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sCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Number: W912HQ25S0064

Request for Quotation – Publications/Materials Pulling and Prepping for USACE Publications Depot

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603 – Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and FAR Part 13 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-03, dated 14 January 2021.

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 493110 - General Warehousing and Storage;

with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.

II. NATURE OF ACQUISITION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office of History has a requirement to purchase the services stated below. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All questions must be received by Wednesday, 10 September 2025 6pm EST. Quotes must be received no later than Monday, 15 September 2025 6 pm EST. Electronic quotes submitted via email are required. 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 FAR 52.212-1(f) “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 publications/materials pulling and prepping for the USACE Publications Depot at 6810 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA 22150, (Bay 9).

Period of Performance:

All work is to be completed no later than 30 days after the date of contract award.

Performance will take place at:

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

IV. BASIS FOR AWARD

All offers will be comparatively evaluated based on the factors described below: Technical Capability and Price. Offers must be submitted using the CLIN structure below in Factor 2- Price.

Factor 1 – TECHNICAL:

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 fifteen (15) typed pages that explains the Offeror’s capabilities as required in the PWS – Qualifications and Experience, and ability to produce a manuscript meeting the requirements in the PWS. Key personnel resumes are highly encouraged and do not count against the page limitation.

Subfactor 1.1 – Technical Understanding and Approach The Government will assess the quality of the proposal; determine the Offeror’s understanding of and knowledge of the performance requirements; ability to meet the required period of performance/delivery dates; whether the proposal identifies potential challenges which may occur as a result of performing the work; and whether the Offeror mitigates the inherent risk in achieving the contract’s performance requirements. The evaluation will also consider the degree to which the proposed work plan provides assurance that the services will meet the program’s requirements and the minimum requirements set forth in the PWS.

Subfactor 1.2- Task Staffing-Level of Effort-Qualifications The Government will assess the proposed personnel for each task (base and option tasks), the level of qualification of personnel assigned to each task, the level of effort for each personnel assigned to each task, and the overall level of effort for the task order. The evaluation will consider whether the proposed personnel used are appropriate for the required services, whether the amount of labor hours for each task is appropriate, and whether the overall level of effort is appropriate for the requirement. The evaluation will also consider the qualifications and experience level of key personnel identified in the technical work plan; and how those personnel will be used to maintain the required level of quality for the required deliverables and mitigate risks associated with successful completion of the contract.

Factor 2 – PRICE:

This factor will use price analysis to determine the total evaluated price. The price factor will be evaluated for price reasonableness in accordance to FAR 13.106-2.

Contract Line Items: This requirement and associated contract line item number (CLIN) is provided below (also are contained below within the PWS):

CLIN Description Quantities Units of Measure Total 0001 Packers and Pullers 1 Job

Total

All work is to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Prices must show the total price that meets the requirements in the PWS, 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 two factors: Technical Capability, and Price will be comparatively evaluated. Technical capability is more important than price.

The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. Offerors shall submit sufficient information and 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 (Jan 2017)

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. The requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specification, "Schedule of Supplies/Services" and terms and conditions, the offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements. 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 (2015-4281, dated 8 July 2025) 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. Offer Content: See section IV – Factor 1 and 2, above

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 52.252-1.

The Following Provisions and Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference:

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-4

FAR 52.219-6

Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items

Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation

FAR 52.222.41 Service Contract Labor Standards

FAR 52.228-5 Insurance- Work on A Government Installation

FAR 52.232.40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

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

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information And Cyber Incident Reporting

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

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

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items

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

DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

The Following Provisions and Clauses Are Incorporated by Full Text:

FAR 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 evaluate offers:

(i) Technical Capability

(ii) Price

The Technical Capability factor is more importance than 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.

FAR 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference in this combine synopsis and solicitation. Offerors must include a statement that certifies the Offeror’s Representations and Certifications are up to date in System for Award management.

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders.

The following FAR Clauses cited within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition:

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

☒ 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment

☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

☒ 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation

☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor

☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

☒ 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

☒ 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

☒ 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management