RFP_B649.pdf

09 August 2019

MEMORANDUM FOR ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION

FROM: 319 CONF/PKB

295 Steen Blvd, Bldg 242 Grand Forks AFB, ND 58201

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8903-19-R-A005, Design & Install Services, Intrusion

Detection System (IDS) for Bay 1 of Building 649, Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND

1. This is a RFP for the subject project to be awarded as a sole-source acquisition to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, in accordance with (IAW) the specific requirements outlined in this request and with the Statement of Objectives (26 July 2019).

2. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 561621 and the size standard is $20.5M. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Quotations shall contain the following information: (1) The solicitation or reference number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) Unit price and discount terms; (5) Remit to address, if different than the mailing address; (6) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any, for acceptance of offers. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to a responsible offeror.

3. The offeror shall utilize the attached Statement of Objectives (Attachment 2) to develop a proposed Performance Work Statement.

4. The Government is willing to hold a site visit at Grand Forks AFB if requested by the offeror.

5. The Period of Performance (PoP) shall begin at the date of award. Notice of award shall constitute the Notice to Proceed (NTP) for design only. The PoP for installation will be established upon acceptance of the design.

6. The applicable Provisions and Clauses (Attachment 1) can be viewed in full text through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

7. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2018-O0021)

(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement.

Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clauses of this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b) (1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

8. Ombudsman. In accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (June 2016)

(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 interested 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 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Lt Col Aaron Judge, 129 Thompson St, Bldg 586, Rm 129, AFICA Langley OL/KC, tel 757-764-5372, email aaron.judge@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(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.

(End of clause)

9. 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (November 2012)

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

(1) 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

(2) 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.

(End of clause)

10. 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (November 2012)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, 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 Forces 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 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, Integrated Defense, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, citing the appropriate paragraphs 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.

http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4_7/publication/afi31-101/releasibility_for_afi31-101.pdf http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4_7/publication/afi31-501/afi31-501.pdf

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

(End of clause)

11. Effective 15 August 2016 the REAL ID Act of 2005 established security standards for license issuance and identification and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards from non-compliant states in order to gain access to a Federal facility.

Non-compliant states include Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, and Maine. In order to gain access to a Federal installation, Minnesota driver’s license/identification holders need to have the Minnesota “Enhanced Driver’s License” or if they do not have a Minnesota Enhanced Driver’s License they can use any one of the following types of ID:

• U.S. Passport

• U.S. Passport Card

• Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

• A foreign passport with a temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa

• An employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766)

• Identification card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies, provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address

• A U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards/Credentials

• PIV or Federally-Issued PIV-1 Cards (Personal Identification Verification) issued by the

Federal Government

• PIV-I card (personal identification verification-interoperable issued by non-federal government entities)

• DHS “Trusted Travelers Cards”

• Merchant Mariner card issued by DHS/United States Coast Guard,

• Border Crossing Card (Form DSP-150)

• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-550) and U.S.

Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)

• U.S. Refugee travel document or other travel document or evidence of immigration status issued by HDS containing a photograph

• A Foreign Government Issued Passport

12. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM (Central Standard Time) on 21 August 2019. Submit an electronic copy of the proposed Statement of Work and the itemized price proposal summary in EXCEL format to the Contracting Officer, SSgt Cassie Blair at cassie.blair@us.af.mil by referencing the complete RFP number in the subject line. Any questions are to be directed to the Contracting Officer at 701- 362-5280.

mailto:cassie.blair@us.af.mil

CASSIE E. BLAIR

Contracting Officer

Attachments:

1. Provisions & Clauses (7 August 2019)(37 Pages)

2. Statement of Objectives (26 July 2019)(3 Pages)

3. Floorplan Drawings (6 June 2019)(1 Page)

4. AFI 31-101 (5 July 2017)(2 Pages)