B.08.02_Solicitation W5J9JE23R0016 PBS Role II.pdf

Project Title: PBS Role II, Syria Design Bid Build Construction

NAICS: 236220

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction Magnitude is betw een: $1,000,000 and $3,000,000

JASON S RINEHART

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

03-Aug-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________240 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________01 10 00

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

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

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________ copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________02 Aug 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USACE TRANSATLANTIC AFGHANISTAN DISTRICT

CETAA-CT, USACE TAA HQ BAF, BAGRAM

APO AE 09354

W5J9JE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W5J9JE23R0016 41

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W5J9JE23R0016

Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 100% Package 199 03-AUG-2023

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Mobilization / Demobilization

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 2, Paragraph 2.1 FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1JZ

NET AMT

0002 1 Job As-Built Drawings

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 2, Paragraph 2.2

0003 1 Job Site Survey

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 3, Paragraph 3.1

0004 1 Job Geotechnical Investigation

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 3, Paragraph 3.2

0005 1 Job Demolition

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.1

0006 1 Job Site Grading & Drainage

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.2

0007 1 Job Retaining Walls

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.3

0008 1 Job Access Road

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.4

0009 1 Job Potable Water Supply

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.5

0010 1 Job Potable Water Service

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.6

0011 1 Job Wastewater Holding Tank

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.7

0012 1 Job Sewer Service

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.8

0013 1 Job Generator & Fuel Pad

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.9

0014 1 Job Generator & Fuel Tanks, & MTS

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.10

0015 1 Job Power Service

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 4, Paragraph 4.11

0016 1 Job Role II Medical Facility

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 5, Paragraph 5.1

0017 1 Job Tambour Storage Cabinets

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 6, Paragraph 6.1

0018 1 Job Storage Cabinets

FFP

See Statement of Work Part 6, Paragraph 6.2

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 240 dys. ANP 1 USACE TAE

TF WOLVERINE SYRIA

CAMP ARIFJAN

COE T340

APO AE 09366

W5J9JE

0002 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0009 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0010 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0011 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0012 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0013 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0014 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0015 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0016 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0017 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0018 240 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00 21 00 – Instruction to Offerors

A. PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION

This solicitation pertains to a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for construction services. This project is located in northeastern Syria near the vicinity of Ash Shaddadi. Work consists of the construction of al Role II Medical Facility, and the respective potable water, wastewater/sewer, and power generation service for the new facility. Work shall include all labor, equipment, and materials to complete all work specified herein. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for work under this procurement is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45M.

The contractor shall provide all management, administration, quality control, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, vehicles, heavy equipment, supplies and other items as necessary to perform the services contained in the scope of work.

The Government does not intend to hold a site visit.

Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS): Offerors must demonstrate that they are registered in the JCCS by providing the JCCS ID number in their proposal. Offerors must have an active JCCS profile with a certified questionnaire, the review completed, and be favorably adjudicated to be determined responsible and considered eligible for award. If an offeror has an incomplete JCCS registration, their proposal shall not be evaluated. If an offeror has a complete JCCS registration but receives anything other than a favorable adjudication, their proposal shall not be evaluated. Offerors providing incomplete or incorrect information pertaining to JCCS registration will be determined non-responsive and their proposal may not be evaluated.

Information on JCCS registration is available at the following website: https://www.jccs.gov. If an offeror is a joint venture (JV), the JV entity must have a valid registration representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. The Government will not accept separate registrations and licenses for each separate entity representing the JV.

B. PART II – PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

1. REQUIREMENT FOR SEPARATE PRICE AND TECHNICAL FILES:

a. Technical Proposal and Price Proposal must be submitted electronically as separate electronic files. Ensure that each separate electronic file is clearly marked "W5J9JE23R0016 Volume I – Non-price (Technical) Proposal" and " W5J9JE23R0016 Volume II – Price Proposal" with the name of the offeror and the date specified for receipt of proposals. Information within each file shall be organized sequentially under the specified Tabs to facilitate evaluation.

Proposals shall contain the following:

VOLUME I: NON-PRICE (TECHNICAL) PROPOSAL: The information required within each factor of an offeror’s technical proposal is described below. Do not submit pricing information with the non-price (technical) proposal. Offerors are reminded to adhere to any page limitations stated in a specific factor. Volume 1 shall not exceed 50 pages, front and back, including the table of contents.

COVER PAGE: A cover page shall appear at the beginning of Volume I and, at a minimum, shall consist of the following information:

Solicitation number Offeror’s name, physical mailing addresses, telephone number, and email address of the official having the authority to bind the offeror contractually Offeror’s JCCS Number or SAM Unique Identifier

TABLE OF CONTENTS: A table of contents shall be placed in Volume I which identifies major areas by title and page numbers. This volume contains Tab A through Tab C. Submit one (1) electronic copy of this volume.

NON-PRICE (TECHNICAL) PROPOSAL (Volume I):

Tab A: Factor 1 – Vendor Access Narrative Tab B: Factor 2 – Technical Approach Tab C: Factor 3 – Past Performance

VOLUME II – PRICE PROPOSAL: The information required within an offeror’s price proposal is described under Factor 4, Price below. Volume II shall include the following:

COVER PAGE: A cover page shall appear at the beginning of Volume II and, at a minimum, shall consist of the following information:

Solicitation number Offeror’s name, physical mailing addresses, telephone number, and email address of the official having the authority to bind the offeror contractually Offeror’s JCCS Number or SAM Unique Identifier

TABLE OF CONTENTS: A table of contents shall be placed in Volume II which identifies major areas by title and page numbers. This volume contains Tab A, B, and C. Submit one (1) electronic copy of this volume.

Tab A: Price Proposal – Signed solicitation, Offer, and Award (SF 1442) with blocks

14-20c completed, including the acknowledgement of all amendments.

Tab B: Completed Section 00 11 00, CLIN Schedule Tab C: Completed Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications

Offerors shall verify that the information for all forms submitted is current, correct, and complete, including names of points of contact, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Failing to submit of completely fill out the solicitation attachments may result in a determination that the proposal is unacceptable. Therefore, offerors are urged to follow instructions and raise questions through the Bidder Inquiry process (via ProjNet) described in paragraph 3.e. below.

b. The Technical Proposal and Price Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

c. All information intended to be evaluated as part of the Technical Proposal must be submitted within the Technical Proposal file. Do not cross-reference similar material in the Price Proposal, or vice versa. Do not include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal. Do not submit excess information, to include audio-visual materials, electronic media, etc.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

a. Proposals must be typed and submitted in English. Proposals submitted in a language other than English will be considered unacceptable. Letters, licenses, agreements, if not written in English, must be accompanied by an English translated copy with a signed statement, in English, by an authorized representative who can bind each partner that the English translation is true and correct.

b. An offeror’s proposal must be submitted as two separate files in PDF (or comparable) formats: Volume I – Non-Price (Technical) proposal and Volume II – Price. Each volume must include the content and adhere to the format discussed above.

c. A 50-page limit applies. Pages furnished for organizational purposes only, such as a cover page, tabs, separator pages, or a table of contents, are not included in the page limitation. Corporate certificates, joint venture agreements, and Letters of Commitment are also not included in page limitations.

d. The Volume 1 – Non-Price (Technical) proposal shall be sized to print on 8 1/2” x 11” paper, that is A4; the equivalent to 11” X 17” for drawings, that is A3. Font size shall be no smaller than 10-point font. Page is defined as a single sheet of paper with text on one side.

e. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.

f. All information must be confined to the appropriate volume. The Offeror should limit the proposal to the required information sufficient to provide the Government an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of their proposal.

3. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

a. Introduction. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in the solicitation by the closing date and time specified. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

b. Failure to include all required information may cause the proposal to be considered non-responsive and not considered further for award.

c. Proposals shall be submitted by email only to the specified email addresses. Proposals shall be submitted via email to: DLL-CETAE-CT-Proposal- Submission@usace.army.mil and carbon copy (cc) richard.w.bonnell@usace.army.mil and jason.s.rinehart@usace.army.mil. Multiple emails may be submitted. In the case of multiple emails, include in the subject of the emails # of #. The subject of the email shall be labeled: Email _#_ of _#_ W5J9JE-23-R-0016 - COMPANY NAME. You are encouraged to request a delivery receipt and read receipt with your email submission.

d. Proposals are due no later than the date and time indicated in block 13 of the SF 1442.

Proposals received after this date and time will not be accepted. Facsimile proposals are not permitted. It is an offeror’s responsibility to ensure its proposal is received by the Government system by the date and time of the proposal deadline. Undeliverable messages due to an offeror’s proposal size or IT issues are not the responsibility of the Government. The Kuwait time zone will be used for the purposes of determining whether the proposal was received "late" in accordance with FAR 15.208(b). Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Please make allowances for delays in transmittal.

e. Inquiries. Offerors with technical inquiries shall submit their inquiries in writing via

"Bidder Inquiry" in ProjNet at www.projnet.org\projnet. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. The bidder inquiry key is 4595M6-NI8SUJ.

• Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry. All inquiries containing multiple questions will be rejected.

• The Government reserves the right to decline addressing certain questions.

• No questions will be answered if received later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the due date for proposals.

• All Offerors are encouraged to register on ProjNet for alerts so as to stay abreast of Q&A's that are posted in reference to this solicitation.

• Only self-registered users on ProjNet can submit & review inquiries. To self-register, go to the webpage, click BID tab, select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter the key for this solicitation listed above and your email address.

After initial login, enter all the required information to create your user ID. Verify the information on the next screen and from there you may submit and view inquiries.

Those submitting inquiries will receive a system generated email notification when their inquiry has been processed and answered. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor for inquiries and responses.

• Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

• From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen. Identify the Agency as USACE. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication. Click “Continue”. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

• Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system. Click “Add User”. Once this is completed you will be registered within ProjNet and logged into the system.

• Submit questions or review questions and answers. A bidder who submits a question will receive an automated email notification that their question has been received. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer are then available for all other bidders to review.

• For specific step-by-step for POSTING YOUR INQUIRIES, see the Reference link on the Contract Viewer. For questions about the ProjNet-®, please contact the Call Center help desk USA toll free at 1-800-428-HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). ProjNet-® questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com.

f. General Proposal Submission Requirements. Electronic Proposals. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FedEx delivery of hard copies and/or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized.

g. Any information presented in a proposal that the Offeror wants safeguarded from disclosure to other parties must be identified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of Provision "FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2004)," subparagraph (e), which is found in Section 00 21 00 of the solicitation. The Government will endeavor to honor the restrictions against release requested by Offerors, to the extent permitted under United States law and regulations.

h. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of any responses to this solicitation. Any oral explanations or instructions to offerors if made, are not binding. Any information given to an offeror which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation. The solicitation and all amendments to the solicitation will be issued electronically via public announcement on the SAM website. It is each offeror’s responsibility to acknowledge any amendments in its proposal submission.

i. Offerors should not modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation in either the non-price (technical) or price proposal or add conditions or qualifications to their offers.

Should an offeror include terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, that offeror may be determined to be ineligible for award.

The offeror should resolve any questions related to specific terms and conditions contained within the solicitation prior to submission of their offer.

j. Use of the words “will”, “shall”, or “must” indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to comply with a mandatory requirement at the time and date for submission of proposals, shall result in an offeror’s proposal being disqualified from consideration for award, unless the Government determines to conduct discussions in accordance with FAR 15.306, thereby providing a means by which appropriate corrections by the offeror(s) involved could be made. Failure to comply with requirements annotated with the words “should” or “may” could result in an unacceptable rating of an offeror’s non-pricing ratings and may have a significant effect upon an offeror being selected for the contract award. Time periods, if stated as a number of days, are calendar days unless otherwise specified.

4. BID, PERFORMANCE, AND PAYMENT BONDS

a. 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter III, Bonds (formerly known as the Miller Act) and

FAR 28.102-1(a) require performance and payment bonds issued by an acceptable corporate surety for any construction contract exceeding $150,000. This requirement may be waived, however, by the contracting officer for work performed in foreign countries if it is found that it is impracticable for the contractor to furnish such bond.

The contracting officer has exercised their discretion and waived the requirement for performance and payment bonds on this contract.

b. In accordance with FAR 28.101-1(a), “A contracting officer shall not require a bid guarantee unless a performance bond or a performance and payment bond is also required.” As the contracting officer has waived the requirements for performance and payment bonds, a bid bond is also not required.

5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL FACTOR SECTIONS

a. Factor 1 – Vendor Access Narrative

Offerors are required to be on the Autonomous Administration in Northeast of Syria

Company Evaluation and Monitoring Committee’s (Committee) approved vendor list at the time of the solicitation and remain eligible if awarded a contract and during the entire contract period of performance to include any warranty period.

Offers shall submit proof / evidence from the Committee showing the firm is approved to conduct business within the ESSA. Offerors must obtain all applicable licenses, insurances, approvals, and clearances required to conduct business in the ESSA. This section shall not exceed five (5) pages.

b. Factor 2 – Technical Approach

Show the overall construction phase for major items (site work, utilities, paving, grading, building construction, finishes, commissioning, critical path, and closeout). This information should be provided in a schedule. Start no earlier than the Contract Award Date (for this purpose only, assume a contract award date of 30 September 2023). Identify project duration (shown as Day 1) starting on the day that Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) is issued.

Show turnover of the project. The time to complete the project and turnover to the Government shall consider the requirement for the contractor’s QC completion inspection and the subsequent joint Government-contractor turnover inspection. Show as-built drawing submissions.

Include a narrative that discusses the schedule’s logic and constraints as well as the offeror’s understanding of the contract requirements. Constraints: Offeror must demonstrate the capability and flexibility to plan and schedule the complete project to meet the proposed contract completion period. Clearly identify any constraints on the schedule presented (i.e., labor and material availability, permits, weather, etc.). Indicate the anticipated overall critical path on the schedule.

c. Factor 3 – Past Performance

The offeror shall demonstrate past performance though the submission of projects completed, or at least 80% complete by the time of submission, within the last six (6) years using the Construction – Past Performance Assessment Worksheet (Attachment 1). A maximum of five (5) relevant projects shall be submitted. A project is considered relevant if it includes civil (site) work (excavation, leveling, trenching, etc.), electrical work, and/or plumbing. If a Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) rating is not available for a submitted project, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 2) shall be submitted. If a project has a CPARS rating, no PPQs for that project will be accepted. If any negative past performance information is received on the PPQ to which the Offeror has not an opportunity to respond, the contractor will be given an opportunity to provide rebuttal.

Offerors should provide accurate, current, and complete contact information for references.

The offeror may submit projects for evaluation performed by joint venture. The Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance.

6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL SECTION

a. The price proposal shall contain the signed solicitation coversheet (SF 1442) with blocks 14 through 20C. It is imperative that all amendments to this solicitation are acknowledged in block 19.

b. The offeror shall complete and submit the contract line-item schedule found in Section 00 11 00 completely. Any proposal that does not have all contract line items priced will be determined non-responsive and may be removed from award consideration.

END OF SECTION

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition NOV 2021 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance

Plan.

OCT 2020

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation

JUN 2020

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions NOV 2020 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(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 Jason Rinehart, Corps of Engineers T340,APO,09366

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

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 22 00 - Supplementary Instructions

EVALUATION PROCESS AND PROCEED

SECTION 00 22 00 – EVALUATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

A. PART 1 – KEY MILESTONES

The source selection process with follow the sequence outlined below:

1. Issue RFP

2. Receive Proposals

3. Conduct Initial Evaluation

4. Present Findings to the Source Selection Authority (SSA)

5. SSA Decision

6. Notification of Award

7. Debriefing of Unsuccessful Offerors

B. DEFINITIONS

1. Rating: The adjective/descriptor assigned by the evaluators to the non-cost/price factors and corresponding subfactors (if any). Proposals are valuated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-cost/price factors/subfactors.

2. Factor Rating Definitions:

Technical Rating. Assess whether the offeror’s proposal will satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements.

Determine whether the offeror’s proposal is acceptable or unacceptable using the ratings and descriptions outlined below.

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATINGS

ADJECTIVAL

RATING

DESCRIPTION

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

b. Past Performance Rating. Assess the offeror’s probability of meeting the minimum past performance solicitation requirements. Use the rating descriptions outlined below.

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION RATINGS

RATING DEFINITION

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

C. PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. All proposals will be received by the PCO, or designee, electronically via email no later than the time specified in solicitation. The SSEB, in concert with the PCO, will control all copies of the Offerors’ proposals and other associated data. Proposals received after the stated deadline shall be handled in accordance with FAR 15.208(b).

2. Upon receipt of proposals, the Contract Specialist (CS) will verify responsiveness by screening all proposals and ensuring they are properly completed, executed, and submitted in accordance with the solicitation requirements. The CS will notify the PCO of any non-responsive offerors.

3. The CS will then perform a price analysis on all offers received in accordance with 15.404-1(b).

Offers will also be reviewed for unbalanced pricing. Any offer that is found to have unbalanced pricing may be rejected if it is determined that the unbalanced pricing creates an unacceptable risk to the Government.

4. Once the price analysis has been performed, the CS will order the offers that are determined acceptable based on the price analysis, starting with the lowest price and moving to the highest price.

5. The PCO or designee will train the SSEB on the evaluation process. All applicable statutory and regulatory references will be made available to each member required to sign the Certification of Personnel Involved in an Acquisition/Source Selection Concerning Conflicts of Interest, Nondisclosure, and Rules of Conduct.

6. The CS will send the lowest priced offer to the SSEB, and the evaluators will individually review the Offeror’s proposal. Each member’s narrative assessment and go/no-go rating will be recorded on the Technical Evaluation Forms. Evaluation forms will be completed electronically. The assessment must be objective and not transfer ideas and concepts from one proposal to another.

Only the evaluation criteria stated in the solicitation will be used to accomplish the evaluation.

Evaluators may not inject their personal opinions of the Offerors if those opinions are not based on the proposal and the solicitation. The evaluator’s narrative assessment of each proposal is the cornerstone of the evaluation process and will be used for the source selection decision document as well as for debriefing unsuccessful Offerors, if required.

7. If there is a disagreement between the rankings of each firm evaluated, the SSEB Chair will conduct a consensus meeting for the evaluated offeror using the individual comments from the SSEB and will conduct an open forum discussion with the evaluators as a basis to arrive at consensus. The SSA and a representative from the Office of Counsel will attend the consensus meeting. It is important to realize that while individual SSEB members may have more specific expertise in one functional area, each member’s unique experience and understanding often prove valuable in identifying aspects of a proposal from a perspective not seen by other members. All participants should be open to varying ideas and interpretations during the consensus process.

8. If the first offer is determined to be technically acceptable, no further offers will receive a technical evaluation and the evaluations will proceed to paragraph 16 below.

9. Should the offer not be technically acceptable, paragraph 6 and 7 above will be repeated with the next-lowest offer until a technically acceptable offer is received.

10. If the SSA determines discussions should be held because none of the offers are technically acceptable, the SSEB will document weaknesses, deficiencies (and associated risks where applicable), and uncertainties identified for each Offeror on Evaluation Notices (ENs). Solicitation and proposal references must be cited. The ENs must be written to prompt the Offeror(s) to respond to the area in detail, but not lead them in their response. ENs are provided with the consensus forms.

11. If discussions are necessary, a competitive range must be established.

12. The PCO will notify all Offerors excluded from the competitive range and debrief as applicable.

13. Discussions will occur with all Offerors within the competitive range. Oral discussions are encouraged in order to establish a common understanding of the Government’s findings.

14. Close discussions and establish a date/time for receipt of final proposals. (Note that revised proposals, prior to final proposals, are permissible).

15. Once final proposals have been received, the evaluation process will follow the procedures outlined in paragraphs 2 through 9 above until an offer is found to be technically acceptable.

16. Contract award is made. Unsuccessful Offerors are notified and debriefed as applicable.

D. TECHNICAL EVAULATION CRITERIA

1. Factor 1 – Vendor Access Narrative

Factor 1 is a Go/No-Go factor and thus will receive a rating of either Go or No-Go.

The Vendor Access Narrative portion of an offeror’s proposal will be limited to five (5) pages in length. Any pages beyond five (5) will not be evaluated.

There are specific requirements to conduct business in the Eastern Syrian Security Area (ESSA) comprised of the North and East sections of Syria. Offerors must be on the Syrian Monitoring and Evaluation Committee’s approved vendor list in order to perform work within the ESSA.

2. Factor 2 – Technical Approach

The Offeror must clearly articulate a narrative demonstrating the Offeror’s understanding of the construction schedule’s logic and constraints, as well as the Offeror’s understanding of the Contract requirements. A schedule shall be provided with all the major construction phases.

Include at least the major construction activities and milestones identified.

Start no earlier than the Contract Award Date (for this purpose only, assume a contract award date of (30 September 2023).

Identify project duration (shown as Day 1) starting on the day that Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) is issued.

3. Factor 3 – Past Performance

Projects submitted for past performance should be submitted using the Past Performance Assessment Worksheet (Attachment 1). If the project does not have a Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System (CAPRS) rating, the contractor shall submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 2). If the Contractor submits a PPQ for a project that already has a CPARS rating, only the CPARS rating will be used. The Government will review all performance evaluation ratings and past performance questionnaires for projects submitted under Factor 3. The Government may contact provided points of contact listed on the Experience Information forms submitted under Factor 3.

A submission containing recent projects that meet at least one of the relevancy criteria will be determined acceptable.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered acceptable.

E. COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURING SOURCE SELECTION MATERIALS

The PCO and the SSEB Chair will ensure information security including ensuring information integrity, confidentiality, and availability is maintained as described in FAR 2.101. Electronic source selection information shall be housed in an access controlled; password protected site. All source selection materials will be marked in accordance with FAR 2.101 (see definition of source selection information) and 3.104 and secured as prescribed by the PCO and SSEB Chair. Communications (internal and external) procedures and limitations (if any) will be provided by the PCO and SSEB Chair.

F. BEST VALUE DECISION.

The SSA will select the source whose proposal offers the lowest evaluated price and for which all non-price factors are rated as “acceptable” in accordance with the established criteria in the RFP.

G. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION.

The PCF will make the announcement of the selection of a successful offeror directly or through their designee.

H. DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS.

The PCO will conduct the debriefings in a manner appropriate to the acquisition in accordance with FAR 15.506(b).

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Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2023 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements --

Certification

NOV 2021

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation

JUN 2020

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

JAN 2023

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52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

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52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--

REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

(a) Definitions. Inverted domestic corporation and subsidiary have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).

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