1333ND23QNB190469.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

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

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

Attachment Page

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SPECIAL INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS – Contract Line Items 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 are paid on a labor hour basis in accordance with the per hour rates listed in the Schedule B.

The contractor may invoice for work performed under the applicable line item monthly in arrears. Invoices must provide 1) a copy of the fully executed authorization, 2) the itemized breakdown of work performed, 3) date the service was performed, 4) the nature/description of the work, 5) number of labor hours, 6) labor unit cost per hour, 7) total labor cost, 8) itemized material, and 9) sub-contractor costs.

CONTRACT REPORTING

Specific contract clauses require additional reporting requirements as noted below. The contractor shall accomplish timely reporting is System for Award Management (SAM) (or any successor system) as required below:

FAR 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting – The Contractor shall report, in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause, annually by October 31, for services performed under this contract during the preceding Government fiscal year (October 1-September 30)

FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts – The contractor shall report, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this clause, annually by October 31, and at the end of contract performance, the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor during the previous Government fiscal year, between October 1 and September 30.

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Base Year: Provide all labor, material and equipment for pest and rodent control services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), Boulder, CO site per the attached PWS and documents.

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2024

Period of Performance: 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

12.00 MO

NTE NTE

0002 Provide all labor, material and equipment to perform on call/as needed pest and rodent control services. This line item is paid on a labor hour/time and material basis in accordance with the per hour rates/per Sq. Ft. price listed below. All work shall be authorized by the CO prior to any work being charged under this line item.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Normal Bus. Hours: $________ OT Hours: $________ Price Per Sq. Ft.: $_______

NTE Cost - $2,000.00

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2024

Period of Performance: 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

1.00 YR

OPT

1001 Option One (1): Provide all labor, material and equipment for pest and rodent control services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), Boulder, CO site per the attached PWS and documents.

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2025

Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

12.00 MO

NTE NTE/OPT

1002 Option One (1): Provide all labor, material and equipment to perform on call/as needed pest and rodent control services. This line item is paid on a labor hour/time and material basis in accordance with the per hour rates/per Sq. Ft. price listed below. All work shall be authorized by the CO prior to any work being charged under this line item.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Normal Bus. Hours: $________ OT Hours: $________ Price Per Sq. Ft.: $_______

NTE Cost - $2,000.00

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2025

Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

1.00 YR

OPT

2001 Option Two (2): Provide all labor, material and equipment for pest and rodent control services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), Boulder, CO site per the attached PWS and documents.

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2026

Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

12.00 MO

NTE NTE/OPT

2002 Option Two(2): Provide all labor, material and equipment to perform on call/as needed pest and rodent control services. This line item is paid on a labor hour/time and material basis in accordance with the per hour rates/per

1.00 YR

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Sq. Ft. price listed below. All work shall be authorized by the CO prior to any work being charged under this line item.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Normal Bus. Hours: $________ OT Hours: $________ Price Per Sq. Ft.: $_______

NTE Cost - $2,000.00

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2025

Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

OPT

3001 Option Three (3): Provide all labor, material and equipment for pest and rodent control services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), Boulder, CO site per the attached PWS and documents.

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2027

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

12.00 MO

NTE NTE/OPT

3002 Option Three (3): Provide all labor, material and equipment to perform on call/as needed pest and rodent control services. This line item is paid on a labor hour/ time and material basis in accordance with the per hour rates/per Sq. Ft. price listed below. All work shall be authorized by the CO prior to any work being charged under this line item.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Normal Bus. Hours: $________ OT Hours: $________ Price Per Sq. Ft.: $_______

NTE Cost - $2,000.00

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2027

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

1.00 YR

OPT

4001 Option Four (4): Provide all labor, material and equipment for pest and rodent control services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), Boulder, CO site per the attached PWS and documents.

DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028

12.00 MO

NTE NTE/OPT

4002 Option Four (4): Provide all labor, material and equipment to perform on call/as needed pest and rodent control services. This line item is paid on a labor hour/ time and material basis in accordance with the per hour rates/per Sq. Ft. price listed below. All work shall be authorized by the CO prior to any work being charged under this line item.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Normal Bus. Hours: $________ OT Hours: $________ Price Per Sq. Ft.: $_______

NTE Cost - $2,000.00

1.00 YR

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DELIVERY DATE: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028

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Table of Contents

52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

Addendum to 52.212-1

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

Addendum to 52.212-2

Performance Work Statement

NIST Boulder General Requirements

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)

52.212-4CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

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

2013)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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)

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

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

2022)

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

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

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

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

NIST LOCAL-54ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

NIST LOCAL-56INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM-ALTERNATE I (DEC 2022)

Wage Determination

Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

RFQ Experience Submittal

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CLAUSES

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023) (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 QUOTERS

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions.

Therefore, the Quoter’s initial quotation should contain the Quoter’s best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (CO) later determines them to be necessary. This action is to be executed in accordance with FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

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

1.1.1 Failure to explain Quoter’s ability to meet all requirements may result in the Quoter'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 Quotations 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 13.5.

FAR Part 15 procedures do not govern the evaluation of quotations under this solicitation. A Quoter may be eliminated from consideration without further exchanges if its quotation is not among those Quoters considered most advantageous to the Government based on the solicitation criteria.

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

1.4 Failure to submit any of the information requested by this solicitation may result in unfavorable quotation evaluation.

1.5 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.

1.6 Request for Quotation (RFQ) pricing for contract line items number (CLINs) 0001 – 4002.

1.6.1 The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. Any quotation providing less that the specified acceptance period may not be considered acceptable and may not be considered for award.

1.7 The site visit date for this project is on August 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM MST. Quoters are strongly encouraged to attend to fully inform themselves about the location and conditions under which the work is to be performed. All participants will meet in the parking lot of building 111. Please submit names of the participants by 10:00 AM MST on August 4, 2023 to Shawn Borisow at shawn.borisow@nist.gov.

2. INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

2.1 The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only approved points of contact for this acquisition.

Address any questions or concerns you may have to the CO via e-mail to: shawn.borisow@nist.gov

2.2 All requests for clarification, inquiries, and questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to: shawn.borisow@nist.gov by 11:00 AM MST, August 22, 2023.

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 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.

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3. SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Government will assess quotations based on how well the quoters meet the factors and requirements outlined in this RFQ using the evaluation criteria and instructions therein.

3.1.1 Any quotation that does not meet the stated solicitation requirements may 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 Quoter, 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-point 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 Quoter wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its quotation, 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 Quoter 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 must be submitted via email to Shawn Borisow at shawn.borisow@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.

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 quoter 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 Quoter’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 of the SF 1449.

5. Factor B – Technical Capability

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5.1 Technical Capability 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. Quoters 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 Capability Details shall include the following:

Submittal Requirements

Contractors shall submit Technical Capability documentation which may include a narrative, charts, graphs, tables and drawings. Technical Capability is defined as the contractor's demonstration of resources and capability to successfully conduct the requirements of the contract. The technical capability documentation should clearly describe, in sufficient detail, the contractor's resources which will be used to successfully fulfill the technical requirements identified in this RFQ. The documents may include product/ service literature.

If the prime Offeror is proposing a subcontractor or consultant(s) to perform any part of this work, the submittals shall provide documentation of a written agreement between the prime Offeror and the proposed subcontractor which identifies the agreement and the proposed work types.

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. Provide documentation or description of training used to prepare staff, and safety training to perform the work requirement and IAW PWS. Contractor has experience with performing work similar in complexity and magnitude of the PWS.

6. Factor C – Technical Experience

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

6.2 Technical Experience shall include the following:

Submit three (3) recent and relevant projects that demonstrate your organization’s experience performing relevant work that is similar in size, scope, and complexity to this RFQ. For all submitted projects, the description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of the RFQ. For instances in which the primary firm will be using subcontractors for some portion of the work, this portion of work should include documentation of the subcontractors’ prior experience in the form of relevant projects as well.

“Recent” is defined as contracts having been completed within the past three (3) years or present contracts still ongoing.

A “relevant” project is defined as a project demonstrating experience managing similar, same, or larger scope projects as set forth in this RFQ.

Each project submittal must be for a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the IDIQ contract as a whole should not be submitted as a project; rather, the Contractor shall submit the work performed under a specific task order as a project.

The attached RFQ Experience Submittal is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit project information. Individual blocks on this form may be expanded; however, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed two (2) single-sided pages.

7. Factor C – Past Performance

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7.1 The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the quoter’s record of past performance. In this context, “quoter” refers to the prime contractor. Present and past performance shall be evaluated as a measure of the Government’s confidence in the quoter’s ability to successfully perform based on previous and current contract efforts.

7.2 The quoter shall submit a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for three (3) references for past performance of recent work performed within the last five (5) years, and shall be relevant to the complexity, size, and scope of this solicitation’s requirement.

7.3 Quoter’s shall reference the addendum to clause 52.212-2 for further details.

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 quoter qualifications and quotations submitted to Federal agencies. If a quoter'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 quoter 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.”

52.212-2 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 addendums for 52.212-1 and 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 task order to the quoter whose quotation is found to be the best value and most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

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 a determination that the quotation is unsatisfactory.

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

5. The Quoter shall submit a firm-fixed-price quotation according to the Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Quoters. 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 quoter 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 resulting contract 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), Technical Experience (Factor C) and Past Performance (Factor D). Technical details, technical experience and past performance are equal in importance. When combined, the non-price factors are greater in importance to price.

8. By submission of its quotation, the quoter 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. Quoters 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 competitive 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 considered unsatisfactory.

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 are the basis for an apparently unbalanced/inconsistently priced quotation, the nature of these

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approaches and their impact on price must be completely documented.

3. 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 / EVALUATION

1. The Government shall evaluate the non-price / technical portion of the quotation. Any aspect evaluated as “Unsatisfactory” may render the entire quotation unacceptable and unawardable. Only those quotations determined, either initially or as a result of discussions, as satisfactory or better will be considered for award. However, quoters are reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quotation, as received, without discussions.

2. The quotations shall be evaluated against the following non-price factors:

2.1 FACTOR (B) – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

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 Performance Work Statement (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 shall demonstrate experience with managing similar projects of the similar complexity and magnitude or larger and use of proper equipment for the work.

2.2 FACTOR (C) – TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

2.2.1 The information submitted for this factor will be subjectively evaluated to determine technical acceptability. The standard for technical acceptability is met when the Contractor demonstrates experience performing three (3) similar recent and relevant projects.

The Government will only review three (3) projects with Relevant Experience. Any projects submitted in excess of the three (3) will not be considered. Of the quotations submitted with an excess of three (3) relevant projects, the three most recently completed projects will be evaluated.

2.3 FACTOR (D) – 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

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(CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov/ and in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity 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)

Performance Work Statement

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT

NIST BOULDER LABORATORIES

I.BACKGROUND:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Facilities Maintenance Division, Boulder (FMD-B) requires pest control services for various buildings and laboratories at the Boulder, CO campus. The FMD-B manages and provides services to the Department of Commerce (DOC) staff in support of their research, technical, and administrative programs. DOC agencies serviced by FMD-B Division include but may not be limited to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and NIST.

II. SCOPE OF WORK :

The purpose of this requirement is to provide and maintain a pest and rodent free environment at the Boulder Laboratories located at 325 Broadway in Boulder, Colorado as specified herein and in accordance with the attached maps of the various locations.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials required to control and ensure a pest and rodent free environment. Contractor must have a State of Colorado Commercial Applicator License for PesCORide Application.

The Government will be the interface with the building occupants and perform a “First Response” role for calls from Government personnel not dealing directly with this project. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will coordinate with the Contractor all activities required throughout the duration of this contract. As needed, the COR will coordinate and make special arrangements with the building occupants regarding disruption to any specific area covered in this performance work statement. The Contractor will only work with the COR and the Contracting Officer (CO) on all matters pertaining to the contract and the desired end result. The Contractor shall supply and maintain on site (while work is being performed) a single point of contact who has full authority in all matters concerning this contract. To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall assign specific staff to this site and this contract.

III. SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment to control pests and rodents at the following areas and attached maps of below locations:

A) NIST B3, 1A101, approximately 96sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of the month B) NIST B3, break area adjacent to 2A109, approximately 72sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month C) NIST B3, break area adjacent to 3A110, approximately 72sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month D) NIST police dispatch, approximately 1250sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month E) Building 1 front lobby men’s and women’s bathrooms, approximately 600sqft, pest control every 1st

Saturday of the month F) Annex D, approximately 3500sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month G) Building 25, approximately 8300sqft, pest control 1st Saturday in the month H) Building 4 & 5, approximately 27000XXsqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month I) Building 21, approximately 4000sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month

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Note: Although specific times for service are requested, this is a performance-based contract and the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring a pest-free environment in the areas listed above. Any additional trips required by the Contractor to meet the performance standard shall be at no additional cost to the Government. Vendor shall field-verify all locations and square footage of those locations.

IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for this requirement will be for a base period of 12 months with four (4) 12-month option periods thereafter.

V. RISK ASSESSMENT:

The IT Security Risk level for this requirement is not applicable. The risk level for the service contract personnel is low.

ATTACHMENTS:

None

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VI. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Desired Output Required Service Performance Standard

Monitoring Method

A pest and rodent free campus at the specific locations stated in the Specific Tasks herein.

To provide all labor, material and equipment to control pests and rodents at the specified locations in the Specific Tasks herein.

Pests and rodents will be under control 100% of the time.

The NIST designated Technical Information Contact will determine that success has been achieved by randomly inspecting the various locations at least once a month for 100% control.

If there is less than 100% control, the Contractor shall provide as many additional trips necessary to meet the performance standard at no additional cost to the Government.

END OF PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

NIST Boulder General Requirements

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General Instructions for Conducting Work at the NIST Boulder Campus

OFPM Rev. C 3-30-2020

Contents Part 1: GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION:

1.2 BACKGROUND

1.3 HOURS OF OPERATION

1.4 UNFORESEEN FACILITY CLOSURES

1.5 SANITARY FACILITIES

1.6 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL STORAGE

1.7 ELECTRICITY AND WATER

1.8 TELEPHONE

1.9 ROADS

1.10 PARKING

1.11 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

PART 2: SAFETY

2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

2.2 CODES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS

2.3 RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY

2.4 PRE-CONSTRUCTION/SAFETY MEETING

2.5 SAFETY INSPECTIONS

2.6 INCIDENTS ON THE JOB

2.8 PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL

2.9 STORM WATER PROTECTION/COMPLIANCE

2.10 FIRE PREVENTION/PROTECTION

2.11 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR THE UNSCHEDULED MINOR DISTURBANCES OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING

MATERIAL (ACM)

PART 3: PERSONAL/PHYSICAL SECURITY & PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 CONTRACTOR’S SECURITY POINT OF INTEREST

3.3 PERSONAL SECURITY & EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

PART 4: PROJECT PROCEDURES

4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

4.2 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES

4.3 PERMIT REQUIRED OPERATIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

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4.4 MAINTENANCE OF WORK SITE

4.5 WORK REQUIRING ADVANCE NOTICE AND COORDINATION

Appendix

Roof Access Permit

Penetration Permit

Hot Work Permit

Fire Protection System Impairment

Excavation Permit

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Part 1: GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION:

1. This document is intended to provide the necessary information/requirements for all contractors performing work at

Department of Commerce (DOC) facilities. It is understood all information in this document may not apply for the specific project described in the Statement of Work; however, it is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure the requirements are met when applicable.

2. Specifics of the activities are described in the attached Statement of Work and supporting documentation.

3. Questions about the requirements can be addressed to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officers Representative

(COR)/Project Manager designated for the specific task order.

1.2 BACKGROUND

The Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM) Division manages and provides services to the DOC staff in support of their research, technical, and administrative programs. DOC agencies serviced by OFPM include but may not be limited to: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

1.3 HOURS OF OPERATION

1. DOC hours of operations are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, on normal Federal workdays. Should the

Contractor desire to work at times other than those specified above, the dates and hours must be scheduled at least 10 working days in advance and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2. Use the Main Entrance at the DOC site for materials supply and entry for:

a. Special arrangements may be made through the COR for delivery of material/supplies, and/or overtime beyond these hours or on holidays.

b. Check-in required at DOC Visitor’s Center located at the site main entrance.

3. Employee identification shall include the name, country of citizenship, employer, and green card (if applicable) is needed for each Contractor and Subcontractor's employee working on the DOC site. These shall be submitted to the COR for review 10 days prior to the work date. After hours work will require a hard badge from the General Contractor and a COR/Federal escort 100 percent of time if accessing DOC buildings (see section 3.3). Follow the specific procedures pertaining to security and work hours prescribed by the COR/Security. Contractor vehicles must show current registration and proof of insurance.

4. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Advisory System:

Note: The following paragraphs describe the threat levels that may be changes at any time due to national security issues. If a change is issued by the DHS all changes in procedures/directions for entering and performing work at the site will be communicated to the contractor through the COR. Contractor’s access to the DOC campus grounds may occasionally be restricted as a result of a change in the Nation’s Threat Level when publicly announced by DHS.

5. National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)

a. The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS).

This new system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector.

b. It recognizes that Americans all share responsibility for the nation’s security and should always be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist attack in the United States and what they should do.

6. NTAS Alerts

a. After reviewing the available information, the Secretary of Homeland Security will decide, in coordination with other

Federal entities, whether an NTAS Alert should be issued.

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b. NTAS Alerts will only be issued when credible information is available.

c. These alerts will include a clear statement that there is an imminent threat or elevated threat. Using available information, the alerts will provide a concise summary of the potential threat, information about actions being taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that individuals, communities, businesses and governments can take to help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat.

d. The NTAS Alerts will be based on the nature of the threat: in some cases, alerts will be sent directly to law enforcement or affected areas of the private sector, while in others, alerts will be issued more broadly to the American people through both official and media channels.

e. NTAS Alerts contain a sunset provision indicating a specific date when the alert expires - there will not be a constant NTAS Alert or blanket warning that there is an overarching threat. If threat information changes for an alert, the Secretary of Homeland Security may announce an updated NTAS Alert. All changes, including the announcement that cancels an NTAS Alert, will be distributed the same way as the original alert.

f. Contractor coordinates procedures with COR.

g. Threat Levels:

i. Low Condition (Green): A Low Condition is declared when there is a low risk of terrorist attacks.

1. Federal departments and agencies will implement general and agency-specific Protective Measures to assure that all facilities and regulated sectors take reasonable measures to mitigate vulnerabilities to terrorist attack.

2. Contractor coordinates procedures with COR.

ii. Guarded Condition (Blue): A Guarded Condition is declared when there is a general risk of terrorist attacks.

1. In addition to Protective Measures taken in previous Threat Condition, Federal departments and agencies will implement general measures in addition to agency-specific Protective Measures to check communications with designated emergency response or command locations, update emergency response measures, and provide public with information.

2. Contractor coordinates procedures with COR.

iii. Elevated Condition (Yellow). An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks.

1. In addition to Protective Measures taken in previous Threat Conditions, Federal departments and agencies may develop protective measures for the DOC campus grounds such as increased surveillance, coordinating emergency plans as appropriate with nearby jurisdictions, and implementing contingency and emergency response plans.

2. Contractor coordinates procedures with COR.

iv. High Condition (Orange): A High Condition is declared when there is a high risk of terrorist attacks.

1. In addition to Protective Measures taken in previous Threat Conditions, Federal departments and agencies will implement general and agency-specific Protective Measures for the DOC campus grounds.

2. At this Threat Level the Government may restrict access to site and facility to essential personnel only.

3. Contractor coordinates procedures with COR.

v. Severe Condition (Red). A Severe Condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist attacks.

1. Under most circumstances, the Protective Measures for a Severe Condition are not intended to be sustained for substantial periods of time. In addition to Protective Measures for previous Threat Conditions, Federal departments and agencies may close Public and Government sites and facilities as a protective measure.

2. Contractor coordinates procedures with COR.

1.4 UNFORESEEN FACILITY CLOSURES

1. When an unforeseen facility closure occurs, the Contractor will either reschedule the work or perform the work on the next regularly scheduled workday. If the facility is closed, the contractor is not to be on-site unless notified by the contracting officer they are essential. Contractor personnel may be required by the COR to remain on site to handle problems as a result of a closure, e.g., severe weather, national emergency, changes in national security levels.

2. Information about the status of the site may be obtained by calling the switch board at 303-497-3000. Usually the day’s site status is available by 6 AM MST. Contractor can verify site status and sign up for email and text site notifications at the following website:

http://www.boulder.doc.gov/cgi-bin/docstatus.cgi

1.5 SANITARY FACILITIES

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Toilet rooms in existing buildings may be used by the Contractor when performing work inside DOC owned buildings at the discretion of the COR. When toilet rooms in existing buildings are not available or work is being conducted outside the Contractor shall:

1. Provide temporary toilet facilities for use of all workmen.

2. Provide the COR with keys to all temporary structures.

3. Maintain toilet facilities in a clean, sanitary condition.

4. Provide adequate supplies of toilet paper, cleaning and other required items.

a. Holding tanks for the collection of sanitary waste will not be permitted.

b. Contractor shall install all pipes serving these trailers underground with appropriate cleanouts and provide measures to prevent them from freezing.

c. Piping shall be run in an organized and pre-planned fashion and all piping shall be removed from the DOC campus upon demobilization of the Construction trailer(s) and the sewer main piping shall be restored to its original condition.

1.6 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL STORAGE

1. The contractor shall provide and store, in an area designated by the COR, all equipment, materials and required to complete the project. The materials are required to be kept undamaged, clean and dry throughout the duration of the project. The contractor shall also coordinate location of any trash receptacles, if necessary, with the COR and shall keep the construction area free of trash and debris.