FA4861-16-R-A100-0002_Amendment.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

Purpose of this Amendment is to clarify the information provided in the INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS paragraph B6:

1. Site Visit time and place,

2. Patrick Mock's email address,

3. Question submission date.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Jun-2016

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 FA4861-16-R-A100

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Jun-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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-Jun-2016

CODE

99 CONS/LGCA

5865 SWAAB BLVD, BLDG 588

NELLIS AFB NV 89191-7063

FA4861 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA4861-16-R-A100

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INFORMATION TO OFFERORS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION

A. PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND OBJECTIVE

The Government intends to award six (6) contracts for the Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, and Nevada

Test & Training Range (NTTR) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) program but reserves the right to award less if it is in the best interest to the government. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Award will be made on the basis of “best value” utilizing SUBJECTIVE TRADEOFF source selection procedures with technically acceptable offerors where past performance is significantly more important than price.

Each awarded contract will be for five (5) years with each contract year being an ordering period.

B. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This section of the Instructions to Offerors (ITO) provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. Offerors are advised that the proposal submitted should represent their best efforts and most complete response to the solicitation. Cursory responses or responses which merely reiterate the Statement of Work or other components of the Request for Proposal will be considered unacceptable. Evidence of experience, capability, and qualifications, which clearly demonstrate and support the

Offeror’s claims are essential. Any Offeror who submits an incomplete package or does not conform with the instructions provided in the ITO may be considered ineligible for award.

2. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s proposal.

3. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

4. The proposal acceptance period is specified in Section A, Block 13 of the solicitation. The Offeror shall make a clear statement in Section A of the proposal Administrative volume that the proposal is valid until this date.

5. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the Offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

6. A pre-proposal site visit will be held on 07 July 2016 at 8:30 AM PST. All attendees shall meet at the Nellis

AFB Visitor Center, located near the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Craig Road. All prospective offerors are highly encouraged to attend. Offerors should submit any questions they may have in writing to Patrick Mock at patrick.mock.1@us.af.mil or Gil Cano at gilbert.cano.2@us.af.mil. NOTE: Offerors shall submit all questions and requests for clarifications no later than 2:00PM PST on 13 July 2016. The decision to respond to questions and requests for clarification received after 2:00PM on 13 July 2016 shall be at the sole discretion of the Contracting

Officer.

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a. Due to space limitations, each offeror is limited to no more than three (3) attendees. For security purposes and to ensure access, offerors wishing to attend the pre-proposal site visit must send the following information for each attendee no later than 27 June 2016: Company Name, Individual’s Full Name, Country of Citizenship, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Driver’s License # and State of Issue.

NOTE: Individuals that are listing a country other than the US for citizenship will be required to provide a second form of government issued identification. (I.e. passport, visa, work permit, resident alien card, etc.) A background check [e.g., National Crime Institute Center (NCIC)] may be conducted on each person requesting access to

Nellis/Creech AFB. Adverse information may result in such individual being prevented from entering the installations. Persons found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities.

b. Currently the Nellis AFB Main Gate is under construction. This has limited the parking space available at the Visitors Center. To minimize congestion at the Visitors Center it is recommended that personnel carpool to maximum extent possible. All driver’s must provide current vehicle registration and proof of insurance prior to driving onto Nellis AFB.

C. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Proposals must be completed and submitted prior to the date and time listed in Block 13 of the SF 1442. The

“original” proposal shall be clearly identified, shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer, and be mailed or hand carried to the following address:

99 CONS/LGCA

ATTN: GIL CANO / PATRICK MOCK

5865 Swaab Blvd.

Nellis AFB, NV 89191

2. 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. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The proposal shall consist of three (3) separate volumes, Volume 1 – Technical Proposal, Volume 2 – Past Performance Information, and Volume

3 – Cost/Price Proposal, and Volume 4 - Administrative.

3. Point of Contact

The Contracting Officer (CO) and Buyer are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the CO and Buyer. Written requests for clarification may be sent to the CO and Buyer at the addresses located in paragraph B4 or C1 above.

4. Debriefings

The CO will promptly notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. The CO will notify unsuccessful Offerors in accordance with FAR 15.503. Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing.

Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

5. Discrepancies

If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the CO and Buyers in writing with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

6. Electronic Reference Documents

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) web site at http://www.fbo.gov. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

7. Amendments to Solicitation

If this RFP is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment and provide confirmation upon submission of the Offeror’s proposal. Any unacknowledged amendments in the Offeror’s proposal will be considered as non-acceptance and will negatively affect their evaluation.

8. Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Proposals

Proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages in paper media and electronic media addressed to the CO and Buyer at the address shown in Block 7 of the SF 1442, and showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the Offeror. Oral, faxed, emailed, or telephonic submissions or modifications will not be considered and/or accepted.

9. Page Limitations

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Page limitations may also be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs). The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offerors. Each page shall be counted except the following: executive summary, blank pages, title pages, tables of contents, tabs, and glossaries and those parts of the Proposal noted as unlimited.

10. Page Size and Format

(a) A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be single-spaced with 1.5 line spacing. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 12 points. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and 3/4 inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall also apply to responses to ENs as well. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

(b) Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as a single page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics; not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

11. Cost or Pricing Information

All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal volume. Work-hour estimates and material kinds and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale.

12. Cross Referencing

Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with no cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

13. Indexing

Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.

14. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

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15. Binding and Labeling

Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound to permit the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder, if applicable. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR

52.215-1(e), Restriction on disclosure and use of data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of

Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

16. Electronic Copies

The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. When discrepancies exist between the written offers and those provided in electronic format, the written offer will take precedence in all cases. For electronic copies, indicate on the CD-ROM the volume number(s) included on the disc and title. Separate CDs are not required for each volume. Use separate files to permit rapid location of all portions, including subfactor required plans, exhibits, appendices and attachments, if any. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program must be included. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS)

Word 2010®, MS Excel 2010®, MS-Project 2010®, and MS-Power Point 2010® as applicable.

D. OFFERS

1. The offer/proposal and other information shall be submitted in hard copies and electronic copy (standard CD) format. The proposal shall consist of the following volumes:

Volume 1 – Technical

Volume 2 – Past Performance

Volume 3 – Cost/Price (including SF 1442)

Volume 4 – Administrative

*Separate CDs are not required for each volume.

2. Offerors are advised to submit sufficient information to enable evaluators to fully ascertain the Offeror’s capability to perform the requirements contemplated by the solicitation. The data submitted with each proposal shall be complete and concise but not elaborate.

3. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition.

Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, there is adequate price competition, no additional price information, will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However if, at any time during this competition, the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; Offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

E. VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL (FACTOR 1)

(3 Hard Copies, 1 Electronic Copy. Page Limitation: Unlimited for 35% design as described in para E.2.a, 20 pages for all else)

1. Using the instructions provided below, describe the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is neither necessary nor desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

2. Statements that the Offeror understands, can, or will comply with specifications, and phrases such as "standard procedures will be employed," or "well know techniques will be used," etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors should note that data previously submitted under any prior or existing solicitation and contract will not be considered.

Therefore, such data should not be relied upon, nor incorporated in the Technical proposal by reference.

Subfactor 1 – Completeness of the Demonstration Project

The Offeror shall provide the essential components to accomplish the design-build demonstration project

RKMF 16-0062 Building 16, Repair Courtroom and convey that the offeror fully understands the requirements and that their proposal includes all required elements of work to complete the project.

Documents include the following minimum information/criteria:

(a) Construction Narrative: The Construction Narrative shall be written to describe the work to be performed per the specification and design requirements and demonstrates that the offeror fully understands the MACC Program and demonstration project.

(b) 35% Design: The 35% construction design which ensures the successful completion of the Project

RKMF 16-0062, Building 16, Repair Courtroom in accordance with Attachment 1, MACC Statement of

Work and the demonstration project Attachments 53 through 58 and is free of errors and or omissions.

(c) A filled out Attachment 41, AF Form 3064 Progress Schedule and Attachment 43, Schedule of Values addressing major elements of the Statement of Work from design to closeout. At a minimum, address the following tasks:

a. The mobilization phase, including events associated with coordinating any submittals and

Government review.

b. Significant infrastructure, utility relocations phasing, long lead procurement items, submittals and government review. Indicate the Offeror’s understanding of the relationship between utility and infrastructure requirements and main facility construction needs.

c. The construction phase for each major feature of construction. Demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of critical path features and building construction.

d. Long lead material submittals and government reviews.

e. Proposed completion date of the project and the total proposed project duration in calendar days.

NOTE: Schedule of Values should include percentages only and no cost/price information.

Subfactor 2 – Program Management Plan

The offeror shall provide a comprehensive plan specifically developed for implementation of the MACC program and subsequent task order projects. At a minimum, the Program Management Plan shall:

a. Specifically address quality control in accordance with the MACC SOW Section 1.28 (to include schedule management) in regards to design review, submittal review, construction management, and closeout;

b. Address how quality problems will be logically, effectively, and expediently documented and resolved;

c. Detail measures that will be accomplished to identify poor performing subcontractors, including appropriate corrective action, management tools, methods, and documentation to mitigate effects on schedule.

d. Identify key quality control positions (with no overlapping duties and responsibilities) and the extent of their authority. It is neither necessary nor desirable to provide resumes for individual personnel as part of your proposal;

e. Identify how often projects will be inspected (i.e. frequency of at least once per day per job); and

f. Detail methods the offeror will utilize to update the Government on project status and how interface with Government inspectors will be accomplished (status updates shall be a minimum of weekly).

Subfactor 3 – Bonding & 8(a) Status

The offeror shall demonstrate its capability to provide payment and performance bonds, from an acceptable surety in accordance with FAR 28.202 Acceptability of Corporate Sureties, to meet the maximum task order amount of $5 Million, as well as a potential aggregate amount the $15 Million. In addition, the Offeror shall provide a copy of the letter from the Small Business Administration showing proof of Small Business

Administration (SBA) 8(a) status and having a bona fide place of business within SBA Regions 8 & 9.

F. VOLUME 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE (FACTOR 2)

(3 Hard Copies, 1 Electronic Copy. Page Limitation: 8 pages per PPIS, unlimited for all else)

1. Each Offeror shall submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained in the Past Performance Information Sheet (PPIS), Attachment 49. This information is required on the Offeror, all teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed to perform the work outlined in the solicitation. The Government will use data provided by each Offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance. All past performance information shall be evaluated in accordance with the Past Performance factor as defined in Section M, Evaluation Criteria, paragraphs F, 5, a and b.

2. The Offeror shall submit, along with the information required in this paragraph a Consent Letter (Attachment 50), executed by each teaming partner and/or joint venture partner authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the Offeror so the Offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a non-government customer, the Offeror shall also submit a Client Authorization Letter (Attachment 51) authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the Offeror’s performance.

3. The offeror is responsible for ensuring the Past Performance Questionnaire is completed by the customer’s project manager for the respective project. Offerors shall complete Section 1 of the Past Performance Questionnaire and distribute it along with Performance Questionnaire Letter to the customer’s project manager. The customer’s project manager shall complete Sections 2 thru 5 of the Past Performance Questionnaire and return it to the offeror. Offeror’s shall only submit Past Performance Questionnaires for those projects that do not have completed reports in the

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). ***THE OFFEROR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

SUBMITTING ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WITH THEIR PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME***

4. Recent & Relevant Contracts

Offerors shall submit information on up to six (6) recent contracts from the prime contractor considered most relevant in demonstrating performance abilities on the MACC. In addition, Offerors shall include up to three (3) recent contracts performed by each teaming partner and/or joint venture partner considered most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the MACC. Recent past performance shall consist of work currently being performed for at least six (6) months, or has been performed within the past three (3) years. Relevant past performance consists of projects valued at $350,000 or greater, of similar scope, and have a minimum performance length of 120 calendar days. Each PPIS shall not exceed eight (8) pages. Offerors shall include rationale supporting the assertion of relevance. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining recency and relevancy, see Section M, Evaluation Criteria.

5. Adverse Information

Offerors shall provide any adverse information they or the teaming partner received in the past 3 years, such as Letters of Concern, Cure and or Show Cause Notices, Terminations for Cause/Default and a narrative explaining the circumstances resulting from its receipt and corrective actions taken, if applicable. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the Offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk.

Merely having problems does not automatically equate to a limited or no confidence rating, since the problems encountered may have been on a more complex program, or an Offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to overcome the problems encountered. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming problems and the effects of those actions, in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified.

This may allow the Offeror to be considered a higher confidence candidate. Submittal of quality performance indicators or other management indicators that clearly support that an Offeror has overcome past problems is required.

6. Organizational Structure Change History

Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between the conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection.

As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, Offerors shall include a "roadmap" describing any/all such changes in their organization.

A pamphlet or other commercial document describing such reorganizations may suffice. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts identified for past performance evaluation/ performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the Offeror(s), the "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts identified, yet general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

G. VOLUME 3 – COST/PRICE PROPOSAL (FACTOR 3)

(2 Hard Copies, 1 Electronic Copy. Page Limitation: Unlimited)

1. These instructions are to assist Offerors in submitting information that is required to evaluate reasonableness of proposed pricing and costs. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of an Offeror’s proposal. The government reserves the right to award the demonstration project at the proposed price if funds become available. The project magnitude of the demonstration project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The Offeror shall provide a price breakdown for the demonstration project by providing a completed

Attachment 40, Construction Cost Breakdown and Attachment 58, Project Bid Schedule. The price breakdown should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate reflect a clear understanding of the requirement, and be consistent with the various subfactors of the offeror’s technical proposal. These areas will be addressed in Section M under the Cost/Price

Factor. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rests with the Offeror.

2. Offerors shall provide a fiscal plan for covering unexpected and/or emergency situations, and initial performance costs prior to recoupment in the form of progress payments. Offerors shall submit a financial capability letter from their financial institution.

H. VOLUME 4 – ADMINISTRATIVE

(1 Hard Copies, 1 Electronic Copy. Page Limitation: Unlimited; unless otherwise noted)

The purpose of this section is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. In order to be eligible for award the Offeror’s proposal shall include the following:

1. Executive Summary: Each offeror shall submit an Executive Summary of no more than four (4) pages total which summarizes the key points from the offeror’s Technical, Past Performance, and Price areas.

a. Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations Offerors shall provide company/division’s street address, county and facility code; CAGE Code; DUNS Number; and size of business (large, small, 8(a), etc.).

2. Solicitation/Contract Form Standard Form 1442 (SF 1442): Completed blocks 14 through 20c of the SF 1442 as applicable and sign and date. By signing the SF 1442, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation and all amendments, with attachments and constitutes an offer in which the Government may accept. The hard copy shall have the original wet signature.

a. Offeror shall acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation; if applicable.

3. Authorized Offeror Personnel: Offerors shall provide the name, title, email address and telephone number(s) of the company/division point(s) of contact regarding decisions made with respect to the offerors proposal. Additionally, the offeror shall provide the names, titles email addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals authorized to negotiate and sign the proposal on behalf of the offeror.

4. Contract Provisions/Clauses: Offeror shall complete any fill-in provisions and clauses as applicable. Annual representations and certifications shall be completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM)

Web site accessed through www.sam.gov.

5. Financial Responsibility Letter: Offerors shall provide a letter from the offeror's financial institution(s) that authorize the Contracting Officer to verify the offeror's financial responsibility. Included in the letter shall be the financial institution(s) name, address, Point of Contact and telephone numbers for the financial institution. Offerors shall coordinate with their financial institution and give them authority to release the following information to this office:

(a) How long the offeror has maintained an account with their institution

(b) Current balance and average six month balance maintained

(c) Overall financial standing with the institution

6. Teaming Arrangement(s) and/or Letter(s) of Intent: Joint Venture (JV) relationships are not assumed IAW 13

C.F.R. 121.103(h). Therefore, Offerors shall identify whether they are bidding as JVs, and if so, the organization of the relationship. Offeror shall include as an attachment any written contract/teaming arrangement agreements. All written contract teaming arrangements and letters of intent shall be signed by all parties.

a. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor/Protégé or JV Agreements require SBA approval prior to award of this effort. It is imperative that Offerors intending to perform as a Mentor/Protégé or JV submit their SBA approved Mentor/Protégé or JV Agreement upon, or as soon as possible after, submission of their proposal. At the time of award, the Government will notify all Offerors who have declared their intent to apply for SBA approval of a SBA Mentor/Protégé or JV that they must submit their approved Agreement. From an Offeror’s receipt of this notice, Offeror has three (3) business days to submit their approved Agreement to the CO. Receipt of this notice does not, in any way, imply that the Government will make award to any particular Offeror. The

Government will not withhold award of this effort pending receipt of any Offeror’s approved SBA

Mentor/Protégé or JV Agreement beyond the three-day notice period.

7. Any exceptions to the solicitation requirements; if applicable.

I. EXCEPTIONS TO SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. This information shall be provided in the format and content of the below example Table 1. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

Table 1—Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements Example

SOLICITATION

Document

Paragraph/

Page

Requirement/

Portion

Rationale

01010, Technical Specs, etc. Applicable Page and

Paragraph Numbers

Identify the requirement or portion to which exception is taken

Offeror justifies why the requirement will not be met

J. ALTERNATE PROPOSALS: No alternate proposals will be accepted.

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K. INCURRED EXPENSES

The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation. Only the contractors selected for the MACC, will be awarded an initial task order of

$1,000 to fulfill the minimum guarantee. NO OTHER VENDORS WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR SUBMITTING

A PROPOSAL.

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