FA8903-16-B-0015_Instructions_to_Bidders.docx

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) 772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Stand Alone Contract for Various Repairs to Fuel Facilities at Kwangju Air Base (AB), Korea. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of the construction project is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. The contract will be solicited and awarded using full and open competition on an unrestricted basis.

1.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work shall consist of, but not limited to, providing all labor, material, equipment, and transportation necessary for various repairs at fuel facilities at Kwangju AB, Korea.

The Government recently completed a Phase II Engineering Planning Study of thirteen (13) DLA-E Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) facilities at Kwangju AB, Korea that identified a total of twenty four (24) deficiencies. The Contractor shall complete the existing designs, as required by the SOW, and execute the repairs required to correct the above-mentioned twenty four (24) deficiencies. The contractor shall adhere to all applicable regulations and requirements listed in the SOW, to include the Korea country-specific guidance and regulations.

1.2. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at: http://www.fbo.gov under solicitation number FA8903-16-B-0015. Registration is required to download documents from the Federal Business Opportunities website. It is the contractor’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. The bidder shall submit in its bid, all requested information specified in this solicitation. A public bid opening will be held, as identified further in this solicitation. A list of interested vendors (potential bidders and subcontractors) is available on the Federal Business Opportunities web site.

1.3. NAICS CODE

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237120, with a small business size standard is $36.5M.

UCF Section A = CSI Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation UCF Section B = CSI Section 00 43 00 – Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

UCF Section M = Evaluation Factors for Award (Not applicable (N/A))

1.5. BID EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This Invitation for Bid does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid.

1.6. JOINT VENTURE REQUIREMENTS

When bidding as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and the bid bond unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the bid, designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the bid. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may render the bid non-responsive. If the bid is submitted as 8(a) joint venture, the bidder shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124. See also Paragraph 1.15 for information pertaining to bidder submission requirements for Joint Ventures.

1.7. BASIS OF AWARD

In accordance with FAR 52.214-19, Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest price. The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.

To be considered responsive, contractor bids must conform to the solicitation, be complete and accurate, and include all information required by this IFB.

The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid.

To be considered responsible, the Government will follow the requirements in FAR 9.104. The Low, Responsive Bidder will be required to submit a response to a pre-award survey, in accordance with FAR 9.105, within five business days of the Bid Opening. See Paragraph 1.14(c) below for an explanation of how Government will make the responsibility determination. Failure to provide sufficient information, or if information is provided that does not meet the Government’s minimum requirements for responsibility, may determine a bid to be non-responsible.

1.8. FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

In accordance with FAR 52.214-4, bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed in 18 U.S.C 1001.

1.9. BIDDER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

In accordance with FAR 52.214-6, ALL inquiries and questions regarding this solicitation, to include any concerns with the period of performance requirements, are to be submitted in writing (Attachment 2). Questions must be submitted the Contract Specialist, SrA Bryon Mordhorst at bryon.mordhorst@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Nell Hitchye at erma_nell.hitchye@us.af.mil by 28 July 2016, 7:00 PM (CT) which is 9:00 AM 29 July 2016 in Korea. The bidder is responsible for confirming that the Government received the questions. Responses to all questions will be issued by amendment. Nothing in the solicitation is changed unless formalized by amendment.

1.10. AMENDMENTS TO THIS IFB

In accordance with FAR 52.214-3(b)(2), when submitting their bid, bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all amendments to this solicitation by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided on the Standard Form (SF) 1442.

1.11. PREPARATION OF BIDS

In accordance with FAR 52.214-18, bidders shall submit their bid on an SF 1442, and submit all information required of this IFB (see Paragraph 1.13 below). The SF 1442 shall be manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change. Failure to comply may determine the bid non-responsive. Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, bid schedule, and all instructions in this IFB. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s risk.

Each bidder shall furnish the information required by this solicitation. The bidder shall sign the bid and print or type its name on the bid schedule and each continuation sheet on which it makes an entry. Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bids signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority. Failure to comply may result in the bid being determined non-responsive.

In accordance with FAR 52.214-34 and 52.214-35, bids must be submitted in the English language, using U.S. dollars. Bids submitted in other than English or other than U.S currency will be determined non-responsive.

1.12. BID OPENING

A Bid Opening will be held at 3515 S. General McMullen Dr, Bldg 1, San Antonio TX 78226, 30 August 2016, 2:00 PM (CT) which is 4:00 AM, 31 August 2016 in Korea. The Bid Opening will also be broadcast by telephone. Interested parties may call to participate. The call-in number will be provided at a later date in the amendment.

Bids must be received no later than 30 August 2016, 2:00 PM (CT) which is 4:00 AM, 31 August 2016 in Korea.. Bids may be either hand delivered, or submitted through a common carrier such as FedEx, UPS, etc. The Packaging that contains the bid shall be marked: “SEALED BID for Solicitation Number FA8903-16-B-0015, “DO NOT OPEN”.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your bid is submitted in a timely fashion. In accordance with FAR 52.214-7, bidders are responsible for submitting bids by the time specified in the IFB. Any bid received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is “late” and will not be considered.

The Packaging that contains the bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or package, with the following information clearly marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper of the package:

1) To: AFICA, 772 ESS/PKZ, Attention: Nell Hitchye, Contracting Officer

2) SEALED BID for Solicitation Number: FA8903-16-B-0015, “DO NOT OPEN”

3) Date and time of bid opening

4) Name and Address of the Bidder

Hand-Delivery Instructions: Bids may be hand delivered to 3515 S. General McMullen Dr, Bldg 1, San Antonio TX 78226. Due to heightened security at Government installations, bidders are encouraged to allow themselves extra time when hand-delivering bids. A temporary 1-day vehicle pass is required to drive onto Lackland AFB and may be obtained from the Visitor’s Center at the General McMullen Gate. You MUST have valid picture identification. Contractors that have privately-owned vehicles (POVs) must have proof of vehicle insurance and vehicle registration. In the case of a rental vehicle, contractors must have rental agreement. To ensure access to the installation, please contact the Contracting Officer NLT one week prior to bid opening if you plan to hand deliver your bid.

Common Carrier Delivery Instructions: Bids may be delivered by means of a common carrier such as FedEx, UPS, etc., to the following address:

Bids will NOT be accepted if submitted by telegram, facsimile, or electronic commerce (e-mail).

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SUBMIT YOUR BID THROUGH THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DOES NOT DELIVER TO THIS BUILDING!

1.13. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following documents shall be submitted with the bid:

1. Cover Letter identifying the name, address, Cage Code, and DUNS number of the bidder, as well as the name(s) and points of contacts (email and phone numbers) of the individual(s) authorized to bind the contractor and sign the bid. The Cover letter shall be signed by a Principal of the bidder’s company.

2. SF 1442 (Pages 1 and 2), including acknowledging all amendments in Block 19, and completing Blocks 17, 20A, 20B, and 20C.

3. Completed Bid Schedule (Attachment 1). All CLINS and Sub-CLINS must be completed. Failure to provide a price on any CLIN or Sub-CLIN will determine the bid non-responsive.

4. Representations and Certifications, as required by Section 00 45 00. The Bidder shall complete the applicable sections of the following provisions which are incorporated into this solicitation

a. 52.204-8. Select one of the entries under 52.204-8(b)(2).

b. 52.209-7. Select either “has” or “does not” at 52.209-7(1)(2)(b).

c. 252.204-7007 Alternate A. By submission of your bid you certify that you have completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management and that they are current within the last 12 months, accurate, complete as of the date of your bid and are incorporated in your bid by reference. If your response to any of these Representations and/or Certifications as currently reflected in SAM has changed, complete the table at paragraph 252.204-7007(e) indicating the FAR/DFARS Clause #, Title, Date and the Change you have made.

d. 252.209-7999. Complete paragraphs (b)(1) and (2).

5. Bid Guarantee: A bid guarantee is not required.

6. Joint Venture Agreement: If applicable, Joint Venture Agreement and Joint Venture Information in accordance with Paragraph 1.15 below

1.14 BID EVALUATION

In accordance with FAR 52.214-19, Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest price. The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government considering only price and the price-related factors specified in this IFB. Prior to award, a pre-award survey will be conducted with the lowest, responsive bidder, who will be required to submit evidence of their responsibility. Bids will be evaluated as follows:

A. To determine if the lowest bidder is responsive, the Government will evaluate the lowest bid to determine if the bid is complete and accurate, and includes all information required by this IFB. An incomplete or inaccurate bid may deem the bid non-responsive. The Government may waive informalities or minor irregularities in the bid received, if determined to be advantageous to the Government.

B. The lowest bidder’s bid schedule will be evaluated for balancing of line items. The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items (CLINs) or subline items (Sub-CLINS). A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid.

C. In order to obtain information required to determine bidder responsibility, the lowest bidder will be required to complete a pre-award survey within five days after bid opening. See paragraph 1.16 for submission requirements. To determine if the lowest bidder is responsible, the Government will follow the guidance in FAR 9.104-1, as follows:

1. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(a), to ensure the bidder has adequate financial resources, the Government will contact the banking point of contact submitted with the pre-award survey to verify the bidder’s financial capability and stability. Incomplete or invalid information provided may deem the bidder non-responsive. A determination that a bidder has less than satisfactory financial standing may deem the bidder non-responsible.

2. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(b), to ensure the bidder can comply with the required period of performance, the Government will review the bidder’s response to the pre-award survey. Failure of a bidder to certify that it has the resources, capability, and availability to comply with the performance period requirements of this IFB, may deem the bidder non-responsible.

3. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(c), to ensure the bidder has a satisfactory performance record, the Government will review past performance questionnaires (PPQs) submitted in response to the pre-award survey. The government may also contact the customer points of contacts identified for each project submitted with the pre-award survey (either the firm’s project, and/or projects completed by key personnel). The Government may also search the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) database for construction or repair projects of any value that were completed by the Prime Contractor within the last five years from the date this solicitation was issued. Any performance information that would lead the contracting officer to believe the bidder may pose a high risk in its ability to satisfactorily perform the contract resulting from this IFB, may deem the bidder non-responsible.

4. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(d) and (g), to ensure the bidder has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics and is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award, the Government will review the information in Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), to include information on a bidder’s suspension or debarment, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and the System for Award Management. Any less than satisfactory information found within FAPIIS, may determine the bidder to be non-responsible.

5. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(e) and (f), to ensure the bidder has the necessary organization, experience, technical skills, and construction equipment necessary to complete this work, the Government will review the project information provided in response to the pre-award survey to support the bidder’s experience in performing DoD POL construction and/or repair, to include Key Personnel experience, and the bidder’s experience performing construction in Korea, to include Key Personnel experience and evidence of licensed Korean subcontractors, to ensure the projects meet the minimum experience requirements. See paragraphs 1.16 B(2) and 1.16 B(3). Any information provided that does not meet the minimum experience identified in these paragraphs, may deem the bidder non-responsible.

D. If the lowest bidder meets all requirements to be determined responsive and responsible, award will be made to that bidder, upon receipt of funds. If the lowest bidder is determined to either be non-responsive or non-responsible, the Government will evaluate the bid of the next-lowest bidder, and upon receipt of funds, will award to that bidder if it is determined to be responsive and responsible. This evaluation process will continue until the Government selects the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

1.15 JOINT VENTURES

No contract may be awarded to a joint venture that is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Joint ventures may register by contacting the SAM at http://www.sam.gov. In the cover letter of your bid, provide the complete names, addresses, and phone and fax numbers of all firms in the joint venture.

Signature requirements: SF 1442, SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (pages 00 10 00-1 and 00 10 00-2), Block 20 requires that the name and title of the person authorized to sign the bid for the joint venture be provided.

In addition to the requirements stated above, and to assure a single point of contact for resolution of contractual matters and payments, submit a certificate signed by each participant in the joint venture that includes the following statement:

“The parties hereto expressly understand and agree as follows:

(a) (Name, title, and company) is the principal representative of the joint venture. As such, all communications regarding the administration of the contract and the performance of the work there under may be directed to him or her. In the absence of (same name, title, and company), (enter name, title, and company of alternate) is the alternate principal representative of the joint venture.

(b) Direction, approvals, required notices, and all other communications from the Government to the joint venture, including transmittal of payments by the Government, shall be directed to (enter name, title, and company of principal), principal representative of the joint venture.”

After award of the contract resulting from this IFB and insurance certificate(s) provided shall be in the name of the joint venture.

Further the lowest responsive bidder must provide written evidence of qualifications and experience to perform the work in this solicitation, in accordance with the paragraph entitled “Bidder’s Responsibility” below, to include the following:

1. Bidder’s Banking information (FAR 9.104-1(a))

B. LOWEST BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY

1. Lowest Bidder’s Banking information: The lowest bidder shall complete banking information in response to the pre-award survey. The Government will contact the banking point of contact identified to verify the bidder’s financial capability and stability. Incomplete or invalid information provided may deem the bidder non-responsible. A determination that a bidder has less than satisfactory financial standing may also deem the bidder non-responsible.

2. Lowest Bidder’s Key Personnel DoD POL Experience:

i. Submittal Requirements: The lowest bidder shall submit documentation in response to the pre-award survey in the required format shown below, for each of the following roles:

a. Project Manager (PM): the individual in the Prime Contractor’s company that will lead the effort on this contract.

b. On-Site Superintendent (SS): the individual in the Prime Contractor’s company that will serve as the On-site Construction Superintendent managing this contract.

c. On-site Quality Control Manager (QCM): the individual in the Prime Contractor’s company that will be responsible for On-site Quality Control for this contract.

ii. Documentation Format – Each project description shall not exceed one 8 ½ x 11 page, with font equal to or greater than 10 pt:

a. Name of individual to be used on the contract resulting from this IFB

b. Role of individual on the contract resulting from this IFB (PM, SS, QCM)

c. For each project submitted to demonstrate the individual’s experience, identify the role the individual served, plus each of the following:

d. Whether the individual performed this work as an employee of the overall project’s Prime Contractor, or a Subcontractor performing a portion of the work.

e. Project Title, Location and Customer (Agency)

f. Customer Points of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone Number)

g. Dollar Value of the portion of work the individual was responsible for (if a PM, SS, or QCM for the Prime Contractor, insert the prime contract amount. If a PM, SS, or QCM for a key subcontractor, insert the amount of the key subcontract.

h. Date of Contract/Project Award (Month/Year)

i. Date of Mobilization (Month/Year)

j. Beneficial Occupancy Date (or identify that the Project has not yet been completed as of the date of the bid opening)

k. Brief Description of Project (Briefly describe the project to demonstrate the type of work performed – the bidder shall provide enough information for the government to understand the type and extent of work performed.

l. A statement certifying that the individual performed in this role for the entire on-site duration of the project (from mobilization to demobilization (or mobilization to date of bid opening)). Key Personnel have experience IN THE POSITION FOR THIS CONTRACT (i.e., the PM must demonstrate experience as a PM and the On-site QCM must demonstrate experience as an On-Site QCM)

m. If a project submitted was performed by a Key Person who was serving as a sub-contractor, the bidder must also provide another project for that Key Person (any type of construction – does not have to be DoD POL) to demonstrate that that Key Person has experience performing the duties of that role as a PRIME CONTRACTOR who has a direct contract/task order with a DoD Agency (Air Force Civil Engineering Center, US Army Corps of Engineers, or Naval Facilities Engineering Command)

iii. Sufficient DoD POL/Construction Experience: In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(e) and (f), to determine if the bidder has the necessary organization, experience, and technical skills to perform the contract resulting from this IFB, the Government will review the key personnel’s experience. At a minimum, key personnel consist of the Project Manager, On-Site Superintendent, and the On-Site Quality Control Manager. All key personnel must have a minimum of two years of field experience (each) working on DoD Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL)/fuel systems. Additionally, the PM shall have five years of DoD construction-related management experience, the SS shall have seven years of DoD construction-related management experience, and the QCM shall have five years of DoD Construction-related management experience and meet all training requirements identified in the Statement of Work. The Government will determine the bidder to be responsible in this area, if the bidder demonstrates that their Key Personnel have required experience IN THE POSITION FOR THIS CONTRACT, WITH EACH PROJECT meeting or exceeding the following minimum requirements:

a. The project’s mobilization occurred within the last five years from the date this solicitation was issued.

b. The project was performed on a military installation (Note: VA or other buildings not located within the confinement/borders of a Department of Defense Base/Installation are not considered a ‘military installation’).

c. The project the individual was responsible for was a minimum of $2,000,000.

d. The project included repair or construction of Petroleum, Lubricant, and Oil (POL) facilities subject to American Petroleum Industry (API) and Unified Facilities Criteria 3-460-01 standards, for at least FIVE of the following types of systems: above ground storage tanks, underground storage tanks, hydrant fuel and fuel distribution systems including pumps, valves, valve pits, piping, pipe supports, pumps, strainers, hydrant and filter separators, bulk storage systems, transfer pump houses, controls, buildings including pump houses, petroleum operations buildings, spill containments, pipelines, rail and pier offload systems, service stations, lighting, fencing, Oil Water Separator, POL loading/offloading facilities, fuel pits, fill stands, POL facility-related cathodic protection, fire protection, or special coatings.

e. The ‘boots on ground’ construction timeframe will be calculated from MOBILIZATION TO BENEFICIAL OCCUPANCY DATE (BOD). Or, if the project is still on-going, the timeframe will be calculated from MOBILIZATION to the date of this solicitation’s bid opening.

f. The bidder has submitted evidence that the Key Personnel has experience performing the duties of that role as a PRIME CONTRACTOR who has a direct contract/task order with a DoD Agency (Air Force Civil Engineering Center, US Army Corps of Engineers, or Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

3. Bidder’s Experience performing Construction in Korea: Working in South Korea requires special knowledge of the country’s regulations, laws, customs, and Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), to include consideration of “Invited Contractor Status,” and the hiring of licensed Korean subcontractors to perform work. Accordingly, the bidder must demonstrate that it has the experience and personnel familiar with these requirements to ensure the contract resulting from this IFB meets local Korean regulations.

i. Submittal Requirements:

a. Bidders shall submit documentation in response to the pre-award survey in the required format shown in paragraph ii below, for at least ONE construction project performed in Korea by the Prime Contractor that was also performed by either the PM, SS, or QCM that will be assigned to the contract resulting from this IFB. The Government will not accept experience from a teaming partner, unless that teaming partner is a member of the Joint-Venture Bidder.

b. The Bidder shall provide a copy of each firm/subcontractor’s Korean regional local government license for all disciplines listed: electrical, civil/building and fire protection. A certified ORIGINAL English translation of each license, notarized by an attorney, must accompany the bid.

ii. Documentation Format:

a. Each/the project description for item 3(i)(1) above shall not exceed one 8 ½ x 11 page, with font equal to or greater than 10 pt

b. Name of Firm awarded the Prime Contract

c. Name and Role of Key Personnel

d. Project Title, Location, and Customer (Agency)

e. Dollar Value of Entire Project

f. Date of Contract/Project Award (Month/Year)

g. Date of Mobilization (Month/Year)

h. Beneficial Occupancy Date (or identify that the Project has not yet been completed)

i. Brief Description of Project (Briefly describe the project to demonstrate the type of work performed – the bidder shall provide enough information for the government to determine that the project was a construction project.)

iii. Sufficient Korea Experience: In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(e) and (f), to determine if the bidder has the necessary organization, experience, and technical skills to perform the contract resulting from this IFB, the Government will review the Prime Contractor and Key Personnel’s experience performing construction in South Korea. The Government will determine the bidder to be responsible in this area, if the bidder provides adequate Korean licenses for either the bidder (if a Korean company) or the Korean subcontractors, and demonstrates that the Prime Contractor and at least one of its Key Personnel (PM, SS, or QCM) have experience IN THE POSITION FOR THIS CONTRACT (i.e, the PM must demonstrate experience as a PM and the On-site QCM must demonstrate experience as an On-Site QCM), on AT LEAST ONE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT meeting or exceeding the following minimum requirements:

a. The project was a construction project with mobilization occurring within the last five years from the date this solicitation was issued.

b. The project was performed on a military installation in KOREA

c. The project value was a minimum of $1,000,000

d. The ‘boots on ground’ construction timeframe will be calculated from MOBILIZATION TO BENEFICIAL OCCUPANCY DATE (BOD). Or, if the project is still on-going, the timeframe will be calculated from MOBILIZATION to the date of this solicitation’s bid opening.

4. Bidder’s Past Performance:

i. Submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) in response to the pre-award survey for each project submitted in Paragraph 1.16(B)(2) above. In lieu of the PPQ format included with the pre-award survey, bidders may instead submit a PPQ completed for another agency, such as NAVFAC or USACE. Submission of a PPQ for these projects is NOT necessary IF a finalized performance assessment report has been completed through Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS). In that case, the bidder shall submit a copy of the finalized CPARS or CCASS assessment. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist, SrA Bryon Mordhorst, via email at bryon.mordhorst@us.af.mil. Bidders shall not incorporate by reference in response to the pre-award survey, any PPQs previously submitted for other solicitations. The Government may also contact the customer points of contact provided with each project to verify past performance.

ii. The Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) (www.ppirs.gov) database may also be searched for past performance information for construction or repair projects of any value that were completed by the Prime Contractor within the last five years from the date this solicitation was issued; however, the Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any other sources available to include, but not limited to, interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and the Defense Contract Management Agency. Note: CCASS evaluations are included in PPIRS.

C. For items B(2) and B(3) above, the bidder MUST use the key personnel and subcontractors included in response to the pre-award survey during the performance of work of this contract. Any changes must be approved by the contracting officer prior to replacement of key personnel or subcontractors beginning any work, and the changed key personnel or subcontractors must meet the minimum requirements identified in this IFB. The contractor’s right to proceed with work may be terminated by the contracting officer until a new key personnel or subcontractor is approved, at no additional cost to the Government and with no additional time added to the period of performance. The contractor shall allow five business days for the contracting officer to approve or reject changes to subcontractors or key personnel.

No award will be made unless the bidder can demonstrate the above experience and qualifications. If the lowest responsive contractor is determined NON-responsible, a pre-award survey will be conducted with the next-lowest bidder to determine their responsibility.

3 Attachments:

1. Bid Schedule

2. Questions Template

3. Answers to Questions 12Jul16