SABER_Amendment_00002.pdf

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) Incorporate mandatory language into Note 2 of the Proposal Instructions located in Section L : "Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No aw ard w ill be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs."

B) Extend the offer due date from Monday 25 Mar 13 to Wednesday 27 Mar 13 at 2pm CST.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Mar-2013

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 FA4528-13-R-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Feb-2013

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 X is extended, 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 1 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

21-Mar-2013

CODE

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FA4528 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA4528-13-R-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 25-Mar-2013 02:00 PM to 27-Mar-2013 02:00 PM.

The required performance has changed from 1) Project Title: Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirement (SABER).2) Location: Minot AFB, ND.3) This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. 4) Award of this solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.5) Period of Performance (POP): One (1) Base Year with Four (4) Option Years.6) The contract maximum is $7,500,000. 7) In block 11 of the SF1442, Performance and Calendar days shall be determined at the task order level. 8) In block 12 of the SF1442, Performance and Payment bonds shall also be determined at the task order level. NOTE 1: The US Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.NOTE 2: Site Visit attendance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED however, not mandatory. Please see section L, FAR 52.236-27 for more information.NOTE 3: Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. Please see section L, for more information. to 1) Project Title: Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirement (SABER).2) Location: Minot AFB, ND.3) This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. 4) Award of this solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.5) Period of Performance (POP): One (1) Base Year with Four (4) Option Years.6) The contract maximum is $7,500,000. 7) In block 11 of the SF1442, Performance and Calendar days shall be determined at the task order level. 8) In block 12 of the SF1442, Performance and Payment bonds shall also be determined at the task order level. NOTE 1: The US Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.NOTE 2: Site Visit attendance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED however, not mandatory. Please see section L, FAR 52.236-27 for more information.NOTE 3:

"Notice to Ojferor(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until fimds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

01. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. 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, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts; Part I - Price Proposal, Part II - Technical Proposal, and Part III - Past Performance Information.

B. 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 and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. 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 and affordability of the price.

C. Specific Instructions:

1. PART I – PRICE PROPOSAL - Submit original and one (1) electronic copy on CD-ROM

(a) Complete blocks 14 through 20C of the RFP Section A, SF 1442. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP Sections A through K. These sections constitute the model contract.

(b) Insert proposed Coefficient and estimated price in the continuation portion of Section B (indicated as

Coefficient Schedule B Attachment 9) including all option periods. DO NOT FILL IN THE COEFFICIENTS ON CLINS 0001 THROUGH 0004. Limit coefficient to four (4) decimal places.

(c) Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in Sections I through K. Section K shall be returned in its entirety. For Sections C through I, the offeror shall submit only those pages that require a fill-in.

(d) A letter of authorization for the Contracting Officer to verify offeror’s financial responsibility (Attachment 10). Include name, address and phone numbers for financial institutions to include points of contact.

(e) A letter from the offeror’s bonding company, stating the offeror’s bonding capacity and ability to meet the bonding requirements of the contract listed in Section F and the requirements of FAR clause 52.228- 15.

(f) Acknowledgement of all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the SF 30

(amendment form).

2. PART II – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL - Limited to no more than 50 pages. Submit original plus one (1) electronic copy on CD-ROM.

(1) Sub-Factor 1- Organizational Structure

A. CRITERIA: Offeror must provide an organizational chart identifying all key personnel with a description of their work experience relating to projects similar in scope to those expected under SABER. Additionally, attach a document describing the organization’s program management policies, procedures, and processes.

B. MINIMUM STANDARD OF ACCEPTABILITY: The minimum standard is met when the offeror provides:

(i) A block diagram identifying the individuals (management and supervisors) associated with the project to include:

1. Key Personnel: Each individual’s name, title, duty, years of experience and experience level relating to projects similar in scope to those expected under SABER. At a minimum the offeror shall provide information for the following disciplines:

a. Electrical

b. Mechanical

c. General

d. Program Manager

(ii) A description of the organization’s program management policies and procedures to include the project planning approach, the process for information flow, reporting, and the policies and procedures for maintaining and recruiting qualified staffing throughout the contract period for prime and subcontractor employees.

(2) Sub-Factor 2- Quality Control and Safety Plan

A. CRITERIA: Offeror must demonstrate its ability to design and implement a Quality Control and Safety Plan in accordance with Section 01450 and 01000 of the Specifications.

B. MINIMUM STANDARD OF ACCEPTABILITY: The minimum standard is met when the offeror provides a detailed narrative describing Project Management’s Quality Control and Safety Plan in accordance with Specifications Section 01450 and 01000. The narrative must include but not necessarily be limited to a description of the company’s methodology for writing and disseminating daily reports; a description of the company’s methodology in handling interim inspections, pre and final inspections and the tests required for Task Order level identified projects; a description of the company’s procedures for handling punch list items and warranty issues; and a description of the company’s procedures for review and approval of material submissions. In addition, the offeror must describe the approach for safety training, quality control, and ability to maintain qualified staffing throughout the contract period.

(3) Sub-Factor 3- Asbestos Plan

A. CRITERIA: Offeror must demonstrate its ability to design and implement an Asbestos Plan in accordance with Section 02080 of the Specifications.

B. MINIMUM STANDARD OF ACCEPTABILITY: The minimum standard is met when the offeror provides a list of personnel certified for asbestos removal, with minimum 1 year experience. Also, provide valid ACM (asbestos containing material) removal/disposal certificates of all listed personnel.

(4) Sub-Factor 4- Performance and Payment Bonding Capacity ($750K Single-Award Task Order minimum /$7.5M Aggregate minimum)

A. CRITERIA: Offeror must provide evidence that it is able to obtain a minimum Single-Award Task Order project Performance and Payment Bonding capacity of $750K and a minimum aggregate bonding capacity of $7.5M.

B. MINIMUM STANDARD OF ACCEPTABILITY: The minimum standard of acceptability is met when the offeror submits bonding capability documents that meet the aggregate and project amounts, backed by a bonding surety with a best company rating of ‘A’. The document must also include the surety company’s name, address, phone number, and points of contact.

NOTE – All Technical Proposals will be rated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis by sub factor.

D. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

1. Requirements of the RFP (CLINs & SPECIFICATIONS) and US Government standards and regulations pertaining to the SPECIFICATIONS.

2. Evaluation Factors for Award in Section M of this RFP.

3. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this Section L will not be read or evaluated, and will be removed from the proposal.

3. PART III – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION - Limited to no more than three (3) contracts/jobs referenced with no more than ten (10) pages per contract/job listed. Only references for same or similar type contract desired. Submit original plus one (1) electronic copy on CD-ROM.

The US Government will consider and evaluate offeror's past performance information deemed recent and relevant for the requirements of this RFP. The government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources, to assess performance. Recent and Relevant is defined in the subparagraph below:

Recency: Any completed General Refurbishment/Construction/Buildings work. The effort must be ongoing (50% complete) or must have been completed within the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Past performance information that is not recent will not be evaluated.

Relevancy: Having successfully completed General Refurbishment/Construction/Buildings work and must have been actively engaged as a contractor, either prime or subcontractor, performing such work as defined by the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS Code) 236220 with the value of contracts at a minimum of a similar dollar Task Order value (at least over $500,000 Thousand), physical size, complexity and function, utilizing techniques relevant to those required by this solicitation.

(a) Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past

Three Years: Provide any information currently available (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed product for same or similar type contract. In addition, explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and any current performance problems such as cost overruns, extended performance periods, numerous warranty calls, etc.

(b) Performance Surveys/Past Performance Questionnaires: Provide a list of up to three (3) projects of the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and/or commercial customers within the last three (3) years which shows General Refurbishment/Construction/Buildings work of a similar dollar value (at least over $500,000 Thousand), physical size, complexity and function, utilizing techniques relevant to those required by this solicitation. Relevant contracts include Construction contracts. Furnish the following information for each contract listed:

1. Company/Division name

2. Product/Service

3. Contracting Agency/Customer

4. Contract Number

5. Contract Dollar Value

6. Period of Performance

7. Verified, up-to-date name, address, FAX & telephone number of the contracting officer

8. Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions

9. Comments regarding any known performance deemed unacceptable to the customer, or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

NOTE – If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past and present relevant contracts.

Pursuant to paragraphs 3. (a) and 3. (b).

NOTE – In addition to the above information, the offeror shall mail Attachment 8 of this solicitation Past Performance Questionnaire, to the list of three (3) most relevant contract references. Instruct these references to complete the Past Performance Questionnaire and return it to:

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Attn: SrA Scott Cole and Mr. Wade Vinje, FA4528-13-R-0005 165 Missile Ave Minot AFB, MD 58705 or via email at scott.cole.7@us.af.mil and wade.vinje@us.af.mil

(c) Subcontractor Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from all subcontractors mailto:scott.cole.7@us.af.mil mailto:wade.vinje@us.af.mil that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

An English speaking representative point of contact, including name, phone number, fax number and email address (if possible) should be provided for each project submitted to demonstrate experience.

D. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

1. Requirements of the RFP (CLINs & SPECIFICATIONS) and US Government standards and regulations pertaining to the SPECIFICATIONS.

2. Evaluation Factors for Award in Section M of this RFP.

3. Any limitation on the number of proposal pages. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this

Section L will not be read or evaluated, and will be removed from the proposal.

NOTE – Past Performance Proposals will be rated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

4. Format for proposal Parts II shall be as follows:

(a) The proposals will be 8 1/2” x 11” paper or standard A4 paper, except for fold-outs used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may not exceed 11” x 17”.

(b) A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information.

(c) Typing shall not be less than 12 pitch.

(d) Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required.

E. Copies/Page Limit: Copies of each volume shall be submitted in accordance with the chart below:

Part Title Due Date Copies Other Instructions/Limitations

I Price Proposal 20 March 2013 2:00 PM Local

1 Original + 1 Copy on CD-ROM

-Be sure to sign 1442 upon submission (and acknowledge amendments if applicable).

II Technical

Capability 20 March 2013

1 Original + 1 Copy on CD-ROM

-Limited to 50 pages

III Past Performance Information

Past Performance Surveys

20 March 2013

Original + 1 Copy on

CD-ROM

- Originals submitted by respondents

- No more than three (3) contracts/jobs referenced with no more than ten (10) pages per contract/job listed.

- Faxed /Mailed/Emailed in accordance with Attachment

Past Performance Questionnaire

NOTE – This does not include the Past Performance Questionnaire.

02. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Contractors should be aware that this is a United States Air Force (USAF) Base and that all access to this installation is granted by the USAF. Therefore SOME DELAYS SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HAND CARRYING PROPOSALS. Offeror should allow sufficient time to arrive and submit the proposals to Contracting Office PRIOR to the set closing time. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with the provisions established in FAR 15.208 “Late Submission, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Proposals”. If a gate access is not granted please contact the CO immediately. The contractors are responsible for coordinating and processing gate pass requests in a timely manner. The USG shall not be held accountable. Furthermore, contractors must consider that although the duty day is Monday through Friday from 07:30 to 16:30, contractors may not get to the job site at 07:30 due to USAF gate entrance procedures. Also, contractors need to exit the base by 16:30. This may require contractors to stop work, prepare to leave the base, and clean up prior to 16:30. Contractors are encouraged to take this into consideration when proposing a delivery or performance time. The USG shall not be responsible for delays due to in-processing or out-processing the base.

B. All contractors’ questions in response to this solicitation must be emailed to scott.cole.7@us.af.mil and wade.vinje@us.af.mil no later than 11 MAR 2013 at 10:00 AM local time. The US Government will not be held responsible for answering any questions after this time. All questions/answers resulting from this solicitation will be disseminated via email.

C. This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals. Offerors’ proposals must include all data and information requested by this solicitation and must be submitted and conducted in strict accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with the specific organization, content, and page limitations may result in mis-evaluation of proposals or depending on the magnitude of the non-conformance; the proposals may be eliminated from further consideration.

D. THE PROPOSAL must be completed and returned to the 5th Contracting Squadron/ LGCA, Building#165, Minot AFB, ND, PRIOR to the exact time set for receipt of proposals. The envelope used in submitting your reply must be plainly marked with the solicitation number and title, FA4528-13-R-0005, entitled SABER and the date and local time set forth receipt of proposals. The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts; Part I - Price Proposal, Part II - Technical Proposal, and Part III - Past Performance Information.

E. Proposals for the work described herein, will be received until the date and time indicated on Standard Form 1442, Page 1, Section 13. A., at the following address:

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03. SPECIAL NOTES

NOTE 1: READ ALL DOCUMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION PRIOR TO COMPLETING AND RETURNING ANY FORMS TO THIS OFFICE. ENTER PRICES IN SECTION B AND COMPLETE FORM INC-1101. USE

TYPEWRITER OR BLACK INK, PENCIL ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

NOTE 2 "Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs."

NOTE 3: Offerors who fails to submit the required number of copies of each proposal section may be considered non responsive and may not be considered for award mailto:scott.cole.7@us.af.mil mailto:wade.vinje@us.af.mil

(End of Summary of Changes)