B.08 Replace Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Storage (23-R-0003) Solicitation.pdf

W50S8W-23-R-0003

F9V3CE3117A001

1. Aw ard w ill be made to the responsible bidder w hose bid conforms to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and is most advantageous to the Government considering price and price related factors.

2. Project Title: Replace Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Storage Project Number: DPEZ 212202

3. The procurement is being solicted as a 100% Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry classif ication Code is 236220. The size standard for Small Business is $45M.

4. The Project magnitude is betw een $100,000 and $250,000.

5. All documents including plans and specif ications w ill be available only from SAM.gov. Ensure to follow all directions carefully, this w ill be a design build project.

CHRISTOPHER R. DAVALOS 307-772-6887

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

26-Jun-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)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______30 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________ (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 offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, 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 _______120 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

USPFO WY 153 MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING

217 DELL RANGE BLVD

CHEYENNE WY 82009-4799

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

(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:

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20B. SIGNATURE

TO SIGN

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

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

TABLE OF CONTENTS & ATTACHMENT

SECTION 00 10 00 – SOLICITATION

SECTION 00 21 00 – INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 21 16 – INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

SECTION 00 22 00 – SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 22 16 – PROPOSAL EVAL, BASIS FOR AWARD

SECTION 00 45 00 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 – CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

SECTION 00 72 00 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECITON 00 73 00 – SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENT 1 – DPEZ 212202 Construct LOX Storage SOW (23-R-0003) ATTACHMENT 2 – DPEZ 212202 Replace LOX Storage Drawings (23-R-0003) ATTACHMENT 3 – Contractor Hazmat Usage Tracking Instructions (23-R-0003) ATTACHMENT 4 – EAL Form 12, Visitor Access ATTACHMENT 5 – Past Performance Questionnaire

ATTACHMENT 6 – WAGE DETERMINATION (23-R-0003)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Replace LOX Storage - Design

FFP

Provide on professional design services to demolish, recycle and or and remove the existing Liquid Oxygen (LOX) storage facility, pavement, storm sewers, site amenities, and other appurtenances. Followed by Installing an overhead roof, install a concrete pavement area and three-sided metal enclosure and relocating the existing LOX storage container inside the new overhead roof area.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F9V3CE3117A001

SIGNAL CODE: A

PSC CD: Y1GD

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Replace LOX Storage - Construction

FFP

Provide on professional construction services to demolish, recycle and or and remove the existing Liquid Oxygen (LOX) storage facility, pavement, storm sewers, site amenities, and other appurtenances. Followed by Installing an overhead roof, install a concrete pavement area and three-sided metal enclosure and relocating the existing LOX storage container inside the new overhead roof area.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F9V3CE3117A001

SIGNAL CODE: A

PSC CD: Y1GD

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 365 dys. ANP 1 WYOMING AIR NATIONAL GUARD- 153

CES

217 DELL RANGE BLVD

CHEYENNE WY 82009

FOB: Destination

F9V3CE

0002 365 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

F9V3CE

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 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 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

252.215-7009 Proposal Adequacy Checklist MAR 2023 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

“Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing or written” means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time”, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror.

Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall--

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend: This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award.

(1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the

Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(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.

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 $3,000,000, 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.

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 Christopher Davalos, Contracting Office, 217 Dell Range Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009.

Protests to NG Protest Decision Authority shall be filed at:

National Guard Bureau Office of the Director of Acquisitions ATTN: NGB-AQ-O 111 S. George Mason Dr.

Arlington, VA 22204 Email: ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-task-order-ombudsman@mail.mil

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (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) Site visits date, time, and location are below:

Date: 6 July 2023 Time: 9:00a.m MDT Location: Bldg 31 (Civil Engineer Squadron), 153d Airlift Wing, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001

**(Site visit/Pre-proposal conference are not mandatory to attend)**

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):

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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Section 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. SCOPE

1.1. You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal W50S8W-23-R-0003 for Project No. DPEZ-212202 at the 153d Airlift Wing (AW), Wyoming Air National Guard (WYANG), 217 Dell Range Blvd, Cheyenne, WY, 82009. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

1.2. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses.

2. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

2.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on 6 July 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)(Attendence is not mandatory) for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at 153d AW, Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) Building 31, 217 Dell Range Blvd, Cheyenne, WY, 82009. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

2.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Complete and email Attachment 4 – EAL Form 12, visitor Access for all attendees to christopher.davalos.1@us.af.mil and kristopher.kahle@us.af.mil.

2.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 5 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees.

Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

2.4. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation’s Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Driver’s License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, and/or (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

2.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

2.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to SAM.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

3.1. Submit all questions via email to the contracting office at the address shown below. Do NOT contact the A-E or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay the response to your question.

Subject Line: Reference No. W50S8W-23-R-0003 Email: christopher.davalos.1@us.af.mil and kristopher.kahle@us.af.mil

INQUIRIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

Date of Proposal Inquiry:

From:

Company Name:

Phone Number:

Email address:

Proposal Inquiry: Be specific as to part of solicitation you are questioning.

3.2. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer.

3.3. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth day prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed compliant and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two working days prior to closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO

SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

3.4. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to https://www.sam.gov.

3.4.1. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the web site.

3.4.2. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the https://www.sam.gov. Beta.sam.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Plans and specifications are uploaded and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA.

3.4.2.1. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To register go to:

www.sam.gov. You will need your Unique Entity Identified (UEI) number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. (Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days, so plan accordingly.)

4. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

4.1. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the specifications or drawings or both prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted at https://www.sam.gov.

4.2. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to “refresh” their web page to ensure they have the lasted information.

5. WAGE DETERMINATION

5.1. The Construction Wage Rate Requirements, formerly known as Davis Bacon Wage Rates, are applicable to this project. Current prevailing wage determination(s) at time of issuance of solicitation are included in section 00 73 00.

In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to the closing date of the solicitation, the most current wage determination is in effect. Should the wage rate change after closing, but prior to award, the updated Wage Determination will be incorporated by amendment and issued to all offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition. If applicable, these offerors/contractors will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide revised proposals solely to amend proposals due to Wage Determination changes.

If the wage determination modification does not change any affected wage rates, then the provisions of FAR 22.404- 5(c)(4) will apply.

5.2. Applicable wage rates can be found at SAM.gov.

6. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This RFP does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent proposals or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

7. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD

Sections 00 21 00, 00 21 16, 00 22 16, 00 45 00 and all exhibits will be physically removed as a result of an award but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

8. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

9. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

It has been determined that all reasonable amounts of potable water and electricity, where physically available, used in connection with this project will be furnished to contractor without cost. The offerors will take this into consideration when computing its offer. (FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services)

10. BID BONDS

A Bid bond is required with submission of the proposal. The bid bond is due on the date as stated on the SF1442 block 13. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

11. EXCEPTIONS

If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each such exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00010 through 00800) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions". An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror's proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

12. CLAUSES

12.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

12.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

13. BRAND NAME REQUIREMENTS – N/A

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

SECTION 00 21 16 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of proposals. Carefully review this section prior to commencing proposal preparation. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with Section 00100, FAR Provision 52.215-1, Instruction to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition.

1.2. Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete proposal. Failure to furnish a complete proposal, at the time of proposal submission, may result in the proposal being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award.

2. PROPOSAL CONTENT

2.1. For this two-phase Design-Build solicitation, prospective offerors shall submit the following volumes in separate packages for each phase in accordance with instructions contained herein.

2.1.1. Phase 1 will consist of three (3) factors: (1) Team Experience, (2) Conceptual Technical Approach, and

(3) Past Performance. Factors 1 through 3 are sorted are in descending order of importance. Factor 1, Team Experience, is more important than Factor 2, Conceptual Technical Approach, which is more important than Factor 3, Past Performance. The Government may evaluate Phase 1 proposals as submitted, without conducting exchanges. Offerors should not assume that they will have an opportunity to clarify or correct anything in their proposal after submitting it in response to Phase 1. Up to five (5) of the most highly qualified Offerors who submit a proposal in Phase 1 may be invited to submit proposals for Phase 2, where they will submit a technical and price proposal. Offerors must receive minimum ratings of “Acceptable” for all Factors 1, 2, and 3 to move on to Phase 2 for further consideration.

2.1.2. Phase 2 will consist of two (2) factors: (1) Detailed Technical Approach, and (2) Price. Factor 1, Detailed Technical Approach, is approximately equal to Factor 2, Price.

2.3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 The Offeror’s proposal shall be submitted electronically, as described below. The RFP will provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal. The Offeror’s proposal shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

NOTE: The Offeror’s proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation.

2.3.2 Please send proposals to Contract Specialist Kristopher Kahle at kristopher.kahle@us.af.mil, and Contract Officer Christopher Davalos at christopher.davalos.1@us.af.mil. NLT 10:00 a.m. (MDT) on 17 July 2023.

2.3.3 The Government will not be responsible for submissions delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive responses on its behalf. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that responses are submitted to reach the designated recipient. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the response to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

mailto:kristopher.kahle@us.af.mil mailto:christopher.davalos.1@us.af.mil.

2.3.3.1 NOTE: Please note that the Bid Bond must be received by the Contract Specialist on or before the proposal due date and time.

2.4. PROPOSAL FORMAT

2.4.1. Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals, and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposed data. The proposal shall include all of the information requested in the specific instructions. Failure to include all information requested may adversely affect the evaluation.

2.4.2. A proposal that merely reiterates or promises to accomplish the requirements of the RFP will be considered unacceptable. A proposal that is orderly and sufficiently documented will be easy for the Government to understand and will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

2.4.3. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the evaluation committee to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal may become a part of the resultant contract. The data submitted with each proposal should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate. Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

2.4.4. File Format: Each volume shall be electronically formatted to print on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Any pages that are changed (as a result of discussions or proposal revisions) shall be of a different color and shall have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page.

The revised pages shall be dated. Each volume shall be clearly labeled with its title.

2.4.5. Each volume shall be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Where page limits exist, a page is defined as one single side of a page. Double sided pages count as 2 pages. Unless otherwise stated, tabs, indexes and dividers do not count in the page count. Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape oriented.

2.4.6. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be consecutively numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

MS Word (doc/docx) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

NOTE: 11X17 pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11X17 page counts as two pages.

2.4.7. File Packaging: All of the proposal electronic files shall be submitted in PDF format, with the exception of the price proposal, and should be uploaded electronically to the PIEE website. CDs, DVD, Zip disks or USB drives are not permitted. **Please note – Self extracting exe files are not acceptable.**

2.4.8. Content Requirement: The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner and to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.

Offerors will be cautioned that “parroting” of the technical requirements of the scope with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.

Proprietary information should be clearly marked.

2.4.9. The offeror shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her proposal, including that provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the facts and conditions were not as stated, the proposal may be rejected.

2.5. PROPOSAL VOLUME CONTENTS: Each offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals, which do not include the requested minimum information, may be eliminated from further consideration for award. The following page limits shall apply:

Table 1 – Page Limit Requirements

VOLUME TITLE DIGITAL

COPIES

PAGE LIMITS

Phase 1, Volume I: Team Experience 1 11 (1 page for the cover sheet/matrix and 2 pages per project)

Phase 1, Volume II: Conceptual Technical Approach

1 10

Phase 1, Volume III: Past Performance 1 None

Phase 2, Volume I: Detailed Technical Approach

1 20

Phase 2, Volume II: Price, SF 1442, Amendments, Reps/Certs, JV Agreement

1 None

NOTE: All pages including, but not limited to, cover letters, Table of Contents pages, tables, illustrations, blank pages, dividers, and appendices will be counted in the page calculation. Pages that exceed the above noted page limitations will be removed, not read, and not evaluated. Agreements or letters of commitment will not be counted toward the page limit. Past Performance Questionnaires or CPARS reports will not be counted toward the page limit.

2.5.1. PHASE 1 VOLUME I, PRO FORMA DOCUMENTS

2.5.1.1. Provide an introductory page to include Cage Code, UEI Number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), points of contact, authorized negotiators, contact phone, and email addresses. Also, state that your business is a certified small business.

2.5.1.2. Offer and Section 00010 – Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind your company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF 1442 is required to have an original signature.

2.5.1.3. Representations and Certifications- Section 00600- insert the required certifications and representations and return only those shown in section 00600. Return the entire Section 00600 with your proposal. All other required representations and certifications are to be completed on line in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

2.5.1.4. All potential offerors are required to register in the System for Award Management. See FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management.

2.5.1.5. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the http://www.sam.gov/

Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

2.5.2. PHASE 1 VOLUME II, OFFEROR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY AND PAST

PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL

2.5.2.1. Phase 1 Volume II is comprised of three (3) subfactors: Subfactor 1, Team Experience;

Subfactor 2, Conceptual Technical Approach; and Subfactor 3, Past Performance.

2.5.2.1.1. Government acknowledges that the technical proposal will involve discussion of some of the same projects/contracts discussed in the Past Performance volume. While Past Performance examines how an offeror performed in the past, so as to determine the probability of success on future projects, this subfactor examines the offeror’s experience with complex multidiscipline project management and execution and how the offeror demonstrates an understanding of the contract’s requirements taking this experience into consideration.

2.5.2.2. Phase 1 Volume II Subfactor 1: Team Experience. The Team Experience Proposal is limited to 11 single pages, (1 page for the cover sheet/matrix and 2 pages per project). Pages in excess of the limit will not be evaluated.

2.5.2.2.1 The offeror shall provide no more than five (5) projects that have been performed by the offeror and for which the offeror was the prime contractor performing and/or managing the work. The projects shall demonstrate the offeror’s experience in performance of work similar to the work required by this solicitation.

If more than five (5) projects are submitted, only the first five (5) projects as identified in the proposal will be evaluated.

2.5.2.2.2 All submitted projects shall have been completed no earlier than six (6) years before the posting date of this solicitation or, if active, shall be in progress for at least one (1) year (with at least 50% construction progress completed). Examples of projects shall not exceed two (2) pages each.

2.5.2.2.3 A project is defined as a single, stand-alone contract and/or a single task order issued under an existing IDIQ contract(s) unless the project included multiple phases and was issued under more than one contractual order. It shall be noted that an IDIQ contract is not a project. Do not combine multiple task orders unrelated to a stand- alone project to create a single project example. Combining multiple task orders under an IDIQ to create a single project will not be compliant with the solicitation criteria, and it will not be evaluated or considered. The contract number or IDIQ number and individual task order number associated with the project in the title must be included for each of the projects. If the project is not 100% complete, note the current percentage and estimated date when the project will be completed for each contract and/or task order. Firms shall only submit projects as evidence of experience if those projects are at a minimum 50% complete. Include the percentage of work self-performed by the prime for each contract and/or task order. If proposing as a JV, ascribe the percentage of work self-performed by each Joint Venture member.

2.5.2.2.3 A matrix listing all members of the proposed team should be included for this factor that clearly identifies the submitted experience projects that each member worked on. If a team member’s role is changed, please include that information. A sample matrix illustrating the format is as follows (note, these positions are for illustrative purposes only):

Labor Category Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4 Project 5 Remarks

Project Manager

X

On Project 5 was an Assistant Project Manager

Security Professional

Provided by Joint Venture Partner “Design Co.”

Other Professional (State Position)

Provided by Joint Venture Partner “Design Co.”

Civil Engineer X X X Superintendent X X X X General Foreman New Hire

2.5.2.2.4 If any significant portion of the work provided is subcontracted, clearly identify that work as such and provide the required experience of that subcontractor as it relates to work the subcontractor is to perform for this solicitation. If the offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall provide information demonstrating experience relevant to their role on this project.

2.5.2.3. Phase 1 Volume II Subfactor 2: Conceptual Technical Approach. The technical approach proposal is limited to 10 pages total. The technical approach is obtained for the purposes of evaluating the offeror’s proposed technical approach for accomplishing the work described in the solicitation. The offeror’s proposed approach will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the offeror addresses all elements of the design and construction for completeness and reasonableness.