Addendum DRAFT.docx

ADDENDUM

1. This Request for Proposal (RFP) W51AA1-26-X-XXXX is for the services associated with the Lightning Protection Services for Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna PA 18466, in accordance with (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2. This solicitation is in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Services. Simplified procedures for soliciting competition, evaluation, award documentation and notification that comply with FAR 13.1 will be utilized. This requirement is being solicited as a Total 100% Small Business Set Aside requirement.

3. The services to be performed fall under the authority of the service contract act unless otherwise exempt by the Contracting Officer. Wage Determination No: 2015-5797, Revision No. 30 dated 12/03/2025, Pennsylvania, Monroe County, is provided at Attachment III to this solicitation.

4. To receive an award, the company must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.SAM.gov with no active exclusions and have no debt subject to offset. Prospective offerors must be found to be responsible in accordance with FAR 9.1.

5. The minimum acceptance period for offers is sixty (60) days from the date specified in block 8, on page 1 of the (SF)1449, including any extensions of the offer due date by solicitation amendment.

6. BASIS OF AWARD

Award evaluation and basis for award will be performed in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, located in the clause section of the solicitation. The Government will award a hybrid firm-fixed-price and time and materials contract, resulting from this solicitation to the offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be the best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award other than the lowest priced offer. Offerors are cautioned that an award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offeror. The award will be based on the best overall (best value) proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Three (3) evaluation factors: Price, technical capabilities, and past performance will be used.

7. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor Price Proposal (See Solicitation Attachment II – Pricing Sheet for completion) B. Technical Proposal – this must show the Contractor has an Underwriters Laboratories Lightning Protection Master Certification or Certification from the Lightning Protection Institute. This must also show the contractors experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of lightning protection systems in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA70, NFPA 780, and all other requirements that govern the installation of lightning protection systems.

C. Past Performance to include 2 relevant contract samples within the past 5 years.

D. Signed 1449 as noted above E. All Signed Amendments noted above F. FAR Clause 52.204-26 and 52.204-24 Must be filled out in the SF 1449 Solicitation (these are highlighted in yellow within the Solicitation).

8. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

A. Submit proposal and supporting documentation referencing Solicitation W25G1V-XX-XXXX via email to: Brian.K.Dionysius.civ@army.mil B. Contractor shall complete a standard form (SF) 1449 http://www.forms.gov, blocks 5, 12, 17a, 17b, 19 thru 24, 30a, and 30b; and 30c. The offer must be signed by a company official authorized to contractually bind the company.

C. Complete pricing must be submitted for the entire Base Year and all option years in order for the proposal to be considered. Options will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options included in the solicitation. Failure to follow these instructions may render your proposal non-responsive.

9. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred for contractor’s time or materials expended in preparing a proposal for this solicitation.

10. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation. Offeror advised to acknowledge all amendments issued to the solicitation with their proposal by signing and including one copy of the amendment with their proposal.

11. Contractor Submitted Questions Offerors are advised to submit any questions regarding this solicitation in writing no later than 10 days prior to the Solicitation response due date, (shown in block 8 of the SF1449), to the contract specialist via email; Brian.K.Dionysius.civ@army.mil. Answers to questions will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

12. DISCUSSIONS

The Government intends to award without discussions. Offerors should provide their best, complete proposal upon initial submission. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

13. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at destination by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Request for Proposal ATTACHMENTS (found as an attachment in SAM.GOV):

The following documents are attached:

Attachment I - Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment II - Proposal Chart for Contractor to complete (Required for Proposed pricing) Attachment III – Wage Determination

508 COMPLIANCE:

Contractor must also meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR part 1194 per FAR 39.2, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194). Information may be found at the following websites:

Section 508. http://www.section508.gov Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology. 21 December 2000, http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/508/508law.pdf Desktop and Portable Computer (1194.26). 1 August 2001, http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.26.html