19AQMM20R0043 0004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

-DOH8

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01/21/2020

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

LMAQMCODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

(A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

Keith Westry

NAME

703-516-1964

TEL.

westryk@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY LMAQMCODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19AQMM20R0043

CONTACT DUNS

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/10/2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __2__copies of the amendment;(b)By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.X

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The Purpose of this Amendment is to update Section E.7 PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS, Section B.2, Section M.4.2.3.2, remove BIM Requirements and provide Addendum 1 to the drawings and specs (see projnet attachment J.3.4.1 Addendum 1)

Section 017705-11 15. Record BIM submittal: Update BIM model to reflect updates made in preparation of other record documents is herby removed from this solicitation.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Keith Westry

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

01/21/2020

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section B Pricing Section B Pricing

E Inspection and Acceptance Section E Inspection and Acceptance Section E Inspection and Acceptance

J List of Attachments L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents M Evaluation Factors for Award

Section M Evaluation Factors for Award Section M Evaluation Factors for Award

Clause Section B Pricing was deleted or updated.

Section B Pricing

B.1 PRICING

B.1.1 As a firm-fixed price contract, the Contract Price includes all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to accomplish the construction required by the Contract Documents, including applicable customs duties, transportation to the site, storage, premi-ums for insurance and bonds required by the Solicitation Documents and/or the Contract Documents, permits, license and inspection fees, taxes, and all other items called for by the contract or otherwise necessary for performance of the contract. The Contract Price may be adjusted only by a written Contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

B.1.2 The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services as called for and re-quired by the terms and conditions of this contract document and all attachments hereto. The maximum time allowable for perform-ance has been identified in Section/Paragraph F.1, clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLE- TION OF WORK (APR 1984) (Reference FAR 11.404(b)). The price is firm fixed-price and shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, overhead, bonds, and cost for insurance.

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

19AQMM-20-R0043: National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC)Building B, Arlington, Virginia

CONTRACTOR COMPLETES CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLINs): CLINs 0001

CLIN 0001 Construction: The contractor shall complete all work to construct the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC)Building B in Arlington, Virginia including furnishing all professional services, labor, material, equipment and services, un-less otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein.

This price shall include all labor, materials, equipment, overhead insurance and fees, bonds, and profit and all costs for project Gen-eral Requirements. See H.4.1 Bid Guarantee

Construction Services: 1 LS $________________ _

See Section L for information on the required Breakdown of the Proposal Price.

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This contract is Firm Fixed-Price payable entirely in the currency indicated on the SF1442. No additional sums will be payable on ac-count of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, services or labor, or because of the contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Changes in the contract price or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Govern-ment.

B.4 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

The cost of any materials or equipment required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm fixed-price.

B.5 RESERVED

B.6 PROJNET RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Request for Proposal questions are entered into ProjNet by the contractor(s) and responded to by the Government (ProjNet Q&A).

ProjNet Q&A does not change the RFP. The Q&A is intended to clarify requirements and to reflect the parties understanding of the

19AQMM20R0043

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM20R0043

Contract Number: Title: National Foreign Affairs Training Center Bldg B

Date of Solicitation:

01/21/2020

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost specific RFP performance requirements at time of award. The initial RFP as amended shall form the contract between the contracting parties. ProjNet Q&A will be reviewed and utilized during the course of contract execution and performance to ensure the descriptive and instructive clarifications provided and used to assure understanding of the performance requirements and relied on during the RFP and proposal development phase are implemented.

B.7 MODIFICATION PRICING – FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD COMPUTATION

B.7.1 The contractor shall identify in its proposal the accounting method it will utilize to compute and recover costs incurred at or in the vicinity of the job site incident to performing the work, such as the cost of superintendence, timekeeping and clerical work, engin-eering, utility costs, supplies, material handling, restoration and cleanup, etc. (“Field Office Overhead”), if applicable, in contract modifications. The contractor may choose any acceptable distribution base for allocating its Field Office Overhead pool(s) to particu-lar cost objectives, but not more than one. The identified method of accounting for Field Office Overhead shall be utilized consist-ently throughout the performance of the contract.

Section E- Inspection and Acceptance

Clause Section E Inspection and Acceptance was deleted or updated.

Section E Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)(Reference 46.312)

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Definitions.

E.2.1. “Substantial Completion” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative in writing to the Contractor, on which the work or a portion thereof designated by the Govern-ment is sufficiently complete and satisfactory, in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, that it may be occu-pied or utilized for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which (1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and (2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion. (See J.3.4, Specifications, Division 1, Sec-tion 017705 for Substantial Completion procedures).

E.2.2 “Date Of Substantial Completion.” means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representat-ive of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.3.1 Right to use. The Government may take over and operate, with Government employees, such equipment as is necessary for heating or cooling such areas of the building as require the service, and other equipment such as elevators, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, as soon as the installation is sufficiently complete to permit operation.

E.3.2 Notice. The COR will advise the Contractor in writing, prior to the use of the equipment, which items of equipment will be op-erated, and the date and time such operation shall begin.

E.3.3 Effect on warranties. Government operation of equipment will not relieve the Contractor of any warranty or correction obliga-tions elsewhere provided for in this contract. The applicable correction period, elsewhere provided for in this contract, for each piece of equipment shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of this contract.

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.4.1 Definitions.

E.4.1.1 “Final Completion and Acceptance” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the CO or COR in writing to the Contractor, on which all work required under the contract has been completed in an acceptable manner in ac-cordance with the contract requirements, subject to the discovery of latent defects after final completion, and except for items specific-ally excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

E.4.1.2 “Date Of Final Completion And Acceptance” means the date determined by the Contracting Officer as of which final comple-tion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor. (See J.3.4, Specifications, Division 1, Section 017705, Closeout procedures)

E.4.1.2.1 Reserved

E.4.1.2.2 Reserved

E.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

(Also See J.3.4, Project Specific Division 1, Section 014000 and 014500)

E.5.1 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

E.5.1.1 The Contractor shall institute an appropriate inspection system including checklists of duties to be carried out, ensuring these duties are carried out by the supervisory staff and senior employees, and carrying out weekly inspections to determine whether the various services are being performed according to the contract requirements. Copies of the weekly inspection reports shall be provided to the COR seven (7) days after end of weekly period.

E.5.1.2 Any shortcomings and/or substandard conditions noted in such inspections shall be promptly corrected and improved; any conditions beyond the responsibility of the Contractor shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer or COR, for disposi-tion.

E.5.1.3 Monthly Report: The Contractor shall render a monthly progress report, summing up observations resulting from the inspec-tions, progress, difficulties or irregularities encountered, resolution of problems, measures taken to improved conditions, recommenda-tions, and other matters related to this contract. This monthly report shall be submitted to the COR, together with the Contractor’s monthly invoice.

E.5.1.4 Inspection by Government: The services being performed hereunder and the supplies furnished will be inspected from time to time by the COR, or his/her authorized representatives, to determine that all work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

E.5.1.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

E.6 RESERVED

E.7 PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

E.7.1 Any questions about this solicitation, including technical questions about plans and specifications, shall be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry Portal in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/ques-tion via email, followed by an answer to the comment/question after it has been processed by our technical team. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet.

Questions shall be submitted no later than January 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to allow time fora response, and amendment to the solicitation if necessary. On this date and time the portal will be closed.

For technical questions, no other means of communication, e-mail, fax, or telephone will be accepted.Oral exchanges between Offer-ors or Bidders and the government prior to award of the contract will not be binding. In addition to information available to Offerors or Bidders on the Bidder Inquiry Portal, any information concerning this solicitation will be furnished to all Offerors or Bidders as an amendment to the solicitation if the information is necessary to the submittal of offers or bids.

The Solicitation Number is: 19AQMM20R0043 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: SEE FAX

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as STATEDOMESTIC.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key from fax.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret An-swer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as STATEDOMESTIC.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key from fax.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

Note: Questions/comments should be entered in the system one at a time. Lists of questions uploaded into ProjNet, regardless of the format, will not be answered.

Offerors are requested to review the solicitation and amendments in their entirety, as well as to review the Bidder Inquiry Portal for previous questions and responses, prior to submission of a new inquiry on the Portal.

CAUTION: ANY INQUIRY SUBMITTED AND ANSWERED WITHIN THIS SYSTEM, WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO VIEW BY

ALL INTERESTED OFFERORS OR BIDDERS ON THIS SOLICITATION.

The call center for the ProjNet operates weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM U.S. Central Time Zone. The telephone number is

1-800-428-HELP.

Section J- List of Attachments

Identifier Title Date Number of Pages

Clause - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS was deleted or updated.

- LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

FY20 NFATC Building B

19AQMM-20-R0043

Contract attachments below are categorized as, SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED, (indicated as SBU after the document title) shall be handled according to the DS specification 01541.

J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

J.1.1 Security Classification Guide (SCG) Domestic Facilities

J.1.2 DS specification 01541.

J.1.3 Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)

J.1.4 Wage-Determination

J.1.5 Pre-Proposal Site Conference

J.1.6 Small Business Subcontracting Plan – FFP

J.1.7 Phasing Plan

J.1.8 Domestic Design Guidelines

J.2 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS

J.3 PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS

J.3.1 Not Used.

J.3.2 Site Data

J.3.3 NFATC Building B Drawings NFATC Building B Issued For Construction (IFC) Documents.

Vol. 1 United States Department Of State Foreign Service Institute Building B – Classroom Building Volume 1 Of 2 Issued For Con-struction December 9, 2019 . SBU.

Vol. 2 United States Department Of State Foreign Service Institute Building B – Classroom Building Volume 2 Of 2 Issued For Construction December 9, 2019. SBU.

J.3.4 NFATC Building B Construction Specifications

Vol. 1 United States Department of State Foreign Service Institute Building B – Classroom Building Specification Volume 1 Of 4 Is-sued For Construction December 9, 2019.

Vol 2. United States Department of State Foreign Service Institute Building B – Classroom Building Specification Volume 2 Of 4 Is-sued For Construction December 9, 2019

Vol 3. United States Department of State Foreign Service Institute Building B – Classroom Building Specification Volume 3 Of 4 Is-sued For Construction December 9, 2019

Vol. 4 United States Department of State Foreign Service Institute Building B – Classroom Building Specification Volume 4 Of 4 Is-sued For Construction December 9, 2019

J.3.4.1 Addendum 1

J.3.5 Not Used.

J.3.6 Dos Pricing Format

J.3.7 Not Used.

J.3.8 Not Used.

J.3.9 Not Used.

J.3.10 Not Used.

END OF SECTION J

Section L- Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents

Clause Section L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors was deleted or updated.

Section L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) (Reference 52.10(a))

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdosara.htm

L.2 52.204-6 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2016)

(Reference 4.607(b))

L.3 DOSAR 652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015) (Reference DOSAR 606.570)

(a) The Department of State’s Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a soli-citation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, poten-tial offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting office for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/OPE/AQM) or a Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/OPE/AQM Advocate for Competition, at AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.

(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov.

(b) The Department of State’s Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the con-tracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidential-ity as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Vincent Sanchez at (703) 875-6748, by email at sanchezvj@state.gov, or write to: U.S. Department of State, Competition Advocate, A/ OPE/AQM, SA-06 5th Floor, 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington VA 22209 (courier mail service only, no USPS). For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.

L.4 52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)(Reference 11.604(a))

The Blanks are completed as follows:

1. N/A

2. DO-H8

L.5 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

(Reference 14.201-6)

L.6 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991) (Reference 14.201-6)

L.7 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017)

(Reference 15.209)

The Blank is completed as follows:

*****To be completed by the Offeror, if any restriction is applicable *****

L.8 52.215-1 I INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017)--ALTERNATE I (OCT 1997) (Reference 15.209)

The Blank is completed as follows:

*****To be completed by the Offeror, if any restriction is applicable *****

L.9 52.232-14 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (APR 1984) (Reference 32.502-3)

L.10 RESERVED

L.11 RESERVED

L.12 52.236-27 I SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)--ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(Reference 36.523)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. Additionally, the Security Access Form (ATCH J.1.5) must be completed and sent to Sam Cordes at CordesSC@state.gov by 5:00 PM, December 16, 2019. There is no limit on the number of attendees.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- When: Thursday, 19 December 2019 Time: 9000 – 1300 EST Where: Foreign Service Institute (FSI). The Conference room location is D2101. Attendees will need to be escorted from the Visitor Center to the D Building. To allow time for escorting, it requested that attendees be at the Visitor Center between 8:30 – 8:45. Firms should allow sufficient time to pass through security at the main gate and walking from the parking area.

(c) Participants will meet at--

SEE ATCH J.1.5 FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTEND ON SITE.

The contractor is responsible for making all arrangements and for all costs and expenses to attend and participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference.

The Contracting Officer, COR and Technical personnel will be available to discuss unclassified subjects. In order to allow prepara-tion of responses and to expedite discussion, Offerors are requested to submit their questions in writing to the Contracting Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the date of the pre-proposal conference. Each question shall be entered into the ProjNet system.

L.13 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (AUG 1998) (Reference 11.204(a))

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of spe-cifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

L.14 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (APR 2014) (Reference 11.204(b))

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/;

(2) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ )

(3) ASSISTdocs.com ( http://assistdocs.com ).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard );

(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2197, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

L.15 52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICA- TIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988) (Reference 11.204(c))

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:

U.S. Department of State, Office of Real Property Management (A/OPR/RPM) Attn: David Grossweiler 2201 C Street, NW Main State, Room 1264 Washington, DC 20520

*Project Manager 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicita-tion.

(End of provision)

L.16 52.211-4 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988) (Reference 11.204(d))

U.S. Department of State, Office of Real Property Management (A/OPR/RPM) Attn: David Grossweiler 2201 C Street, NW Main State, Room 1264 Washington, DC 20520

Contact the *Project Manager, Weekdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (End of provision)

* List of Project Managers

Project Name Project Manager Phone National Foreign Affairs Training Center

(NFATC)

David Grossweiler

(202)647-2095

L.17 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) (Reference 16.105)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

L.18 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

L.19 DOSAR 652.219-70 DEPARTMENT OF STATE SUBCONTRACTING GOALS (APR 2004) (Reference DOSAR 619.708-70)

(a) The offeror shall provide a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Woman-Owned, HUBZone Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Enterprise Subcontracting Plan that details its approach to selecting and using Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Wo-man-Owned, HUBZone Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises.

(b) The Department's subcontracting goals are as follows:

(1) Goal for Prime Contracting to SB: 24%

(2) Goal for subcontracting to SDB: 5.0%

(3) Goal for subcontracting to WOSB: 5.0%

(4) Goal for subcontracting to SDVOSB: 3.0%

(5) Goal for subcontracting to HUBZone: 3.0%

(6) Goal for subcontracting to SB: 38%

(7) Goal for subcontracting to SDB: 5.0%

(8) Goal for subcontracting to WOSB: 5.0%

(9) Goal for subcontracting to SDVOSB: 3.0%

(10) Goal for subcontracting to HUBZone: 3.0%

L.20 Reserved

L.21 52.232-13 NOTICE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS (APR 1984) (Reference 32.502-3(a))

The need for customary progress payments conforming to the regulations in Subpart 32.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will not be considered as a handicap or adverse factor in the award of the contract. The Progress Payments clause included in this solicitation will be included in any resulting contract, modified or altered if necessary in accordance with subsection 52.232-16 and its Alternate I of the FAR. Even though the clause is included in the contract, the clause shall be inoperative during any time the contractor's accounting system and controls are determined by the Government to be inadequate for segregation and accumulation of contract costs.

L.22 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006) (Reference 33.106)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as fol-lows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Mrs. Sharon D. James, Competition Advocate, JamesSD@state.gov Address: A/OPE/AQM, 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington VA 22209 (courier mail service only, no

USPS).

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

L.23 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.23.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.23.1.1 The offeror shall submit the proposal in accordance with these instructions and include all data and information required by the solicitation. Offerors are advised to submit a proposal which is clear and comprehensive without additional explanation or inform-ation, but in sufficient detail for effective evaluation by the Government. The intent of the proposal shall be to provide sufficient data to support a decision for selection of a qualified contractor and allow for contract award. Nonconformance with the instructions may be cause for rejection of the proposal without further evaluation.

L.23.1.1.1 The Offeror shall submit sufficient documentation to allow DOS to evaluate its capabilities with respect to the factors lis-ted in this Section for evaluation in accordance with Section M. Submissions that are missing the required information or otherwise do not comply with the submission requirements may be eliminated from consideration at the Contracting Officer’s determination. If a submission exceeds the allowable page limits, the Contracting Officer will consider only the designated number of pages, starting with the first page of each factor. Only the information in the submission and any additional information obtained from any other sources concerning past performance will be considered during the government’s evaluation of the submission.

L.23.1.2 The proposal shall consist of two volumes - (1) Business/Price/Contractor Information Volume, and (2) Technical/Man-agement Volume. These volumes shall be submitted separately, and clearly marked: “Business/Price/Contractor Information Volume” and “Technical/Management Volume”. The offeror shall make no reference to price in the Technical/Management volume. No al-ternate proposal will be accepted. The offeror’s proposal and any subsequent negotiated changes thereto shall be binding upon the of-feror.

L.23.1.3 Page limitations established in each area of consideration shall be strictly adhered to, as pages which exceed the limit will not be reviewed by the technical evaluators. Written responses to clarification requests and deficiency reports (CR’s/DR’s) will be subject to page limitations as specified in the CR/DR correspondence.

L.23.1.4 The proposals shall be prepared as follows:

L.23.1.4.1 Page and Typing: The page size shall be 8½ x 11 inches. Pages shall be typed with Font Size 11 or 12 with minimum one inch margins. This limitation does not apply to Section B Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) or Sub-Line Item Numbers (SLINs) or to Graphics submitted as part of the proposal. Fold-out pages may be included in the proposal, but their width shall not exceed two regular (8½ x 11) pages. Fold-out pages shall count as two pages.

L.23.1.4.2 Organization: Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate the sections and subparagraphs contained therein. Offerors shall label sections and subsections to match the Factors and Subfactors listed in this section. Table of contents will not be considered in the allowable number of pages to be submitted.

L.23.1.4.3 Format and Copies: Provide one original plus one copy in printed form and electronic copies via two (2) compact discs.

ONLY the compact discs shall contain the electronic copy of both Volume I and Volume II. Index the electronic copy identical to the printed version. DOS may review either the electronic or the printed submittal; therefore both formats shall be complete and identical to each other.

L.23.1.4.4 Language: Use only the English language. Submit an English translation for all information originally provided in anoth-er language. If an English translation is not provided, DOS will not review or consider the information submitted only in another lan-guage. Non-English language pages are not included in any page counts.

L.23.1.4.5 Color: Submit text as black writing on a white background. Text that is difficult to read due to the use of colored text, colored background, and/or font selection may result in a failure of one or more elements.

L.23.1.5 Address for submission of offers:

FEDEX/UPS/Courier: By First Class U.S. Mail:

U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State

A/OPE/AQM/FDCD A/OPE/AQM/FDCD

Attn: Michael Howard Attn: Michael Howard 1735 N. Lynn Street Suite 400 P.O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Arlington, VA 22209 Station

Arlington, VA 22219 *Contracting Officer for project: (see SF 1442 (Section A)) for contact information)

Project Name Contracting Officer Phone National Foreign Affairs Training Center

(NFATC)

Keith Westry (703) 875-6040

L.23.2 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Submissions must be provided in original and one copy, plus two electronic copies on compact disk, and formatted according to evalu-ation factors. Electronic copy shall be one PDF file, indexed identical to the printed version. DOS may review either the electronic or the printed submittal; therefore both formats shall be complete and identical to each other.

The proposal shall be prepared in the following volumes:

VOLUME ONE: BUSINESS/PRICE/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (Original & ONE copy) VOLUME TWO: TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (Original & ONE copy) CD-ROM: ENTIRE PROPOSAL (BOTH VOLUME ONE & TWO) ON CD-ROM (Two CDs, separated volumes)

L.23.2.1 VOLUME ONE – BUSINESS/PRICE/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

This volume shall be submitted in two (2) hardcopies (Original and one copy) and one (1) electronic copy (CD-ROM) as noted above and consist of a completed copy of the following from the Request for Proposal and other documentation as follows:

L.23.2.1.1 Exceptions. Should the offeror claim exception to any requirement in the solicitation, these exceptions shall be clearly listed as exceptions and rationale for them provided in this volume. The absence of identified exceptions in this volume will be deemed as acceptance of all terms and conditions of the solicitation and resulting contract.

L.23.2.1.2 Section A - "Standard Form 1442" Complete blocks 14 through 20C.

L.23.2.1.2.1 Amendment(s) – Standard Form 30 (when applicable). If amendments are issued, the offeror shall indicate receipt and inclusion of the amendment by completing block 19 of the form. Amendments shall also be acknowledged by signing and returning the SF-30, “Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract,” with the offer.

L.23.2.1.3 Section B Pricing. The offeror shall provide their proposed prices for each CLIN in the blanks provided in Section B, “Supplies or Services and Price.”

L.23.2.1.3.1 The offeror must provide all equipment; materials; supplies; labor; professional construction; and services associated with the Project as described in this solicitation, including all attachments and exhibits. Failure to make an offer on all requirements associated with the Project may be cause for determining an offer unacceptable and thereby not eligible for award.

L.23.2.1.4 Section J.3.6 Pricing Format. The offeror shall submit a breakdown of the total proposed price by using the provided Pro-posal Price Breakdown template. The pricing document (Attachment J.3.6) shall be submitted by the offeror in excel format and the excel file shall be included on the electronic copy (CD) of the proposal. The spreadsheet should display calculations and formulas used to the extent possible.

L.23.2.1.5 Section K Representations and Certifications. Offeror shall ensure that Section K of the RFP is also completed in its entirety, including all required entries, signatures and dates where appropriate.

L.23.2.1.6 Small Business Subcontracting (SBS) Plan. If the offeror is a large business, a subcontracting plan for Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business concerns shall be submitted in this volume in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9. The DOS goals for small participation are listed in Section/Paragraph L.19, Clause DOSAR 652.219-70, Department Of State Subcontracting Goals (APR 2004). See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.704, Small Subcontracting Plan (SBS) Requirements. The format provided at J.1.6 shall be used for Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract submissions.

L.23.2.1.7 Company Financial Statement. Provide a copy of the company's latest financial report.

L.23.2.1.8 Evidence of Bonding Capability. Provide evidence of bonding capability and availability to the value of the proposed price at Section B. Evidence submitted must be dated within no more than ninety (90) days before proposal submission date.

L.23.2.1.9 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996): FAR 52.228-1

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The offeror shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds --

(1) To unsuccessful offerors as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful offeror upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful offeror, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the offeror is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

L.23.2.1.10 Ensure that all required fill-ins are completed in the solicitation, in addition, The "Price Proposal" shall be submitted with sufficient data to support the proposal and to justify the reasonableness of the price.

L.23.2.1.11 Joint Venture Agreement/Signed Statement of JV Intent & Description of Partnership.

L.23.2.1.11.1 If the planned organizational structure for the Offeror is a JV, provide a Statement of Intent to form a JV, signed by all parties to the JV. If a formal JV has already been formed, the JV agreement may be submitted in lieu of the Statement of Intent.

State if the Offeror is not submitting as a JV.

L.23.2.2 VOLUME TWO – TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

The Proposal shall be submitted in two (2) hardcopies (Original and one copy) and one (1) electronic copy (CD-ROM).

Definitions:

Where the term “Offeror” is used, it is intended that requirements for the Offeror apply equally to either a single Contractor or to all parties of a Joint Venture (JV), where applicable.

The project(s) included in this solicitation are referenced as “the Project.”

The term “relevant projects” means those projects similar in scope, complexity, and dollar value (USD), in that order of importance.

For example, for a new construction project, relevant projects would be new construction; for a renovation project, relevant projects would be renovation projects.

L.23.2.2.1 Instructions

L.23.2.2.1.1 Organization. Organize proposal by area, element number, and paragraph number to correspond to the requirements of the proposal preparation instructions. Tab and clearly identify each element in the proposal.

L.23.2.2.1.2 Language. Use only the English language. Submit an English translation for all information originally provided in an-other language. If an English translation is not provided, DOS will not review or consider the information submitted only in another language. Non-English language pages are not included in any page counts.

L.23.2.2.1.3 Page Limits. Maximum page limits for each element are identified. If a proposal exceeds the allowable page limits, DOS will consider only the designated number of pages, starting with the first page of each factor, or may eliminate the Offeror from consideration, at its discretion. Tables of contents, header pages, etc. will not be counted.

L.23.2.2.1.4 Page Size. Pages are based on a single-sided 8 ½” x 11” (or A4) sheet. Page equivalencies are: one double-sided page = two single-sided pages; 11”x17” fold-outs = two pages per side. Except where otherwise specified, the maximum paper size permit-ted is 11” x 17” (or A3).

L.23.2.2.1.5 Font. Submit proposals in size 11-12 point minimum font.

L.23.2.2.1.6 Color. Submit text as black writing on a white background. Text that is difficult to read due to the use of colored text, colored background, and/or font selection may result in a failure of one or more elements.

L.23.2.2.1.7 Format and Copies. Provide two electronic copies via compact disk and one original plus one copy in printed form. In-dex the electronic copy identical to the printed version. DOS may review either the electronic or the printed submittal; therefore both formats shall be complete and identical to each other.

L.23.2.2.1.8 Restating Requirements. Responses restating requirements identified in the Statement of Work or elsewhere in the soli-citation documents are not acceptable.

L.23.2.2.2 Reserved

L.23.2.2.3 FACTOR 1: CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY

L.23.2.2.3.1 Factor 1, Subfactor 1 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

The offeror and team shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience on projects with similar features, magnitudes, and complexities. A team is defined as the prime contractor and their respective key subcontractors. Key subcontractors are those performing in the fol-lowing areas/disciplines: Operations Centers, or large, secure, administrative buildings (100,000 - 300,000 sf) that involve multiple ar-chitectural-engineering disciplines and multiple sub-contractors, etc. A formal letter of commitment must be provided for any key subcontractors submitted to satisfy the specialized experience requirements of this evaluation factor. These key subcontractors will be incorporated into the contract and may only be changed with the approval of the Contracting Officer by contract modification after award. Offerors may identify government (local, state, federal) and/or private experiences that are similar to the requirements for this solicitation. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for each Joint Venture partner.

A relevant project is one with a minimum value of $80,000,000.00, recently completed (within the last five years) or near complete (95%) and with the following characteristics:

• Similar building construction as described in this solicitation.

• Similar building system complexity (Operations Centers, or large, secure, administrative buildings (100,000 - 300,000 sf) that involve multiple architectural-engineering disciplines and multiple sub-contractors., etc.) as described in this solicitation.

• Similar in management and coordination complexity (such as multiple contractors, stakeholders, and joint occupancies) as de-scribed in this solicitation.

• Location of work and similarity within and adjacent to an active campus.

A minimum of two (2) and a maximum of three (3) projects that best demonstrate the prime contractor’s (or key subcontractor’s) spe-cialized experience shall be submitted. The submission for each project shall include, at a minimum:

• Project Title and Description, Project Location (Physical Address); Contract Type (Example: Design Build, Design Bid Build).

• Project owner name and telephone number of the owner’s contact person.

• Description of the scope of work, to include the work performed by the prime contractor.

• Project statistics including start and completion dates (original vs actual) and project cost (original vs actual. If original vs actu-al completion dates and project cost differ, please explanation as to why they differ.

Offerors’ submissions under this subfactor shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

L.23.2.2.3.2 Relevant Projects. The term “relevant projects” means those projects similar in scope, complexity, and dollar value (USD), in that order of importance. For example, submitting only building renovation project examples would not be considered rel-evant to demonstrate technical project experience necessary to perform new construction.

L.23.2.2.3.3 Project Examples. Submit three examples of relevant projects, either substantially complete or completed within the past five years, demonstrating the Offeror’s technical capabilities to perform the Project. If the offeror submits more than the required number of project examples, DOS will evaluate only the stated number of projects, in the order presented in the Offeror’s submittal.

L.23.2.2.3.3.1 JV Project Examples. As stated in Section/Paragraph L.23.2.2.3.3, three relevant project examples are required. Of the three examples, offerors organized as a JV shall submit at least one example of a relevant project for each JV partner to demon-strate technical project experience for the JV partner’s proposed role in the Project. Projects may be substantially complete or com-pleted within the past five years. If the offeror submits more than the required number of project examples, DOS will evaluate only the stated number of projects, in the order presented in the Offeror’s submittal. If a JV partner’s role does not include construction, the Offeror shall submit project examples as stated in L.23.2.2.3.3, based on the number of partners whose role includes construction.

L.23.2.2.3.4 Factor 1, Subfactor 2 TECHNICAL APPROACH

Offerors shall provide a project-specific narrative that describes the intended technical approach to executing this construction per the detailed requirements herein. The narrative must clearly and concisely describe the technical approach to project management and ex-ecution. Specifically, the narrative must address and thereby demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of the following eight elements (at a minimum), specifically related to this project:

• Seasonal considerations;

• Work sequencing;

• Identification of critical project activities based on the project scope;

• Interface requirements with existing systems (controls, security, fire protection, mass notification) and…