75N98026R00123_-_Solicitation_Document_(SF1442).pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL

PAGES

75N98026R00123

National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Office of Administration 6011 Executive Blvd Rockville, MD 20852-3804

Brian Baek Office of Acquisition & Logistics Management National Institutes of Health

7362859 C104567

OD/OLAO-OA

BRIAN BAEK +1 301 435 1604

07/10/2026

08/10/2026

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for further information.

In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is between

$5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This range is provided for informational purposes to assist offerers in preparing proposals.

1 3

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Continued...

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

BRIAN K. BAEK

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

75N98026R00123

C104567 - Design-Build Services, Upgrade

Emergency Electrical Power during outages, Bldg

Delivery: 168 Days After Award

Delivery Location Code: BLDG 13, 2C, BETHMC

Bldg 13, 2nd Floor, Wing C, Bethesd

BLDG 13

2nd Floor, Wing C

Bethesda MD 20814 US

Period of Performance: 08/11/2026 to

01/26/2027

1001 C104567 - Design/Build Services, Upgrade

Emergency Electrical Power during outages, Bldg

49, CO - Brian Baek

COR - Alexander (Earl) Johnson

Delivery To: 2S75/Alexander Johns

Product/Service Code: Y1JZ

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS

Section I – Contract Clauses

I.1 FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference o 52.202-1 -- Definitions o 52.203-3 -- Gratuities o 52.203-6 -- Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government o 52.204-10 -- Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards o 52.204-13 -- System for Award Management Maintenance o 52.204-18 -- CAGE Code Maintenance o 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting

I.2 Small Business Set-Aside Clauses o 52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside o 52.219-14 -- Limitations on Subcontracting

I.3 Construction-Specific Clauses (FAR Part 36) o 52.236-2 -- Differing Site Conditions o 52.236-3 -- Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work o 52.236-5 -- Material and Workmanship o 52.236-6 -- Superintendence by the Contractor o 52.236-7 -- Permits and Responsibilities o 52.236-9 -- Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Utilities o 52.236-10 -- Operations and Storage Areas o 52.236-12 -- Cleaning Up o 52.236-13 -- Accident Prevention o 52.236-14 -- Availability and Use of Utility Services o 52.236-15 -- Schedules for Construction Contracts o 52.236-17 -- Layout of Work

I.4 Labor Standards (Davis-Bacon Act) o 52.222-6 -- Construction Wage Rate Requirements o 52.222-7 -- Withholding of Funds o 52.222-8 -- Payrolls and Basic Records o 52.222-9 -- Apprentices and Trainees o 52.222-10 -- Compliance with Copeland Act o 52.222-11 -- Subcontracts (Labor Standards) o 52.222-12 -- Contract Termination—Debarment o 52.222-13 -- Compliance with Wage Determinations o 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity o 52.222-35 -- Equal Opportunity for Veterans o 52.222-36 -- Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

I.5 Bonding Requirements (FAR Part 28) o 52.228-1 -- Bid Guarantee o 52.228-2 -- Additional Bond Security o 52.228-15 -- Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction

I.6 Payment & Financial Clauses o 52.232-5 -- Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts o 52.232-27 -- Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts

I.7 Contract Administration & Legal o 52.233-1-- Disputes o 52.233-3 -- Protest after Award o 52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim o 52.243-4 -- Changes o 52.249-2 -- Termination for Convenience o 52.249-10 -- Default (Fixed-Price Construction)

I.8 Additional Clauses o 52.204-21 -- Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems o 52.211-10 -- Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work o 52.242-14 -- Suspension of Work o 52.242-17 -- Government Delay of Work

Section L – Instructions to Offerors

L.1 General

This solicitation is being conducted as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable and whose evaluated price is the lowest among all technically acceptable offers (within the competitive range).

Offerors shall prepare and submit proposals in accordance with these instructions. Failure to comply with the requirements of this solicitation may result in rejection of the proposal.

L.2 Proposal Submission

(a) Proposals shall be submitted electronically (via email) to the Contracting Officer no later than 10 August 2026 @4:30PM (stated in the solicitation posting on SAM.gov).

(b) The Government will not be responsible for proposals received after the due date and time.

(c) Proposals shall consist of the following volumes:

o Volume I – technical proposal o Volume II – price proposal o Volume III – past performance, certifications, and other required documents

(d) 3 Volume I – Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall demonstrate the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work described in the Statement of Work (SOW), specifications, drawings, and RFI responses.

The Technical Proposal shall include the following:

(a) Technical Approach

The offeror shall provide a narrative describing its understanding of the project requirements and its approach to completing all required work.

At a minimum, the narrative shall address:

1. Construction methodology.

2. Quality control procedures.

3. Safety management approach.

4. Site management and coordination procedures.

5. Management of subcontractors.

(b) Project Schedule

The Offeror shall submit a Preliminary Project Schedule demonstrating its ability to complete all contract requirements within the period of performance specified in the solicitation. The project schedule shall include milestones and percentages complete.

(c) Key Personnel

The offeror shall identify key personnel proposed for the project, including:

o Project Manager o Superintendent o Quality Control Manager o Any other key personnel listed in the Statement of Work

Resumes shall demonstrate qualifications meeting solicitation requirements.

L.4 Volume II – Price Proposal

The Price Proposal shall be submitted as a separate volume and shall contain all pricing information necessary for the Government to evaluate the Offeror's proposed price. The pricing should also be reflected on the SF-1442 attached in the SAM solicitation posting.

The Offeror shall propose a firm-fixed-price for all work required by the solicitation, including all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, permits, bonds, insurance, overhead, profit, subcontractor costs, and incidental expenses necessary to complete the work in accordance with the contract requirements.

The Offeror is responsible for ensuring all pricing is complete, accurate, and reflects a clear understanding of the project requirements.

L.5 Volume III - Past Performance, Certifications, and Other Required Documents

The offeror shall provide at least 3 examples of projects (active or completed) within the past five (5) years that are similar in scope and complexity to the work required under this solicitation.

For each project provide:

o Project title o Contract number (if applicable) o Customer name o Contract value o Performance period o Brief description of work performed

Offerors shall also provide the following:

o Completed and signed SF 1442 (with acknowledgment of all solicitation amendments) o Required certifications and bonding information o Any additional documents required by the solicitation

L.6 Proposal Format

Volumes I through III shall be in one proposal document. The SF-1442 shall be its own separate document.

Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award (LPTA)

M.1 Basis for Award

Award will be made to the responsible small business offeror that:

1. Submits a technically acceptable proposal, and

2. Offers the lowest evaluated price, and

3. Proposes a price determined to be reasonable, balanced, and not unrealistically low

M.2 Technical Acceptability Evaluation

Proposals will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. To be rated Acceptable, the proposal must demonstrate:

(a) Relevant Experience (Past Performance) o Successful completion of similar construction work

(b) Key Personnel o Qualified superintendent with relevant experience

(c) Technical Approach o Demonstrates understanding of requirements o Provides a feasible approach

A proposal will be rated Unacceptable if it:

o Fails any minimum requirement o Lacks sufficient detail o Demonstrates high performance risk

Unacceptable proposals will not be considered for award.

M.3 Price Evaluation

The Government will evaluate price for:

o Total price o Price reasonableness (FAR 13.106-3) o Price realism (performance risk assessment) o Balanced pricing

M.3.1 Price Reasonableness

The Government will determine whether the proposed price is fair and reasonable using one or more of the following:

o Comparison of competitive proposals o Comparison with the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) o Historical pricing data

M.3.2 Price Realism (Performance Risk)

Although this is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, the Government may evaluate whether a price is so low as to reflect a lack of understanding or create performance risk.

Indicators may include:

o Significant deviation from the IGE o Significant deviation from other offers o Inconsistency with proposed approach o Omission of necessary work elements

If a price is determined to be unrealistically low, the proposal may be:

o Rated Technically Unacceptable, or o Rejected as ineligible for award

M.4 Evaluation Method

(a) The Government will evaluate proposals using procedures in FAR 13.106-2 under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) The Government will:

o Evaluate technical acceptability (pass/fail) o Evaluate price (including realism and balance) o Award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror

(c) The Government may evaluate proposals in order of price, starting with the lowest.

M.5 Mandatory Site Visit Requirement

(a) As part of the acceptability determination under this solicitation, Offerors must attend the mandatory site visit identified in Section L of the solicitation. Attendance at the site visit is a material requirement of this solicitation.

(b) Only Offerors whose attendance is verified on the Government’s official site visit attendance roster will be considered eligible for award. Failure to attend the mandatory site visit, failure to sign the official attendance roster, or failure to comply with site visit instructions may result in the Offeror being determined unacceptable and ineligible for award.

(c) For purposes of evaluation, the Government will verify attendance records prior to award. Proposals submitted by Offerors that did not attend the mandatory site visit may be rejected without further evaluation.

M.6 Compliance Requirements

Failure to comply with the following may result in elimination:

o Small Business Set-Aside requirements o Limitations on Subcontracting o Proposal submission instructions o Requirement for reasonable, balanced, and realistic pricing

Offeror phone number

Standard form 1442 backside

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Sections I to M