Amendment 01.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose for this Amendment is to:

1. Update Attachment 01 - Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2. Update Addendum to 52.212-1 Section 1 and Section 2.1.1

3. Update "List of Attachments" to reflect the new page count of Attachment 01.

Aknow ledgement of this Amendment shall be made by including a signed copy of the SF-30 cover sheet w ith the proposal submission (place this is Vol IV Contract Documentation in the front of the binder).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Aug-2011

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 FA9301-11-R-0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Jun-2011

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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-Aug-2011

CODE

AFFTC/PKOB - FA9301

JUSTIN VAN ORSDOL - 5 S. WOLFE AVE

EDWARDS AFB CA 93524

FA9301 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA9301-11-R-0016

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 01 Performance Work Statement

(PWS)

62 21-MAR-2011

Attachment 02 Price Schedule (ELINs) 06 13-JUN-2011

Attachment 03 SCA Wage Determination

(05-2043; Rev 13)

09 19-JAN-2011

Attachment 04 L1 – Past Performance

Information

03 13-JUN-2011

Attachment 05 L2 – Past Performance

Questionaire

06 13-JUN-2011

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF

1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the

Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent

Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA

Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC

20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil).

(ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point

(DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of

$3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation

“DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address.

The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR

Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and

Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-

866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) Central Contractor Registration. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting

Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-

2423 or 269-961-5757.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision -

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting

Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal. Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award. Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by the Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations. Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday,or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) SubTechnical, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposal.

(1) All proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages:

(i) addressed to the office specified in Block 9 of the SF 1449, and

(ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) Proposals that fail to furnish all required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Proposals shall be submitted on the

Standard Form 1449.

(3) The offeror shall submit a cover letter to the proposal which shall contain the following:

(i) the solicitation number;

(ii) the name, address and telephone numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation (with any exceptions detailed in Volume IV – Contract

Documentation), and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which firm fixed prices are offered at the prices set forth in the offeror's separate price proposal (Volume III - Price Volume);

(iv) names, titles, and telephone and fax numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(vi) a statement specifying that the offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals.

(4) The Past Performance (Volume II) shall be due within 15 calendar days from the issue date of the RFP as shown in Block 6 of the SF 1449. The exact date for submittal of Past Performance proposals shall be confirmed in the Contracting Officer's cover letter to this RFP. All other parts of the offerors' proposals (Volumes I, III and IV) are due no later than local time shown in Block 8 of the SF 1449, with confirmation of the exact date in the

Contracting Officer's cover letter to this RFP. All proposal submittals shall be made to the Government office identified in Block 9 of the SF 1449.

(d) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall mark the title page and any subsequent restricted page(s) with the offeror’s restrictions for disclosure.

(e) Reserved

(f) Points of Contact

The primary point of contact for this acquisition is the Contract Specialist, Justin Van Orsdol, questions and comments you may have should be directed to the Contract Specialist at (661) 277-2516 or e-mail justin.vanorsdol@edwards.af.mil.

(g) Debriefings

Offerors may request debriefings under FAR 15.505 and 15.506, respectively, by providing a written request to the

Contracting Officer.

(h) Discrepancies/Ambiguities

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, technical, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall notify the Contract Specialist within five (5) calendar days of the issue date of the solicitation as shown in Block 6 of the SF 1449, with supporting rationale. Also, the offeror shall immediately give written notification of ambiguities in the solicitation. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

(i) Organization/Distribution of Proposal

1. Organization

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as noted herein and submit one original paper copy and two copies, and on

CD-ROM as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table below. The CD-ROM version shall be MS Office

Professional 2003 or 2007. The CD-ROM shall contain the offeror's proposal in its entirety. The proposal titles and contents of each volume must be as identified in the table, with the original copy clearly indicated as the original.

The contents of each proposal volume are described in the paragraphs referenced in the table.

Proposal Organization Table

Volume - Title

Cover letter

I – Technical Capability

II – Past Performance

III – Price

IV – Contract Documentation

2. General Instructions

a) This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The offeror's proposal must include all information requested and must be submitted IAW these instructions. The offeror shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the solicitation, including, but not limited to the Performance Work Statement.

b) Proposals 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 rather 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.

c) Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

d) In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals.

2.1 Page Limitations

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. Page limitations of the RFP are established only for Volume I, Technical Capability proposal and Volume II, Past Performance. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal, and will be returned to the offeror as soon as practicable. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as 2 pages. Each page shall be counted except cover pages, tables of contents, lists of tables/drawings, tab indexing, glossaries (including explanations), and cross reference matrices.

2.1.1 The page limitation for Volume I, Technical Capability proposal is 25 pages. MSDS sheets shall not be included in the page count of this volume.

2.1.2 The page limitation for Volume II, Past Performance, using RFP Attachment 04 (Form L1) is 15 pages which encompasses at least 3 but no more than five separate relevant recent, past and present contracts, totaling no more than three pages for each cited contract effort. Attachment 05 Form L2 does not count towards the page limitation.

The Past Performance Forms L1 and L2 to be completed by offerors are attached to this RFP. Past Performance information shall only be addressed in Volume II.

2.2 Pricing Information

All pricing information relating to the proposed price including all supporting documentation must be included in the Price Volume III. Prices are not to be inserted or discussed within the other volumes. Pricing should reflect the

ELINs found in RFP Attachment 02.

2.3 Indexing and Cross Referencing

Each volume shall contain a detailed table of contents to delineate the sections and paragraphs within that volume.

Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections. Cross referencing between volumes is not permitted. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Cross referencing within a volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

2.4 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.

2.5 Binding and Labeling.

Each volume of the proposal shall be clearly delineated and bound within a binder(s) that permits the volume to lie flat when open. One binder may be used to hold multiple volumes as long as each volume is clearly delineated.

Staples shall not be used. A title page 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.

2.6 Page Size/Format

2.6.1 A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. Two pages may be printed on one sheet. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, except foldouts. Pages shall be double-spaced or use 24 leading. The text size shall be 12 point, except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document. 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. Text/shadow boxes are prohibited. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall also apply to responses to Evaluation Notices

(EN) and Final Proposal Revisions (FPR), should they be issued.

2.6.2 Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, plans, lines of authority, chain of command, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as a double page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs and figures; not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point.

2.7 Proposal Compliance and Quality

Offerors should prepare initial proposals based upon the Government's intention to award without discussions.

3.0 Volume Specific Instructions

3.1 Technical Capability Proposal (Factor 1)

3.1.1 The proposal shall contain the following sections found in 3.1.2 – 3.1.8. Failure to satisfy a given requirement may result in an offeror's proposal being determined non-responsive. The proposal discussion should include as much detail as possible with particular emphasis placed on demonstrating that the primary areas of concern stated in each item below is satisfied.

3.1.2 Draft Chemical Program Outline

Describe your approach to providing a chemical program that adequately provides industrial water treatment to control scale, corrosion, and microbiological fouling for cooling towers, boilers, thermal ice storage systems, heating

& cooling closed loop water-based Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

3.1.3 Draft Chemical Control Test Procedures

Describe your approach to providing chemical control test procedures that comply with industry standards in accordance with Industrial Water Treatment: Operation and Maintenance UFC 3-240-13FN.

3.1.4 Draft Product Bulletins

Provide product bulletins for proposed chemical program.

3.1.5 Draft Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Provide MSDS for proposed chemical program.

3.1.6 Draft Disposal Manifest

The contractor shall provide the following information the name and address of proposed landfill to be used for disposal of project related waste, landfill class, and proposed materials to be disposed.

3.1.7 Draft Environmental Incident Cleanup Plan

Describe your approach to containment, notification process and cleanup of spills and leaks to be in compliance with paragraph 1.10 of the HVAC IWT PWS.

3.1.8 Draft Mishap Prevention and Safety Program

Describe your approach to mishap prevention and safety program in a draft document. These draft documents should meet the requirements contained in the PWS and all Federal, State, and Local Laws/Orders/Standards.

3.2 Past Performance (Factor 2)

3.2.1 Format

Use the Past Performance Information form (Attch L1) for submitting relevant recent, past, and present performance. Provide a separate, thoroughly completed form for each contract submitted, including factual, concise, and clear comments regarding your performance on them. This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming and/or joint venture partners proposed to perform a major portion of the proposed effort based on the total proposed price, or perform aspects of the effort the offeror considers critical to overall successful performance. The Government will use information provided by the offeror in this volume and information obtained from other sources in the evaluation of the Past Performance Factor.

3.2.2 All past performance should be either completed within the past three years of the solicitation date or still in progress and have at least one year of performance history.

3.2.3 Offerors are required to thoroughly explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate. Specifically relate them to the HVAC IWT O&M.

Indicate the relevancy and provide rationale for each classification.

3.2.4 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 little 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 is required to clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming problems and the effect of those actions, in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified. This may allow the offeror to be considered a higher confidence candidate. For example, submittal of quality performance indicators or other management indicators that clearly support that an offeror has overcome past problems is required. Categorize the relevant information into the specific requirements of the HVAC Industrial Water Treatment Operation and Maintenance

Services acquisition.

3.2.5 Organizational Roadmap

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 present or past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this acquisition. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition.

To facilitate this relevancy determination, include a "roadmap" in your past performance volume describing all such changes in the organization of your company. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any contracts you identify for past performance evaluation. Since the Government intends to consider current, recent and relevant past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offerors, your "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

3.2.6 Partnership Agreements

If any of the contracts you identify were performed as teaming or joint venture partners, offerors must thoroughly explain the relationship of each partner, e.g. managing partner, under the contract(s) submitted, and include copies of the teaming and/or joint venture agreement(s) for these contracts. For joint venture partners, define this relationship as it relates to "populated" or “unpopulated" performance of the services by each of the partners.

3.2.7 Consents

Offerors are required to include written consents from their proposed subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners for the disclosure of past performance information by the Government to the offeror (prime). These written consents will facilitate the performance confidence assessment process by enabling the Government to clarify (FAR 15.306(a)(2) and, if necessary communicate and/or discuss (FAR 15.306(b) and (d), subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner past performance information with the offeror (prime).

3.2.8 Past Performance Surveys

For each cited contract effort (Attch 04), a Past Performance Survey (Attch 05) will be submitted to the point of contact. These results will not be released to the contractor.

3.3 Price Volume (Factor 3)

3.3.1 Price Reasonableness

These instructions are to assist you in submitting information other than cost or pricing data that is required to evaluate the reasonableness of your proposed price. It is anticipated that pricing of this action will be based on adequate price competition. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of your proposal. Note that unrealistically low or high proposed prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or has made an unrealistic proposal. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror.

3.3.2 Complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, of SF 1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the entire RFP.

3.3.3 Complete unit prices for CLINs X001, X002, X003, X004 of the Price Schedule. See Attachment 02 for specific instructions on the completion of the CLIN prices. Ensure all rounded unit prices, extended amounts and totals are correct.

3.3.4 Do not submit any other pricing, e.g. information other than pricing data such as pricing worksheets or spreadsheets, manpower labor costs, etc. In accordance with FAR 15.403-3(a), information other than cost or pricing data may be required to support price reasonableness.

3.3.5 As mentioned above offerors are not required to submit certified cost or pricing data. However, if after receipt of proposals it is determined that adequate price competition does not exist, additional “other than certified cost or pricing data” shall be required. If it is determined that adequate price competition does not exist, the offeror shall provide additional data within 10 calendar days after receipt of the Contracting Officer's request.

3.4 Contract Documentation

3.4.1 Contract/Representations and Certifications

Under this volume, the offeror shall provide required contract documentation, supporting information and any exceptions to the RFP.

3.4.2 Narrative Summary

This volume shall include a concise narrative summary of the entire proposal, including significant risks, and a highlight of any key or unique features, excluding price. The salient features should tie in with evaluation factors/subfactors. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal.

3.4.3 Table of Contents

The offeror shall provide a master table of contents of the entire proposal in Volume IV.

3.4.4 The offeror's proposal shall include an original signed copy of the SF1449 and completed Representations and

Certifications.

3.4.5 The proposal acceptance period is 90 days. Offerors must make a clear statement that their proposal is valid for

90 days.

3.4.6 Exceptions To Terms and Conditions.

Exceptions taken to terms and conditions of the solicitation, to any of its formal attachments or to other parts of the solicitation shall be identified. NOTE: All exceptions shall be identified under Volume IV, Contract Documentation and NOT part of any other proposal volume. 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, price and specific requirements of the solicitation.

This information shall be provided in the format and content of the Solicitation Exceptions Table below. NOTE:

Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being removed from consideration for award.

3.4.7 Other Information Required

3.4.7.1 Authorized Offeror Personnel.

Provide the names, titles, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of the individuals authorized to participate in discussions and sign the proposal and any subsequent contract.

3.4.7.2. Government Offices

Provide the mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and facility codes for cognizant DCAA office, if applicable. Also, provide the name and telephone and fax number for the Administrative Contracting Officer, if applicable.

3.4.7.3 Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes and Applicable Designations

Provide company/division street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; and size of business

(large or small). This same information must be provided if the work for this contract will be performed at any other location(s). List all locations where work is to be performed and indicate whether such facility is a division, affiliate, or subcontractor, and the percentage of work to be performed at each location.

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