approach. The approach shall describe how the Offeror’s quality program is implemented through subcontracting procedures, as well as how subcontractor operations are assessed and corrective action obtained when discrepancies are noted.

6. Factor 2: Management Approach

The Offeror shall describe its management structure, including corporate leadership, any operational divisions or sub-organizations, relationships with other related companies (joint ventures, subsidiaries, or companies with common ownership), and how the related organizations will function together to achieve optimal contract performance. The Offeror must describe its import and export policies and procedures, as well as its plans and programs for regulatory and business licensing requirements of the GIRoA. The Offeror shall provide current front and back copies of all license (with its translation to English) and permits as required.

The Offeror shall describe its supply chain management program. The program must include identification of sources of supply, the Offeror’s current relationship with wholesale suppliers of refined products, the Offeror’s current practices for acquisition, import, and transportation of fuel from sources of supply to final destination (including any interim storage identified as integral to contract operations), and its policies and practices for recruitment, training, and oversight of a qualified workforce. The supply chain management program must address how the Offeror will finance acquisition of aviation fuels, and demonstrate the financial resources necessary to acquire and deliver fuels for at least ninety (90) days from award of delivery order to initial payment by the government (delivery order award will be thirty (30) days before first delivery, the first monthly invoice will be thirty (30) days after that, and the Government has thirty (30) additional days to pay the invoice).

The Offeror shall address its subcontract and lease management programs, if it intends to subcontract for transportation or lease vehicles or interim storage facilities. The Offeror shall provide letters of commitment from all proposed subcontractors or lessors, describing the scope of the subcontract/lease and including an unequivocal promise to participate if the Offeror is selected for award.

7. Volume III– Factor 3: Price

The Offeror shall complete the proposed price per liter for fuel and the fully burden rate in the Pricing Workbook (Attachment 1 – Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet). Although adequate price competition is expected, the Government reserves the right to require the submission of Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data as is deemed necessary in order to determine a fair and reasonable price.

Contractors will complete Attachment 0001 – Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet by providing pricing of fuels in each of the region identified. Prices must be exclusive of taxes. Offerors shall provide and identify the standard reference price (set forth by the market) for one liter of fuel and separately provide the fully burden rate that will be added to the reference unit price. The fully burden rate provided, exclusive of the price of aviation fuel per liter, will be capped for all three (3), 12 month ordering periods.

The resulting contract shall permit for economic price adjustment on the reference price of fuel only when a Delivery Order is issued. Adjustments to the reference price shall be negotiated based on indexmundi.com, Jet Fuel Price and shall apply only to deliveries made on or after the effective date of such change is approved in writing by the KO.

Offers shall not submit quantities less than the estimated quantities specified in Attachment 1 – Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet. Offers submitted for less than the quantities in Attachment 1 – Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet will not be considered for award. If there is a discrepancy in the Offeror’s price in Attachment 1 – Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet and that which is provided in the CLINs, the prices submitted on the CLINs will take precedence.

Afghan Vendors shall submit their quote in AFN IAW with DFARS Clause 252.232-7014. Prices submitted shall remain valid for 120 days and will be the basis for the first delivery order(s) issued.

The Government has provided an estimated cost in the Defense Base Act Insurance CLINs (CLINs 0008, 1008 and 2008) in Attachment 0001 – Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet. All Offerors shall use the Government's provided estimated cost for these CLINs.

Failure to comply with this pricing factor will render the Offeror non-responsive, and ineligible for award.

1. DISCUSSIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION. In accordance with FAR 15.306(d), discussion sessions with each offeror may be held should the KO deem them necessary. Should discussions take place, all offerors in the competitive range will be allowed a minimum of five (5) calendar days to submit Final Proposal Revisions after discussions are complete.

2. DISCUSSION SCHEDULING. If discussions are conducted, the KO will schedule the discussion sessions, and each offeror will be notified of the time and place at least one (1) day prior to its discussion session. The KO will provide additional instructions with the notification. Discussions may be in writing or in person.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

2. BASIS FOR AWARD (52.212-2)

a. The Government will award seven (7) Single Award (SA) Fixed Price Economic Price Adjustment (FP EPA) Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contracts to the Offerors whose proposals are determined to be the LPTA in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15.101-2.

b. The Government will assess each Offeror’s proposal for technical acceptability. Only those Offerors that are deemed to be Acceptable in non-price factors (and Subfactors) will be evaluated on price. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

c. Trade-offs between price and non- price factors is not permitted.

d. Award for All of the Work: Award will be made to Offerors who are deemed responsible IAW FAR Part

9.1, whose proposals conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose proposals, judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, represents the LPTA offer for any particular region.

e. Discussions: As set forth in FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award seven (7) SA IDIQ contracts without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR Part 15.306(a), Clarifications and award without discussions). Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (KO) later determines them to be necessary. In the event that discussions are held, a competitive range determination will be made. If the KO determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the KO may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

3. Past Performance: Past Performance will not be evaluated. The Contracting Officer will complete a responsibility determination IAW FAR 9.104. A determination of non-responsibility will deem the Offeror ineligible award.

4. Proposal Responsiveness: Timely proposals will be reviewed for responsiveness (compliance) to the solicitation. Offerors shall comply with Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1 (General Instructions, Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions). If the proposal is not responsive to the solicitation, it will not be evaluated and the Offeror will be notified that the proposal is non-responsive.

5. FACTORS AND SUB-FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

Evaluation criteria consist of factors and subfactors. The proposals will be evaluated under three (3) factors with factor one having two (2) subfactors:

Factor 1: Technical Capability

Subfactor 1 - Transportation, Storage and Fuel Fleet Requirements Subfactor 2 - Quality Control

Factor 2: Management Approach

Factor 3: Price

Technical. The Technical Factor evaluation provides an assessment of the Offeror’s capability to satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements.

Factor 1: Technical Capability

1. Technical Capability: The Technical Factor evaluation provides an assessment of the Offeror’s capability to satisfy the Government’s minimum technical requirements. The Government will consider the completeness and feasibility of the Offeror’s proposed technical approach to assess the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement and its ability to successfully complete contract requirements. To be considered technically acceptable Offeror’s proposal must clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

a. Subfactor 1 - Transportation, Storage and Fuel Fleet Requirements: To be acceptable, the

Offeror must provide a management and staffing approach that addresses in detail the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW) paragraphs below:

The Offeror’s proposed transportation plan, interim storage (if proposed), and fuel vehicle fleet will be evaluated to determine their suitability for fuel delivery to all geographic areas of Afghanistan to include those regions and provinces identified in the SOW Paragraph 9. To be acceptable, the offer demonstrates the ability to transport the volume of fuel identified in Attachment 0001 – Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet. If the Offeror proposes interim storage, its proposal shall demonstrate that its mix of storage capacity and transport vehicles is adequate to satisfy the demand indicated in Attachment 0001 - Aviation Fuel Pricing Spreadsheet. If the offeror does not propose interim storage, its proposal must adequately describes how its vehicle fleet can transport fuels from refinery to multiple final destinations within the ninety-six (96) hour timeframe required by the contract SOW. The proposal includes a complete listing of proposed prime (and sub) contractor vehicles, by VIN or other unique identification, and describes a maintenance plan to ensure adequate rolling stock to satisfy delivery requirements. This plan shall include recent photographs of the front side, back side, left side, and right side of the vehicles.

The contractor shall identify the VIN of the vehicle pictured within the photographs. (These photographs will not count against the Technical Volume page limitation.)

The Offeror provides letters of commitment from all their fuel suppliers, transportation subcontractors, vehicle leasing companies, and commercial or private fuel storage facilities proposed.

b. Subfactor 2 - Quality Control: The Offeror’s proposed Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Approach describes its internal and external testing and assurance policies, its Standard Operating Procedures, and corrective action methodologies to ensure that it consistently delivers compliant fuel throughout the life of the delivery order performance period. The approach provides for testing and validation of fuel quality throughout the Offeror’s supply chain, including point of origin, any transfer points (between carriers, between prime and subcontractors, or from interim storage facilities into final delivery vehicles), and at point of final delivery. The approach shall explain how a sample that failed testing will be remediated and describe the procedures that will be used to deliver the fuel within 24 hours to the site that failed the test. The offeror must also demonstrate that its proposed subcontractors possess mature and effective quality control plans, and that both prime and subcontractor plans will be updated to reflect any process that are unique to performance under this contract.

All Technical Factors will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. The Subfactor ratings will be used to determine an overall rating for the factor. If the evaluators deem any Subfactors as Unacceptable then the overall factor will be rated Unacceptable. Table A-1 depicts the rating definitions for this factor and its Subfactors.

Table A-1

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATINGS

Rating Definition

Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 2: Management Approach: To be acceptable, the Offeror’s management proposal will describe the Offeror’s management structure, key personnel, subcontract and lease management programs, and internal Standard Operating Procedures with sufficient detail to reasonably demonstrate its ability to manage a contract of this scope and complexity. The management proposal will include letters of commitment from fuel suppliers, any proposed transportation subcontractors, and any lessors of commercial interim storage capacity, if proposed. The Offeror’s supply chain will be fully described, from purchase of aviation fuels at refineries, importation of fuel consistent with Afghan law, transportation and storage (if proposed), and delivery to ultimate destination, with particular attention paid to training and management of delivery personnel responsible for final delivery to ANDSF training sites, operating sites, operational forces, and national-level management and leadership activities. The Offeror will also demonstrate the financial resources necessary to acquire and deliver fuel for at least sixty (60) days prior to initial payment under this contract, and must provide letters of commitment from wholesale providers of fuel and/or letters of credit from recognized financial institutions sufficient to provide financing of contractor operations for up to ninety (90) days prior to initial payment. The Offeror shall provide English translations of all current licenses as required in SOW Paragraph 22.6.

General statements that Offerors understand the factors and can or will comply with the requirements of the solicitation will be considered unacceptable. Statements to the effect that Offeror has, can or will comply with the licensing and credentialing, including referenced licenses; statements paraphrasing the solicitation or parts thereof, including applicable licenses.; and phrases such as “we have this license” or “will obtain upon award” etc., or parroting of instructions to offerors, will be considered unacceptable.

This Factor will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below. Table A-2 depicts the rating definitions for this factor and its Subfactors.

Table A-2

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATINGS

Rating Definition Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 3: Cost/Price

Price will not be scored or rated. The price will be evaluated as the lowest price technically acceptable that meets the requirements of the factors and subfactors above. The pricing in Attachment 0001 – Pricing Workbook will be evaluated for balance. Unbalanced Pricing may be evaluated IAW FAR 15.404-1(g), as applicable, to assess potential performance risk which could result in unreasonably high prices. The lowest priced technically acceptable offer will be evaluated to determine the price is fair and reasonable IAW FAR Part 15.402, using the techniques in

FAR Part 15.404-1(a) and (b). Proposed prices evaluated as unreasonable may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition.

Defense Base Act CLINs 0008, 1008, and 2008 will not be evaluated in the total price.

Through these techniques, the Government will determine whether prices are reasonable, complete and balanced. A technically acceptable Offeror with the lowest Total Evaluated Price for a particular region, will be awarded that region.

Definitions:

Reasonableness. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Completeness/Accuracy. The Offeror’s proposal complies with the price submission instructions in the solicitation.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

In the event a Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, the next Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offeror for that Region will be awarded a contract.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN (GIRoA) AVIATION TURBINE

FUEL

10 July 2018

PREPARED BY

COMBINED SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN APO AE 09356

Attachment

Attachment 001 Example of Delivery Ticket

GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN (GIRoA) AVIATION TURBINE

FUEL

1. GENERAL

This is a supply and delivery of aviation turbine fuel to Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) sites throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA). The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the delivery services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor which in turn is responsible to the Government.

This SOW defines responsibilities for the Contractor to supply and deliver aviation turbine fuel to ANDSF sites throughout the GIRoA. The delivery will consist of mobile cold fueling to the following Afghan Air Force (AAF) and Special Mission Wing (SMW) Aircraft:

C-130, A-29, C-208, PC-12,

MD-530,

Mi-17, and

UH-60.

Mobile cold fueling is defined as “the mobile fueling (by truck) of static aircraft with engines not running” and is also known as “direct to tail” fueling. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment (i.e. required vehicles), supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and other ancillary non-personal services necessary to deliver aviation turbine fuel to AAF and SMW locations throughout Afghanistan. The Contractor shall accomplish all required sourcing, transportation services to delivery points, and delivery of fuel into aircraft specified for service on a Free on Board (FOB) Destination Basis. ANDSF operational requirements for this commodity may vary in quantity, duration, delivery suspense, and may not be limited to locations in Paragraph 9 of this SOW; the Contractor shall maintain sufficient operational flexibility to satisfy requirements at a broad range of locations throughout Afghanistan.

2. BACKGROUND

The Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A), in coordination with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations and partners, international organizations, donors and non-governmental organizations, supports the GIRoA in its efforts to develop and sustain the ANDSF; develop leaders and leadership structure; and establish enduring institutional capacity to enable accountable Afghanistan-centric security to the country. CSTC-A helps oversee training and equipping of Afghanistan forces throughout Afghanistan, and provides logistics support to ANDSF consistent with that mission. As an element of that support, the United States (U.S.) Government has identified an enduring requirement to ensure that adequate supplies of aviation turbine fuels are available to ANDSF training sites, operating sites, operational forces, and national-level management and leadership activities.

3. OBJECTIVES

This contract will serve as the primary support mechanism for Direct-Into-Aircraft fuel requirements throughout the GIRoA. The contract will satisfy requirements of the AAF and the SMW. The aviation turbine fuel provided under the resulting contract(s) is for ANDSF use ONLY, but delivery may be made to ANDSF unit(s) that are co-located with U.S.