Hydrophone Array Cables

Added: Apr 03, 2018 11:38 am

This combined synopsis/solicitation has been amended to
1.1 Extend proposal due date from April 3, 2018 to April 4, 2018. Section 5.4 of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Section 5.4 Proposal due date and time is April 4, 2018, 11:00 local time.

Added: Mar 20, 2018 2:15 pm This combined synopsis/solicitation has been amended to
1.1 Extend solicitation questions from March 22, 2018 to March 26, 2018. Section 1.1 of this combined synopsis/solicitation.
1.2 Extend proposal due date from March 27, 2018 to April 3, 2018. Section 5.4 of this combined synopsis/solicitation.
1.3 Make changes to Section 8 Best Value Evaluation of this combined synopsis/solicitation.
1.4 Include FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014). Located in Attachment A, RFP Hydrophone Array Cables Rev 20180320.
1.5 Change option clause from FAR 52.217-9 to FAR 52.217-7. Located in Attachment A, RFP Hydrophone Array Cables Rev 20180320. 
1.6 Change FAR 52.212-3 ALT I as full text. Located in Attachment A, RFP Hydrophone Array Cables Rev 20180320. 
1.7 Adjust award date throughout from May to time of award. Located in Attachment A, RFP hydrophone Array Cables Rev 20180320.

Section 1.1 Questions must be submitted in writing. The questions format is provided as Attachment C, Questions Request Form. Questions shall be submitted via electronic mail (e-mail) to: NAVO_STNS_CONTRACTS@nmci-isf.com. Questions will be accepted up to 2:00 p.m. March 26, 2018. All questions and answers will be published via amendment to the solicitation.

Section 5.4 Proposal due date and time is April 3, 2018, 11:00 local time.

Section 8. BEST VALUE EVALUATION
8.1 FAR 52.212-2 is applicable to this procurement.
8.2 The final contract award will be based on a combination of factors: combination of past experience, price, technical capability, and past performance. While price and technical capability will be significant factors in the evaluation of offer, past experience will be the highest importance factor.
8.3 Recent is defined as project examples within the last 3 years.
8.4 Relevant is defined as projects similar to the project in this solicitation in scope, magnitude and complexity and that have a logical connection with the requirements of this RFP.
8.5 Non Price Factors
8.5.1 Past Experience: Provide a maximum of three projects showing recent and relevant experience. Information containing manufacturing of underwater equipment that can survive in harsh conditions of the deep ocean and underwater cable molding must be included in the past experience.
8.5.2 Technical Capability: Technical capability is comprised of three subcategories: Cable Specification, Splicing/Molding Process, and Quality Assurance Approach. In order to be considered technically capable the prospective offeror must meet the cable specification minimum specified in the SOW, as well as, a narrative describing high quality splicing/molding process to be utilized along with quality assurance approach used. If cable specifications are not met no additional consideration to offer will be given.
8.5.3 Past Performance: Past performance will be evaluated using the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Include past performance information containing manufacturing of underwater equipment that can survive in harsh conditions of the deep ocean and underwater cable molding. If no relevant past performance history is available for your DUNs number, you must provide a list of the Company name, POC name, address, email and phone number of organizations for which services on previously performed contracts or on-going contracts that show recent and relevant past performance. Government databases may be checked and previous customers and/or evaluators may be contacted as references or verification of performance. A lack of past performance information will result in a neutral rating during evaluations.
8.6 Each Offer shall include the following:
8.6.1 Proposed cable specification, of a maximum of 2 pages. The cable specification shall include a cross-section diagram and technical details for the materials used.
8.6.2 A narrative, of a maximum of 2 pages, describing high quality splicing/molding process that will be used. The description shall include any specialized techniques uses such as "tensile strength preservation", "hot splicing", and "degassing".
8.6.3 A narrative, of a maximum of 1 page, of quality assurance approach used. Include in the narrative actions/methods employed to ensure compliance with the SOW and reduced cable waste.

 9. ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A, RFP Hydrophone Array Cables Rev 20180320 - for SOW, applicable supplemental/addenda information, provisions, clauses, and instructions.

Added: Mar 05, 2018 4:15 pm COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Solicitation Number: N6230618R0003
Hydrophone Array Cables

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items per FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number, as referenced above, issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-97 effective 24 January 2018 and DFARS Publication Notice 31 January 2018.

NOTE: All documentation submittal due times are Central local time (Gulfport, Ms).

NOTE: Dates highlighted in Solicitation may change based on award date.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: FAR Site and DPAP DFARS Site.

Solicitation is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Small Business Size Standard is 1250 employees.

The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) intends to issue a single award from this solicitation.

It is anticipated that a single firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract will be awarded. The requirement is for a thirty-six (36) month base with two (2) one-year option periods.

Please indicate above referenced solicitation number in the subject line of emails and all correspondence.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

1. SOLICITATION QUESTIONS:
1.1 Questions must be submitted in writing. The questions format is provided as Attachment C, Questions Request Form. Questions shall be submitted via electronic mail (e-mail) to: NAVO_STNS_CONTRACTS@nmci-isf.com. Questions will be accepted up to 2:00 p.m. March 22, 2018. All questions and answers will be published via amendment to the solicitation.

3. AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION:
3.1 Acknowledged receipt of ALL amendments to this solicitation on the proposal transmittal letter. If any of the amendments to this solicitation furnish amended sections, the amended sections must be used in submitting your offer.

4. OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD:
4.1 The minimum offer acceptance period is specified in FAR Clause 52.212-1 Addendum, paragraph (c). Please ensure that you allow at least the stated number of calendar days for the Government to accept your offer.

5. SUBMITTING OFFERS:
5.1 Offers must arrive at the designated location by the exact time and date as specified in this solicitation. Any contractor submissions or requests for information about this RFP after the closing date and time are late, and will not be considered.
5.2 Offers will only be received by this office via email to NAVO_STNS_CONTRACTS@nmci-isf.com. Transmission of offers by fax to this office is NOT ACCEPTABLE and will result in offers being rejected.
5.3 Please carefully review the entire RFP package including the SOW, all other solicitation attachments, and the instructions included herein and respond with a written proposal. Offerors must demonstrate their capability to satisfy the entire breadth and scope of the SOW.
5.4 Proposal due date and time is March 27, 2018, 11:00 local time.

6. WRITTEN CONTENTS
6.1 Proposal Cover Letter shall include:
- Names, titles, email addresses, telephone numbers and facsimile numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the firm's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.
- Name, title, email and signature of the person authorized to sign the Proposal.
- Acknowledgements of all amendments.
- CAGE Numbers: Each offeror shall include the contractual organizational CAGE number on documentation.
- CONTRACTOR UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER: Each offeror shall include the contractual organizational Unique Entity Identifier number on documentation.
- A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any and all items upon which prices are proposed at the proposed item prices
- A statement of detailed analysis of any objections, exceptions, contingencies, or additions. Any objections, exceptions, contingencies, or additions shall also cross reference the particular paragraph(s) in the solicitation document to which they apply. Objections, exceptions, contingencies, or additions, if accepted by government, become part of the contract
6. 2 Provide a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. A copy of completed certifications via the SAM Web site is acceptable.
6.3 Proposals shall include Firm Fixed Unit Pricing for CLINS 0001-0003 and subsequent option periods. Contractor must complete the attached excel spreadsheet for proposed pricing using estimated quantities for price evaluation. See Attachment B, Price Schedule. Proposed pricing shall only be located on Price Schedule, and no other location of submitted proposal.
6.4 Provide documentation to demonstrate evaluation factors capability for Non-Price Factors. See attached Statement of Work for description of supply and below Best Value Evaluation requirements.

7. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
7.1 Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and any amendments to the RFP are made available from the FedBizOpps website.
7.2 It shall be the contractor's responsibility to check the website for any amendments. The offeror shall submit in the Proposal all requested information specified in this solicitation

8. BEST VALUE EVALUATION
8.1 FAR Part 13.106-2 is applicable to this procurement.
8.2 While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors: combination of price, past experience, past performance and technical capability.
8.3 Recent is defined as project examples within the last 3 years.
8.4 Relevant is defined as projects similar to the project in this solicitation in scope, magnitude and complexity and that have a logical connection with the requirements of this RFP.
8.4.1 One type of area that is considered especially relevant include: manufacturing of underwater equipment that can survive in harsh conditions of the deep ocean. This relevancy may be evaluated more favorably.
8.5 Non Price Factors
8.5.1 Past Experience: Provide a maximum of three projects showing recent and relevant experience.
8.5.2 Past Performance: Past performance will be evaluated using the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). If no relevant past performance history is available for your DUNs number, you must provide a list of the Company name, POC name, address, email and phone number of organizations for which services on previously performed contracts or on-going contracts that show recent and relevant past performance. Government databases may be checked and previous customers and/or evaluators may be contacted as references or verification of performance. A lack of past performance information will result in a neutral rating during evaluations.
8.5.3 Technical Capability: Technical capability is comprise of three subcategories: Cable Specification, Splicing/Molding Process, and Quality Assurance Approach. You must provide all three of the following to demonstrate technical capability:
8.5.3.1 Provide proposed cable specification, of a maximum of 2 pages. The cable specification shall include a cross-section diagram and technical details for the materials used.
8.5.3.2 Provide a narrative, of a maximum of 2 pages, describing high quality splicing/molding process that will be used. The description shall include any specialized techniques uses such as "tensile strength preservation", "hot splicing", and "degassing".
8.5.3.3 Provide a narrative, of a maximum of 1 page, of quality assurance approach used.

9. ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A, RFP Hydrophone Array Cables - for SOW, applicable supplemental/addenda information, provisions, clauses, and instructions.
Attachment B, Price Schedule
Attachment C, Questions Request Form