FA9301-15-R-0003-0001_Bollards_Barriers_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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a) Replace the term "subfactor" w ith "description" in Addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1 section (q)(2)(i) to clarify that there is one technical factor being evaluated.

b) Replace PWS dated 6 August 2015 w ith PWS dated 22 December 2015 incorporating the follow ing changes:

i) Add "M" to the bollard model numbers in the PWS to clarify that all bollard systems in the PWS are manual systems.

ii) Fix discrepancies in the bollard model numbers. The tw o bollard model numbers are DSC800(M) and TT210(M).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Dec-2015

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 FA9301-15-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Dec-2015

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

22-Dec-2015

CODE

AFTC/PZIOC - FA9301

MATTHEW BAWDEN - 5 S. WOLFE AVENUE

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:

FA9301-15-R-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Performance Work

Statement

16 06-AUG-2015

Attachment 2 Wage Determination 05- 2043 Rev-19

10 08-JUL-2015

Attachment 3 Wage Determination 05- 2047 Rev-17

9 08-JUL-2015

Attachment 4 Mission Essential Contractor Services

1 30-NOV-2015

Attachment 5 Past Performance Information Form

4 20-NOV-2015

Attachment 6 Past Performance Questionnaire

4 20-NOV-2015

Attachment 7 DFARS 252-209-7991 2 to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Performance Work

Statement 22DEC15

16 22-DEC-2015

Attachment 2 Wage Determination 05- 2043 Rev-19

10 08-JUL-2015

Attachment 3 Wage Determination 05- 2047 Rev-17

9 08-JUL-2015

Attachment 4 Mission Essential Contractor Services

1 30-NOV-2015

Attachment 5 Past Performance Information Form

4 20-NOV-2015

Attachment 6 Past Performance Questionnaire

4 20-NOV-2015

Attachment 7 DFARS 252-209-7991 2

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

(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 (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

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

(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 (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(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 $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) 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 SAM 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) System for Award Management. 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 SAM 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 SAM 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 SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(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(c) PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE FOR OFFERS

The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

(m) Bollards and Barriers Maintenance will be a single award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in which the contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, supplies, equipment, and materials to repair Ground Retractable Automotive Barrier (GRAB) and DELTA Bollard systems located at Edwards AFB, CA (EAFB) and Air Force Plant 42, CA (AFP42). Non-conformance with the proposal instructions may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

(n) 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. 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 response shall consist of Three (3) separate parts; Part I – Price Proposal, Part II – Technical Proposal and Part III – Past Performance Information.

(o) 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 office will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer’s opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost 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.

(p) Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

(1) Requirements of the RFP (CLINs & PWS) and government standards and regulations pertaining to the

PWS.

(2) Evaluation Factors for Award in section 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS of this

RFP.

(3) 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 and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s proposal.

(4) To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal.

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

(6) Proposals must be mailed or hand carried to the contracting office at the following address:

AFTC/PZIOB

5 S. Wolfe Ave.

Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185 Attn: Matthew Bawden and Aimee Amador For: FA9301-15-R-0003

(7) Mail sent by USPS will be processed through Edwards AFB channels and may take over a week to reach the contracting office. The offeror, not the government, is responsible for ensuring that proposals reach the contracting office before the solicitation close time. For this reason, it is prudent for offers to use curriers such as FedEx and UPS. Those two curriers have access to the base and deliver packages directly to the contracting office. The contracting office will not sponsor offerors on base for the purpose of hand carrying proposals.

(8) Format for proposal Parts I, II, and III shall be as follows:

(i) Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages shall be no less than double spaced, Times New Roman, Font Size 12. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and 3/4–inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

(ii) When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as 2 pages. Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, table of contents, tables, tabs, glossaries, acronym lists, and list of figures. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this FAR 52.212-01 clause will not be read or evaluated and will be removed from the proposal.

(iii) Each volume of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting 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. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed at FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

(iv) Electronic files must be in Adobe (.pdf) or a combination of Microsoft Word Version 2010 or earlier. Excel files must be in Excel 2010 or earlier format. Page size and format limitations shall apply. CDs are the only permissible electronic media. Flash drives, DVDs and email proposals will not be accepted.

(q) Specific Instructions:

(1) PART I – PRICE PROPOSAL. All cost or pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in Part 1 – Submit 3 paper copies (original, plus 2 copies) and 1 certified virus free electronic copy in .pdf or Microsoft Word 2010 or earlier. Excel files must be Excel 2010 format or earlier).

(i) The government may determine that unreasonable proposed prices may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an offeror’s proposal. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness and balance. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror.

(ii) Complete SF 1449 blocks 12, Discount Terms; 17a Contractor Name, Address, Cage Code, Telephone No., Fax No.; 30a, Signature of Offeror/Contractor; 30b, Name and Title of Signer;

30c. Date Signed. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation, with attachments.

(iii) Complete the SF 1449 Schedule by filling in the unit prices for all CLINs. Then, multiply the unit prices by the Max Quantities to find and enter the Max Amounts for all CLINs. Note: CLINs X011 – Over and Above Work are negotiated just-in-time in accordance with DFARS 252.217- 7028. Enter $1.00 for CLINs X011 unit price to establish a maximum Over and Above order amount of $11,000.00 per fiscal year.

(iv) Complete all the necessary fill-ins in the SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet and certifications in provisions. The provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, shall be returned along with the proposal.

(v) Complete all the necessary fill-ins in attachment 7 – DFARS 252-209-7991 and return along with the proposal.

(2) PART II – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. Submit 3 paper copies (original, plus 2 copies) and 1 certified virus free electronic copy in .pdf or Microsoft Word 2010 or earlier limited to no more than 10 pages per contract submitted. Excel files must be Excel 2010 format or earlier).

(i) Description – Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan. Each offeror shall submit a technical proposal volume with its proposal containing a Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan. The Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan shall:

(A) Be sufficiently detailed in accordance with DFARS provision 252.237-7024

(B) Detail the contractor’s approach in providing a sufficient number of fully qualified employees to satisfy Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements under all circumstances without interruption.

(3) PART III – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. Submit 3 paper copies (original, plus 2 copies) and 1certified virus free electronic copy in .pdf or Microsoft Word 2010 or earlier. Excel files must be Excel 2010 format or earlier.

(i) Each offeror shall submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained detailed herein.

(ii) This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partners. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

(iii) Page Limits. Limited to no more than 10 pages per contract submitted.

(iv) Contract Submission Limits. Submit Performance Information Forms on no more than 3 recent or current contracts that you consider most relevant in demonstrating your ability to perform the proposed effort. Also, include information on no more than 3 recent or current contracts performed by your subcontractor that you consider most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the proposed effort. Include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance.

Refer to 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS for determining if the contracts you propose to submit meet the definitions of current, recent and relevant.

(v) Specific Performance Information Form Content. Offerors are required to thoroughly explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed bollards and barriers maintenance services and specifically relate them to sections and paragraphs within the Performance Work Statement.

(vi) When identifying past problems, clearly explain what management actions were 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.

(vii) Offerors are required to thoroughly explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and any current performance problems such as exceeded performance periods.

(viii) Format. Use Attachment 5 – Performance Information Form for submitting relevant, recent and current (reference 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS) contract past performance information. Provide a separate form for each contract submitted. 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 services. This is based on total proposed price or performance aspects of the services the offeror considers critical to overall successful performance. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement. The Government will use information provided by the offeror and information obtained from other sources in the evaluation of the Past Performance Factor (reference 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS).

(ix) 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 submitted, and include copies of the teaming and/or joint venture agreement for these contracts. This does not apply to page limitations listed in Addendum to 52.212-1 D 2.

(x) Subcontractor Consents. Past Performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Contractors must provide, with the proposal, a signed letter of consent from all subcontractors consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

(xi) Past Performance Questionnaire. The offeror shall send out and track the completion of Attachment 6 – Past Performance Questionnaire for each contract point of contact identified in the Performance Information Forms. The responsibility to timely send out and track the completion of the Past Performance Questionnaire rests solely with the offeror. The offeror shall exert its best efforts to ensure the points of contact submit completed Past Performance Questionnaires directly to the Contract Specialist as specified on the second page of the Past Performance Questionnaire by the closing date of the solicitation.

(r) General Information

(1) Federal holidays. The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by this base:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January Presidents Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

(2) Joint venture agreements. Joint ventures are allowable on competitive 8(a) set-asides, however, the joint venture agreement must be received by SBA prior to proposal due date and approved before award of any resulting contract.

(i) If you are contemplating a joint venture on this project, you must advise your assigned SBA Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) as soon as possible. It is also recommended that the agreement be submitted as soon as practicable to ensure compliance with established regulations.

(ii) Any corrections and/or changes needed can be made only when your BOS has adequate time for a thorough review before the proposal due date. No corrections and/or changes are allowed after time of submission of proposal or bids.

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