SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Round II Port Security Grants Program
- Notice Date
- 1/14/2003
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), MAR-380, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7310, Washington, DC, 20590
- ZIP Code
- 20590
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-PSG-0002
- Archive Date
- 3/31/2003
- Point of Contact
- Tracey Ford, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 366-5757, Fax (202) 366-3237, - Delores Bryant, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 366-2660, Fax (202) 366-3237,
- E-Mail Address
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tracey.ford@marad.dot.gov, delores.bryant@marad.dot.gov
- Description
- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT Transportation Security Administration The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing the Port Security Grants Program based on the seaport security provisions contained in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107-117, H.R. Conf. Rpt 107-350) and the FY2002 Supplemental Appropriation (Public Law 107-206). TSA is coordinating with the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in this effort. Total anticipated funding available for Port Security Grants is $104,093,293. This amount does not include funding for Port Incident Training and Exercises, which will be addressed separate from this program and is not covered by this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). All awards under this program are subject to availability of funds. Program Description: TSA is planning to award competitive grants to critical national seaports/terminals to support efforts for Port Security in the areas of 1) Security Assessments and Mitigation Strategies; 2) Enhanced Facility and Operational Security (including Proof-of-Concept). Grants shall be awarded based on the criteria established for each category. Grant applications will be accepted for two categories: 1. Security Assessments and Mitigation Strategies (Category I) ? Award based on proposed security assessments that ascertain vulnerabilities of physical or operational security of a port, multiple terminals, terminal, or vessel (commuter or ferry service) and identify mitigation strategies. 2. Enhanced Facility and Operational Security (Category II) ? Including but not limited to facility/terminal/vessel (commuter or ferry service) access control, physical security, cargo security and passenger security. Consideration will also be given to proof-of-concept projects which can demonstrate how security would be improved/enhanced by their implementation. Eligibility Requirements: Critical National Seaports/Terminals. To be considered a critical national seaport/terminal, one or more of the following attributes must be met:  One of the 14 designated ?strategic ports?, as designated by a Maritime Administration port planning order.  Controlled Port ? Ports which have access controls for vessels from certain countries due to national security issues. Controlled ports are: New London/Groton, CT; Portsmouth, NH (including Kittery, Maine and Dover, New Hampshire on the Piscataqua River); Hampton Roads, VA (including Norfolk, Newport News, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Portsmouth, VA); Charleston, SC; Kings Bay, GA; Port Canaveral, FL; Panama City, FL; Pensacola, FL; Port St. Joe, FL; Port Hueneme, CA; San Diego, CA; and Honolulu, HI.  A nationally important economic port or terminal responsible for a large volume of cargo movement or movement of products that are vital to U.S. economic interests as required for national security.  Ports, terminals, commuter vessels or ferry service vessels responsible for movement of a high number of passengers.  Ports or terminals responsible for the movement of hazardous cargo. Eligible Parties  Public and private ports, terminals or vessels (commuter or ferry service) and state/local government entities  Private entities will be considered when security interests related to the location and/or operation affects the greater public interest  Consultants may prepare applications for an otherwise eligible party; however, only the eligible party can actually submit the application and be considered for grant award  Consortiums composed of local stakeholder groups (i.e. river groups, ports and terminal associations)  All grant applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically via the Website at www.portsecuritygrants.dottsa.net Applications and supporting documentation submitted via any other avenue, including but not limited to hardcopy, electronic/e-mail, and facsimile, will not be accepted Prerequisites  For Category II  Applicants must have completed a security assessment and tie the security enhancements to their assessment in order to submit a grant application in this category. Security assessments must be available for review upon the request of the evaluators. To establish the criticality under Eligibility Requirements, applicants must provide data/statistics that relate to their specific port project (for port applications), terminal project (for terminal applications), waterways, or commuter vessel or ferry service vessel projects. Terminals and vessels cannot rely on aggregated port statistics to meet eligibility criteria. Evaluators intend to use available applicable government and industry data to assess the reasonableness of cargo type and volume (tonnage and value), hazardous materials data or number of passengers contained in the grant application. Ineligible Projects/Proposals The following projects are considered ineligible for award consideration:  Projects already receiving funding on a national level, such as transportation worker credentialing, vessel traffic system (VTS), automatic identification system (AIS) and the development of risk/vulnerability assessment models  Projects/items involving funding requirements for personnel, maintenance, and operating expenses  Projects involving bridge infrastructure, roads, and nuclear power plants;  Projects that do not involve a compelling security benefit (primarily economic or safety vs security) Selection Preference Considerations In general, preference will be given to:  Projects that impact a port system vice a single terminal or facility;  New installation vs replacing or enhancing existing infrastructure (fences, etc);  Projects that enhance intermodal transportation security within the footprint of the port, including pipelines within the terminal  Projects that include cost-sharing  Eligible applicants that have made prior security enhancements/investments (eligible applicants must document cost and enhancements completed)  Projects that address access, command, control, coordination, and communication, physical security such as lighting, fencing, cameras etc. in Category II, Enhanced Facility and Operational Security  Applications that are fully developed, address all application questions and contain a detailed statement of work/supporting documentation Required Content of Applications Category I ? Security Assessments and Mitigation Strategies  Describe why the port is a critical national seaport. Is the terminal/vessel located within a critical national seaport, is it a critical terminal, and is its operation significant for national security? Explain.  Indicate type and volume of commodities and/or number of passengers handled at the project location.  Describe the scope [port, multiple terminals, terminal or vessel (commuter or ferry service)] , type (physical or operational), timeline, and methodology for proposed assessment.  Details on capabilities/expertise of the organization and key personnel identified to conduct the assessment.  Relevant past performance information of proposed source (location, type, scope, date) selected to conduct the assessment  Prior security measures implemented at the port/terminal/vessel, including costs and source of funding of these measures  Details on scope/content of the Assessment Report  Indicate the support/involvement of the appropriate federal, state, and local governments. . Evaluation Criteria In evaluating the grant applications for Category I proposals, the government will consider the following:  No funding of proposals that duplicate previous TSA grant funding assessments or other federally funded assessments, including U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters sponsored assessments since 2001.  The characteristics of the port, multiple terminals, terminal, or vessel (commuter or ferry service) and the nature of their operations (vulnerability/criticality/risk) in justifying funding.  Movement of hazardous cargoes or high number of passengers.  Movement of high volume (tonnage) or value cargoes.  Eligible applicants who have made prior security enhancements/investments.  Cost-sharing for the project.  Type and scope of assessment.  High probability of successful implementation.  Qualifications of key personnel identified to implement the proposed assessment approach.  Previous port, facility, or vessel related assessments conducted  Prior security investments made by the eligible applicant  Realism of the proposed schedule for project implementation.  Realism of the proposed methodology. Category II - Enhanced Facility and Operational Security Content of Application:  Describe why the port is a critical national seaport. Is the terminal/vessel located within a critical national seaport, is it a critical terminal/vessel, and is its operation significant for national security? Explain.  Indicate type and volume of commodities and/or number of passengers handled at the project location.  Describe the critical security vulnerability(s) addressed by the project, as identified in the required security assessment  Describe anticipated reduction of vulnerability based on the implementation of the proposed project; organizing by categories (e.g. accessibility, organic security, hardness).  Describe impact of not implementing proposed measures.  Identify any security measures that were previously implemented by the applicant, and include costs and source of funding for these measures.  Describe existing security measures, including, but not limited to identification procedures, access control, internal security, perimeter security, security alarms/video surveillance/communication systems, training and security awareness, and security plans.  Executive summary of completed security assessment  Executive summary of the project Proof-of-Concept ? Additional Information  Proof-of-concept description/methodology including a detailed description of the proposed technology, expected outcome, cost-sharing arrangements, if any, and how the proposed methodology would improve/enhance national security.  The Federal Government is already funding several proof-of-concept programs, such as transportation worker credentialing, vessel traffic system (VTS), automatic identification system (AIS) and the development of risk/vulnerability assessment models. Proof-of-concept applications for areas already being funded by the Federal Government will be considered ineligible.  Projects can address all port security enhancements, including cargo concepts for Bulk, Break-bulk, Containers, and passenger and cargo terminals. Evaluation Criteria In evaluating the grant applications the government will consider the following:  Proposal must demonstrate why the port, multiple terminals, terminal or vessel (commuter or ferry service) or the nature of their operations (vulnerability/criticality/risk) justifies funding..  Movement of hazardous cargoes or high number of passengers.  Movement of high volume (tonnage) or value cargoes.  Eligible applicants that have made prior security enhancements/investments.  Cost-sharing for the proposed project.  High probability of successful implementation.  Impact of not implementing proposed solution/approach.  The proposed approach is technically sound and clearly addresses the vulnerabilities identified in the Port, Terminal, or Vessel Security Assessment (see Prerequisites)  The proposed cost/request for funding is realistic when compared to the proposed solution.  Proposed key personnel have the qualifications to implement proposed project.  Realism of the proposed schedule for project implementation.  Realism of the proposed methodology. Additional evaluation consideration for Proof-of-Concept applications:  The proposal?s potential applicability across the broadest possible range of facilities or operations. Evaluation Process:  Applications will be initially reviewed to verify that the proposed effort is submitted under the correct Category; the prerequisites for Categories II have been met; the correct Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone has been identified; and all required information has been provided.  After the application deadline, ineligible, incomplete, or duplicate applications will be eliminated.  Applications will be reviewed at the field level by the cognizant USCG COTP and Maritime Region Director to determine if the grant application meets the eligibility criteria.  COTPs and MARAD Region Directors will prioritize grant applications under their respective reviews based on risk, with the exception of grant applications in the Proof-of-Concept category. For Proof-of-Concept, field level reviewers may provide comments, if desired. These proposals will be reviewed and prioritized at the national level.  Concurrent with the Field Level Review, designated State Representatives may elect to review and prioritize grant applications received from their respective states. If provided, State prioritization will be considered in the selection.  Upon conclusion of field level reviews, applications will be reviewed at the national level against stated evaluation criteria.  Final review will be conducted by an executive team prior to a decision briefing to the Selection Board, which consists of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security, the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard (or their representatives).  The government reserves the right to award grants in total or part, depending on the technical assessment and availability of funding.  The Government intends to award letter grants by May 2003 subject to definitization within 120 days after award, and subject to the availability of funds. Application Process: All grant applications will be submitted, evaluated, awarded (if selected) and administered electronically through https://www.portsecuritygrants.dottsa.net Concurrently, the Broad Agency Announcement will be published in FedBizOpps, the Federal Register and applicable trade magazines. Minimum Computer Requirements:  Windows 95 or Mac OS 8.1  Internet Explorer 5.0 (with Java Script enabled) [Insert link to FAQ]  Capability to create files in PDF or in a format that can be viewed with an MS Office application To apply, applicants must comply with the following regardless of the category applying for: 1. Access https://www.portsecuritygrants.dottsa.net to review the announcement and all pertinent related information. 2. Complete the on-line registration form. Upon submission of the registration, applicants will be notified of the receipt of their registration and will receive an e-mail with their login and password for final application submission. All applications must be received via the Website at https://www.portsecuritygrants.dottsa.net. Only applications received via this location and by the established deadline will be considered for award. All application supporting documentation must be provided via the Website in either MS Office (i.e. MS Word) or pdf formats. All applications must be submitted by 2:00 pm EST on February 27, 2003. 3. Applicants may submit one application containing multiple projects. 4. Applicants are given the opportunity to rank their projects based on applicant priority. 5. Applicants must monitor the Website at https://www.portsecuritygrants.dottsa.net regarding application deadlines and other pertinent application information. In addition, applicants are strongly encouraged to check their e-mail regularly to ensure that any messages are received/responded to as necessary and within established deadlines. 6. All applicable reference materials, including, but not limited to, OMB Circulars, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Frequently Asked Questions, etc, will be available via the Website at www.portsecuritygrants.dottsa.net 7. Upon completion of the evaluation process by TSA, MARAD and the USCG, applicants will be notified electronically regarding the status of the selection.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Various locations
- Record
- SN00238932-W 20030116/030114213719 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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