1333ND23QNB190029.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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OFFEROR.

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NAICS:

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SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean & maintain the hard deck section of the Anderson Ditch, in accordance with the performance work statement.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2023 to 01/17/2024

1.00 JB

0002 Optional CLIN: Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean NOAA Ditch Swale, in accordance with the performance work statement 1.4.B.1.c.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2023 to 01/17/2024

OPT

1001 Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean & maintain the hard deck section of the Anderson Ditch, in accordance with the performance work statement.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2024 to 01/17/2025

1.00 JB

OPT

1002 Optional CLIN: Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean NOAA Ditch Swale, in accordance with the performance work statement 1.4.B.1.c.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2024 to 01/17/2025

1.00 JB

OPT

2001 Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean & maintain the hard deck section of the Anderson Ditch, in accordance with the performance work statement.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2025 to 01/17/2026

1.00 JB

OPT

2002 Optional CLIN: Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean NOAA Ditch Swale, in accordance with the performance work statement 1.4.B.1.c.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2025 to 01/17/2026

1.00 JB

OPT

3001 Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean & maintain the hard deck section of the Anderson Ditch, in accordance with the performance work statement.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2026 to 01/17/2027

1.00 JB

OPT

3002 Optional CLIN: Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean NOAA Ditch Swale, in accordance with the performance work statement 1.4.B.1.c.

Period of Performance: 01/17/2026 to 01/17/2027

1.00 JB

OPT

4001 Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean & maintain the hard deck section of the Anderson Ditch, in accordance with the performance work statement.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2027 to 01/17/2028

1.00 JB

OPT

4002 Optional CLIN: Provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean NOAA Ditch Swale, in accordance with the performance work statement 1.4.B.1.c.

Period of Performance: 01/18/2027 to 01/17/2028

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Table of Contents

Performance Work Statement

Appendix A

Appendix B

Detention Ponds

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-13SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Addendum to 52.212-1

52.212-4CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

52.217-4 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS EXERCISED AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD (JUN 1988)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP

2013)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (AUG

2018)

52.232-40PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(NOV 2021)

52.212-2EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Addendum to 52.212-2

52.212-3OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT

2022)

52.212-5CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2022)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

52.222-55MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026. (JAN 2022)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

1352.242-70 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1352.270-71 PRE-BID / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT (APR 2010)

NIST LOCAL-33U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

NIST LOCAL-53CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

NIST LOCAL-54ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

Wage Determination 2015-5415

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CLAUSES

Performance Work Statement

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT for:

Anderson Ditch Maintenance

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY

United States Department of Commerce

325 Broadway

Boulder, CO 80305 18 October 2022

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to clean the hard deck section of the Anderson Irrigation Ditch to comply with current standards on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) site cited here in this document. The work is to be performed in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this project is to clean the hard deck section of the Anderson Irrigation Ditch. The work will consist of the following:

• Sitework

The work will be described in detail in the following section 1.4, “Summary of the Work” and must be code compliant as described in section 1.5 “Reference Standards,” safe, accessible, and easily maintainable. This PWS has been written in a manner that will allow the bidder to prepare a cost estimate for each of the areas of work described in this document independently from each other.

The contractor is responsible for the following:

• Performing the work as described in this PWS;

• Performing a site walk to fully understand the work required and the local conditions;

• Preparing and following a site-specific safety plan to be reviewed and accepted by NIST Safety Staff;

• Performing all utility locates; and

• Coordinating all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-proposal site visit recommended.

• Kickoff meeting required.

• Method of work to be submitted with proposal. Please describe how contractor intends to protect surrounding areas.

1.4 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

A. General Service shall include, but is not limited to the following:

1. Provide all labor, furnish and install materials, equipment and supplies in accordance with the Performance Work

Statement.

2. Delivery Schedule: Each contract year must be completed within the time frame stated in section B of this document. With initial proposal and prior to commencement of work the contractor must provide a project schedule to the COR for acceptance. Final schedule shall be agreed upon after award at kickoff meeting. Kickoff meeting shall be held 10 days after award is given.

3. Provide project management and field supervision throughout the project duration.

4. Contractor must be familiar with the work required and local conditions affecting the work.

5. Ensure that the safety of the project is a top priority. Submit a site-specific safety plan with project proposal prior to commencement of work to the COR for acceptance.

6. Ensure due diligence and timely delivery of the project.

7. Correct errors and deficiencies in the services provided.

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8. Cooperate with NIST Police and Security regarding site security. Contractor is responsible for ensuring its personnel meet all site access requirements. Provide a list of all anticipated employees at least two weeks in advance of their arrival. All employees must fill out specified background check forms for review by NIST Security before security badges will be issued. These forms will be typed.

9. Maintain a record set of all inspections, or other authorizations necessary for the work to proceed.

10. Notify the COR of the work progress and any required inspections twenty-four (24) hours in advance of all inspections.

11. The contractor is responsible for correcting any damage caused to the NIST Boulder site and field sites as a result of their work and returning the site to previous conditions at no cost to the Government.

12. The Contractor shall perform final cleaning and detailing of work areas.

13. Contractor is responsible for determining order of work.

14. See COR for any conflicts associated with this Performance Work Statement, drawings and any appendixes.

15. Demobilize all elements of the Project.

B. Specification Section

1. Sitework includes the following:

a. Clean the hard deck section of the Anderson Ditch from the northern most terminus of ditch to the terminus of the hard deck underground section south of Rayleigh Road per the map included in Appendix A.

1) Hard deck section includes the following (all measurements shall be verified by contractor prior to proposal):

a) One Concrete Box culvert approximately 90 feet in length and 10 feet wide.

b) One Concrete Box Culvert approximately 340 feet in length and 10 feet wide.

c) Open section of concrete ditch approximately 720 feet in length and 8 feet wide.

2) Standards

(1) Hard deck section floor consists of cobblestone embedded in concrete.

(a) Remove sediment on top of cobble (in cobble bottom section) and no more than 1” of silt shall remain at bottom of concrete ditch after cleaning operations.

(b) Remove all vegetation and debris within the limits of concrete ditch.

(c) Care must be taken not to damage bottom lining of ditch, surrounding landscaping and concrete sidewalk. Contractor responsible for repairing any damage caused by operations.

(d) All sediment and debris shall be removed from limits of ditch to be disposed of offsite.

(2) Box Culverts consist of smooth concrete floor.

(a) Remove sediment from bottom of box culvert. No more than 1” of silt shall remain after cleaning operations.

(b) Care must be taken not to damage surrounding landscaping and concrete sidewalk. Contractor responsible for repairing any damage caused by operations.

(c) All sediment and debris shall be removed from the box culverts and disposed of offsite.

(3) Sediment and debris must not be washed passed the end of hard deck section at Rayleigh road.

(4) Submit method of cleaning to COR two weeks prior to mobilization.

(5) Concrete ditch cannot be accessed from May 1st to October 1st each contract year.

b. Clean two detention ponds on the NIST property per the map in Appendix A.

1) Detention ponds include the following:

a) North Parking lot detention pond consists of one concrete channel and one trash grate.

b) South Parking lot detention pond consists of two concrete channels, two side by side 12” culverts and two trash grates. Total channel dimensions approximately 55 feet in length and 12 inches wide. Two 12” culverts approximately 20 feet in length each.

2) Standards

a) Remove sediment and debris from concrete channels and trash grates.

b) Remove sediment from culverts.

c) Care must be taken not to damage surrounding landscaping. Contractor responsible for repairing any damage caused by operations.

d) All sediment and debris shall be removed and disposed of offsite.

c. (Option) Clean NOAA Ditch Swale on the NIST property per the map in Appendix B.

1) Clear all vegetation in ditch area from Curie Circle to NOAA south entrance road to allow water to flow through swale.

2) Dispose of all excavated material and vegetation off-site.

d. Base year cleaning shall take place winter of 2022 to Spring 2023. All option year operations under this work statement shall be performed once per contract year between the end of fall and beginning of spring season during the access dates stated. Refer back to 1.4B1a2(5).

e. Removal based on normal conditions. Unusual build up due to flooding shall be considered prior to each contract option year.

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1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIRMENTS SUMMARY

Required Services (Tasks)

Performance Standards

Acceptable Quality Levels

Methods of

Surveillance

Incentive (Positive and/or Negative) (Impact on Contractor Payments)

Maintenance on Anderson Ditch concrete deck section as stated in the PWS.

Contractor shall perform clean out on specified section of Anderson Ditch as stated in the PWS, 1.4.B.

Remove sediment to top of cobble (in cobble section) and leave no more than 1” of sediment on bottom of concrete deck section in other sections.

Remove all vegetation and debris within the limits of the concrete deck section.

COR will conduct a walk through with contractor after each performance period to ensure the completed work was performed per contract standards.

Positive/negative past performance review, for subsequent option year renewals.

Maintenance on two Anderson Ditch concrete box culverts as stated in

PWS.

Contractor shall perform clean out on specified Box culverts on Anderson Ditch as stated in the PWS, 1.4.B.

Leave no more than 1” of sediment on bottom of concrete deck section.

Remove all vegetation and debris within the limits of the concrete deck section.

COR will conduct a walk through with contractor after each performance period to ensure the completed work was performed per contract standards.

Contractor to provide video depicting results per contract standards.

Positive/negative past performance review, for subsequent option year renewals.

Maintenance on two detention pond channel structures.

Contractor shall perform clean out on specified Box culverts on Anderson Ditch as stated in the PWS, 1.4.B.

All sediment and debris shall be removed from concrete channels.

Concrete shall be exposed upon completion.

COR will conduct a walk through with contractor after each performance period to ensure the completed work was performed per contract standards.

Positive/negative past performance review, for subsequent option year renewals.

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1.6 DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

TASK SOW PARAGRAPH

REFERENCE

DELIVERY DUE DATE DELIVER TO WHO

FINAL SCHEDULE 1.4 TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO

MOBILIZATION

COR

METHOD OF WORK 1.4 TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO

MOBILIZATION

COR

SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY

PLAN

1.4 10 DAYS AFTER PROJECT

AWARDED

COR

END OF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Appendix A

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Appendix B

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NOAA Ditch Legend

300 ft

N

N © 2018 Google

© 2018 Google

© 2018 Google

Detention Ponds

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52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(Reference 52.204-9)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-16)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-18)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) (Reference 52.204-19)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.204-22)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (Reference 52.212-1)

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Addendum to 52.212-1

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ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The Government intends to evaluate quote and award a contract without discussions. The Government intends to make award to the offeror that presents the quote that provides the best value and is the most advantageous to the Government, in accordance with FAR Part 13 procedures. Therefore, the Contractor’s initial quote should contain the Contractor’s best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the CO (Contracting Officer) later determines them to be necessary.

1.1 Quote shall clearly demonstrate that the Contractor understands both the general and specific technical requirements of the Performance of Work Statement (PWS).

1.1.1 Failure to explain Contractor’s ability to meet all requirements may result in the Contractor's quotation not being considered. Clarity and completeness of quotations are of the utmost importance. Therefore, quotations must be written in a practical, clear, and concise manner.

1.1.2 Quotes which merely restate the requirement or state that the requirement will be met without providing supporting rationale are not sufficient.

1.2 This requirement is being awarded utilizing the procedures established in FAR Part 13 procedures.

1.3 Contractor’s may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their quote to resolve minor or clerical errors and will not constitute discussions.

1.4 Upon receipt, all quotations become Government property. In accordance with FAR Subpart

4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain the original of all unsuccessful quotations. Unless the Contractor requests otherwise, the Government will destroy remaining copies of such unsuccessful quotations.

1.5 Request for Quote (RFQ) pricing for base and option contract line item numbers (CLINs).

1.5.1 The Contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations unless another time is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. Any quotation providing less that the specified acceptance period will be considered non-responsive, will not be evaluated, and will be ineligible for award.

1.6 Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit.

1.6.1 As indicated in clause 1352.270-71, Pre-bid/Pre-proposal Conference and Site Visit the Government is conducting a site visit/pre-proposal conference during which potential contractors may obtain a better understanding of the work required. Contractors are strongly urged to attend to fully inform themselves about the location and conditions under which the work is to be performed. The site visit will be held at 11:00 AM MST on 06 Dec 2022. All site visit attendees will meet at the ditch in front of the NOAA Observatory building.

1.6.2 NIST Boulder is a secure facility. Potential contractors are to provide a list of individuals planning to attend the site visit to the Contracting Officer (CO) Julie.morris@nist.gov no later than 10:00 AM Mountain, 01 Dec 2022, to ensure the names are added to the access list at the front gate. If this information is not sent as required, personnel will be denied entry onto the campus. NOTE: Attendees must be US Citizens.

Allow 45 minutes for processing.

Site Visit attendees will be required to comply with NIST visitor and Contractor Protocols for Mitigating COVID-19 Exposure on NIST Campuses. Further information can be accessed at:

https://www.nist.gov/about-nist/visit/nist-visitor-and-contractor-protocols-mitigating-covid-19-exposure-nist-campuses

1.6.3 Contractors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks, clarifications, or responses given at the site visit, all terms and conditions of this solicitation remain

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unchanged unless they are changed by amendment (See 2.3). Additionally, it is the responsibility of each Contractor, prior to submission of its quotation, to seek clarification of any ambiguity created by amendment of the solicitation.

2. INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

2.1 The CO is the only approved point of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the CO via e-mail to: julie.morris@nist.gov.

2.2 All requests for clarification, inquiries, and questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to: julie.morris@nist.gov by 10:00 AM MST, 13 Dec 2022.

2.3 All questions and responses to questions shall be provided, in writing, without identification of the questioner. Questions and responses will be published to Contract Opportunities (sam.gov) in the form of an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment(s) to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

3. SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Government will evaluate quotations based on comparative analysis between all quotes received in consideration of the factors and requirements outlined in this RFQ.

3.1.1 Any quotation that does not provide sufficient detail to meet the stated solicitation requirements or performance objectives will be considered ineligible for award unless the deficiency is corrected through discussions (See paragraph 1).

3.2 QUOTATION REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Quotations are expected to conform to solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section. To aid in evaluation, the quotation shall be clearly and concisely written, neatly presented, indexed (cross-indexed as appropriate), and assembled as required by this instruction to offerors. All pages of each part shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the Contractor, the date of the quotation, and the solicitation number.

3.2.2 Format. Text shall be single-spaced, and able to fit on 8½” x 11”, with a minimum one-inch margin all around (should the Government need to print). Each page with content shall count as a single page. Pages shall be numbered consecutively. Text shall be no smaller than 11 font. Bolding, underlining, and italics may be used to identify topic demarcations or points of emphasis. Graphic presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable.

3.2.3 Restriction of Disclosure/Proprietary Information. If the Contractor wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its quotation, use the legend permitted by FAR 52.215- 1(e). Individual subcontractor/vendor proprietary information may be submitted via separate binders. The information contained in these binders must be referenced (by binder title, page, and section number as appropriate) within the main quotation where the information would have been included if it were not subcontractor/vendor proprietary. The information in these separate binders is subject to all other requirements of the RFQ, will be included in the page count for the appropriate volume, and must be well-marked to clearly indicate any special handling instructions.

3.2.4 The Contractor shall submit one (1) electronic version compatible with the Microsoft Office 2016 Software Suite and/or Adobe Acrobat (PDF), by email.

3.2.5 Submission Address. Quotes are due by email to julie.morris@nist.gov.

FACSIMILE QUOTATIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

3.2.6 Submission Due Dates. Quotations must be received prior the date and time in block 8 of the SF 1449. Quotations received after this date and time are considered late and may not be accepted.

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4. Factor A – Price Submittal Requirements

4.1 Factor A – Price, shall comply with the instructions in paragraph 3, above, and include the following documents (in the order listed):

4.1.1 The offeror shall complete and submit the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items: Complete Blocks 17a, 17b, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30a, 30b, and 30c only. An official having the authority to contractually bind the Offeror’s company must sign the SF 1449 in accordance with the procedures prescribed in

FAR 4.102.

4.1.2 Acknowledge all solicitation amendments using one of the methods set forth in Block 11 of Standard Form 30, the form on which any amendment will be issued.

4.1.3 Complete all required representations and certifications

4.1.4 Completed Schedule B, page 3 of the SF 1449.

5. Factor B – Technical Details

5.1 Technical details shall comply with the instructions in paragraph 3, above and is limited as stated in the factors below.

5.2 Exceptions, Deviations, and/or Assumptions. This document shall identify and explain any exceptions or deviations taken to any part of the PWS or conditional assumptions made with respect to the technical requirements of the solicitation. Contractors should note that taking exceptions to the Government's requirements may indicate an unwillingness or inability to perform the contract, and the quotation may be evaluated as such.

5.3 Technical Details shall include the following:

5.3.1 The offeror shall submit technical details sufficient for the Government evaluation team to have a thorough understanding of materials to be used, means and methods of accomplishing the requirements of the PWS, and solutions to addressing the work required.

Shall include use of proper equipment for the work and subcontractor qualifications.

5.3.2 The offeror shall provide a schedule designed to meet the performance period in the contract including: Sequence of events pertinent to the site’s work and ability to accomplish all work scope by contract end date.

6. Factor C – Past Performance

6.1 Demonstrated experience with the same or similar type of contracts with experience that is recent and relevant to this acquisition.

6.2 The offeror must submit detailed information for each evaluation factor. The information within the quote must demonstrate that the offered services meet or exceed the minimum specifications found in the solicitation's PWS. The Government will evaluate the offers based on information furnished by the offeror in response to the solicitation.

7. Limitation of Future Contracting

N/A

8. Confidential Information

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contractor qualifications and quotations submitted to Federal agencies. If a contractor's submissions contain information that they believe should be withheld from such requesters under FOIA on the grounds that they contain "trade secrets and commercial or financial information" [5 USC§552(b) (4)], the contractor should mark its submissions in the following manner "Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.”

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (Reference 52.212-4)

52.217-4 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS EXERCISED AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD (JUN 1988)

(Reference 52.217-4)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

(Reference 52.217-5)

52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP 2013) (Reference 52.223-2)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2011)

(Reference 52.223-5)

52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

(Reference 52.223-6)

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (AUG 2018) (Reference 52.223-17)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021) (Reference 52.232-40)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) (Reference 52.237-2)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section;

and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-- It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

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(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End Of Provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: **See Addendum to 52.212-2** ___________________________________________ [Contracting Officer shall insert the significant evaluation factors, such as

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

(iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304);

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End Of Provision)

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Addendum to 52.212-2

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ADDENEDUM TO 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

I GENERAL

1. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to the contractor whose quotation is found to be the best value and most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will evaluate quotations based on comparative analysis between quotes received in consideration of the factors and requirements outlined in this RFQ.

2. The Government intends to evaluate the quotations and issue a contract based on the initial quotations received. Therefore, the initial quotation should contain the best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. This statement is not to be construed to mean that the Government is obligated to conduct discussions or exchanges.

3. Failure to provide a reasonable and complete quotation may reflect a lack of understanding of the requirements and may result in elimination from further consideration.

4. Quotations which merely restate the requirement or state that the requirement will be met, without providing supporting rationale, are not sufficient.

5. The Contractor shall submit a firm-fixed-price quotation according to the Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors. The factors identified below shall be used to evaluate the quotation.

6. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Principles and procedures of FAR Part 15 do not apply. A contractor may be eliminated from consideration without further exchanges if its quotation is not among those considered most advantageous to the Government based the requirements of this solicitation.

7. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible Quoter whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be the best value to the Government considering Price (Factor A), Technical Details (Factor B), and Past Performance (Factor C).

8. By submission of its quotation, the contractor is 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. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quotation being ineligible for award. Contractors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

II FACTOR A – PRICE:

1. Price submittals will be subjectively evaluated to determine the reasonableness of the quotations for overall price and individual CLIN pricing. The Government will not conduct price realism analysis as part of its price evaluation. The Government will evaluate the quotation using price analysis techniques to determine fairness and reasonableness in relation to the PWS requirements. One or more of the following techniques will be used to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

1.1 Comparison of quoted prices received in response to the Solicitation.

1.2 Comparison of quoted prices with the IGE.

1.3 Comparison of quoted prices with available historical information.

1.4 A total contract price or individual CLIN price that is found to be either unreasonably high or low in relation to the proposed work may be indicative of an inherent lack of understanding of the solicitation requirements and may result in the overall quotation being removed from further consideration.

2. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between quoted performance and price/cost must be clearly explained in the price quotation. For example, if unique and innovative approaches

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are the basis for an apparently unbalanced/inconsistently priced quotation, the nature of these approaches and their impact on price must be completely documented.

3. A quotation whose price is determined to be unbalanced across CLINs (i.e., unreasonably high for one CLIN and unreasonably low for one CLIN) may not be considered for award and may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

4. The Government reserves the right to ask for any additional price related information to determine a price to be fair and reasonable.

III NON-PRICE / TECHNICAL EVALUATION

1. The Government shall evaluate the non-price / technical portion of the quotation. This evaluation shall be conducted by comparison of submitted technical details for Factor B.

Factor C shall be evaluated by comparison of information available to the CO (CPARS, FAPIIS, SAM, etc.) Any aspect evaluated that does not meet the requirements of the RFQ may render the entire quotation as unawardable. Only those quotations determined, either initially or as a result of discussions, as meeting the RFQ requirements will be considered for award. However, contractors are reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quotations, as received, without discussions.

2. The quotations shall be evaluated against the following technical factor:

2.1 FACTOR (B) - TECHNICAL DETAILS

2.1.1 Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation of the Offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements (clauses, provisions and the PWS) and demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements and PWS tasks based on its proposed technical details.

2.1.2 Technical details which do not adequately address how the Quoter proposes to meet the requirements may not be deemed as a best value to the Government. A technical approach which is primarily a copy and paste version of the PWS requirements and performance standards will not be considered for award.

2.1.3 Technical approach should demonstrate experience with managing similar projects of same or larger scope, such as stormwater ditch construction or maintenance; use of proper equipment for the work.

2.1.4 Schedule: should show a sequence of events pertinent to the work required, and the ability to accomplish all work in the PWS for the base and each option year.

2.2 FACTOR (C) – PAST PERFORMANCE

2.2.1 Evaluation of this factor shall be accomplished by the Government, including but not limited to the resources identified in FAR Part 13. The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with an offeror's likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation's requirements as indicated by the offeror's record of past performance. In this context, "offeror" refers to the prime contractor. Present and past performance shall be evaluated as a measure of the Government's confidence in the offeror's ability to successfully perform based on previous and current contract efforts.

2.2.2 Past performance will be determined to be relevant if it demonstrates performance on a contract involving work that is similar in nature, size, and complexity to the requirements being procured under this solicitation. Past performance will be determined recent if the relevant work was performed within the past three years.

2.2.3 If an offeror has no record of recent or relevant past performance, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably nor unfavorably. During comparative evaluation, offerors that can demonstrate recent and relevant past performance will be evaluated more favorably.

2.2.4 Offerors are reminded that the Government will review any or all of a combination of past performance information submitted by offeror as required per the solicitation and past performance data available in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov/ and in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity

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Information System (FAPIIS) at https://www.fapiis.gov/. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any available source besides those specified and may contact customers other than those identified by the offeror when evaluating past performance. Offerors are reminded that the burden of proving low performance risk rests upon the offeror.

2.2.5 The offeror shall provide up to three references which shall be for recent work performed and shall be relevant to the complexity, size, and scope of this solicitation’s requirements (if previous work of this nature has been performed).

2.2.6 For references, offerors shall list:

i. Name/address of organization contract was with

ii. Contract or project number/title

iii. Period of performance of contract

iv. Brief description of contract/project scope and dollar value (total contract value inclusive of any options)

v. Point of contact information for reference (name/title/phone number/e-mail address)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2022) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB)concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who…