FA440718R00040003.pdf

VDYD 15-1246

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

A. Revised Schedule B to add Option CLINS 1004, 1005 & 1006.

B. Incorporate the revised version of Attachment 1 - SOW dated 7/10/2018.

C. Incorporate Attachment 21 - RFI Log B861 to Section J.

D. Incorporate Attachment 22 - Preproposal Conference Pow erPoint Slides to Section J.

E. Incorporate Attachment 23 - Preproposal Conference Sign In Sheet to Section J.

F. Building 861 CAD Files are available on request. Please email SSgt Jorge Alvarez (jorge.alvarez.7@us.af.mil) or Mr. Jody Noram (jody.noram.1@us.af.mil) for a physical CD copy.

Note: Amendment 1 w as executed prior to issuance of RFP. Offerors shall acknow ledge receipt on SF 1442, Block 19, beginning w ith Amendment 2.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Jul-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA440718R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Jun-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 0 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Jul-2018

CODE

375 CONS/PK

201 E WINTERS STREET BLDG 50

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5015

FA4407 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA440718R0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Lot

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE

FFP

Totla proposed price to include base bid (CLIN 0001), plus Option CLINS 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005 & 1006.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

CLIN 1004 is added as follows:

1004 1 Lot OPTION Bid Option Four (Mech Rm Sewer Line)

FFP

The contractor shall perform all efforts needed to execute this bid option. This includes, without limitation providing, all plant, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform repair of various building systems within building 861 as per Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (10 Jul 18), Section 4, paragraph b. 14.

CLIN 1005 is added as follows:

1005 1 Lot OPTION Bid Option Five (Replace Carpet B2 wing)

FFP

The contractor shall perform all efforts needed to execute this bid option. This includes, without limitation providing, all plant, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform repair of various building systems within building 861 as per Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (10 Jul 18), Section 7, paragraph 7e..

CLIN 1006 is added as follows:

1006 1 Lot OPTION Bid Option Six (Replace Carpet D2 Wing)

FFP

he contractor shall perform all efforts needed to execute this bid option. This includes, without limitation providing, all plant, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform repair of various building systems within building 861 as per Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (10 Jul 18), Section 7, paragraph 9e.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0002:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1005:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1006:

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Attachment Title Date Pages 1 Statement of Work 12-Jul-18 12 2 B861 Phasing Plan 21-Jun-18 1 3 B861 100% Specification 25-Apr-17 540 4 B861 100% Drawings 25-Apr-17 45 5 B861 100% Design Analysis 25-Apr-17 292 6 B861 Fire System Drawings 21-Mar-18 4 7 Site Utility Plan 30-July-04 1 8 Termite Treatment Report 23-Feb-18 44 9 Schedule of Materials Submittals 17-May-18 23

10 B861 Glass Door 17-May-18 1 11 TEKLAB Sample Results-B861 29-May-18 7 12 AFCEC D Wing Renovation 17-May-18 1 13 AFAA Furniture 17-May-18 1 14 Wage Determination IL 17 180017 11-May-18 14 15 Required Electrical On Equipment Inventory Sheet 15-Mar-17 1 16 Required HVAC on Equipment Inventory Sheet Jun 18 1 17 Real ID Act Feb-18 3 18 Past Performance Information 29-May-18 2 19 Past Performance Questionnaire 29-May-18 4 20 RFP Checklist 29-May-18 1 21 RFI Log B861 11-Jul-18 3 22 Preproposal Conference Slides 12-Jul-18 14 23 Preproposal Conference Sign In Sheet 12-Jul-18 5

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L-1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L-1.1 This is an all-electronic solicitation release. Hard copies are not available. The Government will post all information pertaining to the solicitation and award of this requirement to the Electronic Posting System, also known as FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of each offeror to review the web page for postings of amendments, updates or changes to current information.

L-1.2 Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale in accordance with L-1.8 below.

L-1.3 Communications: Exchanges of source selection information between Government and offerors will be controlled by the Contracting Officer. Proposal information will be transmitted via AMRDEC SAFE at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/guide.aspx. Prospective offerors are advised that a pre-proposal conference/site visit will be held solely for the purpose of explaining the project and terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Questions received, in writing, and subsequent answers will be posted to FedBizOpps. Offerors are encouraged to submit in writing all questions and requests for clarifications no less than ten (10) days prior to the RFP closing date.

The decision whether to respond to questions and requests for clarification made less than ten (10) days prior to the RFP closing shall be at the sole discretion of the contracting officer. Failure of a prospective offeror to submit any questions or attend the conference will be construed to mean that the prospective offeror fully understands all requirements of the solicitation.

L-1.4 Joint Venture Offerors: If the offeror is a joint venture, the offeror shall provide all required solicitation information for all parties including a copy of the joint venture agreement with proposal. The agreement shall include information, which identifies the responsibilities for each entity under this contract. The agreement shall demonstrate the relationship between firms and identify contractual relationships and authorities to bind each entity of the joint venture. If the joint venture is comprised of 8(a) firms, the Small Business Administration (SBA) must approve the joint venture agreement prior to award. Either party to the joint venture may submit performance information on behalf of the joint venture. Joint venture performance will be evaluated and rated based on either party’s performance. The Small Business Administration (SBA) must receive Joint Venture Agreements prior to proposal due date and approved before award of a resulting contract. If a joint venture is contemplated, then the assigned SBA Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) must be advised as soon as possible. Ensure the agreement is submitted to the BOS in sufficient time to permit a regulatory compliance review. Any corrections and/or changes requested must allow for review time by the BOS before the proposal due date. No corrections and/or changes are permitted after the time for submission of offers.

L-1.5 Teaming/Partnering Offerors: If the offer is based on a teaming/partnering relationship, the offeror shall provide all required solicitation information for all parties including a copy of the teaming/partnership agreement.

The agreement shall include information, which identifies the responsibilities for each entity under this contract. The agreement shall demonstrate the relationship between firms and identify contractual relationships and authorities to bind each entity of the teaming/partnering relationship.

L-1.6 Incurred Expenses: The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation.

L-1.7 In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals and will destroy all extra copies. No destruction certificate will be provided.

L-1.8 All proposals must be complete, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Any commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the Government summarily rejecting the offeror’s proposal.

L-1.8.1 Any commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract. No conditions (whether precedent or subsequent), assumptions, or limitations of any kind whatsoever related to the contractor’s http://www.fbo.gov/ https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/guide.aspx proposed price, duties under the contract, or liability with respect to timely and completely performing the work as set forth in the SOW, or any similar statements that are not specifically termed conditions, assumptions or limitations, but have the effect of, or otherwise operate in a manner that makes the term a condition, assumption or limitation shall become part of the contract unless expressly incorporated by the Government into the awarded contract’s statement of work.

L-1.8.2 All cost related proposal assumptions and limitations the contractor seeks to have reflected in the final contract shall be separately and conspicuously listed under a separate heading titled “Conditions, Assumptions and Limitations” in the Proposal Volume I, directly preceding the section in which the contractor submits its Administrative Data Section G FAR Provisions.

L-1.8.3 All technical proposal conditions assumptions and limitations the contractor seeks to have reflected in the final contract shall be separately and conspicuously listed under a separate heading titled “Conditions, Assumptions and Limitations” in the Proposal Volume II, directly following the contractor’s Past Performance Information Sheets.

L-1.8.4 Failure by the contractor to ensure any such condition, assumption or limitation as discussed above are incorporated into the statement of work that is awarded to the contractor are deemed to be irrevocably waived by the contractor, even if the contractor’s proposal is incorporated into the final agreement, whether in part, in whole, or by reference.

L-1.9 The project, price proposal, contract forms, performance references and offeror information shall include the documentation listed below. The price proposal must be based on the offeror's proposal for the project as set forth in the solicitation documents. The government will evaluate the proposal in accordance with Section M.

L-2 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L-2.1 Volume Organization: Proposals shall be submitted to the Government in three (3) separate volumes as set forth below:

Volume

Description

Copies

Sanitized Copies

Reference Paragraph

I Completed RFP and Price Schedule 1 0 L-2.2.1 II Work Plan 1 1 L-2.2.2 III Past Performance Information 3 0 L-2.2.3

L-2.1.1 Page Requirements: Page sizes should be 8.5-inch by 11-inch excluding any drawings, diagrams, and/or supporting illustrations, spreadsheets, etc. Charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, supporting illustrations, or spreadsheets shall not be limited in size. Margins shall be no smaller than 1-inch and each page within a volume shall be numbered consecutively. All font shall be Times New Roman, black, and the size shall be no smaller than 12 point. Each page containing proprietary information should be so marked. Elaborate formats or color presentations are not desired or required. There are no limitations on the number of pages.

L-2.2 Volume Content

L-2.2.1 Volume I – Contract Documents

L-2.2.1.1 SF1442, Price Schedule and Solicitation: Complete Blocks 14 – 16 and 19 – 20 (A – C) of SF1442 and all fill-in clauses in solicitation Sections G and I – K. Complete block 30A and sign and date blocks 30B and 30C.

Submit a completed copy of Price Schedule, page 5 of this solicitation, with signed SF1442.

L-2.2.1.2 SF30, Amendment Form: Complete Blocks 8 and 15 (A – C) for each amendment issued under this solicitation.

L-2.2.1.3 Clauses and Provisions: Offerors shall complete all areas contained in Administrative Data of Section G, FAR Provision 52.219-28 in Section I, FAR Provisions 52.204-8 and 52.209-7 in Section K, and all other clauses and provisions, including exceptions or deviations, within Sections I, K, and L, as applicable to the offeror.

L-2.2.1.4 Proposal Guarantee (Bid Bond): Bonds shall be submitted electronically with proposals in the amount of 20% of the proposed project price in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1 found in Section I of this solicitation.

Offerors shall ensure all seals and signatures are plainly visible in electronically-submitted bonds.

Performance and Payment bonds are required no later than 10 calendar days after award. Offerors providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due may not be considered and may be rejected.

L-2.2.1.5 Section 8(a) Status: Provide a copy of the Small Business Administration (SBA) letter for companies certifying they are an 8(a) business.

L-2.2.1.6 Joint Ventures and Teaming / Partnering Agreements: Joint ventures and teaming or partnering agreements must be disclosed and comply with Section K and Section L, paragraphs L-1.4 or L-1.5, as applicable, of the solicitation.

L-2.2.1.7 Submit a completed copy of Attachment 19, Proposal Submission Checklist.

L-2.2.2 Volume II – Work Plan – Organization and Technical Approach:

L-2.2.2.1 Work Plan: In narrative format, describe offeror’s proposed organization and technical approach to execute the design-build contract per requirements in the project statement of work, specifications, and drawings.

The offeror’s Work Plan should demonstrate a clear and concise understanding of the challenges and risks of the proposed design and construction. Furthermore, the offeror's Work Plan shall demonstrate their technical approach to meet design and construction; taking into consideration the provided phasing plan, drawings, specifications, statement of work, and other attachments within Section J.

L-2.2.2 Volume III – Past Performance

L-2.2.2.1 Past Performance Information Sheets: Submit three (3) completed copies of Attachment 18, Past Performance Information (PPI) Sheet, for project references completed by the offeror or each joint venture member, as applicable, for contracts or orders performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the past three

(3) years from the solicitation date (SF1442 Block 3). Offerors are responsible for ensuring accuracy of all information, to include current contact information on references provided.

L-2.2.2.2 Past Performance Surveys: For each Past Performance Information Sheet received, the government will contact the references provided and conduct a survey using Solicitation Attachment 19, Past Performance Questionnaire. This questionnaire is provided to the offeror for informational purposes only and NOT to be completed by the offeror. The government will send out a copy of the questionnaire to the references provided.

The government will not evaluate or accept completed questionnaires sent directly from the prime contractor.

Offerors may send out the questionnaires to the individuals listed on the reference sheet, but the government will be responsible for contacting references and collecting performance data. The evaluation of performance information will take into account information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the project when such information is relevant to the acquisition.

Funds are NOT currently available for the project. No award will be made until funds are available. In the event the project is funded, Performance and Payment bonds are required no later than 10 calendar days after contract award. Offerors providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due may not be considered and may be rejected.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M-1.1 This competitive acquisition will utilize the Tradeoff source selection procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.3, Department of Defense (DOD) Source Selection Procedures, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) 5315.3, and AFFARS Mandatory Procedures (MP) 5315.3 to make an integrated assessment for a best value award decision. This may result in an award to a higher rated, higher priced offeror where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) reasonably determines that technical superiority and/or overall business approach and/or superior past performance of a higher priced offeror outweighs the cost difference. To arrive at a best value decision, the SSA will integrate the source selection team’s evaluations of the factors described in this provision. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the tradeoff process, by its nature, is subjective; therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the selection process. Award will be made to the responsible offerors whose proposal conforms to all required terms and conditions, includes all required representations and certifications, meets all requirements set forth in the RFP, and represents the best value to the Government based on evaluation results as described in paragraph M-2 below.

M-1.2 Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary. Any discussions will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.306. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals received exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may develop a competitive ranage to 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. Communications conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors shall not constitute discussions. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposal revision. The competitive range, if required, may be reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c)(2). Offeror’s may be restricted to a short suspense (i.e., less than 24 hours) in responding to the Contracting Officer during any discussion period.

M-1.3 Rejection of Unreasonable Offers: The Government may reject any proposal that is evaluated to be unreasonable in terms of program commitments, or contract terms and conditions, such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the project.

M-1.4 Contractor Responsibility: In accordance with FAR 9.1, the Contracting Officer shall award contracts only to responsible vendors. No purchase or award shall be made unless the Contracting Officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. The Contracting Officer shall require acceptable evidence of the prospective contractor’s current sound financial status, as well as the ability to obtain required resources if the need arises. In regard to resources, the contractor must be prepared to present acceptable evidence of subcontracts, commitments or explicit arrangements that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, services, materials, other resources or personnel. Consideration of a prime contractor’s compliance with limitations on subcontracting shall be taken into account for the time period covered by the contract base period or quantities, plus option periods or quantities, if such options are considered when evaluating offers for award. Pursuant to FAR 9.104-4, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to request adequate evidence of responsibility on the part of any prospective subcontractor(s). In the absence of information clearly indicating that the prospective contractor is responsible, the Contracting Officer shall make a determination of non-responsibility.

M-2 FACTORS AND RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

M-2.1 Factors: A detailed and complete analysis of each offeror’s proposal shall be performed.

The Government’s evaluation shall be based on the following factors:

Factor 1: Technical/Risk – Work Plan Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

M-2.2 Relative Importance: Among the evaluation factors considered in the tradeoff decision, Technical/Risk and past performance when combined are approximately equal to cost/price.

M-3 EVALUATION PROCESS

The evaluation process shall begin with a compliance review to verify all proposals conform to the administrative requirements set forth in Section L, Paragraph L-2. All conforming proposals shall then be ranked by proposed price from lowest to highest. For efficiency purposes, the five

(5) lowest-priced proposals shall be evaluated initially. If none of the five (5) lowest-priced proposals are considered acceptable, additional proposals will be evaluate until an award decision can be made.

M-4 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M-4.1 Factor 1 – Technical/Risk Evaluation – Work Plan: Combined technical/risk rating method includes consideration of risk in conjunction with strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, uncertainties, and deficiencies. To receive an Acceptable rating the offeror's Work Plan shall demonstrate a clear and concise understanding of the challenges and risks of the proposed design and construction. Furthermore, the offeror's Work Plan shall demonstrate their technical approach to meet design and construction; taking into consideration the provided phasing plan, drawings, specifications, statement of work, and other attachments within Section J. Narratives that are vague, general, or restate documents within Section J will not receive an Acceptable rating. Work plans addressing solutions to the perceived challenges and risks are considered beneficial and may result in a higher technical/risk rating.

M-4.1.4 To receive an Acceptable rating the offeror’s summary schedule shall demonstrate each phase and major milestone or critical element of design and construction with corresponding completion in calendar days. The total proposed project completion shall not exceed the 365 calendar days stated in the Statement of Work.

M-4.1.5 The Government will use a combined technical/risk rating method which includes consideration of risk in conjunction with strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, uncertainties, and deficiencies. Each offeror shall receive an adjectival rating of Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, or Unacceptable in accordance with Table 1 below.

Table 1 – Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method

Color Rating Adjectival Rating Description Blue Outstanding Work Plan satisfies all requirements and demonstrates an exceptional organizational and technical approach. Proposal contains numerous strengths and exceptional features that far outweigh any weaknesses. The risk of unacceptable performance to the Government is low.

Purple Good Work Plan satisfies all requirements and demonstrates an exceptional organizational and technical approach. Proposal contains at least one strength that outweighs any weaknesses. The risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green Acceptable Work Plan meets all requirements and indicates a satisfactory organizational and technical approach. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or have little or no impact on contract performance. The risk of unacceptable performance to the Government is low to moderate.

Yellow Marginal Work Plan does not demonstrated an adequate organizational and technical approach as well as an understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Work Plan does not meet requirements and contains significant weaknesses and one or more deficiencies. There is no reasonable expectation that acceptable performance would be achieved. The risk of unacceptable performance to the Government is high.

DEFINITIONS USED IN ASSESSING EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUBFACTORS

Strength: A strength is an aspect of the proposal that has merit or exceeds stated requirements and evaluation standards of the solicitation in a way that is beneficial to the Government for the purpose of this particular acquisition.

Weakness: A weakness is a flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful performance.

Significant Weakness: A significant weakness is a flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful performance. A combination of weaknesses in a single factor can equate to a significant weakness.

Deficiency: A deficiency is a material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful performance to an unacceptable level.

M-4.2 Past Performance Evaluation: The past performance evaluation considers each offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract’s requirements. In accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2), the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor’s performance shall be considered. These are combined to establish one performance confidence assessment rating for each offeror. There are three aspects to the past performance evaluation: recency, relevancy (including context of data), and quality (including general trends in contractor performance and source of information). Past performance references and data of either party to a joint venture or teaming arrangement will be considered to apply equally to the joint venture or teaming arrangement.

M-4.2.1 Recency: To be determined recent, offerors must submit three (3) project references that have been awarded, completed, or are ongoing within five (5) years from the date of this solicitation (SF1442 Block 3). Submissions that do not meet the recency requirement shall be rated “Neutral”. Confidence ratings of Substantial and Satisfactory will be rated more favorably than a Neutral confidence rating.

M-4.2.2 Relevance: To be determined relevant, an effort must have an award value of no less than $1,000,000 and no more than $10,000,000 and be similar in scope and complexity. Design-build efforts will be rated more favorably than bid-build or construction-only efforts. Past performance of greater relevancy will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance. The relevance ratings in Table 3 below shall be used when assessing offeror’s efforts.

Table 3 – Past Performance Relevance Ratings

Adjectival Rating Description Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

M-4.2.3 Performance Confidence Assessment: Efforts that are determined recent and relevant will then receive a confidence assessment rating in accordance with Table 4 below. In the case of offerors for which there is no or limited information on past contract, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past contract performance. In this case, the offeror’s past performance is unknown and a performance confidence rating of “Neutral” will be assigned. Confidence ratings of Substantial and Satisfactory confidence will be rated more favorably than a Neutral confidence rating.

Table 4 – Past Performance Confidence Assessment Ratings

Adjectival Rating Description Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

M-4.3 Price Evaluation: The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional data will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit cost data to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price. The government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures found in FAR Part 15.404-1(b) to ensure a fair and reasonable price.

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