Revised_Section_L_Instructions_JBLE_Painting_17Jul23.pdf

Section L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders.

L-1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

L-1.1. Notice To Bidders. Section L of the IFB provides general guidance for preparing bids and content of the required data/information. Bids must include all data/information requested in the IFB. Bidders shall submit one hardbound, tabbed original; two hardbound, tabbed copies; and three CDs containing: (1) Fully completed Standard Form (SF) 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award; (2) Fully completed solicitation Attachment 4 - Paint IDIQ Bidder Price List; and (3) Responsibility Evaluation Factors that fully address the evaluation factors noted in L-3.1. through L-3.7. of this section. Bidders shall provide the fully completed SF 1442 and the Responsibility Evaluation Factors in searchable Adobe PDF Version XI or later and submit the Fully completed solicitation Attachment 4 – Bidder Price List in Microsoft Excel format. There are no font size requirements, margin requirements, or page limitation requirements for the bidder’s submission.

L-1.1.1. Questions in response to this solicitation are due no later than 4:30 PM EDT on 5 June 2023. All questions shall be submitted via email and submitted only to the points of contact noted below. It is the offeror's responsibility to confirm Government's receipt. Please note the following in the email subject line: "Questions: JBLE Painting IFB Solicitation FA480023B0001"

MSgt Natara Olbricht: natara.olbritch@us.af.mil

SSgt Noah Kemner: noah.kemner@us.af.mil

Mr. Phillip Nease: phillip.nease.1@us.af.mil

L-1.2. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of bids. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a bidder for any proposal preparation costs.

L-1.3. This acquisition is a competitive procurement pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)), in accordance with FAR Part 19.8, Contracting with the SBA (The 8(a) Program) and FAR Part 6.204, Section 8(a) competition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors and the Product Service Code (PSC) is Z1JZ, Maintenance of Miscellaneous Buildings.

L-1.4. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is responsive to the terms of the invitation for bids (IFB) and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation.

L-1.5. Bid pricing in response to this solicitation shall be valid for 180 calendar days.

L-1.5.1. All bid pricing shall be fully burdened: all pricing shall include G&A, overhead, and profit.

Offerors shall complete Attachment 4, Bidder Price List, for the Base and each Option Year.

L-1.6. Bidders shall note overall bid amount (base year and all option years) in Block 17, Page 2 of the SF 1442. Note: Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices or Costs is shown for informational purposes only. No action is required by the bidders. The Government will complete this section upon award of the contract.

L-1.7. Bidders shall acknowledge awareness of all amendments to the solicitation by signing and dating Block 19, Page 2 of the SF 1442.

L-1.8. Bids will be evaluated without discussions. Therefore, bidders are advised that taking exception to any requirements specified in this solicitation will result in the Government rejecting the bid. Clarification of Government requirements shall be handled by submitting questions/recommendations prior to submission of bids. While bidders may propose exceptions to the solicitation requirements, the Government is not obligated to accept such bids. Any change to the requirement as a result of accepting an exception shall be reflected by amendment to the IFB before bids are due. Note: a few of the unit of issues noted on the price list may be non-standard to some within the construction industry; however, these units will not be revised and are for the express best interest of the government for project definition and construction inspections.

L-1.9. Bidders shall complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in all provisions/clauses throughout the solicitation. Failure to complete these items may result in the bidder being found non-responsive and/or non-responsible.

L-2. SUBMISSION OF BIDS.

L-2.1. All bids shall be mailed, or hand delivered (no electronic bids will be accepted) to the following issuing office in time to be received by on or before the date and time of the bid opening as specified in Block 13(a) of the SF 1442. If bids are to be hand delivered, bidders shall send an email to noah.kemner@us.af.mil phillip.nease.1@us.af.mil and natara.olbricht@us.af.mil to schedule delivery. Please mark all packages as follows:

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

633 Contracting Squadron/PKB ATTN: Natara Olbricht/Noah Kemner Phillip Nease 14 Burrell St, Bldg 67 Langley AFB, VA 23665-2088 Solicitation No. FA4800-23-B-0001

The bid opening will take place in Building 67, Room 135 (633 Contracting Squadron Large Conference Room) on Langley Air Force Base on the date and time specified in Block 13(a) of the

SF 1442.

L-3. RESPONSIBILITY EVALUATION FACTORS. To be determined responsible, the bidder must provide/demonstrate their ability to meet the following evaluation requirements noted in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

L-3.1. Adequate Financial Resources. Provide a letter from the bidder's financial institution that addresses the financial health of the company to demonstrate that adequate financial resources are available to perform the contract.

L-3.2. Performance Schedule Compliance: Provide detailed plan as to how multiple simultaneous projects at two geographically separated installations will be managed and kept on schedule.

L-3.3. Satisfactory Past Performance. Provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) applicable painting projects (to include title of each project, complete contract number, and task order number) valued at $60K or higher each. Applicable projects are defined as those involving the application of paint or coatings to surfaces in accordance with industry standards and practices, such as (but not limited to) those established by the American Society for Testing and

Materials (ASTM) or the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). One (1) of the three

(3) minimum projects must include static display painting and/or restoration. All projects must have been rated at least as satisfactory performance.

L-3.4. Satisfactory Record of Integrity Business and Business Ethics. The Government will perform queries of required systems (e.g., SAM.gov, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), etc. in making this responsibility determination. The contractor, although not required, may provide any information on this standard it would like to be considered.

L-3.5. Necessary Organization, Experience, Accounting & Operational Controls, and Technical Skills. Provide a minimum of five (5) years' experience and a minimum of three (3) projects (to include title of each project, complete contract number, and task order number) valued at $60K or higher involving the application of paint or coatings to surfaces in accordance with industry standards and practices, such as (but not limited to) those established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). One (1) of the three (3) projects must include static display painting and/or restoration. working the minimum number of three (3) applicable painting projects noted in paragraph L-3.3. above. Each project must be valued at $60K or higher, involve industry standards/practices such as those established by ASTM or NACE, and one of the three must include static display painting and/or restoration. Furthermore, provide resumes for the contractor's superintendent or project manager, business development, and project cost estimation staff demonstrating their familiarity with Unified Field Criteria (UFCs), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) International standards, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(r)) standards, and Air Force Instructions (AFIs).

L-3.6. Necessary Production, Construction, and Technical Equipment. Provide information as to how the bidder has sufficient resources, equipment, etc., or the ability to obtain it (e.g., equipment yard inventory, financial capability, subcontractors, etc.) to satisfactorily perform work under this

IDIQ.

L-3.7. Otherwise Qualified and Eligible to Receive Award. The Government will perform queries of required systems (e.g., SAM.gov, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), etc. in making this responsibility determination and evaluate other criterion as required. The contractor, although not required, may provide any information on this standard it would like to be considered.