Attachment 02 - Section L.pdf

SECTION L

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL

PREPARATION

FOR THE

MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT (MACC)

Solicitation # FA8601-20-R-0017

19 May 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC), Structure and Objectives

1.1 Objectives/Program Description

1.2 Approach

2.0 Proposal Preparation Instructions

2.1 General Information

2.1.1 Posting of Solicitation

2.1.2 Point of Contact (POC)

2.1.3 Incurred Expenses

2.1.4 Completeness

2.1.5 Discrepancies

2.1.6 Pre-Proposal Conference

2.1.7 Responsibility Determination

2.1.8 Debriefings

2.1.9 Joint Ventures

2.1.10 Teaming/Partnering

2.1.11 Multiple Companies

2.1.12 Mentor/Protégé Program

2.2 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limitations

2.2.1 Paper Submission

2.2.2 Electronic Submission

2.2.3 Page Limitations

2.2.4 Page Size and Format

2.2.5 Marking

2.2.6 Table of Contents

2.2.7 Pricing Information

2.2.8 Classified Information

2.3 Proposal Submission

2.4 Proposal Deadline

3.0 Volume I: Executive Summary and Contract Documentation

3.1 Executive Summary

3.1.1 Cover Letter

3.1.2 Narrative summary

3.1.3 Table of Contents

3.2 Contract Documentation

3.2.1 SF 1442 and Solicitation

3.2.2 SF 30, Amendment Form

3.2.3 Clauses and Provisions

3.2.4 Proposal Guarantee (Bid Bond)

3.2.5 Financial Resources

3.2.6 8(A) STATUS

3.2.7 Joint Ventures and Teaming/Partnering Agreements

4.0 Volume II, Factor 1: Technical

4.1 General

4.2 Organization

4.2.1 Table of Contents

4.2.2 Glossary

4.2.3 Volume II: Technical SubFactors

5.0 Volume III, Factor 2: Price

5.1 General

5.2 Organization

5.2.1 Table of Contents

5.2.2 Summary Page

5.2.3 Exceptions and/or Deviations

5.2.4 Construction Estimate Breakdown For Sample Project

5.3 Submission of Price Volume

5.4 Supporting Information

SECTION L

Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

1.0 MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC), STRUCTURE AND

OBJECTIVES

1.1 OBJECTIVES/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this acquisition is for contractors to provide all management, labor, material, equipment (unless furnished by the Government), transportation, and supervision to accomplish multiple concurrent projects for protective coatings work on real property at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. In the event of contract award, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

1.2 APPROACH

The MACC IDIQ will establish a flexible and responsive capability to meet our customers’ needs by providing a base of pre-qualified contractors who can be rapidly accessed to provide the required products and services described in the Statement of Work (SOW), Section J, Attachment 01. Each task order will specifically define the work to be performed by the contractor and will specify the applicable contract line item numbers (CLINs).

This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 and 15.3 as supplemented by the DoD Source Selection Procedures referenced in DFARS 215.300 and the AFFARS Mandatory Procedures 5315.3 to make an integrated assessment for a best value award decision. The Government will select proposals with the lowest evaluated price from among those meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors.

Contract(s) may be awarded to Offerors who are deemed responsible in accordance with FAR 9.1, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Section L of this solicitation) and is judged based on the evaluation factors and subfactors to represent the lowest-priced technically-acceptable. This Solicitation is subject to clause FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend services, for a six month extension if the Government finds it to be needed.

The Government intends to award 2 contracts for this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award fewer ID/IQ contracts than indicated in the range above, or to award no contracts at all, if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines it is in the Government’s best interest.

In accordance with FAR 52.216-19, the stated “minimum award amount” of $2,500.00 will be obligated via orders issued after announcement of successful Offerors. Offerors must receive a basic contract award to be eligible to receive a task order award. The minimum amount identified on the contracts represents the only funding liabilities for the Government against the basic contracts. Task orders issued under these contracts will be incrementally or fully funded in accordance with (IAW) federal appropriations law. Program funds will be obligated for each order issued. The aggregate ceiling is $5.8 M.

2.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Section L provides general guidance for preparing proposals, as well as, specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. Offerors are required to submit one proposal with sufficient information concerning all factors to enable Government personnel to fully ascertain the capability of the Offeror to perform the requirements. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information required by Section L and must be submitted IAW these instructions. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Alternate proposals are not acceptable. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this section may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation. The Government reserves the right, and it is the Government’s intent, to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without Evaluation Notices (ENs).

The proposal shall be clear and concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s proposal.

The proposal acceptance period is specified in Section A of the solicitation. The Offeror shall make a clear statement on Block 17 of SF 1442 that the proposal is valid in accordance with Block 13d of SF 1442.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. This copy will be digital. Unless the Offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy all paper copies of unsuccessful proposals.

2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1.1 POSTING OF SOLICITATION

This is an all-electronic solicitation release. Hard copies are not available. The Government will post all information pertaining to the solicitation and award of this requirement to the Electronic Posting System, also known as Beta Sam (beta.sam.gov). It is the responsibility of each Offeror to review the web page for postings of amendments, updates or changes to current information. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

2.1.2 POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

The Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), Sydney Reeder, (937) 255-4562, e-mail:sydney.reeder and Contracting Specialist, Melanie Angle , (937) 255-4564, e-mail: melanie.angle @us.af.mil are the exclusive POCs for this acquisition. Written questions or requests for clarification may be sent via email to these individuals. After RFP release, it is encouraged that any questions or clarifications be submitted within ten (10) days of the RFP release date. The decision whether to respond to questions and requests for clarification submitted after those ten (10) days shall be at the sole discretion of the PCO. The subject line for these emails shall read: “Source Selection Information, See FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104 – FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY, RFP FA8601-19-R-A043, MACC Vendor Q&A”. Answers to such questions and clarifications will be provided via posting questions and answers (Q&As) and/or RFP amendments on Beta.Sam, In the event of a conflict between the answers to the questions and the RFP, the RFP shall take precedence.

2.1.3 INCURRED EXPENSES

Offerors are advised that any costs incurred as a result of responding to this RFP are NOT chargeable to this effort.

2.1.4 COMPLETENESS

All proposals must be complete, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. An incomplete proposal may be considered to indicate lack of understanding of the requirement and may result in the entire proposal being determined “Unacceptable” and eliminated from further consideration.

Any commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the Government summarily rejecting the Offeror’s proposal.

2.1.5 DISCREPANCIES

If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the PCO in writing with supporting rationale, as well as the remedies the Offeror is asking the PCO to consider as related to the omission or error. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right, and it is the Government’s intent, to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

2.1.6 RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

IAW FAR 9.104-5, the Offeror is required to comply with the submission regarding FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters, found in Section K of this RFP. Since it is the Government’s intent to make Award Without Discussions IAW FAR 52.215-1, the Government may request an Offeror to submit additional information so a responsibility determination can be made.

2.1.7 DEBRIEFINGS

A competitive range is not currently set. The Government reserves the right to set a competitive range.

The PCO will promptly notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range;

whereupon, they may request and receive a debriefing IAW FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to receive their debriefing. However, Offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing and must make their request within three (3) days after being notified that they have been excluded from the competition.

The PCO will notify unsuccessful Offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision IAW FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing.

Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request IAW the requirements of FAR 15.506.

2.1.8 JOINT VENTURES

If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offeror shall provide all required solicitation information for all parties including a copy of the joint venture agreement with proposal. The agreement shall include information, which identifies the responsibilities for each entity under this contract. The agreement shall demonstrate the relationship between firms and identify contractual relationships and authorities to bind each entity of the joint venture. If the joint venture is comprised of 8(a) firms, the Small Business Administration (SBA) must approve the joint venture agreement prior to award. Either party to the joint venture may submit performance information on behalf of the joint venture. Joint venture performance will be evaluated and rated based on either party’s performance. The Small Business Administration (SBA) must receive Joint Venture Agreements prior to proposal due date and approved before award of a resulting contract. If a joint venture is contemplated, then the assigned SBA Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) must be advised as soon as possible. Ensure the agreement is submitted to the BOS in sufficient time to permit a regulatory compliance review. Any corrections and/or changes requested must allow for review time by the BOS before the proposal due date. No corrections and/or changes are permitted after the time for submission of offers.

2.1.9 TEAMING/PARTNERING

If the offer is based on a teaming/partnering relationship, the Offeror shall provide all required solicitation information for all parties including a copy of the teaming/partnership agreement. The agreement shall include information, which identifies the responsibilities for each entity under this contract, including each company’s responsibility for financial management of the venture. The agreement shall demonstrate the relationship between firms and identify contractual relationships and authorities to bind each entity of the teaming/partnering relationship.

2.1.10 MULTIPLE COMPANIES

If a company has multiple business ventures, only one of their business ventures will be allowed to submit a proposal. The intent of the MACC program is to receive multiple offers with independently prepared proposals that foster competition.

2.1.11 MENTOR/PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM

For information regarding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor- Protégé Program see:

http://www.sba.gov/.

2.2 ORGANIZATION/NUMBER OF COPIES/PAGE LIMITATIONS

The Offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in Table 1, Proposal Organization and Page Limits, all of which shall be within the required Page Limits and with the number of copies as specified in the table. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the Section L paragraph as noted in the following table.

Table 1: Proposal Organization and Page Limits

Volume Section L

Paragraph Number

Volume Title Sanitized or Unsanitized*

Paper Submission

Electronic

CD-

R/DVD-R

Submission

Page Limit

I 3.0 Executive Summary and Contract Documentation

1 - Unsanitized

0 - Sanitized

1 A 5 pages maximum

II 4.2.3.1

Technical SubFactor

1: Management Approach (Work Plan)

1 – Unsanitized 1 – Sanitized

1 A 35 Pages for Work Plan, Unlimited for Drawings and Bill of Quantities

II 4.2.3.2

Technical SubFactor 2: Prior Experience

1 - Unsantitized 0 – Sanitized

1 A 10 pages maximum

III 5.0 Price 1 – Unsanitized

0 – Sanitized 1 B Unlimited

*Sanitized copy shall remove all references to the name of the Prime Contractor and Subcontractor(s).

2.2.1 PAPER SUBMISSION

Each volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder which shall permit the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet (which does not count against the page limitations for its respective volumes) should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to the volume number, title, solicitation number, and the Offeror’s name. The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine of each binder. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings, as described in Section L paragraph 2.2.5, including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data.

2.2.2 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

The Executive Summary and Contract Documentation (Volume 1) and Technical (Volume II) shall be included on CD-R/DVD-R “A”. The Price (Volume III) shall be included on CD-R/DVD-R “B”. Please submit one (1) copy of each CD-R/DVD-R “A” and “B”.

The electronic proposal shall be delivered concurrently with the paper hard copy. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression utility must be included. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) version Office 2007 or higher: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and PDF, as applicable.

Offerors are cautioned that the original hard copy form of the Offeror’s proposal shall take precedence if any inconsistencies or discrepancies exist between the Offeror’s original hard copy proposal and the documents submitted on electronic media.

2.2.3 PAGE LIMITATIONS

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal and (for paper copies) will be returned to the Offeror as soon as practicable. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two (2) pages. Each page shall be counted, except as indicated in the paragraphs below. Page limitations may be placed on responses to ENs. The specified limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offerors.

2.2.4 PAGE SIZE AND FORMAT

Page sizes should be 8.5-inch by 11-inch excluding any drawings, diagrams, and/or supporting illustrations, spreadsheets, etc. Charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, supporting illustrations, or spreadsheets shall not be limited in size. Margins shall be no smaller than 1-inch and each page within a volume shall be numbered consecutively. All font shall be Times New Roman, black, and the size shall be no smaller than 12 point. Each page containing proprietary information should be so marked.

Elaborate formats or color presentations are not desired or required. Reference Section L paragraph 2.2 for page limitations by volume.

2.2.5 MARKING

Headers: No restrictions for headers of unsanitized pages. The only information permitted in the headers of sanitized pages is the solicitation number.

Footers: No restrictions for footers of unsanitized pages. Footers of sanitized pages shall include a page number and the following:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION

See FAR 3.104 and 2.101

Volume Cover Pages: A cover sheet containing the solicitation number, volume and title, copy type (sanitized or unsanitized), and Offeror name shall be included for each volume.

2.2.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate subparagraphs within that volume.

The Table of Contents does not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

2.2.7 PRICING INFORMATION

All pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price and Contract Documentation Volumes.

2.2.8 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

No classified information is required or permitted in the Offeror’s response.

2.3 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

The Offeror’s proposal shall be prepared and submitted in the three (3) volumes as shown in Table 1, Proposal Organization and Page Limits, Section L Paragraph 2.2. All volumes must be received via two

(2) different media types: electronic (CD-R/DVD-R) and paper. Proposal shall be sent to the PCO via commercial carriers or hand-delivered at the address below, IAW page 1 of the solicitation, Standard Form 1442, Block 7:

AFLCMC/PZICB

ATTN: Sydney Reeder (PAINT IDIQ Acquisition) 1940 Allbrook Drive Building 1, Room 111 Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5344

Note: The Contracting Office is located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and all access to the installation is controlled by U.S. Armed Forces. An escort may be required and access will not be granted based solely on the need to submit a proposal (Offerors who have no visitor pass must notify the PCO via e-mail not later than 1600 hours (EST) two (2) days prior to hand-delivery for arranging a meeting time at the gate). Furthermore, the Air Force may conduct random exercises which may require the closure of the main entrance gate and the utilization of an alternate base entry. Any delay based on access will not be accepted as a reason for late receipt of the proposal by the Government. Late proposals will be processed IAW FAR 52.215-1(c), Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

Note: Proposal submitted via e-mail or regular mail (other than commercial carriers) WILL NOT be accepted.

2.4 PROPOSAL DEADLINE

All proposal volumes must be received by the date and time specified in Block 13 of the SF 1442 or as specified by amendment.

3.0 VOLUME I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

3.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In the Executive Summary Volume, the Offeror shall provide the following information:

3.1.1 COVER LETTER

The Offeror shall provide a cover letter listing the name(s), title(s), office phone number (if applicable, mobile number), and e-mail address(es) of those individuals authorized to make decisions on behalf of the Offeror with respect to the proposal and those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government for this solicitation. The Offeror shall also provide the official company/division street address, CAGE code, and DUNS number as reflected in the current System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The Offeror shall also provide information concerning applicable small business categories.

The Offeror shall provide an affirmative statement that their company fully understands the requirements specified in the Statement of Work and will meet the performance standards and requirements therein.

Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. If an Offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error or omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the PCO and Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale, as well as the remedies the Offeror is asking the PCO to consider as related to the omission or error.

3.1.2 NARRATIVE SUMMARY

A concise narrative summary of the entire proposal and a highlight of any key or unique features, excluding price. The salient features should tie in with Section M- Evaluation Factors For Award (EFFA). Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any other volumes of the proposal. The Offeror shall also make a clear statement that proposal is valid in accordance with Block 13d of SF 1442.

3.1.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Offeror shall prepare and submit a master table of contents for the entire proposal. The table of contents will not count against the 5-page limit for Volume I.

3.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

3.2.1 SF 1442 AND SOLICITATION

The Offeror shall complete Blocks 14-16 and 19-20 (A-C) of SF 1442. An official having the authority to bind the Offeror’s company contractually must sign and date the SF 1442. The hard copy of the SF 1442 must bear an original authorized signature. By submission of its offer, the Offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, as written in the RFP.

3.2.2 SF 30, AMENDMENT FORM

The Offeror shall complete Blocks 8 and 15 (A-C) for each amendment issued under this solicitation.

3.2.3 CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

The Offeror shall complete all areas contained in Administrative Data of Section G, FAR Provision

52.219-28 in Section I, FAR Provisions 52.204-8 and 52.209-7 in Section K, and all other clauses and provisions, including exceptions or deviations, within Section I, K, and L, as applicable to the Offeror.

3.2.4 PROPOSAL GUARANTEE (BID BOND)

The Offeror shall submit a bond electronically with the proposal in the amount of 20% of the proposed sample project price in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1 found in Section I of this solicitation.

Offerors shall ensure all seals and signatures are plainly visible in electronically-submitted bonds.

3.2.5 FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Offerors shall submit a financial capability letter from their financial institution and a letter from the bonding company confirming bonding capability. Offerors shall submit income statement and balance sheet for the previous 5 fiscal years. The letter from the bonding company must indicate the Offeror’s bonding capacity. This letter will be used in the Contracting Officer’s determination of capacity.

3.2.6 8(A) STATUS

If applicable, Offerors propose for Award under 8(a) status shall provide a copy of the Small Business Administration (SBA) letter for companies certifying they are an 8(a) business.

3.2.7 JOINT VENTURES AND TEAMING/PARTNERING AGREEMENTS

If applicable, the Offeror shall disclose all joint venture and teaming or partnering agreements and comply with Section K and Section L of the Solicitation.

4.0 VOLUME II, FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL

4.1 GENERAL

The Technical Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, brevity, and coherence are important. Your proposal will be evaluated against the Technical Factors as defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. Any commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

4.2 ORGANIZATION

The Technical Volume is limited to 35 pages. In this volume, address your proposed approach to meeting the requirements of each Technical sub-factor. The Technical Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

1. Table of Contents (not included in the 35-page limit)

2. Glossary (not included in the 35-page limit)

3. Volume II: Factor 1: Technical

a. SubFactor 1: Management Approach

b. SubFactor 2: Prior Experience c.

Factor 2: Price (Seed Project)

4.2.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

The table of contents will identify the paragraph and page numbers of the contents of the volume.

Include the file name and a short description of the file contents for all the electronic files you submit.

The Table of Contents will not count towards the page limit.

4.2.2 GLOSSARY

The Glossary will identify all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations.

4.2.3 VOLUME II: TECHNICAL SUBFACTORS

4.2.3.1 SUBFACTOR 1: MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror shall provide a Management Approach that describes its approach for managing and executing tasks under the IDIQ. This subfactor includes the Offeror’s processes/approach for project management, risk management, and quality assurance. The Offeror shall, at a minimum, describe/provide the following:

1. A Quality Control (CQC) Plan IAW Statement of Work (SOW), Section 6, to include, at a minimum, the following components to cover all activities for contractor onsite work and subcontractors.

a. Complete Quality Control (QC) organization chart, IAW Section 6, SOW, with a supporting narrative identifying precise lines of authority and responsibilities, including names, qualifications, and duties of each person assigned to a QC function, including project liaison personnel proficient in English speaking and writing.

b. Procedures for tracking deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action and procedures for verifying identified deficiencies have been corrected IAW Section 6 of the SOW

4.2.3.2 SUBFACTOR 2: PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The Offeror shall submit prior experience information on a minimum of three relevant contracts/jobs performed. Provide your relevant experience in sufficient detail to show completed efforts within the past five (5) years. These projects shall only be those which the Offeror performed as the prime contractor. In addition, the Offeror’s combined submission shall at a minimum encompass each of the following

1. At least one (1) project that is in which the Offeror acted as the prime contractor overseeing a project for protective coatings work in a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

2. At least one (1) project with a contract value over $75,000.

3. At least one (1) example of performing concurrent projects as a prime contractor.

All Experience Overview and Information Sheets must be filled out completely. The information provided in the Experience Information Sheets will be used to evaluate each Offeror’s experience.

Offerors are responsible for providing project descriptions in sufficient detail to demonstrate a level of experience in efforts involving requirements that are similar in scope and complexity as the effort described in this solicitation. Projects performed/completed under Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, such as Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC), or Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contracts may be submitted, but holding an IDIQ contract in and of itself is not sufficient to fulfill this requirement.

5.0 VOLUME III, FACTOR 2: PRICE

5.1 GENERAL

These instructions are to assist you in submitting information for the price proposal. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may render the proposal ineligible for award. Data submitted in the Price Volume should be information only essential to document or support the price position. No pricing information shall be included in any other volume, including cover letters.

If price information is included elsewhere in the documentation, the proposal may be deemed unacceptable and may not be evaluated.

5.2 ORGANIZATION

The Price Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

1. Table of Contents

2. Summary Page

3. Exceptions and/or Deviations

4. Construction Estimate Breakdown for Sample Project

5.2.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

The table of contents will identify the paragraph and page numbers of the contents of the volume.

Include the file name and a short description of the file contents for all the electronic files you submit.

The Table of Contents will not count towards the page limit.

5.2.2 SUMMARY PAGE

The Offeror shall prepare a summary page that will explain the price estimating approach.

5.2.3 EXCEPTIONS AND/OR DEVIATIONS

The Offeror shall comply to the maximum extent with the intent of the pricing instructions in supplying information that is current, timely, and in full support of the proposal. Exceptions or deviations to the solicitation requirements must be fully documented and explained. The Government does not, by this paragraph or elsewhere, represent that any exception(s) will ultimately be accepted. Exceptions to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may render a proposal unacceptable and therefore unawardable.

The instructions for preparation of the content of the Price Volume shall not take precedence over requirements of other clauses of the contract, Public Law, or the FAR as supplemented.

5.2.4 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN FOR SAMPLE PROJECT

The Construction Estimate Breakdown for Sample Project shall also include a completed bid schedule, found in Section J, Attachment 10, as a cover page. The Offeror shall use the Cost Sheet Breakdown for Sample Project, Section J, Attachment 09. The Offeror shall provide a price breakdown for the sample project, Project Number ZHTV201700 , Paint building 1. Offers shall be complete and sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirement; and be consistent with the Offeror’s technical proposal. Failure to provide all prices may render a proposal submission as incomplete. In addition, if an Offeror places a zero amount in any cell, the Offeror must affirmatively state that fact and provide a rationale in the price volume. The burden of proof for credibility of the proposed pricing rests with the Offeror.

5.3 SUBMISSION OF PRICE VOLUME

Submit the price volume in a paper hardcopy and on a CD-R/DVD-R in non-scanned Microsoft Excel worksheets and Microsoft Word documents as described above in Paragraph 2.2.2 of this document.

Electronically submitted documents must be editable and not password protected. Do not send “read only” Excel spreadsheets. Each disk shall be properly labeled, and the files shall be identified in all respects.

5.4 SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The PCO has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition.

Upon examination of the initial offers, the PCO will review this determination and if, in the PCO’s opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required.

IAW FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), information other than cost or pricing data may be required to support price reasonableness. Information shall be provided IAW FAR 15.403-5. If, after receipt of proposals, the PCO determines that there is insufficient information available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply, the Offeror shall be required to submit cost or pricing data.