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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number: W912HQ26S0034

Request for Quotation – Main Electrical Switchboard Install for UMSB

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.201 – Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and RFO Part 12 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

A Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) award will be made in accordance with the following:

This acquisition is being solicited as a small business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors; with a size standard of $19,000,000.00. PSC Code R706.

II. NATURE OF ACQUISITION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters has a requirement for the installation of one (1) 2000 Amp main switchboard in building 2593, ground level FACP room. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A site visit is strongly recommended. All contractors must be US Citizen or US National and possess a valid Government ID. Must have driver license to enter Facilities. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the quote has been received by the contracting office via email. Fax quotes will not be accepted. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with RFO 52.212-1(c) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.” Upon receipt of the electronic offer, the Government will acknowledge receipt of that offer via email to the Offeror.

III. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a requirement for the installation of one (1) 2000 Amp main switchboard in building 2593, ground level FACP room.

Period of Performance:

All work is to be completed no later than 180 days after the date of contract award.

Performance will take place at:

The Offeror’s facility; some travel may be required. See the SOW for additional information.

IV. BASIS FOR AWARD – RFO

All offers will be comparatively evaluated based on the factors described below: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Offers must be submitted using the CLIN structure below on page 2 of this CSS.

As documented in Solicitation W912HQ26S0034, the basis of award of this requirement is:

Basis for award: The Government will award a Contract resulting from this solicitation based on our receipt of a complete technical proposal and a responsive price proposal that is deemed fair and reasonable. The proposal must be such that we can determine you to be responsive and responsible, and that your price for the first Contract is fair and reasonable. See FAR 52.212-2 for the factors that will be used to evaluate your proposal. All work is to be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Solicitation W912HQ26S0034 established the following Evaluation Factors that will be used in this document to evaluate the proposals:

Technical Capability/Approach

The Offeror must submit a technical work plan to detail how the Offeror will meet the performance requirements in the Statement of Work. The Offeror must limit their technical work plan to no more than ten (10) typed pages that explains the Offeror’s capabilities as required in the SOW – Qualifications and Experience, and ability to produce a manuscript meeting the requirements in the SOW. Key personnel resumes are highly encouraged and do not count against the page limitation.

Past Performance - provide two references for same or similar work performed in the last two years.

Price: see explanation for price proposal in clause 52.212-1.

This factor will use price analysis to determine the total evaluated price. The price factor will be evaluated for price reasonableness in accordance to RFO 12.204(a). Contract Line Items: This requirement and associated contract line item number (CLIN) is provided below (also are contained below within the

SOW):

CLIN Description Quantities Units of Measure Total 0001 Main Switchboard Install 1 Job

Total

Prices must show the total price that meets the requirements in the SOW, including all overhead and G&A. This purchase order will be a firm-fixed price contract. The Offeror must submit proposed total and extended pricing to complete the required services.

These three factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance, will be comparatively evaluated.

The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors.

Offerors shall submit sufficient information in the format specified in Quote Preparation Instructions. Offerors may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their offer (e.g., the relevance of technical capability information).

V. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

52.212-1 ADDENDUM - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(Sep 2023)

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Offers must be complete, detailed and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

a. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a signed and dated offer on company letterhead with unit prices, extended prices, discount terms, tax identification number, CAGE code, and UIN in response to this solicitation. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

b. All offer information shall be emailed to Rick Klein at Richard.C.Klein@usace.army.mil. The offer must be signed and dated by an authorized official of the company. Electronic submissions via e-mail are required.

c. Offerors must provide pricing for the total price to complete the required services, the hourly rate proposed for each labor category and subtotal cost of labor for each of the labor categories.

d. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.sam.gov.

e. Insurance: Insurance shall be required in accordance with FAR 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. The amount of insurance required is described in FAR 28.307-2, Liability.

f. Wage Determination: Work must be performed with employees who are paid consistently with the prevailing wage rates for this area. The applicable Wage Determination (VA20260178) is attached. Please contact Mr. Klein if you have questions.

g. Safety: SSHO or Competent person: You must have an OSHA-certified competent person onsite during all working activities. This person can perform trade work, provided they are in the presence of the other workers and are able to see their work activities.

h.VI. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/ in accordance with RFO 52.252-1.

The Following Provisions and Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference:

FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities

FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees

FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures

FAR 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns

FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor

FAR 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation

FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements

FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds

FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records

FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees

FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements

FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards)

FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment

FAR 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards

FAR 52.222-15

FAR 52.222-19

FAR 52.222-35

FAR 52.222-36

FAR 52.222-37

FAR 52.222-40

FAR 52.222-50

FAR 52.222-54

FAR 52.222-55

FAR 52.222-62

FAR 52.225-1

FAR 52.225-9

FAR 52.228-2

FAR 52.228-5

FAR 52.228-11 (Dev)

FAR 52.228-14

FAR 52.228-15 (Dev)

FAR 52.229-3

FAR 52.232-5

FAR 52.232-17

FAR 52.232-23

FAR 52.232-27

FAR 52.232-40

FAR 52.233-1

FAR 52.233-3

FAR 52.233-4

Certification of Eligibility

Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

Equal Opportunity for Veterans

Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

Employment Reports on Veterans

Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

Combating Trafficking in Persons

Employment Eligibility Verification

Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under

Executive Order 14026

Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

Buy American-Supplies

Buy American-Construction Materials

Additional Bond Security

Insurance - Work on A Government

InstallationIndividual Surety--Pledge of Assets (DEV

2020- O0016)

Irrevocable Letter of Credit

Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction.

(Deviation 2020-O0016)

Federal, State and Local Taxes

Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

Interest

Assignment of Claims

Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management

Disputes

Protest of Award

Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions

FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work

FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship

FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor

FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts

FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas

FAR 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion

FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up

FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention

FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services

FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts

FAR 52.236-17 Layout of Work

FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction

FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work

FAR 52.243-4 Changes

FAR 52.245-1 Government Property

FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction

FAR 52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of

Improvements

FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction

FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction

FAR 52.249-2 Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-

Price) (Apr 2012) - Alternate I

FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction)

DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer’s Representative

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-

Contract-Related Felonies

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General

DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

DFARS 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors

DFARS 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions--Cost Vouchers

DFARS 252.204-7012 (Dev.) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

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

Support

DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

DFARS 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items

DFARS 252.227-7033 Rights in Shop Drawings

DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

DFARS 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown

DFARS 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings, and Specifications

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications

DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment

DFARS 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration

DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property

DFARS 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for

Military Operations

DFARS 252.251-7000 Ordering From Government Supply Sources

The Following Provisions and Clauses Are Incorporated by Full Text:

RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to comparatively evaluate offers: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

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.