NREL RFP-2024-24040 - PFO Workforce - Amendment 1.pdf

NREL RFX-2024-24040 – LABORATORY PROTECTIVE WORKFORCE SUPPLEMENTATION – NREL STM and Flatirons CAMPUSES

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Managed and Operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC

SITE SERVICES

Request for Proposals (RFP) Number RFP-2024-24040

“LABORATORY PROTECTIVE WORKFORCE SUPPLEMENTATION” – Amendment 1

DATE ISSUED 8/20/2024

AMENDMENT DATE AMENDMENT 1 - 8/30/2024

SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR STEVE CUMMOCK

TECHNICAL MONITOR TIM POWELL

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL # RFP-2024-24040

PROJECT TITLE LABORATORY PROTECTIVE WORKFORCE SUPPLEMENTATION

NAICS CODE 561612

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROPOSE DUE 9/6/2024

SITE WALK SCHEDULED N/A

SITE WALK LOCATION N/A

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS DUE 9/10/2024

PROPOSAL DUE 9/25/2024

APPLICABLE NREL APPENDICES

APPENDIX B-8H

APPENDIX C-3

APPENDIX D

APPLICABLE WAGE DETERMINATION SCA WD # 2015-5419 REV 27 DATED 7/22/2024

https://www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/standard-terms.html https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5419/27

SOLICITATION NARRATIVE

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a national laboratory owned by the U.S.

Department of Energy (DOE). NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL is managed and operated for DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by The Alliance for Sustainable Energy (Alliance), the “M&O Contractor.”

Notices and Minimum Requirements

(1) This procurement is issued as a competitive solicitation with a NAICS Code: 561612

(2) A bidders list will not be shared publicly. Respondents to this solicitation will be given access to the project specification documents upon submission of the “Notice of Intent to Propose”. This document is required to be submitted directly to the Subcontract Administrator – Steve Cummock, Steve.Cummock@nrel.gov to gain access to the specifications for this project.

(3) No subcontract award will be made to any contractor not registered or in the process of registering with the System for Award Management (SAM). Please visit the SAM website at https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration for instructions on how to register.

(4) Offerors shall have a bona-fide office located within 100 miles of NREL’s Flatirons

Campus or shall be able to demonstrate their capability to perform in these areas:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Flatirons Campus Laboratories and Offices 19001 W. 119th Avenue Arvada, CO 80007

Description of Work:

The objective of this work effort is to supplement NREL’s PFO workforce resources as needed to effectively fulfil patrol requirements and provide full-time employees sufficient resources for professional development and succession planning.

A Protective Force Officer (PFO) is the most visible contributor within the NREL Community to detecting, deterring, and denying threats and hazards in support of a safe and supportive work environment. This position is located within NREL LP. NREL campuses and sites are free-flow with staff and visitors regularly checking in at the gates and buildings. Though non-armed, PFOs utilize de-escalation tactics to mitigate threats and ensure safety. PFOs respond to emergencies and incidents, and using a customer service approach, see them through to recovery and reconstitution of normal operations. PFOs are an integral part of the NREL campus providing mailto:Steve.Cummock@nrel.gov https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration security and emergency preparedness protection services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, and contractual requirements.

The Laboratory Protection Force Supplementation services agreement will include:

• Providing protective personnel as outlined in the Statement of work.

• Providing Patrol vehicles equipped with emergency preparedness equipment as outlined in the statement of work.

• Providing uniforms and vehicle decals to designate as security personnel.

• All onsite personnel provided will be required to obtain and maintain credentials in accordance with the requirements of NREL site access as outlined in the statement of work.

Additional details are provided in the Statement of Work attached to this Notice.

LOCATION:

Offerors shall have a bona-fide office located within 100 miles or shall be able to demonstrate their capability to perform in these areas:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) South Table Mountain Campus (STM) 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401 and

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Flatirons Campus (FC) 19001 W. 119th Avenue Arvada, CO 80007

Checklist for Proposal Submission

(See Submission Requirements of the RFP Letter)

A title page that includes the following:

• RFP title and number

• Name of your organization

• Project Manager (with postal address, telephone number(s), email address)

• System for Award Management Unique Entity ID (UEI) number).

Cover letter with acknowledgment statement of the following:

• Sample Subcontract

• Statement of Work

• Anticipated period of performance,

• Standard terms and conditions (Appendix B-8H)

• Intellectual property terms and conditions (Appendix C-3)

• NREL Terms and Conditions for Subcontracts in excess of

$700,000.00 (Appendix D)

Technical proposal Clearly demonstrates the vendor’s ability to meet the requirements of NREL’s Statement of Work with sufficient detail outlining technical acceptability requirements

LH&E Services Price Proposal Form

RFP Attachment #3 - The offeror’s price and delivery terms must be valid for 90 days from the date of the offer.

ES&H Risk Evaluation Form https://www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/forms.html

Representations & Certifications for Subcontracts” form https://www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/forms.html

Organizational Conflicts of Interest Representation Statement” OR the “Organizational Conflicts of Interest Disclosure Statement

Copy or link to Vendor’s Corporate Health and Safety Program

See Safety Considerations Section of the RFP Letter

Resume of Safety Oversight Personnel

See Safety Considerations Section of the RFP Letter