B08-Combined Synopsis - Solicitation - HT9425-25-R-0015.pdf

HT942525R0015

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: HT9425-25-R-0015

Posted Date: 03/25/2025

Questions Due Date: 4/1/2025

Original Response Date: 04/9/2025

Current Response Date: 04/9/2025

Product or Service Code: R799 Other Management Support Services

Set Aside: Total Small Business

NAICS Code: 561210

Contracting Office Address

US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA)

808 Schreider Street Fort Detrick, MD 21702

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

“quotations” are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a "request for quotations (RFQ)." The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 88B.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561210, with a small business size standard of $47M.

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) contract to provide project management, quality assurance, and operational support services. This shall include Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) facilities that range in size from 22,140 square feet to 1,000,000 square feet, along with their surroundings and connections to municipal support (e.g., water, sewer, power, etc.). Contractor personnel shall work independently and in association with various Government staff on assigned projects that are within the scope of work and shall provide the technical assistance necessary to accomplish the assigned tasks in the performance of this contract at the WRAIR and Nave Medical Research Command (NMRC) Forest Glen Annex and other WRAIR owned facilities both CONUS and OCONUS as needed.

Place of Performance

503 Robert Grant Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Occasional support may be required at OCONUS locations.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months

Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012177458

PSC CD: R799

NET AMT

0002 12 Months

Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012177458

1001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOB: Destination

1002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

2001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

2002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

3001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

3002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

4001 12 Months OPTION Service Labor

FFP

Service Labor shall include providing all personnel, supplies, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

4002 12 Months OPTION Surge Support Labor

FFP

Surge Support will be performed in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government

3002 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 16-MAY-2025 TO

15-MAY -2026

N/A WALTER REED

WALTER REED ARMY INST OF

RESEARCH

503 ROBERT GRANT AVE

SILVER SPRING, MD DC 20910

FOB: Destination

HT0968

0002 POP 16-MAY-2025 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY-2026 FOB: Destination

1001 POP 16-MAY-2026 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY-2027 FOB: Destination

1002 POP 16-MAY-2026 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2027 FOB: Destination

2001 POP 16-MAY-2027 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2028 FOB: Destination

2002 POP 16-MAY-2027 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2028 FOB: Destination

3001 POP 16-MAY-2028 TO N/A N/A

15-MAY -2029 FOB: Destination

3002 POP 16-MAY-2028 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2029 FOB: Destination

4001 POP 16-MAY-2029 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY -2030 FOB: Destination

4002 POP 16-MAY-2029 TO N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) HT0968

15-MAY-2030 FOB: Destination

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or

Assembled by American Security Drone Act--Covered Foreign Entities

NOV 2024

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

JAN 2025

52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

MAY 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

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

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity

Model Certification Level Requirement

JAN 2023

252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services. JUL 2021

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

MAR 2023

252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data JAN 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration JAN 2025 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property JAN 2024

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561210.

(2) The small business size standard is $47,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the provision at 52.204-7.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

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 https://www.sam.gov/ 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.

http://www.sam.gov/

(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.

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.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, 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 offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer 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--

(A) 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 offers; or

(B) 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

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

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

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

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers 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.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by--

(i) Using the ASSIST feedback module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); or

(ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571-767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

https://assist.dla.mil/ https://assist.dla.mil/ https://assist.dla.mil/feedback mailto:assisthelp@dla.mil

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) Reserved.

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

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

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

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

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

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

(6) 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.

ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 Size Standard

The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition is 561210 with a size standard in number of employees of $47 M.

1.1 Point of Contact

The Contract Specialist, Nathaniel Reus, is the point of contact for this acquisition. Any questions or concerns regarding this acquisition shall be submitted electronically via email to nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil

1.2 Questions Submissions

Questions pertaining to the solicitation requirements shall be submitted electronically no later than 1 April 2025 at 10:00 AM, to the Contract Specialist at nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil

The Offeror shall submit one set of questions only; multiple e-mails will not be accepted. Questions not submitted electronically will not be answered. Answers to all relevant and appropriate questions will be issued via amendment to the solicitation.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil mailto:nathaniel.a.reus.civ@health.mil

1.3 Quote Due Date: 9 April 2025 at 10:00AM.

1.4 Submission of Quotes

The Government will evaluate only one (1) proposal from each prime Offeror and will not accept alternate proposals. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for an effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal acceptance period must be a minimum of 180 calendar days, after the solicitation closing date. If any amendments to the solicitation are issued, the Offeror must acknowledge each amendment in their proposal. Failure to acknowledge all solicitation amendments may render the Offeror ineligible for award. Offerors must request confirmation of receipt of their proposal submission.

At a minimum, the Offeror must submit the following to be eligible for award:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the Offeror’s Point of Contact (POC).

2. Acknowledgement of the Solicitation and of all Amendments (if any).

3. Submission of complete Volumes, as listed below.

for award. Proposals received after the due date will not be evaluated; and therefore, not eligible for award.

Electronic Submission: Proposals shall be electronically to the Contract Specialist identified on page 1 of this document. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm Governments’ receipt of quote.

The Offeror’s proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days from the date of proposal submission. A complete proposal shall consist of four (4) Volumes, as follows:

Volume I - Technical Approach Volume II - Experience Volume II - Past Performance Volume IV –Price

Proposals that do not address all required content in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors will be considered incomplete.

Incomplete proposal submissions may render the Offeror ineligible.

1.4.1 Content and Format Instructions

Quotes shall be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Times New Roman font is required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in Quotes is prohibited. The Quote shall be presented in a clear and logical order in MS Word or searchable PDF format that is legible and comprehensive. Each Quote will contain two parts, a non-price Quote and price Quote.

Volume Number Page Limitation

Volume I, II, and III – Non-Price Quote: Technical Approach, Experience and Past Performance.

Volume I and II are limited to 45 single-sided pages total. No pricing data or pages shall be included in the Non- Price Quote. The offeror shall demonstrate that it has a clear understanding of the requirements outlined and the ability to meet the requirements to be considered for award. Clear statements of what will be performed/provided to meet this requirement are required. Statements such as “Will comply”, “Meet the intent of” or “We intend to meet the requirement” and the like will not suffice for evaluation purposes. Pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the document and not by sections. For any sections of a Quote with a defined page limit, pages exceeding the specified limit will be removed and not forwarded for evaluation.

Volume IV – Price Quote: No Page Limit

The following sections are not subject to page limits:

(1) Table of Contents

(2) Title page

(3) Offeror’s POC Cover Page

(4) Signed Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

(5) Volume III Past Performance

Historical Support

The historical support/labor categories for this requirement has been 2 Full Time Equivalent (1912 Hours) Project Managers and Quality Assurance Technician (Surge Only) to accomplish the tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement. Note that the historical categories and level of effort are only outlined for the Offeror to ascertain the approximate or estimated labor categories and level of effort; however, this is not to be construed as either mandatory or necessarily the best technical approach. The Government is seeking the best solution for this performance-based acquisition which uses the estimated labor categories and level of effort the Offeror has determined is the most appropriate to accomplish the tasks/objectives contained in this requirement. The Offeror is not bound to propose the suggested labor categories or quantities or level of effort, rather the Offeror is expected to provide the best solution citing the labor mix and quantity required to accomplish the tasks. If the Offeror has determined the estimated labor categories and level of effort are not their best technical solution, the Offeror is strongly encouraged and expected to submit labor categories and level of effort consistent with all of the cost/price and non-cost/price aspects of its approach. The level of effort proposed must be consistent with the proposed solution outlined in the non-cost/price offer and shall follow the tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement. The proposal must fully document and substantiate a cross mapping of your cost/price approach as it equates to the non-cost/price proposal.

Incumbent

Contract: W81XWH20P0089 Contractor: Management and Technology Solutions, Inc.

1.5 Non-Price Quote Submission

1.5.1 Volume 1: Technical Approach

The Offeror shall submit a written technical approach, which effectively demonstrates the offeror has a clear understanding of the requirement in support of a project management in a medical research facility. The offeror shall provide an approach that effectively demonstrates the Offeror’s overall ability to perform requirements in accordance with the PWS, specifically:

o Project Management Support: Project Management and Quality Assurance in support of services pertaining to management of multiple buildings and construction projects for a medical research facility with exposure to a vivarium, insectary, and various laboratories conducting research including, but not limited to, infectious diseases, brain health, pre-clinical research, and product development.

o The development, execution and inspections of facility related projects, including projects within medical research laboratories, providing input and recommendations as to acceptability/non-acceptability of completed work along with recommendations for corrective actions.

o Ensure regulatory compliance with construction and research facilities safety regulations for a safe work environment. Demonstrate procedures implemented to effectively comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and safety standards.

1.5.2 Volume II: Experience

The Offeror shall submit written information which effectively demonstrates:

The Offeror’s relevant experience (for this purpose, experience refers to what an Offeror has done, not how well it was accomplished) identical to, similar to or related to performing services contained within the PWS. The Offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate the amount of relevant corporate experience the Offeror possesses. Offeror’s relevant experience shall support and substantiate that the organization (to include support contractors, consultants, key personnel, and business partners) has current capabilities for assuring performance of this requirement in medical research facility.

Experience shall show:

(a) Appropriate mix and balance of education and training of team members; and,

(b) Quality and effectiveness insofar as the allocation of personnel and resources.

o The Offer must demonstrate experience in providing staff that have certifications in Construction Quality Management and OSHA 30-Hour in support of this requirement.

o The Offer must also demonstrate experience managing construction projects for a medical research facility with exposure to a vivarium and insectary.

1.5.3. Volume III: Past Performance

The past performance information shall contain no more than three (3) references for performance or awards during the past three (3) years which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Offeror shall provide a brief description of contract work and comparability to the proposed effort to project management in medical research facility.

Past Performance Reference Content: It is the Offeror's responsibility to provide valid, current and verifiable references. References must include:

o Name of the Organization that will be providing the reference, o Name of the POC, o POC Telephone Number, o POC Email address, o Contract Number, o NAICS Code of Same or Similar Relevant to this Requirement o Period of Performance, and o Scope of Work

1.5.4 Volume IV: Price

Offerors shall provide price Quotes to meet the firm fixed price nature of the contract. The Offeror shall provide a statement of the methodology and assumptions utilized as the basis for price proposed for the required services.

Certified Cost or Pricing data is not required. All prices shall be rounded to two decimal places.

The Offeror’s proposal shall include a detailed breakdown of their proposed pricing, including labor categories, fully burdened labor rates, and labor hours. Offerors shall define which labor categories will be performed by a subcontractor(s) along with the subcontractor(s) company name. The Offeror shall provide a detailed breakdown of the proposed labor rates for all proposed subcontractor labor, along with any indirect rates and fee that may apply.

Errors in mathematical computations may be considered a reason to remove the Offeror’s proposal from the competition. All formulas shall be visible.

The Offeror’s pricing shall be in accordance with its current market rates and reflect any applicable discounts available.

1.6 Administrative Information

Contractors must be registered in SAM to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov. Offerors response to RFQ shall include the Offerors Unique Entity ID and Cage Code.

The following provisions must be completed:

52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications--Commercial Products And Commercial Services 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or A Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law

The provisions shall be submitted with the Quote unless FAR Part…