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SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

This acquisition will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.5 and evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3).

Proposal Requirements

Proposal Preparation:

The following instructions cover the preparation and submittal of the offeror’s proposal for this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the RFP may cause their proposal to be determined unacceptable/non-compliant and therefore not eligible for award. If a joint venture arrangement exists for this acquisition, the offeror shall provide a copy of the joint venture agreement that is signed and dated by all joint venture members as part of the proposal submission. Proposals shall be submitted as separate email attachments as set forth below:

Technical Approach 60 Pages PDF Contractor Name 140P3023Q0091– Technical Approach

Past Performance N/A PDF Contractor Name 140P3023Q0091– Past Performance

Price N/A Contractor Name 140P3023Q0091– Pricing Spreadsheet

The email subject line must reference the solicitation number in all communications. All offers must be received by the date and time indicated on the cover page, anything received after this date and time will not be considered. Due to attachment file size limitations, offerors may use multiple emails, however all attachments must be received before for the closing date and time.

The DOI – National Park Service is not responsible for any transmission failures, resulting in failed or late offer/proposals (Refer to FAR 52.212-1 (f)).

The government will evaluate offers utilizing comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The government reserves the right to select a response providing benefit to the government exceeding the minimum but is not required to do so. The proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint and should provide any relevant past performance information that may indicate successful performance on similar projects. Offerors are reminded to address all required sections below and provide sufficient detail to determine compliance.

All offerors must submit all inquiries and offers electronically via email to Christina M. Gingras at christina_gingras@nps.gov

1. Questions are due: 05/22/2023 @ 12:00 PM ET.

2. Offer/proposals are due: 05/29/2023 @ 12:00 PM ET.

Offerors are required to submit the following:

1. RFP Documents

a. A signed copy of the solicitation.

b. Signed copies of any solicitation amendments.

The RFP Documents shall be delivered in Adobe PDF format. The PDF shall be named in the following format:

Contactor Name 140P3023Q0091– RFP Documents

2. Technical Approach:

The technical approach shall be laid out in the same order and format as the paragraphs below.

a. Licensing – Provide proof of Current and Valid Business License – Business is licensed to perform the required work in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Contractor shall provide copy of current and valid business licenses.

b. Approach – Describe in detail:

i. How the offeror will promote satisfactory and timely performance for the multiple sites in accordance with the requirements.

ii. A breakout of work that is self-performed by the contractor and work that is expected to be subcontracted, if any.

iii. Contractors demonstrated records management system.

c. Key Personnel and Certifications:

i. Identification of key personnel, their role, and their years of experience.

ii. Trade qualifications and certifications specific to the project.

iii. Key Subcontractor(s), performing >25% of work. The capability statement(s) shall include:

1. Identification of key personnel, their role, and their years of experience.

2. Trade qualifications and certifications specific to the project.

d. Safety – Approach of company’s Safety Program.

e. Biobased Certification - Completed copy of the Biobased Certification included in Attachment.

f. The percentage of work that will be subcontracted during performance as well as how subcontractors will be managed IAW 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

The Technical Approach shall be delivered in Adobe PDF format. The PDF, IAW page limits listed above, shall be named in the following format:

Contactor Name 140P3023Q0091– Technical Approach

3. Past Performance – Each offeror shall submit a maximum of 3 Past Performance submissions that the offeror considers relevant in demonstrating its ability to perform the proposed effort. For all submittals, the performance on efforts identified shall be restricted to those completed or ongoing during the past three (3) years from the issuance date of this RFP. If the total number of such contracts exceeds three (3), each offeror shall address its three (3) most recent and relevant contracts.

Past Performance submissions shall be delivered in Adobe PDF format. The PDF shall be named in the following format:

Contactor Name 140P3023Q0091– Past Performance

4. Pricing – A completed Pricing Spreadsheet* (Attachment 2) *The offeror is responsible for validating all formulas and final pricing prior to submission.

Pricing submissions shall be delivered in the provided Excel spreadsheet. The Excel shall be named in the following format:

Contactor Name 140P3023Q0091– Pricing Spreadsheet

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.

Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable, as prescribed in FAR 15.503(b)(2) and described in 15.503(b)(1):

(i) The number of offerors solicited.

(ii) The number of proposals received.

(iii) The name and address of each offeror receiving an award.

(iv) The items, quantities, and any stated unit prices of each award. If the number of items or other factors makes listing any stated unit prices impracticable at that time, only the total contract price need be furnished in the notice. However, the items, quantities, and any stated unit prices of each award shall be made publicly available, upon request; and

(v) In general terms, the reason(s) the offeror’s proposal was not accepted, unless the price information in paragraph (b)(1)(iv) of this section readily reveals the reason. In no event shall an offeror’s cost breakdown, profit, overhead rates, trade secrets, manufacturing processes and techniques, or other confidential business information be disclosed to any other offeror.

EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES PROVISION

Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) using comparative evaluations. During the evaluation process, the contracting officer may negotiate with one or more offerors as appropriate but may not negotiate with all offerors. Offeror submissions will be evaluated by performing a direct comparison in a uniform manner to determine which offers meet the government’s requirements. In addition to the information provided by the offeror, the contracting officer may use prior knowledge, previous experience, customer surveys and any other reasonable basis to make the award decision. The government reserves the right to consider a response that offers more than the minimum and select that response if it provides a benefit to the government. The government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced offeror that provides those additional benefits.

The three evaluation factors are Technical, Past Performance, and Price. These factors will be evaluated in the following manner:

· Technical Approach: The Technical Approach provided will be evaluated to determine if the offeror’s technical capability meets the Government’s stated requirements.

· Past Performance: Evaluated to determine acceptable past performance based in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)(ii), past performance may be based on one or more of the following: (A) The contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; (B) Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; (C) The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov; or (D) Any other reasonable basis.

· Price: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for the basic requirement to all, if any, options* to calculate a Total Evaluate Price (TEP). This TEP will then be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. The provided Wage Determination rates will also be evaluated to ensure they are compliant with the latest version of WD 2015-4281(attachment 4).

*The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Acceptable offers will be compared against each other to determine which offer provides the best value for the Government. The government reserves the right to consider a response that offers more than the minimum and select that response if it provides a benefit to the government. The government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced offeror that provides those additional benefits.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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