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Volume I

Volume I: The Solicitation

GSA Solicitation No. 47PF0026R0001

Document: C201-SB GC/SEPTEMBER 2025 (The Solicitation)

Construction Contract for: DOS Passport Cincinnati, Peck 2nd & 3rd Floors Interior Renovation

The Solicitation

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Solicitation and Contract B. List of Solicitation Documents C. Authorized Representatives D. Pre-Proposal Conference E. Estimated Price Range F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

G. Receipt of Offers

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposal F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

E. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals F. Bond Requirements G. Contractor Performance Information H. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information

(CUI) Building Information

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

FAR 52.216-1 Type Of Contract FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of Work Buy American Requirements Buy American Exceptions FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses by Reference

V. Instructions to Offerors and Clauses A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition B. Security Requirements

C. Additional Clauses

VI. Method Of Award A. Evaluation of Offers B. Determination of Responsibility C. Price Reasonableness/Price Realism D. Unbalanced Price E. Non Price Factors F. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

I. General Information

I.A. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses in accordance with FAR 19. This Solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a Contract to construct the Project described in the attached Agreement. Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein.

The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

(2) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

(3) The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this Solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1442 submitted by an Offeror, and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF 1442 with original signatures together with the Agreement reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

Notice 1:

Clause and provision deviations dated February 2025 do not affect the following:

1. Any FAR subparts that are based on statute or are not covered by E.O.

11246 such as:

a. FAR subparts 22.13, Equal Opportunity for Veterans and its related clauses and provisions; and

b. FAR subpart 22.14, Employment of Workers and Disabilities.

2. Existing U.S. laws on civil rights, nondiscrimination, or any laws that generally apply to a company regardless of whether it is a government contractor.

End of Notice

Notice 2:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including FAR 52.223- 22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— GSA will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

NOTICE 3:

February 2025 clause or provision deviations are available in class deviations CD-2025-04 (February 15, 2025) and CD-2025-05 with Supplement 1 (March 7, 2025), available at https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/acquisiti2on-policy/acquisition-policy-library-and-resources#tab--Class-deviations)

I.B. List of Solicitation Documents The Solicitation Documents are comprised of Volumes, as indicated below:

(V1) The Solicitation, the Agreement, and Offeror Representations and Certifications Form (as well as attachments to each, if applicable) (V2) Construction Documents- Bid Specifications (V3) Construction Documents- Drawings (V4) Additional Forms (e.g. SF1442, Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), GSA Form 527, SF24, etc.

I.C. Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Name: Timothy Novak

Address: 230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1578

Telephone: 773-590-2850

Email: Timothy.Novak@gsa.gov https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/acquisition-policy/acquisition-policy-library-and-resources#tab--Class-deviations https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/acquisition-policy/acquisition-policy-library-and-resources#tab--Class-deviations

Authorized Representative Information:

Name: Timothy Novak

Address: 230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1578

I.D. Pre-Proposal Conference/ Site Visit

(1) The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 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 are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(2) The Pre-Proposal Conference and Site visit will be held at the following date and time:

Date: October 16, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time Location: John Weld Peck F.B. (550 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202) The room number for this conference will be shared upon receipt of the RSVP form.

(3) Pre-registration is required for all attendees to attend the pre-proposal/Site Visit. The Site Visit shall be limited to not more than two (2) representatives from each Offeror.

Offerors shall submit a Pre-Proposal Registration form as an RSVP to the Contracting Officer (the solicitation will have a dedicated document in Volume IV). Participants must have a valid, Government issued picture identification, driver’s license preferred, to gain access for the Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit. Notification of the location of entry, where attendees are required to meet, and all other requirements for the Site Visit will be issued to the Offerors.

For further information about the site visit or access requirements, please contact:

Name: Jena Richter Address: 550 Main Street, Suite 1313, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Telephone: (513) 491-8138

Email: jennifer.richter@gsa.gov

I.E. Estimated Price Range The estimated price range for the project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

I.F. FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 96)

(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 bidder 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 bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids;

and

(2) To the successful bidder 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, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, 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 bidder 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.

I.G. Receipt of Offers

(1) In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following office no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on the following date(Unless extended by Amendment):

Date: November 10, 2025 Address: Timothy.Novak@gsa.gov

(2) Offers sent by commercial package delivery and hand delivery shall be deemed received as of the date and time of delivery to the office designated for receipt of offers.

(3) Offers sent by United States Mail shall be deemed timely if delivered to the address of the government installation designated for receipt of offers on or before the date established for receipt of offers.

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

1. Price Proposal

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

5. GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information

6. Verification of VETS-4212 submission

7. Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format Offerors who wish to submit an offer will be required to submit an electronic copy of their Technical Proposal and Price Proposal to the contracting officer, Timothy Novak, at timothy.novak@gsa.gov. The Technical and Price proposals shall be provided as two separate attachments.

Offerors are required to submit one (1) emailed electronic version of their proposal. The subject line of the email shall include “47PF0026R0001, DOS Passport Cincinnati, Peck 2nd & 3rd Floors Interior Renovation” followed by the firm(s) name. Emails, including message body, headers, and attachments are limited to 25MB. Zip files are acceptable, but the following attachment type/extensions are not permitted in any email incoming to GSA, including inside zip files: ade, adp, asx, bas, bat, BHx, cer, chm, cmd, com, cpl, crt, dbx, dll, exe, hta, htp, inf, ins, isp, js, jse, lnk, mda, mde, mdz, msc, msi, msp, mst, nch, pcd, pif, prf, reg, scf, scr, sct, shb, shs, url, vb, vbe, vbs, wms, wsc, wsf, wsh, htm, 7z. Failure to adhere to the email limitations may result in a late submission and will be subject to FAR 52.214-7.

The electronic Technical Proposal shall not contain more than 50 numbered pages inclusive of the table of contents, charts, exhibits, and any other materials the Offeror deems required for each evaluation factor listed herein for which the offeror is addressing. Please see the specific evaluation factor for limitations on page numbers for each submission (e.g. Evaluation Factor 3: Technical Approach- Maximum 10 Pages).

Offerors are also required to submit a separate electronic Pricing Proposal, which shall include the SF1442, the Agreement, Divisional Price Breakdown, vendor’s SAM registration, verification of VETS-4212 compliance, acknowledgement of any amendments, GSA527, SF24, and completed Reps and Certs.

Please note, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and may award a contract without negotiations, except for clarifications per FAR 15.306(a). Offerors should submit their best terms, both technically and price-wise, in their initial proposal. The Contracting Officer may conduct negotiations if deemed necessary and may limit the competitive range to ensure efficient evaluation of the most highly rated proposals.

II.C. Price Proposal

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF1442 and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further negotiations.

(3) Additional Proposal Requirements

Offerors are also required to submit a Divisional Price Breakdown, vendor’s SAM registration, verification of VETS-4212 compliance, acknowledgement of any amendments, GSA527, SF24, and completed Reps and Certs.

II.D. Technical Proposal The Technical Proposal shall include the information requested below for the non-price factors described in Section VI.

EVALUATION CRITERIA ELEMENT- All Non-Price Factors are Equal in weight to each other

1. Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects

2. Past Performance

3. Technical Approach

Evaluation Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects

This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s experience as a firm in providing similar construction services.

The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a General Construction (GC) Contractor responsible for the construction of at least two but no more than four “similarly complex” projects substantially completed within the past seven years. A similarly complex project is defined as a project that is comparable in nature, type, and complexity as defined by the following characteristics:

• The project involved a full interior space build-out and security integration for secure commercial or government facilities, to include offices or public-facing service areas.

• The project was performed in an occupied building.

• The project was completed within seven years of the closing date of this solicitation or a current project which has reached substantial completion.

• The projects involved must demonstrate the following work – mechanical, electrical, plumbing, AV infrastructure upgrades, millwork, flooring replacement, and fire protection.

• The total project construction cost at award was not less than $1 million.

Greater weight will be given to experience more similar in scope to this project.

Submittal Requirements (10 Page Maximum): The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

1. Provide a minimum of two and no more than four similarly complex projects in the last seven years in which the Offeror was the prime contractor on a General Construction, firm fixed price type contract. Current similar projects must be substantially complete to be considered relevant for this factor. For each project, describe in detail: the size, scope, complexity, delivery method, planned and actual budget, planned and actual schedule, schedule control, coordination, and experience in delivering the completed projects. Describe how you worked within a fixed schedule and within the prescribed budget. Relate those in type and scope to this project.

2. For each project submitted, at a minimum, you must provide a project description, square footage, site conditions, project schedule (for any project not completed in the amount of days specified in the solicitation and contract, please provide justification for difference), safety record, overall scope of the project;

awarded price at the construction start and final contract value after adjustments.

If work was performed under a federal contract, please provide the contract/task order number for the award.

3. All submitted examples provided must also be projects in which the Offeror provided General Construction services. The Offeror should provide a written demonstration of their experience in providing project planning, problem/issue resolution, coordination, phasing plan development, site logistic planning, independent cost estimating, and development of subcontractor interest necessary to complete the project within the prescribed budget and a fixed schedule.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when:

1. The Offeror has documented significant experience providing General Construction Services for at least two and no more than four similarly complex projects in the past seven years as a General Construction Contractor. The Offeror has satisfactorily demonstrated its knowledge and experience in providing full interior space build-outs and security integration for secure commercial or government facilities, to include offices or public-facing service areas comparable to those to be encountered in this project. The Offeror has documented its ability to deliver the completed projects within a fixed schedule and within the prescribed budget. The Offeror shows relevant experience working in an occupied building.

2. All the required information is provided for each project submitted for review.

Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance

This factor considers the Offeror’s Past Performance for the projects submitted under Evaluation Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects. This factor will be evaluated based upon the responses from the references provided by the Offeror. Past performance can be described as how an Offeror performed on a job.

The Government requires offerors to provide their references with the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) and instruct them to submit completed PPQs directly to the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to the proposal due date. The CO reserves the right to contact those individuals who provide references for the Offeror to verify that the services provided comply with the similarity requirements of this RFP and to assist with the assessment of the quality of those services provided through a Past Performance Questionnaire. FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv) states, "In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance." Therefore, failure of the Offeror to provide a minimum of two relevant references, and/or the inability of the Government to complete a minimum of two reference checks after making a reasonable effort to do so, may result in the Offeror being rated as "neutral" on the past performance factor. The Government is not required to conduct or complete reference checks on more than the two required references for each Offeror. In addition to the references provided by the Offeror, the Government may solicit other sources to find references for other relevant, similar work performed by the Offeror.

The Government also reserves the right to use other government data available in its assessment of the offeror. The quality of the reference information supplied will be considered. In accordance with FAR 15.306, if award will be made without conducting negotiations, offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of proposals (e.g.,the relevance of an offeror’s past performance information and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond) or to resolve minor or clerical errors.

Submittal Requirements – The Offeror is responsible for ensuring submission of one PPQ for EACH project submitted under Evaluation Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects. References must have thorough knowledge of the details of the Offeror’s performance (such as the Project Manager, Building Owner, or Contracting Official associated with the project) for the majority of the contract performance period, so that the reference may sufficiently respond to the questionnaire.

Offerors should complete and submit with the proposal blocks 1-4 of the PPQ for each reference, which will provide contract and client information for the project in the event the PPQ is not received by the Contracting Officer at the time proposals are due.

Completed PPQs should be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.

Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submission of questionnaires. All completed Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted via email to timothy.novak@gsa.gov prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.

Offeror may also include performance recognition documents received within the last 10 years, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition. In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), previously submitted PPQ information, and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror. While the Government may elect to consider data from a variety of sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror. GSA will not maintain a database of PPQs submitted by Offerors.

If any problems were encountered on the identified contracts for which the Offeror has submitted references, the contractor may provide a brief narrative describing the nature of the problems and the corrective action taken.

Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met when:

1. Responses are provided by at least one reference for each project outlined in Factor 1: Experience in Providing General Construction Services on Similar Projects, and provide favorable evaluations indicating that the projects have met or exceeded the customer's requirements as set forth in the construction contract documents (drawings and specifications) in a timely manner, and within established budgets.

Evaluation Factor 3: Technical Approach

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Technical Approach to determine the extent to which it demonstrates a clear, practical, and effective plan for executing the renovation work. The Government is particularly interested in the Offeror’s understanding of contract requirements, construction constraints, sequencing, coordination with occupants, and project-specific risks associated with working in an occupied Government facility.

Proposals that are project-specific, detailed, and feasible will be evaluated more favorably than those that are generic, boilerplate, or vague.

The Offeror must submit the following information at a minimum:

Offerors shall provide a detailed Technical Approach that addresses, at a minimum, the following:

• Overall Approach:

A description of how the renovation work will be performed, including sequencing, anticipated work hours, and methods for addressing major scope components (e.g., abatement, demolition, MEP systems integration). The Offeror shall also describe its approach to managing change orders, including identification, documentation, communication, and mitigation of potential schedule and cost impacts associated with changes during construction. The narrative must clearly demonstrate how the project will be completed within the timeframe specified in the solicitation.

• Occupant Coordination:

A plan for minimizing disruptions to occupants, including communication and coordination with Government personnel or facility managers.

• Quality Control and Safety:

A description of how the Offeror will manage quality control and safety throughout construction, including procedures, tools, and subcontractor oversight.

• Staffing Plan:

Identification of key personnel proposed for the project (e.g., Project Manager, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager), including their roles, responsibilities, and how staffing levels and expertise support the Technical Approach and schedule. This should also include identification of key subcontractors and their qualifications, particularly those involved in specialized trades.

In addition, the staffing plan should include an Organizational Chart and Lines of Authority. For each key person, identify the proposed duties in the project;

identify the person as a part-time or full-time employee, detail the amount of time anticipated to be spent on-site and the amount of time to be spent in the home office and identify the firm for which the employee works. Describe the amount and form of interaction between the home office and the construction site.

Identify which personnel will be responsible for security clearances.

The Offeror shall designate and identify on-site key personnel having signatory authority who can bind the contractor in negotiations for changes and sign letters and contract modifications.

• Risk Management:

A plan for the identification of potential risks, assessment of their likelihood and impact, and mitigation strategies. Include project-specific risks associated with working in an occupied building

Submission Limitations

• Page Limit: Maximum of 10 pages, inclusive of all content (text, graphics, tables, and schedule)

• Page Size: 8.5 x 11 inches

• Font: Minimum 11-point font (Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman)

• Margins: At least 1 inch on all sides

• Line Spacing: Single or 1.15 spacing

• File Format: PDF only

Note: If more than 10 pages are submitted, only the first 10 pages will be evaluated. Offerors are encouraged to focus on clarity, relevance, and project-specific content.

Standard for Evaluation:

The standard is met when:

The overall technical approach submitted shows a clear understanding of, including but not limited to, how the renovation work will be performed, including sequencing, anticipated work hours, and methods for addressing major scope components (e.g., abatement, demolition, MEP systems integration). Change order management, including identification, documentation, communication, and mitigation of potential schedule and cost impacts associated with changes during construction. The approach clearly demonstrates how the project will be completed within the timeframe specified in the solicitation.

1. The occupant coordination plan shall demonstrate how it will minimize disruptions to building occupants during performance. The plan shall show clear methods of communication and coordination with Government personnel and facility managers and shall identify procedures for addressing occupant concerns and maintaining safe, orderly access to the facility.

2. The quality control and safety plan shall demonstrate how it will manage quality control and safety throughout construction. The plan shall show clear procedures for monitoring and verifying work quality, describe the tools and processes that will be used to ensure compliance with project requirements, and explain how subcontractor activities will be overseen to maintain consistent quality and safe working conditions.

3. The staffing plan submitted demonstrates that the Offeror has a clear understanding of the level of staffing necessary as well as the qualifications and expertise of that staff to successfully execute this project. Staffing levels and the amount of time staff members spend on-site are appropriate. Staffing responsibilities and staff with signatory authority are clearly defined. The proposed staff appears capable of completing this project within the given timeframe, working hours and budget.

4. The risk management plan shall demonstrate how it will identify potential risks, assess their likelihood and impact, and implement mitigation strategies. The plan shall address project-specific risks associated with working in an occupied building, including impacts to safety, schedule, and occupant operations, and shall describe the processes for monitoring, updating, and communicating risk throughout the project.

II.E. Other Information to Submit with Proposal

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see FAR 52.204-7). Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management.

Offerors shall also submit with their proposal, the Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8), using the attached Offeror’s Representations and Certifications (C301).

(2) Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall submit with their proposal evidence of their financial responsibility and capacity to perform the Contract.

Offerors shall submit this information on GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information. Where applicable, point of contact, including names and telephone numbers, are required for all contracts listed.

II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

(1) All offers submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement (with original signatures) which fully discloses the legal identity of each member of the joint venture, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member.

(2) An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

(4) Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds Issuance of this Solicitation does not warrant that funds are presently available for award of a Contract. Award of the contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Government shall incur no obligation under this Solicitation in advance of such time as funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for the purpose of contract award.

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III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but do not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 10 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not later than October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, unless extended by amendment.

III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results This acquisition is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 15 as a negotiated procurement. In accordance with FAR 3.104 and FAR 15.207, after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award except as provided by FAR 15.503.

III.E. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals Offerors are cautioned to carefully read the entire Solicitation and the Agreement to be included in the Contract contemplated by the Solicitation in order to be fully aware of all requirements and clauses in the contemplated Contract. Verify that all blanks requiring information to be supplied in an Offer have been properly filled out, that all pricing and other numerical data is accurately calculated, and that all copies of the Offer contain the same information.

III.F. Bond Requirements

If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228-11 Pledge of Assets.

III.G. Contractor Performance Information

(1) Evaluating Contractor Performance: The General Services

Administration is using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) module as the secure, confidential, information management tool to facilitate the performance evaluation process. CPARS enables a comprehensive evaluation by capturing comments from both http://www.sba.gov/ http://www.sba.gov/

GSA and the contractor. The website for CPARS is Contractor Performance Assessment

Completed CPARS evaluations may then be used by Federal acquisition community for use in making source selection decisions. CPARS assists acquisition officials by serving as the single source for contractor past performance data.

(2) CPARS Registration: Each award requiring an evaluation must be registered in CPARS. The contractor will receive several automated emails. Within thirty days of award, the contractor will receive an email that contains user account information, as well as the applicable contract and order number(s) assigned. Contractors will be granted one user account to access all evaluations.

(3) Contractor CPARS Training: Contractors may sign up for CPARS training. A schedule of classes will be posted to the CPARS training site (CPARS Training) and updated as needed.

(4) Contractor Representative (CR) Role: All evaluations will be sent the Contractor Representative (CR) named on your award. The CR will be able to access CPARS to review and comment on the evaluation. If your CR is not already in the CPARS system, the contracting officer will request the name and email address of the person that will be responsible for the CR role on your award.

Once an evaluation is ready to be released the CR will receive an email alerting them the evaluation is ready for their review and comment. The email will indicate the time frame the CR has to respond to the evaluation; however, the CR may return the evaluation earlier than this date.

GSA shall provide for review at a level above the contracting officer (i.e., contracting director) to consider any disagreement between GSA and the contractor regarding GSA’s evaluation of the contractor. Based on the review, the individual at a level above the contracting officer will issue the ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation.

Copies of the evaluations, contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file.

III.H. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building Information Certain information contained in the Solicitation Documents may have been designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information. With respect to such information, Offerors shall agree to the terms for receipt of such information, as set forth in the provision “Administrative Matters” in Section III of the Agreement, as a condition of receipt of such information.

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IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 84) The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (MAY 14)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror’s request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

Buy American Requirements

FAR 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "designated country construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

"Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction material" means a construction material that-

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman; or

(2) In the case of a construction material that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman into a new and different construction material distinct from the materials from which it was transformed.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-11#FAR_52_225_11

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, except foreign construction material from a designated country other than Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material other than Bahraini, Mexican, or Omani construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

Buy American Exceptions For Buy American exceptions, if any, see the applicable Buy American clause in Section IV of the Agreement

FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 06)

(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 Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer at the address provided in the provision “Receipt of Offers” in Section I (General Information).

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

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 98) 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 address:

Federal Acquisition Regulation

(End of Provision)

The following provisions are incorporated by reference:

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language

APR 1991

52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 2003

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024

GSAR 552.102 Incorporating Provisions and Clauses 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.

Additional Provisions Not Applicable

V. Instructions and Clauses

V.A. FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

In writing, "writing," or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show–

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal.

Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii) (A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination…