Repair HU25 Nose Cowlings

HU25 ATF3-6 ENGINE NOSE-COWLING (PN 553-0170 SERIES) REPAIR This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the commercial repair of HU25 ATF3-6 Engine Nose Cowlings (PN 553-0170 SERIES) and is prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotation (HSCG38-09-R-101041) incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. This solicitation is reserved for small business concerns and shall be 100% set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336413 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition test program procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. This acquisition is subject to the availability of funds clause 52.232-18. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order. The estimated quantity is for 20 per year and the anticipated Period of Performance is for one (1) three year base period and two (2) one year option periods. The award will be in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Offers should indicate nomenclature, part number, unit price, and extended price, any discounts for prompt payment, and business size standards and minority classifications. Award will be made to the offeror proposing the best value to the Government considering technical capability, price, delivery, and past performance. Interested parties may submit a quotation, which shall include a performance work statement, performance metrics, identification of key personnel, quality certifications, past performance, subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 (or a request for waiver if no subcontracting opportunities), and a firm-fixed-price quote for the following: U.S. COAST GUARD HU25 ATF3-6 ENGINE NOSE-COWLING (PN 553-0170 SERIES) REPAIR STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES 1.0 BACKGROUND The U.S. Coast Guard currently operates twenty-one (21) HU-25 aircraft manufactured between 1982 and 1984 by Dassault-Breguet Aviation SA-Avions Marcel (Falcon Jet Corporation). Each aircraft is equipped with two Honeywell ATF3-6 fan jet engines. Typical failure modes of ATF3-6 engine nose-cowlings (intake) are material cracks that propagate as a result of various environmental factors. Some of these include: vibration, corrosion, thermal fatigue and erosion. These failures occur primarily at the nose lip rivet lines. Past history shows that a complete or partial disassembly of the nose-cowling is necessary for thorough inspection and repair or replacement of damaged components. During the last repair cycle Nose-Lip Assembly P/Ns 553-0169-1 or M20H5530169-1 were replaced with a 321 stainless steel assembly which has proven to meet the aircraft's operational characteristics. 2.0 OBJECTIVE 2.1 The Coast Guard's objective is to obtain services of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized repair center to effectively repair and provide complete, ready-to-install HU-25 ATF3-6 nose-cowling assemblies. Repaired nose-cowlings must meet the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) form, fit and function specifications to ensure installation and operational characteristics are met. In an effort to reduce cost and failures the Coast Guard prototyped and performed an operational evaluation of a nose lip skin manufactured from 321 stainless. The prototype evaluation was successful and the CG approved replacement of the original aluminum nose lip skin (P/Ns 553-0169-1 or M20H5530169-1) with one manufactured from stainless steel. All nose cowlings that went through the last repair cycle had the aluminum nose lip shins replaced with one manufactured from stainless steel; however, all nose cowlings may not have undergone repair and there may be some nose cowlings remaining in the CG inventory with aluminum nose lip skins still installed. The contractor shall replace the remaining nose lip assemblies with stainless steel and assign a new part number to the lip skin if applicable. The offeror shall provide a cost break down for the following levels of repair: Level I: Repair without nose lip skin (P/Ns 553-0169-1 or M20H5530169-1) replacement. Level II: Repair including nose lip skin replacement. The offer shall quote at least these two levels of repair at a minimum. In addition the contractor shall insure that corrosion preventative measures shall be incorporated to the nose cowling assembly during the repair. Note: Nose cowlings have several different parts numbers assigned and listed in the Coast Guard supply records. Each part number is similar in design and function. The offeror is responsible for all necessary functions to perform services requested. This includes, but is not limited to required tooling, test equipment, parts, material, engineering services, management, maintenance, preservation, shipping, etc., to repair nose-cowlings. The Coast Guard anticipates different levels of repairs: The offeror's responsibilities to the Coast Guard consist of preparing and submitting a detailed work specification and cost breakdown structure for repair and ensure that all Coast Guard Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) remain incorporated upon completion of work. Under a performance-based contract structure, performance metrics and service level agreements will be used to monitor the performance of this contract. The Coast Guard Aircraft Logistic Center Center's (ALC) Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) Product Line and the selected offeror will baseline and monitor progress using agreed-to performance plan and service level agreements. 2.2 To meet the Coast Guard's objectives the offeror will be required to meet the following criteria as part of their proposal package: 2.2.1 Technical 2.2.1.1 Provide detailed work specifications for nose-cowling repair. 2.2.1.2 Provide a written Performance plan that includes the repair turnaround time 2.2.1.3 Provide evidence of and ability to maintain a Quality System acceptable to the Coast Guard. 2.2.1.4 Either possess or show ability to obtain adequate technical data, tooling and fixtures to meet the OEM's form, fit and function characteristics. 2.2.1.5 Exterior paint scheme for the engine nose-cowling consists of an epoxy primer which meets MIL-PRF-23377 and top coated with Sherwin Williams Jet GLO Express product number Y05412, Federal Standard 595 color 17860 or equal. 2.2.1.6 Temporary repairs are not permissible repairs for the purpose of this contract (e.g., stop drilling of cracks and external doublers). 2.2.1.7 Provide separate cost breakdowns for nose-cowling repair (labor and parts) for Level I and Level II repair at a minimum. Replacement nose lip shall be priced separately. Vendor proposed cost breakdowns for different levels of repair will be accepted. 2.2.1.8 The contractor shall provide documentation describing material, weight and heat transfer properties of the nose lip, and assign a new part number. 2.2.2 Past Performance 2.2.2.1 Provide documentation for having performed repair of similar or like items. 2.2.2.2 Provide points of contact for past performance documentation for the past two years. Include references' name, company, phone number, and e-mail address. 2.2.3 Certifications 2.2.3.1 Be certified by the FAA and have experience in repairing/overhaul of similar or like nose cowlings. If the contractor for any reason loses its FAA certification during the period of performance; this constitutes a material breach of contract and may result in contract termination. The contractor shall notify the Coast Guard's Contracting Officer verbally and in writing no later than five (5) calendar days after certification forfeiture disclosing the events that caused such. 2.2.3.2 Provide copies of all certifications (e.g. FAA, OEM, ISO 9000, etc.) 3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following Technical Specifications are applicable: 3.1. CG Technical Orders: 3.1.1 1U-25A-2, HU25 Maintenance Manual (Chapters 54-00-02, 54-00-03, 54-00-04 and 71-00-03). 3.1.2 1U-25A-3, HU25 Structural Repair Manual (Chapters 51, and 54-10-20). 3.1.3 1U-25A-4, HU25 Illustrated Parts Catalog (Chapter 54-20-25). 3.2. CG Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO): 3.2.1 1U-25A-522, Nacelle Anti-Ice Exhaust Improved Sealing, ACMS Code 995220, dated 14 July 83. 3.2.2 1U-25A-533, Engine Nacelle Improved Support for PT2 Duct Water Trap, ACMS Code 995330, dated 28 Nov 83. 3.2.3 1U-25A-536, Check and Rework Ice Detector Bracket, ACMS Code 995360, dated 01 March 86. 3.2.4 1U-25A-568, Air-Intake reinforced pressure Switch Supports, ACMS Code 995680, dated 4 Feb 85. 3.2.5 H25-T54110, LH & RH Inlet Anti-Icing Ducting, ACMS code T54110, dated 7 May 02. 3.3. Data Availability: 3.3.1 OEM drawings and specifications are proprietary and cannot be provided by the Coast Guard. 3.3.2 Coast Guard specific CGTOs and TCTOs can be acquired through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The contractor will be responsible for any charges, if any, incurred. Submit a written request to: Commanding Officer Attn: ALC FOIA Officer ALD Procurement, Building 63 United States Coast Guard Aircraft Logistics Center Elizabeth City, NC 27909 4.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Final inspection and acceptance will be performed by ALC quality assurance personnel for kind, count and condition only. Unless special inspections are otherwise specified by the Coast Guard, the contractor shall perform the inspections and tests required to substantiate that the supplies and services provided under the contract conform to drawings, specifications and contract requirements listed herein. The Coast Guard may invoke DCMA requirements if deemed necessary. 4.2 The contractor shall provide Federal Aviation Airworthiness (FAA) Form 8130-3 or a Certificate of Conformance (COC) with each repaired component. FAA Form 8130-3 is preferred. 5.0 SOURCE SELECTION CRITERIA 5.1 To meet the Coast Guard's objectives the prospective contractor will be required to meet the following criteria: 5.1.1 Technical 5.1.1.1 Provide a detailed work specification clearly defining how the work will be accomplished to return to service the nose cowling. 5.1.1.2 Either possess or show the ability to obtain adequate technical data, tooling and fixtures to meet the Coast Guards specifications. 5.1.1.3 Have adequate facilities, tooling and fixtures and experienced personnel necessary to perform the work required. 5.1.1.4 Provide evidence of and the ability to maintain a Quality System acceptable to the Coast Guard. Provide copies of the Quality Manual, and Certifications (e.g. FAA, ISO 9000, OEM). 5.1.2 Performance Plan 5.1.2.1 The Performance Plan shall address the following at a minimum: 5.1.2.1.1 Company strategy and mission statement 5.1.2.1.2 Stated goals and objectives. 5.1.2.1.3 Staffing structure for work load management 5.1.2.1.4 Plan of inventory replacement parts to preclude delays. 5.1.2.1.5 Management plans for subcontractors participating on a major scale. 5.1.2.1.6 Corrective actions and procedures. 5.1.2.1.7 Provide a delivery schedule. 5.1.3 Cost/Price Proposal 5.1.3.1 The contractor's cost/price proposal will be evaluated using the following criteria: 5.1.3.1.1 Reasonableness: Reasonableness will be established to the extent practicable by the existence of adequate competition, by comparison of all or a respective sample of proposed prices/costs to industry average rates and/or price/cost from other contracts for similar work. 5.1.3.1.2 Realism: If it is determined that a realism assessment is needed, it may be accomplished by technical review and evaluation of the skill mix, specific hours, material kinds and quantity for each identified CLIN/sub-CLIN in the prospective offeror's quoted cost/price. The intent of the evaluation is to determine whether the quoted price/cost elements are realistic for the work to be performed; reflect clear understanding of the requirements; and are consistent with the approach described in the technical submission. The price quoted should include sufficient detail to allow for complete evaluation (e.g. work breakdown structure, material description, prices, labor categories, rates and hours. 5.1.3.1.3 Provide separate cost breakdown for parts and labor. 5.1.4 Evaluation 5.1.4.1 The Coast Guard intends to award one contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and will be most advantageous and best value to the Government, technical, price and other factors considered. The Coast Guard may determine the best value which merits a higher price based on technical superiority. The Coast Guard using sound business judgment, will base the selection decision on an integrated assessment of the proposal's relative capability as measured against the source selection criteria below: 5.1.4.1.1 Factor 1-Technical 5.1.4.1.2 Factor 2- Performance Plan 5.1.4.1.3 Factor 3- Past Performance 5.1.4.1.4 Factor 4-Cost/Price 5.1.5 Factors 1, 2 and 3 are equal and each is significantly more important than Factor 4. While the Cost/Price is an important part of the integrated selection decision, the non-Cost/Price factors are significantly more important than the Cost/Price factor. Cost/Price will become increasingly important as proposal evaluation ratings for technical, past performance and performance factors approach equality. 6.0 TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT 6.1 For technical information contact AVI2 Roger Cerny at (252) 335-6310 (e-mail Roger.S.Cerny@uscg.mil ) or JJ Tirak at (252) 335-6877 (e-mail James.J.Tirak@uscg.mil ). Delivery will be made to USCG, Aviation Logistics Center, Receiving Section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Desired Delivery is 30 days after receipt of delivery order and Required Delivery is 120 days after receipt of delivery order and material. F.O.B. will be Destination. The contractor shall comply with ASTM D 3951-98, approved Nov. 10, 1998, Commercial Packaging, Shipping and Storage Procedures. Each individual container shall be labeled on the outside with NSN, P/N, S/N, Quantity, Nomenclature, Contract Number, Line Item Number. The internal packaging material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling and storage. Preservation protection must be sufficient to prevent corrosion, deterioration or decay during warehouse storage with a temperature ranging from 95 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity for a period not less than one year. Packaging material shall not consist of popcorn, shredded paper, styrofoam of any type, or peanut style packaging. Bar coding is authorized, however, not mandatory. Only when an AOG situation occurs, the outside of the shipping container will be marked in highly visible lettering "A.O.G.". Nose Cowlings are considered to be flight critical in USCG missions. Inspection shall be by COC (Certificate of Conformance) and acceptance shall be performed by ARSC Quality Assurance Personnel. Anticipated date of award is 21 September 09. At the time of each delivery of supplies or services under this contract, the contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Government a properly completed packaging slip. The packaging slip shall include the following, information: 1(National Stock Number, 2) Part Number, #) Nomenclature, 4) Serial Number, 5) Delivery Order Number, 6) Line Item Number and &) Quantity. One copy of the packaging slip shall be submitted with the shipment and shall be attached to the outside of the shipping carton and one copy shall be attached to the original invoice when submitted to the payment office. Failure to do so will result in either nonpayment or a delay in payment. THE COAST GUARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERFORM A SITE SURVEY OF THE CONTRACTOR'S AND SUB-CONTRACTOR'S CAPABILITIES The following Federal Acquisition Regulation and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations, Provisions and Clauses apply: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009) Addendum to 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance. (Apr 1984) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness and Energy Program Use (APR 2008) DO-A1. 52.215-20 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data (OCT 1997) Alternate IV (OCT 1997) (a) Submission of Cost or Pricing data is not required (b) Provide information on the prices at which same or similar items have been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) 52.216-18 Ordering. ORDERING (OCT 1995) para (a) date of contract award through one-year from date of contract award for the basic period and for options, effective date of option exercise through one- year from effective date of option exercise. 52.216-19 Order Limitations. (Oct 1995) para (a) one (1) each for any line item (b)(1) The total estimated contract line item quantity (2) 50% of estimated contract quantity (3) 30 days (d) 15 calendar days 52.216-21 Requirements. (Oct 1995) para (f) 31 Dec 2010 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JULY 1990) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000) para (c) 5 years 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. (APR 1984) September 30, 2009 September 30, 2009 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) HSAR 3052.209-70 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for at least 80 percent each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)? (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held? (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule for Related Partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. 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(JUNE 2009) _x__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). _x_ (8) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). _x__ (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). _x__ (12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). _x__ (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _x__ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _x__ (26) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). _x__ (27) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) _x_ (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _x_ (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _x_ (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126). _x_ (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _x_ (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). _x_ (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). _x_ (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). _x_ (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _x_ (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ADDENDUM FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2008) ADDENDUM SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.702(a)(1), the offeror shall submit a subcontracting plan along with any proposal which exceeds $500,000 and which has subcontracting possibilities. If the proposal exceed $500,000 and the offeror believes there are no subcontracting possibilities, the offeror should include with the proposal a letter so stating, along with supporting rationale. The plan shall comply with the requirements of FAR clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan. In accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause, upon acceptance by the Contracting Officer, the plan will be incorporated into the resultant contract. NOTE: SUBCONTRACTING PLANS ARE NOT REQUIRED FROM A SMALL BUSINESS OR FOREIGHN FIRMS. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999) Award will be made utilizing the following factors, in descending order of importance. The Coast Guard intends to award one contract to the Contractor whose quote is identified as offering the best value solution. ? The Source Selection Team (SST) may determine the best value for the Coast Guard merits a higher price based on technical superiority. The SST, using sound business judgment, will base the selection decision on an integrated assessment of the proposal's relative capability as measured against the below evaluation factors: o Factor 1 -Technical/Management Solution/Approach o Factor 2 - Performance Measures and Metrics o Factor 3 - Past Performance o Factor 4 - Cost/Price Factors 1, 2 and 3 are equal and each is significantly more important than Factor 4. While the Cost/Price is an important part of the integrated selection decision, the non-Cost/Price factors are significantly more important than the Cost/Price factor. Cost/Price will become increasingly important as proposal evaluation ratings for technical, past performance and performance factors approach equality. DETAILED FACTORS Factor 1: Technical Management/Solution/Approach The technical/management solution/approach will be evaluated for its quality and evidence of extent to which Offeror's solutions will achieve Coast Guard objectives of Nose Cowling (repair). The evaluation will include an assessment that the solution adheres to sound engineering, design and management practices and that the offeror has a complete understanding of the objectives, constraints and is customer focused. Evidence of the quality of the technical management/solution/approach includes: (a) A comprehensive performance work statement and contract breakdown structure that identifies the services to be delivered to meet the program and mission requirements set forth in the statement of objectives. (b) A sound technical proposal that clearly demonstrates how implementation of the proposed solutions will deliver timely, stable, reliable, secure, flexible, responsive, compliant and cost effective services. (c) A sound partnering approach to management that demonstrates the ability to aggressively identify and apply information technology solutions to business processes. The management approach needs to provide: ? Highly qualified and experienced key personnel with a proven track record of success in providing large enterprise-wide managed services under performance based arrangements. ? Clear lines of communication between the Contractor's team and the Coast Guard for timely problem identification, mitigation and resolution. ? Active and continuing participation and involvement of senior corporate executives in ensuring the success of this program. (d) The Offeror's validated process and procedures that ensure high quality performance, e.g., ISO 9000 type or other quality certifications. Factor 2: Performance Measures and Metrics The offered performance metrics and service level agreements will be evaluated for the extent they are: (a) Comprehensive in their ability to quantify, measure, track, and report operational performance relating to both system and management performance as well as achievement of Coast Guard objectives, (b) Identify the highest level of service consistent with cost effectiveness, (c) Tied to performance incentives and disincentives that are directly related to meeting or exceeding mission critical performance metrics. Factor 3: Past Performance The past performance evaluation will examine how the Offeror's past and present performance validates expected performance and customer satisfaction. The Coast Guard may use data obtained from other sources to conduct the past performance assessment, as well as that provided in the proposal. The past performance evaluation will also examine the Offeror's actual performance on repair/overhaul of similar or like items. This review will focus on the scope and complexity of the efforts, the performance measures/service levels applied, and the actual results achieved against those measures. Factor 4: Cost/Price Each Offeror's cost/price quote will be evaluated based on the following: (a) Evaluation or proposed price/cost. Offeror's quote shall include a firm-fixed-price for each of the one-year ordering periods contained in the 3-year base & the 2-year option. Note the requirement under technical 2.2.1.7 to price the nose lip separately. This sha...