FA4486 12 R 012 GATR NAVAID RFP.pdf

1) The magnitude for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000 in accordance with FAR 36.204(g).

2) All offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be eligible for award.

3) A site visit is scheduled for 5 June 2012 at 1000hrs in the Contracting Flight at Bldg T-615, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. See section L FAR 52.236-7 for further details.

4) Fax and email proposals shall not be accepted.

5) This package can be downloaded from the GPE at http://www.fbo.gov.

RHEAME N GRIFFIN 535-1459

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

19-May-2012

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

GATR/NAVAID Channel Bank Longhaul Upgrade

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

X

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within _______10 calendar days and complete it within ________240 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________18 Jun 2012 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

65 CONF/LGCB

65TH CONTRACTING FLIGHT

APO AE 09720-7775

FA4486

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:30 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

MQNA-11-00001

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

011-351-295-573210FAX:TEL: 011-351-295-573148 TEL: FAX:

FA4486-12-R-0012 27

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

Contractor agrees Your offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary.

governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by refer-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(Must be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

FA4486-12-R-0012

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot

GATR/NAVAID

FFP

Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, labor and experience necessary to engineer, furnish, install and test a turnkey solution for for fiber optic connectivity from the GATR/NAVAID to the RAPCON, Command Post and Base Operation locations at Lajes Air Field FOB: Destination

SIGNAL CODE: A

NET AMT

DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE

The disclosure of magnitude for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

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

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 240 dys. ADC 1 65 CS/SCMT - F2N34T

MR. AVELINO ORMONDE

TELEPHONE OPERATIONS

BLDG T-205

APO AE 09720

011-351-295-572677 FOB: Destination

F2N34T

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.211-13 Time Extensions SEP 2000 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the award or notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 240 days after receipt of award.* The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

*The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.

(End of clause)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Lajes-022

SUBMIT INVOICES ELECTRONICALLY

(a) To expedite payment, reduce lost documents, and increase visibility into the status of payments, the Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented electronic invoicing. In conformance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, which is incorporated herein by reference, contractors shall submit invoices ELECTRONICALLY through the Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) Web Invoicing System [Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA)] at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(b) Applicable codes necessary for submission of invoices against this contract are as shown below.

(1) ADMIN DODAAC: FA4486

(2) ISSUED BY DODAAC: FA4486

(3) CONTRACTING OFFICE: FA4486

(4) PAY DODAAC: F78900 (Defense Finance and Account Service)

(5) SHIP TO CODE: BLOCK 15 in the contract

(6) LPO: Leave BLANK [Click here and type Description and/or Project Number, as applicable]

(c) Paper invoices shall be rejected and returned and the contractor advised to invoice electronically.

(d) For assistance regarding specific electronic invoicing issues, please contact the WAWF Customer Service at 866-618-5988 or DFAS Electronic Commerce Division at 614-693-7674 . Web-based training is available at the WAWF site (http://www.wawftraining.com/).

SEND MORE E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS:

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: Rheame.griffin@lajes.af.mil; calvin.ishee@lajes.af.mil RECEIVING CUSTOMER: Avelino.ormonde.pt@lajes.af.mil,duarte.cardoso.pt@lajes.af.mil CONTRACTING OFFICER: Celina.reis.pt@lajes.af.mil; Conceicao.Pires.pt@lajes.af.mil https://wawf.eb.mil/� http://www.wawftraining.com/� mailto:Rheame.griffin@lajes.af.mil� mailto:calvin.ishee@lajes.af.mil� mailto:Avelino.ormonde.pt@lajes.af.mil� mailto:duarte.cardoso.pt@lajes.af.mil� mailto:Celina.reis.pt@lajes.af.mil� mailto:Conceicao.Pires.pt@lajes.af.mil�

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

INSTRUCTION

DEPARTAMENTO DA FORÇA AÉREA NORTE

AMERICANA ESTACIONADA NAS LAJES-AÇORES

CONTRIBUINTE No. 912002697

IVA - REGIME DE ISENÇÃO

No.8 DO ARTIGO 28 DO CIVA, ABRANGIDO PELO

ARTIGO IX DO ANEXO I DO ACORDO TECNICO

ESTABELECIDO ENTRE PORTUGAL E OS

ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA.

Translation:

Department of the U.S. Air Force” stationed at Lajes – Azores Tax ID No. 912002697 IVA – Regime of Exemption (Exemption of Tax) Number 8 of Article 28 of the CIVA, in conjunction with Article 9 of Annex 1 of the Technical Agreement established between Portugal and the United States of America.

REQUIRED DATE FOR SUBMITTALS

a) Material submittals as required by Contract clause “Material and Workmanship” are specified in the Technical Specifications.

b) The Contractor shall submit Material Submittals within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Notice-to-Proceed (NTP), or as otherwise specified on the AF Form 66. (Schedule of Material Submittals).

c) All Material Submittals shall be prepared and submitted using AF Form 3000.

d) In the event the Contractor cannot meet the established dates for submission of Material Submittals, he will advise the Contracting Officer in writing and arrange a mutually acceptable date that will not delay progress of work.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS

This base observes the following legal holidays:

Portuguese Mardi Gras Variable Good Friday Variable Day of Liberty 25 April Day of the Worker 1 May Holy Spirit Monday Variable Corpus Christi Variable Day of Portugal 10 June Praia da Vitoria Day 11 August Assumption Day 15 August Founding of the Republic 5 October All Saint’s Day 1 November Restoration of Independence 1 December Immaculate Conception 8 December

Shared *Christmas Day 25 December *New Year’s Day 01 January

U.S.

Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May *Independence Day 04 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October *Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

(*) NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceeding Friday. Holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

LABOR LAWS OF HOST COUNTRY

Contractors shall comply with all of the applicable labor laws of Portugal.

CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL/DEPENDENTS.

(a) The contractor shall report to the contracting officer, immediately upon receipt of and/or discovery, any and all information, whether or not verified, relating to physical security incidents, misconduct, crimes, and misdemeanors, including but not limited to murder; arson; larceny of any weapon, ammunition, or explosives;

larceny of other property; robbery; burglary; narcotics and dangerous drugs; destruction of Government property;

fraud; malfeasance and misfeasance; sabotage; subversions; disaffections; treason; espionage. The contractor shall recognize and comply with the rules and regulations promulgated by the foreign country where the work is to be performed to the extent required by pertinent international agreements.

b) In the event that it becomes necessary for the contracting officer to remove any contractor personnel/dependents for any of the above stated reasons, the contractor shall bear all costs associated with such removal, including the costs for the replacement of any personnel so removed. The contractor shall provide the contracting officer with a list of all personnel performing work under this contract and the name of a responsible individual who may be contacted twenty-four (24) hours a day whenever questions or problems arise concerning their personnel.

TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

a) This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the contract clause entitled Default (Fixed Price Construction). The amount of time provided in the contract to complete the work takes into consideration a certain number of anticipated adverse weather days. No weather related time extensions will be allowed unless the actual number of adverse weather days in a given month exceed the anticipated number. The listing in clause FAR 52.236-4, Physical Data defines the monthly anticipated adverse weather for the contract period and is based upon NOAA or similar data for the geographic location of the project.*

b) The above schedule of anticipated adverse weather will constitute the baseline for monthly (or portion thereof) weather time evaluations. Upon acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract on a monthly basis, actual adverse weather days will be recorded on a calendar day basis (including weekends and holidays) and compared to the monthly anticipated adverse weather the Physical Data clause. For purposes of this provision, the term actual adverse weather days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather.

c) The number of actual adverse weather days shall be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day in each month. Once the number of anticipated adverse weather days have been incurred, the Contracting Officer will examine any subsequently occurring adverse weather days to determine whether the Contractor is entitled to a time extension. In order for a time extension to be considered, these subsequently occurring adverse weather days must prevent work for 50 percent or more of the Contractor’s workday and delay work critical to the timely completion of the project. The Contracting Officer will convert any delays meeting the above requirements to calendar days and issue a modification in accordance with the clause entitled DEFAULT (Fixed Price Construction).

REQUIRED INSURANCE

a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following minimum insurance as required by Portuguese Law:

1) Insurance applicable to civil construction.

2) Portuguese Law #2127, Labor Accidents 3 Aug 65

3) Automobile liability

b) The Contractor shall also procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract insurance to cover injuries to persons or damage to property that may occur in Portuguese territory as a result of acts or omissions done in the performance of duty by their employees.

NOTE: Full text of the Portuguese Laws may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.dr.incm.pt/dr/default.asp

CONTRACTOR GENERATED REFUSE

a) All Contractor generated refuse and waste shall be hauled from the construction site daily to a disposal area to be selected by the Contractor and shall be located outside the physical boundaries of the installation. This refuse and waste material shall be hauled in trucks with tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways. The construction site shall be kept neat, orderly, and safe for workmen at all times.

b) The contractor shall take positive action to prevent work-generated refuse from entering the sewer system.

HOURS OF WORK

The normal hours of work on Lajes Field, unless otherwise stated, are from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays (identified under LEGAL HOLIDAYS in Section H.) For work during other than normal hours of work, the Contractor shall submit, in writing, for the Contracting Officer's approval, a notice of any period of scheduled work at times other than the normal hours of work specified above. This notice shall be submitted IAW the Statement of Work and Specifications.

SAFETY BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS

Adequate barricades and warning signs shall be furnished, installed, and maintained by the contractor for indoor and outdoor hazards related to the subject construction in accordance with the contract clause 52.236-13 in Section I.

INSURANCE UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (IAW FAR 28.306)

Reference FAR clause entitled “Insurance under Fixed-Price Contracts” the contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and thereafter maintain the following kinds of insurance with respect to performance under the contract.

a) Workmen's compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law except that if this contract is to be performed in a State which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or required Workmen's Compensation insurance shall extend to cover employer's liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of "As required by Portuguese Law"

b) General Liability Insurance. Liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage in the minimum limits of "As required by Portuguese Law" per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy.

c) Automobile Liability Insurance. This insurance shall be required of the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits of "As required by the Portuguese Law" per person and "As required by the Portuguese Law" per occurrence for bodily injury and "As required by the Portuguese Law" per occurrence for property damage shall be required.

EMPLOYEE RECRUITING (PORTUGUESE NATIONALS):

It is the Contractor's responsibility to comply with the following requirements for Portuguese National employees.

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a) The Contractor, using his own contracting forms, may contract directly with, or request assistance from the Civilian Personnel office, civilian recruitment section, Headquarters Azores Air Command (SRPC, HAAZ), in contracting Portuguese National employees. The Contractor's contract form must include, as a minimum, the following: name, social welfare number, date and place of birth, residence (village and council), parent's name,marital status, spouse's maiden name, professional degree or skill, salary, meal and transportation allowances.

b) It will be the Contractor's responsibility once he has obtained his employees, to clear them through SRPC/HAAZ in order for them to gain access to this installation.

c) The Contractor shall request on SRPC/HAAC forms the number of passes needed. A pass will be issued to each employee. The employee will proceed with the pass directly to the Portuguese Air Police Identification Section at the Main Gate for proper clearance and return to SRPC/HAAZ to have the pass laminated.

d) The Contractor shall inform SRPC/HAAZ when the contract period of performance is changed and return all passes to SRPC/HAAC upon completion of the contract.

e) Failure to comply with paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause may result in the denial of entrance to this installation.

f) U.S. citizens and Third Nation personnel, who are residents of Terceira Island at the time they are hired by the Contractor, must comply with the Portuguese Laws regarding work permits. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to insure compliance with these laws. Failure to do so may result in the employee being denied access to Lajes Field.

RECORD DRAWINGS

Record drawings showing existing underground utilities are located in Building 570, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal.

Contractor shall call 011-351-295-57-6828 for record drawings, the POC is Antonio Avila at 65 CES/CECN. Any utility lines shown on the record drawings (or made known to the Contractor) and damaged during construction work, will be repaired immediately by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

GREEN PROCUREMENT

Compliance with the Green Procurement (GP) requirements of Executive Order (EO) 13148 is mandatory.

Additional requirements set forth by Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, and Executive Order 13101 are also mandatory.

Special attention should be paid to Contract Provision FAR 52.223-4 “Recovered Material Certification” and Contract Clauses FAR 52.223-9 “Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Products” and FAR 52.223-10 “Waste Reduction Program”. The contractor is required to use recycled-content and bio-based products as identified in the contract specifications and drawings; however, their use must not delay the progress of the work and must not be cost prohibitive. Materials and products provided in the completion o fthis contract must meet the requirements of the Statement of Work/Specifications. Recycled-content products are identified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPGs). The United States Department of Agriculture designates bio-based products. EPA guideline items and USDA designated bio-based products are seen as the minimum that should be considered when evaluating environmentally preferable materials. Other environmentally preferable materials and products not listed, but commonly used in industry outside of the government, should also be considered. Submittals of material and product lists for all recycled content items should list the recycled and recovered materials used and the percentage content (by weight). Covered products and their associated descriptions can be viewed at: http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm. Contractors should follow the links regarding whether products count as “U.S. EPA-designated” or what the required recycled content for the product(s).

EPA COMPREHENSIVE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINE (CPG)

Construction Products Landscaping Products Nonpaper Office Products Paper and Paper Products Park and Recreation Products http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm�

Transportation Products Vehicular Products Miscellaneous Products

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

JAN 1997

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity JAN 1997 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

OCT 2010

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration FEB 2012 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract

Awards

FEB 2012

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

DEC 2010

52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or

Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data-- Modifications

OCT 2010

52.222-29 Notification Of Visa Denial JUN 2003 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data JAN 1997 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version And Translation Of

Contract

FEB 2000

52.228-3 Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) APR 1984 52.229-6 Taxes--Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts JUN 2003 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts SEP 2002 52.232-17 Interest OCT 2010 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims JAN 1986 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts OCT 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor

Registration

OCT 2003

52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services APR 1984 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts APR 1984 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys APR 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction FEB 1997 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference FEB 1995 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-4 Changes JUN 2007 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions APR 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items DEC 2010 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction OCT 2010 52.249-2 Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-

Price) (Apr 2012) - Alternate I

SEP 1996

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration Alternate A SEP 2007 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Terrorist Country

DEC 2006

252.215-7000 Pricing Adjustments DEC 1991 252.222-7002 Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And

Hazardous Materials

APR 2012

252.225-7005 Identification Of Expenditures In The United States JUN 2005 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities JUN 2010 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English JUN 1997 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors

Outside the United States

MAR 2006

252.225-7044 Balance of Payments Program--Construction Material DEC 2010 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties JUN 1997 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

MAR 2008

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown DEC 1991 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings, and Specifications AUG 2000 252.236-7005 Airfield Safety Precautions DEC 1991 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment MAR 1998 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea MAY 2002 252.247-7024 Notification Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea MAR 2000

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition.

When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a076/a76_rev2003.pdf> competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen:

Primary Command Ombudsman:

Ms. Tara Petersen HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110 HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany http://farsite.hill.af.mil/� http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a076/a76_rev2003.pdf�

E-mail: tara.petersen@ramstein.af.mil Tel: 0049-637-147-2209, Fax: 0049-673-147-2025

Alternate Command Ombudsman:

Ms. Heidi Hoehn HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110 HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany E-mail: heidi.hoehn@ramstein.af.mil Tel: 0049-637-147-9330, Fax: 0049-673-147-2025

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

5352.223-9001 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (JUN 1997)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Comply with the specific health and safety requirements established by this contract;

(2) Comply with the health and safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract;

(3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

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5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (JUN 2002)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and the completed base pass request form, cover letter, valid passport/ID number and copy of the awarded contract to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

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Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

ATTACHMENTS TO SOLICITATION

1. Statement of Need

2. Blanket Waiver for ATCALS, dated 04 Apr 06

3. AF Form 3000 Template

4. Past Performance Questionnaire

5. Subcontractor Consent Form

6. Drawings

Section K - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

52.203-2 Certificate Of Independent Price Determination APR 1985 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters APR 2010 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters FEB 2012 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a

Terrorist Country

JAN 2009

252.209-7002 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control By A Foreign Government

JUN 2010

252.247-7022 Representation Of Extent Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea

AUG 1992

252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2012)

Substitute the following paragraphs (d) and (e) for paragraph (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

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

(i) 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(ii) 252.209-7003, Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus--Representation. Applies to all solicitations with institutions of higher education.

(iii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iv) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(v) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vi) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Spain.

(2) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X___ (i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

____ (ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ (iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

____Use with Alternate I.

____ (iv) 252.225-7022, Trade Agreements Certificate--Inclusion of Iraqi End Products.

____ (v) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

____ (vi) 252.225-7035, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ Use with Alternate II.

____ Use with Alternate III.

(e) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) Web site at https://www.acquisition.gov/. After reviewing the ORCA database 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 FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) 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 theNAICS 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 provision 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/DFARS 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 ORCA.

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Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2004 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform APR 2003

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from 65th Contracting Flight, Section LGCB ATTN: TSgt Timothy Emeott and/or TSgt Rheame Griffin, BLDG T-615, Rm 208, APO AE 09720-7775 or Seccao de Contratos, Base Aerea No.4, Attn: TSgt Timothy Emeott or TSgt Rheame Griffin, Avenida do Imperio, Edf. T-615, Terceira, Azores, Portugal 9760-277 if mailing commercial.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the

GAO.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

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52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

ADDEDUM 52.215-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1.1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, and representations and certifications, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. The response shall consist of three (3) separate volumes; Volume I

– Technical Proposal, Volume II – Past Performance Proposal, and Volume III – Price Proposal. FAX and email proposals will NOT be acceptable. By submission of its proposal the offeror agrees to an acceptance period of a minimum of 120 calendar days.

1.2. Offers may be submitted by hand receipt or mail in response to this solicitation. The content and page size of electronic copies on CDs must be identical to the hard copies. If mailed, all volumes shall be mailed to 65th Contracting Flight, Attn.: SSgt Calvin Ishee/TSgt Rheame Griffin, Bldg T-615, Rm 208, APO AE 09720-7775 or Seccao de Contratos, Base Aerea No.4, Attn: SSgt Calvin Ishee/TSgt Rheame Griffin, Avenida do Imperio, Edf. T- 615, Terceira, Azores, Portugal 9760-277 if mailing commercial. Verify receipt of any mailed or delivered proposal with the contracting points of contact: calvin.ishee@lajes.af.mil or rheame.griffin@lajes.af.mil. If the Offeror chooses to mail the offer via postal services, the Government will not be responsible for any non-receipt of the offer, or any failure of the Offeror to verify receipt of the mailed offer.

1.3. Access to Base Facilities: Offerors are cautioned that Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HANDCARRYING PROPOSALS. Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at Bldg T-615 PRIOR to the time specified for receipt.

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1.4. Evaluation factors and standards: The addendum to FAR Clause 52.215-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (JAN 2004) provides information on the format and content of the proposal package and what items need to be submitted for each volume. Section M—Evaluation Factors for Award provides a complete description regarding the evaluation factors for award.

1.5. High probability of adequate price competition: The Contracting Officer (CO) has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the CO will review this determination and if, in the CO’s opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost information will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the CO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the CO to determine the reasonableness of the price.

1.6. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8., Government Contract Files, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

1.7. The offeror shall apply all appropriate markings to the proposal including those prescribed in FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

1.8. Point of Contact (POC): The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the sole POC for this acquisition.

Address any questions you have only to the PCO. Written questions concerning the solicitation may be sent to TSgt Rheame Griffin, rheame.griffin@lajes.af.mil .

2. SPECIFIC PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table below. The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all which shall be within the required page limitation and with the number of copies as specified. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this Section will be removed from the proposal and will not be read or evaluated and may render the proposal unacceptable.

Table 1.1 Proposal Organizations

ELEMENT TITLE MAXIMUM # PAGES # OF COPIES

Forms, fill-ins, required information, documents, and records

Contract Documentation As required Original + 1

VOLUME I Technical Proposal 60 Original + 2

VOLUME II Past Performance 20 Original + 2

VOLUME III Price As Required Original + 1

2.2. The page limitation for all volumes is inclusive of all material except: the front and back cover, title page, transmittal letters, tabs, and table of contents. When both sides of a page display printing, it shall be counted as two

(2) pages. No material may be incorporated by reference. Each volume shall contain a table of contents. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

2.3. All volumes shall contain pages 8 ½ X 11 inches and text using no smaller than 10 pitch, Times New Roman

Font. Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required.

3. VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (FACTOR 1)

3.1. General: Information the offeror deems appropriate to address in the technical criteria should be included in the proposal in an orderly format and be consistent with the evaluation criteria for award set forth in Section M of this solicitation. Proposal paragraphs shall correspond to the below evaluation factors and pertinent Statement of Work (SOW) paragraphs (where referenced). To facilitate evaluation, the information contained in Volume I shall be specific, detailed, and clearly demonstrates that the offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirement for the accomplishment of this effort.

3.2. SUBACTOR 1: Design of Turnkey Solution – The offeror shall provide a design of a turnkey solution that conforms to the statement of need and the attached ATCALS blanket waiver identified in the solicitation. The turnkey solution shall meet the base requirement of converting analog data/radio signals to digital at both the sending and receiving ends. The design must also meet the minimum requirements established within the statement of need and the attached ATCALS blanket waiver.

3.3 SUBFACTOR 2: Engineering Design and Submittals – The offeror shall provide both a narrative and drawings explaining how the original signal (i.e. radio signal) shall be carried through channel bank to the receiving end. Drawings provided should be the equivalent of a 35% design. The offeror shall also provide a list of proposed materials which will be used to achieve a final turnkey solution. List of materials shall include quantity, type and need of materials at a minimum for the project.

3.4 SUBFACTOR 3: Statement of Work (SOW) – The offeror shall provide a Statement of Work (SOW) in response to the statement of need (SON). The SOW must clearly identify the contractor’s method of performing work so that the contractor may engineer, furnish, install and test the turnkey solution to the GATR/NAVAID system as result of the requirements described in the SON. Work described in the SOW must coincide with the turnkey solution design and list of materials needed to perform the work.

3.5 SUBFACTOR 4: List of Capabilities – The offeror shall provide a list of up to five (5) projects for the completion of long haul or channel bank upgrade services. The offeror shall also provide a brief synopsis of each project to include a description of the work performed, the overall dollar value of the project, and the final result of…