1333ND24QNB190236 Site Exterior Lighting NIST Boulder CO.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 52.223-2, 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 - Monthly audit at the NIST Boulder Campus and Fort Collins Radio Station, per the attached statement of work.

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2025

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2025

12.00 MO

NTE NTE

0002 Base Year - Provide labor, material, and equipment to perform authorized repair/replacement services at the NIST Boulder. This line item is paid on a labor-hour basis plus materials in accordance with awarded labor rates indicated upon appropriate performance CLIN.

All work must be authorized by the CO or COR in writing prior to any work being charged under this line item.

All replacement light heads shall be Cree Lighting:

Edge series (part number: ARE-EDG-3M-DA-06-E-UH- SV-700-40K) or approved equivalent for 277v systems, and RAB Lighting: ALED (part ID: ALEDM3TN) or approved equivalent for 120v systems.

The contractor shall provide a report of compliance along with a report of the repairs completed and the unique light identification number as identified in Attachment 01 Site Utilities Lighting Map. This report shall be electronic and shall be sent to the COR/POC.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Labor Per Hour Rate: $________

CLIN TOTAL FUNDING SHALL BE $2,500.00 NTE

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2025

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2025

1.00 LS

OPT

1001 Option Year One (1) - Monthly audit at the NIST Boulder

Campus and Fort Collins Radio Station, per the attached statement of work.

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2026

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2025 to 07/31/2026

12.00 MO

NTE NTE/OPT

1002 Option Year One (1) - Provide labor, material, and equipment to perform authorized repair/replacement services at the NIST Boulder. This line item is paid on a labor-hour basis plus materials in accordance with awarded labor rates indicated upon appropriate performance CLIN.

1.00 LS

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All work must be authorized by the CO or COR in writing prior to any work being charged under this line item.

All replacement light heads shall be Cree Lighting:

Edge series (part number: ARE-EDG-3M-DA-06-E-UH- SV-700-40K) or approved equivalent for 277v systems, and RAB Lighting: ALED (part ID: ALEDM3TN) or approved equivalent for 120v systems.

The contractor shall provide a report of compliance along with a report of the repairs completed and the unique light identification number as identified in Attachment 01 Site Utilities Lighting Map. This report shall be electronic and shall be sent to the COR/POC.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Labor Per Hour Rate: $________

CLIN TOTAL FUNDING SHALL BE $2,500.00 NTE

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2026

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2025 to 07/31/2026

OPT

2001 Option Year Two (2) - Monthly audit at the NIST Boulder

Campus and Fort Collins Radio Station, per the attached statement of work.

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2027

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027

12.00 MO

NTE NTE/OPT

2002 Option Year Two (2) - Provide labor, material, and equipment to perform authorized repair/replacement services at the NIST Boulder. This line item is paid on a labor-hour basis plus materials in accordance with awarded labor rates indicated upon appropriate performance CLIN.

All work must be authorized by the CO or COR in writing prior to any work being charged under this line item.

All replacement light heads shall be Cree Lighting:

Edge series (part number: ARE-EDG-3M-DA-06-E-UH- SV-700-40K) or approved equivalent for 277v systems, and RAB Lighting: ALED (part ID: ALEDM3TN) or approved equivalent for 120v systems.

The contractor shall provide a report of compliance along with a report of the repairs completed and the unique light identification number as identified in Attachment 01 Site Utilities Lighting Map. This report shall be electronic and shall be sent to the COR/POC.

The hourly rate is as follows:

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Labor Per Hour Rate: $________

CLIN TOTAL FUNDING SHALL BE $2,500.00 NTE

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2027

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027

OPT

3001 Option Year Three (3) - Monthly audit at the NIST

Boulder Campus and Fort Collins Radio Station, per the attached statement of work.

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2028

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2027 to 07/31/2028

12.00 MO

NTE NTE/OPT

3002 Option Year Three (3) - Provide labor, material, and equipment to perform authorized repair/replacement services at the NIST Boulder. This line item is paid on a labor-hour basis plus materials in accordance with awarded labor rates indicated upon appropriate performance CLIN.

All work must be authorized by the CO or COR in writing prior to any work being charged under this line item.

All replacement light heads shall be Cree Lighting:

Edge series (part number: ARE-EDG-3M-DA-06-E-UH- SV-700-40K) or approved equivalent for 277v systems, and RAB Lighting: ALED (part ID: ALEDM3TN) or approved equivalent for 120v systems.

The contractor shall provide a report of compliance along with a report of the repairs completed and the unique light identification number as identified in Attachment 01 Site Utilities Lighting Map. This report shall be electronic and shall be sent to the COR/POC.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Labor Per Hour Rate: $________

CLIN TOTAL FUNDING SHALL BE $2,500.00 NTE

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2028

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2027 to 07/31/2028

1.00 LS

OPT

4001 Option Year Four (4) - Monthly audit at the NIST Boulder

Campus and Fort Collins Radio Station, per the attached statement of work.

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2029

12.00 MO

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SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2028 to 07/31/2029

NTE NTE/OPT

4002 Option Year Four (4) - Provide labor, material, and equipment to perform authorized repair/replacement services at the NIST Boulder. This line item is paid on a labor-hour basis plus materials in accordance with awarded labor rates indicated upon appropriate performance CLIN.

All work must be authorized by the CO or COR in writing prior to any work being charged under this line item.

All replacement light heads shall be Cree Lighting:

Edge series (part number: ARE-EDG-3M-DA-06-E-UH- SV-700-40K) or approved equivalent for 277v systems, and RAB Lighting: ALED (part ID: ALEDM3TN) or approved equivalent for 120v systems.

The contractor shall provide a report of compliance along with a report of the repairs completed and the unique light identification number as identified in Attachment 01 Site Utilities Lighting Map. This report shall be electronic and shall be sent to the COR/POC.

The hourly rate is as follows:

Labor Per Hour Rate: $________

CLIN TOTAL FUNDING SHALL BE $2,500.00 NTE

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2029

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

325 BROADWAY

BOULDER CO 80305-3328

Period of Performance: 08/01/2028 to 07/31/2029

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Table of Contents

Addendum FAR 52.212-1

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

Addendum FAR 52.212-2

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

Statement of Work

52.203-12LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020)

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)

52.204-27PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUNE 2023)

52.204-29FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS--REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC

2023)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

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

2024)

52.212-4CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

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

2013)

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)

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

(NOV 2021)

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

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

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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-33U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

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

NIST LOCAL-54ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

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

Attachment 01 Site Utility Lighting Map

Attachment 02 Safety Checklist

Attachment 03 Boulder Contractor Requirements

Attachment 04 PPQ

Wage Determination 2015-5415 REV 23 26DEC23

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CLAUSES

Addendum FAR 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 that 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 Quoters 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 an 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 than 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 May 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM 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 the names of the participants by 3:00 PM MST on May 17, 2024, to Shawn Borisow at shawn.borisow@nist.gov.

2. INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

2.1 The Contracting Officer (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: 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, June 3, 2024.

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 another form, only the question responses included in the amendment(s) to the solicitation will govern the performance of the contract.

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3. SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Government will assess quotations based on how well the quotes 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. Take note, CLIN Numbers X002 indicate repair line items with funded value indicated in text and indicates completion of a per hour labor rate. Ensure to complete the per hour labor rate information.

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.

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5. Factor B – Technical Capability

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 that 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 the 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. The contractor has experience with performing work similar in complexity and magnitude to the PWS.

5.3.2 Offeror submittal shall at a minimum:

• Demonstrate use of proper equipment for work,

• Methods of accessing elevated light heads,

• Use of LED’s as part of the replacements (as needed per scope of work),

• Subcontractor qualifications,

• Executable schedule designed to meet the performance period of the contract containing:

o Sequence of events pertinent to this site’s work with definable features of work.

o Ability to accomplish all work requirements.

o Demonstrates monthly performance of audits to meet work requirements.

• Safety plan that includes:

o Methods for isolating electrical supply prior to work, o Avoiding overhead hazards such as electrical lines, o Fall protection when working at heights, and o Methods for traffic control if work needs to be performed in active roadways.

6. Factor C – Technical Experience

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

6.2 Technical Experience shall demonstrate offeror has experience in electrical work and knowledge of lighting standards to be necessary for work requirements and include the following:

Offeror shall submit resumes pertaining to personnel intended to perform on this contract and have experience performing relevant work that is similar in size, scope, and complexity to this work requirement. For all submitted resumes, there should be sufficient detail and descriptions to clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of the work requirement.

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7. Factor D – Past Performance

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.

7.2.1 Subcontractor past performance may be used in place of the prime contractor’s ratings.

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.”

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

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Addendum FAR 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, price), Technical Capability (Factor B, non-price), Technical Experience (Factor C, non-price) and Past Performance (Factor D, non-price). Non- Price evaluation factors Technical Capability(B), Technical Experience(C) and Past Performance

(D) 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

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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. 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 that do not adequately address how the Quoter proposes to meet the requirements may not be deemed as the 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 similar complexity and magnitude or larger and shall include:

2.1.3.1 Use of proper equipment for the work, shall include methods for accessing elevated light heads.

2.1.3.2 Use of LED’s as part of the replacements when needed per the scope of work.

2.1.3.3 Subcontractor qualifications (if applicable)

2.1.3.4 Executable schedule designed to meet the performance period of the contract containing the following at a minimum:

2.1.3.4.1 Sequence of events pertinent to this site’s work with definable features of work.

2.1.3.4.2 Ability to accomplish all work scope by contract requirements.

2.1.3.4.3 Shall demonstrate that the contractor can perform monthly audits to meet the statement of requirements.

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 the technical experience of the intended personnel to perform the work requirement.

2.2.1.1 Quote shall, at a minimum, demonstrate that the contractor has experience in electrical work and knowledge of lighting standards to be used on this contract. Quotes shall include example resume(s) for employee(s) who would perform on this contract and has performed electrical work of this scope in the past.

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

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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 or unfavorably. During comparative evaluation, offerors who 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 the 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 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 three (3) 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)

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

(Reference 52.212-2)

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Statement of Work

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Monthly Audit, Troubleshooting, and Repair of Site Exterior Lighting

April 22, 2024

1. Introduction:

It is the intent of this contract to provide monthly site audits of exterior lighting and to troubleshoot and repair non-functioning lights as required at the Boulder Laboratories site located at 325 Broadway in Boulder, Colorado, and the Fort Collins site located at 2000 E CO Rd 58, Fort Collins, CO 80524.

This is a one year with four (4) option year contract.

The “Firm Fixed Price” or “FFP” is for the labor, supervision, management, equipment, and materials required to ensure the minimum requirements are completed in accordance with the design as described in Section 5 of this document, including attachments.

2. OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this agreement is to perform period audits of site exterior lighting located on the NIST Boulder site located at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, and the Fort Collins site located at 2000 E CO Rd 58, Fort Collins, CO 80524 and to perform repairs of non-functioning lights which may include troubleshooting of electrical supply and replacement of heads with compatible LED heads.

3. SCOPE:

Attachment 01 provides the location of all exterior lights. Site lighting is a combination of pole mounted lights that are either solar or connected to building electrical supply, as well as walkway bollard lights.

The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, labor, and materials, including a man lift, as needed during the course of this contract.

The contractor shall collect and dispose of all hazardous waste in accordance with local and federal regulations.

This contract will include a baseline item to perform monthly audits of all lights at the Boulder and Fort Collins sites. There shall be a repair line item with funds for repairs, new installations, and replacements included in this contract for any repairs needed. These funds are not guaranteed to be paid to the contractor these funds will be paid to the contractor according to how many repairs are needed. The contractor shall notify COR/POC in writing of all deficiencies. The contractor shall submit a written estimate to the COR/POC for all repairs that are not covered under the contract, and this estimate must be approved by the COR/POC before any repairs can be made using the repair line item in this contract.

The contractor shall provide in their bid a cost per head replacement and other repairs. This pricing should include costs for each of the 4 option years of this contract. The funds in this CLIN aren’t guaranteed to the contractor and shall only be paid to the contractor after approval by the Contracting officer (CO).

CLIN-0001,1001,2001,3001,4001: For monthly audit at the NIST Campus and our Fort Collins radio station per the attached statement of work.

CLIN-0002,1002,2002,3002,4002: Provide labor, material, and equipment to perform authorized repair/replacement services at the NIST Boulder. This line item is paid on a labor-hour basis plus materials in accordance with awarded labor rates indicated upon appropriate performance CLIN. All

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work must be authorized by the CO or COR in writing prior to any work being charged under this line item.

All replacement light heads shall be Cree Lighting: Edge series (part number: ARE-EDG-3M-DA-06- E-UH-SV-700-40K) or approved equivalent for 277v systems, and RAB Lighting: ALED (part ID:

ALEDM3TN) or approved equivalent for 120v systems.

The contractor shall provide a report of compliance along with a report of the repairs completed and the unique light identification number as identified in Attachment 01 Site Utilities Lighting Map. This report shall be electronic and shall be sent to the COR/POC.

The contractor shall include a firm fixed price for each year of the proposed awarded contract. This in no way implies that the contract is a guarantee for the base year plus four option years the Government has the right to renew or cancel at any time for the benefit of the Government.

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 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. The COR will coordinate with the contractor all activities required throughout the duration of this contract. The contractor will only work with the COR and the CO on all matters pertaining to the contract and the desired end result. The contractor will supply and maintain on-site (while work is being performed) a single point of contact, which has full authority in all matters concerning this contract.

The contractor will supply all management, supervision, labor, materials, and equipment required for the successful completion of the project for the entire length of this contract.

Many research laboratories operate and have equipment running 24/7. Any disruption may cause severe loss of valuable information. Prior to any disconnect of power and or shut down of a system/system component, the generation of undue vibrations or noise levels the COR must be notified to ensure each office and or laboratory occupant affected can be notified prior to the activity if it is determined the activity may disrupt the area so ongoing work is not disrupted. Special arrangements may be necessary prior to work of this nature and will be coordinated through the COR and building occupants.

The coordination of activities between the COR, the contractor, and the building occupants is critical to minimize disruption of the research and damage to ongoing experiments. The notification of building occupants is the COR’s responsibility.

Entrance into laboratories is not required.

4. REQUIREMENTS:

All work will be in accordance with all applicable provisions of appropriate codes and standards, including, but not limited to, all work will be in accordance with all state and federal regulations, Uniform Building Code Standards, OSHA regulations, and NFPA 70.

4.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Before work commences the contractor shall deliver to the COR a detailed written Quality Control Plan. The plan at a minimum shall describe in detail:

• The contractor’s surveillance method

• Frequencies

• Contractor personnel responsible for inspections and detection of deficiencies.

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• The corrective action process to ensure deficiencies are precluded from recurring.

• A process for documenting and reporting to the COR on a monthly basis all findings, and corrective actions taken.

4.2 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED LABOR AND EQUIPMENT

The contractor/subcontractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, and equipment (tools, lifts, etc.)

necessary for the performance of the work required under this contract other than those specifically called out as government-supplied in Section 5.

The contractor/subcontractor shall furnish all necessary equipment other than that which is supplied by the government as detailed in section 5 required for the performance of this contract. All equipment shall be the size, type, and quality customarily used in the work described in section 5. Defective equipment is unsafe and will not be allowed on the job site. Defective equipment must be repaired or replaced immediately. A lack of proper, safe, and operational conditions is no excuse for unacceptable performance or nonperformance.

Depending on the severity the task, job, or project may be shut down until the equipment is replaced or repaired and can be safely operated to perform the task as required.

Appropriate PPE will be furnished by the contractor. Employees are required to dress neatly and be clean. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all employees practice good hygiene, dress appropriately in accordance with the tasks to be performed, and ensure all clothing is neatly pressed and free of holes, tears, etc.

All contractor/subcontractor employees will speak, read, write, and understand English.

4.3 CONTRACTOR HOURS OF OPERATION

Periodic audits of lighting are to be conducted either prior to sunrise or after sunset as deemed appropriate by the contractor. All repair work is to be done during normal business hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), MATERIALS (GFM), EQUIPMENT (GFE):

There is no GFP, GFM, or GFE for this Task Order.

6. UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Safety

a. Depending on the severity of the task, job, or project, the area may be shut down until the equipment is replaced or repaired and can be safely operated to perform the task as required.

b. Responsibility and Liability The Contractor will assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of the Contractor and subcontractor personnel during the execution of work. The Contractor will hold the Government harmless for any action on their part or that of their employees or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury, or death.

c. Lock Out Tag Out - All work shall be completed following appropriate lock-out tag procedures. A site visit during the initial month of the contract to perform a review of all breaker locations for exterior lights.

d. Pre-Project Safety Meeting

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1. Representatives of the Government and the Contractor will meet prior to the start of work to review the Contractor’s safety and health programs and implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under the contract.

2. The Contractor will submit a copy of their Company Safety Plan. The Contractor will be prepared to discuss, in detail the measures planned to control any unsafe or hazardous conditions associated with the work to be performed. This meeting may be held in conjunction with other meetings that are scheduled to take place prior to the start of work. Further submittals requested by a representative of the Government at this meeting regarding health, safety, or environmental concerns for the project shall be provided before work on the project commences (examples include hot work permits, written programs for permit-required confined space entries, etc.).

e. Personal Protective Equipment In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.132 and 29 CFR 1926.28, the Contractor will identify hazards associated with this project and determine appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect their employees and government employees from hazards. A list of the hazards and the appropriate PPE will be provided to the government representative prior to the start of the project. If barricades or temporary controls are used, signs will be hung on the barricades or controls stating the required PPE for entry into the controlled area. The Contractor will ensure that their personnel wears, at a minimum, hard hats, safety glasses, and safety steel-toed shoes always in the work zone. The Contractor will be expected to enforce the wearing of appropriate PPE for the duration of the project.

(A sample Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) check sheet form is attached to help the contractor assemble a site-specific, task-specific, written plan to be submitted to the government for review at the kick-off meeting).

f. Safety Inspections The Government will conduct unscheduled, random safety inspections of work being performed as identified in this contract. Unsafe conditions and/or practices attributable to the Contractor will be brought to their attention for correction. If the unsafe condition warrants, the COR has the authority to order the contractor to “STOP WORK” until the site or condition is deemed safe, and work can continue.

g. Incidents on the Job If an on-the-job accident occurs while performing the project on the NIST site, the Contractor will submit a copy of each accident report to the CO through the COR no later than three (3) calendar days after the day the accident occurred. The Government reserves the right to investigate all incidents which occurred because of the Contractor's operation and in which there is damage to Government-furnished items/property and injury or occupational illness to Government or Contractor personnel.

6.2 NIST Access (Refer to Boulder General Contractor Requirements)

a. During services, the contractor shall minimize disruptions to facility employees.

b. 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 during normal business hours Monday thru Friday. The COR will coordinate with the Contractor all activities required throughout the duration of this Task Order. The Contractor will only work with the COR and the CO on all matters pertaining to the Task Order and the desired result.

c. Many research laboratories operate and have equipment running 24/7. Any disruption may cause severe loss of valuable information.