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INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

452.215-71 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS

PROPOSALS (SEP 1999)

(a) General Instructions. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished in the following format with the numbers of copies as specified below.

(1) The proposal must include a technical proposal and business proposal. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. The technical proposal must not contain reference to cost; however, resource information (such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc.) must be contained in the technical proposal so that the contractor's understanding of the statement of work may be evaluated.

(2) Offerors may, at their discretion, submit alternate proposals or proposals which deviate from the requirement; provided, that an offeror also submit a proposal for performance of the work as specified in the statement of work. Any "alternate" proposal may be considered if overall performance would be improved or not compromised, and if it is in the best interest of the Government. Alternate proposals, or deviations from any requirement of this RFP, must be clearly identified.

(3) The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this RFP.

(4) Offerors shall submit their proposal(s) electronically via email to the Contracting Office: Brenda.Owens@ars.usda.gov with the subject line ¿PROPOSAL AG-32SC-S-16-0017 BARC Steam System Repair¿ and include the following format and the quantities specified:

(a) 1 copies of the completed, signed offer (SF 1442 with pricing, Sections K of the solicitation package)

(b) 1 copies of the technical proposal electronically,

(c) 1 copies of the business/cost proposal, electronically

(b) Technical Proposal Instructions.

TOTAL Technical proposal shall not exceed 50-page maximum

The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the proposal will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical proposal must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed, description of the techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. Proposals which merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government's specifications/statement of work, or use such phrases as "will comply" or "standard techniques will be employed" will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further. As a minimum, the proposal mailto:Brenda.Owens@ars.usda.gov must clearly provide the following:

FACTOR 1 - Project Management ¿ show successful use of project management techniques to manage project similar in size, scope and complexity.

· The strength of the overall Offeror experience and applications of Project Controls, document control systems, and other cost control or management systems utilized in the management of projects of similar size and/or complexity, budget and schedule.

· The project control and cost and document control systems and procedures that will be utilized to manage construction.

· The Offeror¿s Project Management staffing, its qualifications, organization and experience and ability to support project requirements.

FACTOR 2 - Relevant Experience with projects of similar size and/or complexity, budget and schedule for Prime Contractor and Major Sub-Contractor(s).

F2/SUB-FACTOR 1 - Comparable Work Experience

- Each project shall not exceed three (3) - 8.5¿ x 11¿ pages, for 15 total pages allowable.

- Identify the portion of work to be performance on this project.

- Identify 3 ¿ 5 similar projects performed/performing within the past 5 years.

- For each project, include project summary with references to support the requirements identified to meet the qualifications. Identify the project by title, location, owner, if performed as prime or sub, original value, change orders (owner or contractor requested) with value and cause, final value, original performance schedule, and completion.

F2/SUB-FACTOR 2 - Safety Record/Program - Provide safety performance records, OSHA Form 300 and 300A to show trend in safety performance, explanations and supplemental data as to the facts with meeting targets set forth, and explanations surrounding periods out of tolerance. Demonstration of continuous improvement and program changes to mitigate out of tolerance periods.

F2/SUB-FACTOR 3 - Quality Assurance/Quality Control - Example of the applicability to the project and its capability related to plans, procedures, and the organization necessary to provide quality materials and workmanship, so as to comply with requirements . A mature, successfully implemented Quality Assurance Program with a commitment to comprehensive on-site oversight.

FACTOR 3 - Key Personnel ¿ Experience and Technical Competence

· Resumes shall be no more than two (2) pages each. Certificates may be added separately where required, no more than two (2) additional pages.

· Provide resume with references or certificates obtained to support the requirements to meet the required qualifications.

· Provide project title, location, owner, position held, prime or sub, original value, change orders (owner or contractor requested), final value, original schedule, completion date.

· The Government will evaluate the required information to determine if the Offeror¿s key personnel meet the qualifications necessary, which includes performance on completed or ongoing projects of similar scope, size and/or complexity and the ability to manage, control, and perform construction both safely and efficiently. References on cited project(s) may be asked about the performance of key personnel proposed for this project.

F3/ SUB-FACTOR 1 - Project Manager - The Offeror¿s proposed Project Manager has successfully supervised the construction of one or more projects similar in size, scope, and/or complexity to the project in the past 7 years. Successful performance will be defined as an on-time, on-budget, safely performed project.

F3/SUB-FACTOR 2 - Site Superintendent - The proposed Project Superintendent has successfully supervised the construction of one or more projects similar in size, scope, and/or complexity to the project within the past 7 years. Successful performance is defined as on-time, on-budget, safely performed projects involving management and coordination of multiple trades.

F3/SUB-FACTOR 3 - Project Safety Manager¿s - The Offeror¿s proposed OSHA competent (per 29CFR1926, §1926.20(b)(2)) Project Safety Manager has successfully supervised the construction of one or more projects similar in size, scope, and/or complexity to the project the within the past 7 years. Successful performance will be defined as having a project safety performance level that is less than the OSHA-established industry rate. Include The Project Safety Manager¿s experience and safety record from those projects.

(c) Business Proposal Instructions.

Business Proposal. Provide the following Information:

1. Identify the company name, address, DUNS and principle office.

2. Identify the date and state of incorporation, the names of the company¿s president and vice president(s).

3. Identify the number of years the organization has been under its present name.

4. List the work the organization normally performs with its own forces.

5. Address whether the company had ever failed to complete any work awarded to it. If so, note when, where, and why.

6. Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the company¿s Bonding Company and Agent.

7. Furnish certified financial statements for the last two years.

8. Specify the financial capacity, working capital and other resources available to perform the contract without assistance from any outside source.

9. If applicable, provide an executed Joint Venture or Teaming Agreement.

10. Provide the Bid Guarantee Bond. (Section I - FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee.)

(1) Business Proposal.

(a) Furnish financial statements for the last two years, including an interim statement for the current year, unless previously provided to the office issuing the RFP, in which case a statement as to when and where this information was provided may be furnished instead.

(b) Specify the financial capacity, working capital and other resources available to perform the contract without assistance from any outside source.

(c) Provide the name, location, and intercompany pricing policy for other divisions, subsidiaries, parent company, or affiliated companies that will perform work or furnish materials under this contract.

FAR 52.215-20, Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data (OCT 1997), the following is required:

Cost Proposal. Complete SF 1442 with Contract Line Item (CLIN) Prices, provide the breakout in accordance with FAR 52.215-20 for each CLIN, Provide the breakout in an excel spreadsheet that is not password protected.

(End of Provision)

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2015)

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Data Other Than Cost or Pricing Data.

(OCT 2010)

(a) Exceptions from certified cost or pricing data. (1) In lieu of submitting certified cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in the following subparagraphs. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include -

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market;

(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The offeror grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this provision, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or regulation, access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the offeror's determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b) Requirements for certified cost or pricing data. If the offeror is not granted an exception from the requirement to submit certified cost or pricing data, the following applies:

(1) The offeror shall prepare and submit certified cost or pricing data, data other than certified cost or pricing data, and supporting attachments in accordance with the instructions contained in Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408, which is incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as though it were inserted here in full text. The instructions in Table 15-2 are incorporated as a mandatory format to be used in this contract, unless the Contracting Officer and the Contractor agree to a different format and change this clause to use Alternate I.

(2) As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before contract award (except for unpriced actions such as letter contracts), the offeror shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR 15.406-2.

(End of provision)

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Data Other Than Cost or Pricing Data.

(OCT 2010) - Alternate III (OCT 1997)

(a) Exceptions from certified cost or pricing data. (1) In lieu of submitting certified cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in the following subparagraphs. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include-

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market;

(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The offeror grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this provision, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or regulation, access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the offeror's determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b) Requirements for certified cost or pricing data. If the offeror is not granted an exception from the requirement to submit certified cost or pricing data, the following applies:

(1) The offeror shall prepare and submit certified cost or pricing data, data other than certified cost or pricing data, and supporting attachments in accordance with the instructions contained in Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408, which is incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as though it were inserted here in full text. The instructions in Table 15-2 are incorporated as a mandatory format to be used in this contract, unless the Contracting Officer and the Contractor agree to a different format and change this clause to use Alternate I.

(2) As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before contract award (except for unpriced actions such as letter contracts), the offeror shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR 15.406-2.

(c) Submit the cost portion of the proposal via the following electronic media: electronic excel spreadsheet format by electronic mail.

(End of provision)

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Data Other Than Cost or Pricing Data.

(OCT 2010) - Alternate IV (OCT 2010)

(a) Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not required.

(b) Provide data described below:

i. Break out costs in sections divided by the Construction Specification Index (CSI).

ii. Breakout Materials with a list of items, quantity, unit price, extended price and total amount for each manufacturer, subcontractor or prime. Any Taxes or other costs shall be added after total amount

iii. Breakout Labor by prime and subcontractor with a list to include trade, hours, average hourly rate, extended rate and total amount. Burden shall be included after total amount.

iv. Breakout General Condition to show project site costs by item, quantity, unit price, extended price and total amount that will be spread over the life of the contract.

v. Overhead and Profit shall be included at the bottom of the proposal after total amounts of all categories are added together.

Materials

List

Quantity Unit price Extended price Total

Labor trades

Hours Rate Extended price Total

General Conditions

Specific items

Quantity Unit price Extended price Total

Subtotal

Overhead %

Subtotal

Profit %

Total

(Insert description of the data and the format that are required, including access to records necessary to permit an adequate evaluation of the proposed price in accordance with 15.403-3).

(End of provision)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014)

(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.

(End of provision)

52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade

23.6%

Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area.

If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the-

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Maryland, Prince George's County, Beltsville.

(End of provision)

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) - Alternate I

(MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "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" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute shall submit the request with its offer, including the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at

FAR 52.225-9.

(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 material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(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 not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic 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)

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).

(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, other than designated country construction material, 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.

(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, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country 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)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996)

(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 Million, 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.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

(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 USDA, ARS, AFM, Eastern Business Service Center, Attn: Brenda L Owens, Contracting Officer, 950 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30607-2720

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

(End of provision)

52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) - Alternate I (FEB 1995)

(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.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for - Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 9:00 AM ET, a group visit will last approximatly 3 hours, with additional time if needed. No individual visits will be allowed. If an additional site visit is necessary it will be scheduled.

Name: Location POC: George Ford

Address: Beltsville Area Research Center, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705

Telephone: POC email: george.ford@ars.usda.gov

(c) Participants will meet at - Building 426, please email RSVP with company name and number of participants to POC in advance.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and Agricultural Acquisition Regulation (AGAR): http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

(End of provision)

452.204-70 Inquiries. (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

(End of provision)

452.215-71 Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals. (SEP 1999)

452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. (SEP 2001)

The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

Contract line item(s): ALL

- NAICS Code 221330 Steam and Air Conditioning Supply Systems

- Size Standard $15.0M

(End of provision)

*Contracting Officer shall insert the appropriate data for each contract line item in the solicitation. The data entry line may be duplicated as required to describe all of the contract line items or sub-items.

452.236-80 Firms Ineligible for Award - Construction. (NOV 1996)

The firm(s) and its subsidiaries or affiliates signatory to this contract shall be ineligible for award of any construction contract resulting from the design work performed under this contract.

(End of clause)

452.237-74 Key Personnel. (FEB 1988)