N4008023R0015 RFP.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. N40080-23-R-0015 REPLACE FAILING YARD PATROL (YP) PIER AND WAVE SCREEN, 87NS, NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY

(NSA), ANNAPOLIS, MD

This solicitation is being issued as UNRESTRICTED for full and open competition.

The appropriate NAICS Code for this procurement is 237990 - (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). The Small Business Size Standard is $45,000,000.

HOLLY SNOW

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

29-Mar-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

X

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______15 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________720 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________02 May 2023 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYS COMMAND

1314 HARWOOD STREET SE

WASHINGTON DC 20374

N40080

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: (202) 685-3192 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

N4008023R0015

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each Pier and Wave Screen Annapolis

FFP

Replace Failing Yard Patrol (YP) Pier and Wave Screen, 87NS Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis, MD

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS

1.2 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF CONTRACT

2. BASIS FOR AWARD

3. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

4.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

4.3 PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES (PPIs)

4.4 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES (SAM.GOV)

5. INCORPORATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

6. ATTACHMENTS: MAY BE LOCATED ON CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES UNDER ATTACHMENTS

6.1 ATTACHMENT A – PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY LOG

6.2 ATTACHMENT B – PIEE SOLICITATION VENDOR ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

6.3 ATTACHMENT C – CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE PROJECT DATA SHEET

6.4 ATTACHMENT D – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

6.5 ATTACHMENT E – HISTORICAL SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

6.6 ATTACHMENT F – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT DOCUMENT

6.7 ATTACHMENT G – INDIVIDUAL SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

6.8 ATTACHMENT H – PRICE PROPOSAL FORM

6.9 Contract Drawings

6.10 Contract Specifications

1. GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS

1.1.1 This acquisition is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, with Full and Open Competition.

1.1.2 The NAICS code for this procurement is 237990 and the size standard is $45,000,000

1.1.3 In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000

1.1.4 This solicitation is formatted as a Request for Proposal according to FAR Part 15. This method permits evaluation of proposals based on price competition, technical merit, and other factors; permits impartial and comprehensive evaluation of offerors’ proposals; permits discussions if necessary; and ensures selection of the source whose performance provides the best value to the Government

1.2 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF CONTRACT:

Description of Work: This design-bid-build (DBB) construction project replaces the Yard Patrol (YP) Pier in the YP Basin and the non-functional wave screen at Naval Support Activity, Annapolis, Maryland. The updated pier comprises a 760-foot long by the 25-foot wide concrete main pier with attached 125-foot long by 13.5-foot wide concrete finger piers. Steel pipe monopiles will be used to define the slip limits and serve as mooring dolphins. The concrete deck will be supported by concrete beams and pile caps and founded on 24-inch wide square concrete piles.

The concept pier will include an independent wave screen that is constructed away from the pier. This wave screen concept will be based on a structure currently in service at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. The independent nature of the wave break will minimize the wave load transferred to the main pier while still protecting and creating the basin.

This scope includes the demolition and reconstruction of approximately 1100SF of the existing quay wall where the YP Pier meets the quay wall (250NS).

2. BASIS OF AWARD

1. The Government reserves the right to eliminate from consideration for award any or all offers at any time prior to award of the contracts; to negotiate with offerors in the competitive range; and to award the contracts to the offerors submitting the proposals determined to represent the best value—the proposals most advantageous to the Government, cost/price and other factors considered.

2. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. In addition, if the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

3. The tradeoff process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition. The Government considers it to be in its best interest to allow consideration of award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror.

4. The relative order of importance of the non-price evaluation factors is that the technical factors (Factors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) are of equal importance to each other and, when combined, are equal in importance to the past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment (Factor 6). When the proposal is evaluated as a whole, the technical factors and past performance/performance confidence assessment factor combined (i.e., the non-price evaluation factors) are of approximately equal importance to price. The importance of price will increase if the Offerors’ non-cost/price proposals are considered essentially equal in terms of overall quality, or if price is so high as to significantly diminish the value of a non-cost/price proposal’s superiority to the Government. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered

5. Any proposal found to have a deficiency in meeting the stated solicitation requirements or performance objectives will be considered ineligible for award, unless the deficiency is corrected through discussions. Proposals may be found to have either a Significant Weakness or multiple Weaknesses that impact either the individual factor rating or the overall rating for the proposal. The evaluation report must document the evaluation board’s assessment of the identified Weakness(s) and the associated risk to successful contract performance resulting from the Weakness(s). This assessment must provide the rationale for proceeding to award without discussions.

3. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The solicitation requires the evaluation of price and the following non-cost/price factors:

Factor 1– Experience

Factor 2– Management Approach Factor 3 – Key Personnel Factor 4 – Small Business Utilization

Factor 5 – Safety Factor 6 – Past Performance

The distinction between corporate experience and past performance is corporate experience pertains to the types of work and volume of work completed by a contractor that are comparable to the types of work covered by this requirement, in terms of size, scope, and complexity. Past performance pertains to both the relevance of recent efforts and how well a contractor has performed on the contracts.

Basis of Evaluation and Submittal Requirements for Each Factor.

(a) Price:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Price shall be submitted on the Price Proposal Form included in the solicitation. The offeror shall submit the proposal in accordance with INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS, 4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, 4.2

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS.

All submissions shall include the following:

• Cover page with solicitation number, solicitation title, offeror name, address, phone number, fax number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, Point of Contact (POC), POC phone number, and POC email address;

Note: If proposing as a JV, please provide the UEI for each JV Partner, as well as the JV UEI, if applicable

• Completed SF 1442 signed with all amendments acknowledged;

• Price Proposal Form;

• Copy of Representation and Certifications and proof of registration in System for Award Management

(SAM);

• Confirmation of filing of Veterans’ Employment and Training (VETS) VETS-4212 for the 2021/2022 filing cycle; • Bid Guarantee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. Amount shall be at least 20 percent of the proposed price, but shall not exceed $3 million;

• Responsibility Determination Information (see below)

• Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Note: Price information included in the non-price/technical proposal will not be considered. Likewise, non-price/technical information included in the price proposal will not be considered.

NOTE: A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph

(c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.

The offeror is required to submit a complete Price Proposal Form that includes completion of all contract line items numbers (CLINs). Pricing information is not required to be completed under Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation Contract Form in SF 1442. All required proposal documents shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 15.208.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PRICE PROPOSAL PACKAGE:

RESPONSIBILTY DETERMINATION INFORMATION – In order to be eligible for award, the offeror must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9, specifically FAR 9.104-1, General Standards. In a separate tab, the offeror shall provide the following information in the price proposal package:

1. One (1) signed bank reference demonstrating adequate financial resources. If offeror’s firm has a line of credit – provide information on how many figures offeror can borrow against the line of credit (ex: “medium 6 figures” – exact line of credit is not required).

2. The offeror shall provide the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the organization.

Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract. For Joint Venture arrangements, submit the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for each company in the Joint Venture and discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies. The Government may also utilize Dun & Bradstreet reports to evaluate the financial capacity of the offeror.

3. Description of offeror’s facilities and equipment.

4. Other offeror’s work presently under contract.

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (April 2020) (REFERENCE FAR 52.219-9 ALT II AND

DFARS 252.219-7003) INFORMATION.

In accordance with FAR 19.7, all other than small businesses shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP) utilizing the template provided as Attachment G. Acceptability of the SBSP will be considered a responsibility matter. The SBSP will not be evaluated or rated by the SSEB, but reviewed by a Small Business Professional/Authorized Representative and the Contracting Officer for acceptability. The SBSP shall be negotiated and/or accepted within the time specified by the Contracting Officer. Failure to negotiate an acceptable subcontracting plan within the time limit prescribed by the Contracting Officer will render the offeror ineligible for award of the contract. The SBSP will be incorporated into the resulting contract.

NAVFAC’s command-wide small business subcontracting targets are shown below. These may be higher or lower than percentages that would represent realistic, challenging, small business subcontracting goals for this acquisition consistent with efficient and effective performance of the contract. These targets are based on a percentage of total planned subcontract dollars.

Small Business (SB) 40% Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 5% HUBZone SB 3% Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 9% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 3%

The SBSP shall be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Utilization and Participation factor. In accordance with DFARS 215.304(c)(i), when an evaluation assesses the extent that small businesses are specifically identified in proposals, those small businesses considered in the evaluation shall be listed in the SBSP.

Please note that SBSP goals and the participation rates provided in the Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) WILL NOT be the same. The participation rates within the SBPCD are provided as percentages of the total contract value; subcontract plan goals are provided as a percentage of planned subcontracting dollars.

While the percentages will differ, the types of products/services identified in the SBSP, should be the same as those products/services identified in the SBPCD.

Likewise, the planned small business subcontract dollars in the SBSP will be equal to (or in some cases greater than) the extent of small business participation identified in the SBPCD. Although required to be submitted with offeror’s price proposal, this information will not be evaluated as part of the price proposal. This information forms the basis of your firm’s responsibility determination should your firm be considered for award. Proposal packages from unsuccessful offerors will not be returned to the offeror, but shall be destroyed by the Contracting Officer. No certificate of destruction will be issued.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate price based on the total price. Total price consists of the basic requirements and all option items (see Section B of the solicitation). The Government intends to evaluate all options and has included the provision FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) in Section M of the solicitation. In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

(i) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP.

(ii) Comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE.

(iii) Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information.

(iv) Comparison of market survey results.

(b) Non-cost/price Factors:

The offeror shall submit the proposal in accordance with INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS, 4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, 4.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS. All submissions shall include the following:

• Cover page with solicitation number, solicitation title, offeror name, address, phone number, fax number, UEI, CAGE code, Point of Contact (POC), POC phone number, and POC email address;

• Refer to individual factors for page limitations. Pages that exceed indicated page limitations shall not be evaluated.

Note: If proposing as a Joint-Venture (JV), please submit the POC, UEI, and CAGE Code for each JV partner.

Note: Price information included in the non-price/technical proposal will not be considered. Likewise, non-price/technical information included in the price proposal will not be considered.

(1) Factor 1 Experience:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The offeror shall submit the following information:

Submit a minimum of two (2) up to a maximum of five (5) construction projects performed by the Offeror as the prime contractor that best demonstrates the Offeror’s relevant experience (projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to this project). Projects submitted for the offeror shall have been completed within the past ten (10) years from the date of issuance of this RFP or be at least 75% complete by the date of issuance of the RFP. Projects that are not at least 75% complete as of the date of issuance of this RFP will be considered “Not Relevant”.

Additionally, Projects completed more than ten (10) years prior to the date of issuance of this RFP will be considered “Not Relevant.” For purposes of this procurement, recent, relevant projects are further defined as:

Size: A final construction cost of $45,000,000 or greater and 500 LF of pier/wharf construction

Scope: New Construction or Renovation of reinforced concrete wharfs or pier structures.

Complexity: Relevant projects chosen by the offeror for evaluation should demonstrate experience with each of the following elements, collectively:

- Controlled demolition of reinforced concrete and/or timber waterfront structures in an operational harbor/marina environment;

- Installation of Steel Pipe Piles, and Steel Sheet Pile Combi-walls, Prestressed Concrete square, or cylindrical piles utilizing equipment mounted on barges operating in open water. (note: construction of micropiles does not satisfy this Element);

- Installation of precast systems (wave screens) in operating environment. Cast-in-place construction of pier decking with integrated utility systems.

It is critical that submissions ensure that project descriptions clearly address how each project meets the scope and complexity requirements as delineated above, provides the final construction cost AND linear footage of the project.

The absence of any such information may result in the Project being considered Not Relevant, which could result in a rating of UNACCEPTABLE for this Factor. The absence of one project that has a $45,000,000 or greater final construction cost that also meets the scope and complexity requirements will result in a rating of UNACCEPTABLE for this Factor.

Experience of proposed subcontractors will not be considered. Furthermore, the offeror’s experience as a subcontractor will not be considered.

A project is defined as a construction project performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple award and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts, the contract as a whole shall not be submitted as a project;

rather offerors shall submit the work performed under a single task order as a project. The submission of a multiple award and/or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract as a whole will be considered Not Relevant.

The attached Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment C) is MANDATORY and SHALL be used to submit project information. Except as specifically requested, the Government will not consider information submitted in addition to this form. Individual blocks on this form may be expanded; however, total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed one (1) double-sided pages (or two (2) single-sided pages).

For all submitted projects, the description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP (i.e., unique features, area, construction methods).

If the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the Joint Venture entity. If the Joint Venture does not have shared experience, projects may be submitted for the Joint Venture members. Experience submitted for one of the Offeror’s Joint Venture members while the Joint Venture member was a member in a different Joint Venture entity may be submitted to demonstrate relevant project experience. Offerors who fail to submit experience for all Joint Venture members may be rated lower. Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) total projects. For a JV, the offeror shall submit the signed JV agreement. For an 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, the offeror shall submit the signed, and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved, Mentor-Protégé agreement.

If the Offeror is proposing as a single corporate entity (i.e. not as a Joint Venture), the Offeror may submit relevant project experience it performed as a partner in a previous Joint Venture. Offerors are still limited to a total of five (5) projects.

If an offeror is utilizing experience information of affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD member companies (name is not exactly as stated on the SF1442), the proposal shall demonstrate that the affiliate/subsidiary/parent firm will have meaningful involvement by clearly describing the role that firm will have in the performance of the contract. If meaningful involvement is not demonstrated, experience of the affiliate/subsidiary/parent firm will not be considered.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

The evaluation will assess the offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing relevant construction projects as defined in the solicitation submittal requirements. The assessment of the offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of evaluating the capability of the offeror to successfully meet the requirements of the RFP. The Government will only review five (5) projects total. Any projects submitted in excess of the limit of five (5) will not be considered. An offeror that does not submit a minimum of two (2) relevant projects as defined above will receive a rating of “Unacceptable” and will not be eligible for award.

Offerors that demonstrate the following additional experience(s) on relevant project(s) may be considered more favorably and receive higher ratings:

1. Experience with execution of work on open water/unprotected areas subject to wind and wave action.

2. Experience and successful execution of work in congested and/or operational marina/berthing/waterfront areas.

(2) Factor 2 – Management Approach:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Provide a narrative which shall not exceed four (4) 8 ½” x 11” pages, detailing the contractor’s understanding of the project, and their proposed plan for delivery of the project with specific focus on its timely completion. Specific items to be addressed include:

(1) General outline of major/critical path activities, including logistic plans to execute the work within the available land and water side footprint including but not limited to barge mounted equipment and logistic support.

(2) Procedures to ensure accountability for quality of work and promote timely completion of rework items to allow for follow-on work that does not conceal deficient work, including oversight by QC and field staff in coordination with Government QA.

(3) Early actions over the life of the project that would support successful safe progress along with Red Zone procedures and any additional resources to be provided for this effort.

(4) Process for transition from the Definable Feature of Work based 3-phase QC procedures to the Completion Inspection three step process. Address completion of Commissioning, Critical Systems Acceptance with Government staff throughout project work and prior to finishing the Pre-Final Inspection cycle to allow for successful Final Acceptance Inspection.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

The evaluation will be based on demonstrated understanding of the contract requirements, the completeness of the total content, the likelihood for successful project execution, and degree of risk minimization shown in the Offeror’s proposed approach. Factor 2 will be evaluated to gauge the likelihood for successful project execution.

Offerors that provide a narrative that addresses the items, demonstrating or referencing parts of the Statement of Work and explaining how the Offeror’s QC team would coordinate with the On-Site Gov’t Construction Management Team to successfully deliver the project, including mitigating schedule and performance risks, may be considered more favorably.

(3) Factor 3 – Key Personnel:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

Provide detailed resume and qualification information as defined in the contract specifications for each of the following roles:

- Quality Control (QC) Manager,

- Underwater QC firm and specific Underwater QC Team leader,

- Structural QC Specialist,

- Geotechnical Specialist, and

- Superintendent.

Information shall not exceed two (2) pages, 8 ½” x 11”, per individual. Do not include photographs.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

Key Personnel will be evaluated based on the information provided when compared to contract requirements.

Experience exceeding the contract requirements may be considered more favorably.

Substitutions of proposed team members after proposal acceptance will not be allowed without Contracting Officer approval. Key Personnel substitutions must have equal to or better qualifications, experience, and performance.

(4) Factor 4 – Small Business Utilization:

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

1. Achievements: All offerors shall provide a narrative (limited to two pages) to describe their achievements in supporting the Government’s policy to provide maximum practicable opportunities for small business (SB), veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), and women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns to participate as subcontractors consistent with efficient contract performance. In support of narrative submissions:

a. All offerors shall submit small business subcontracting information associated with each project cited under the Corporate Experience Factor in the format provided in Attachment E, Small Business Subcontracting Record.

b. Offerors representing as other than small businesses shall also provide copies of the most current individual subcontracting reports (ISRs) associated with each project cited under the Corporate Experience Factor if a small business subcontracting plan was required by the contract. If such projects were completed under specific task orders, provide ISRs for the overall contract. For cited projects with state and local government agencies, provide similar subcontracting performance reports if required by the contracts. When not specifically addressed in the ISR or similar report, offerors shall provide explanations for all instances of failures to meet dollar or percentage goals in individual subcontracting plans.

Notes:

The Government reserves the right to consider achievements information on other recent, relevant projects from all available sources.

Offerors utilizing achievements information of team members or key subcontractors shall clearly demonstrate how these companies will have meaningful involvement in the management of the subcontracting program for this acquisition. If not, such achievement information will not be considered under this factor. If the offeror is a new joint venture, partnership or other entity consisting of more than one company, provide achievements information for each individual business entity(ies) that will be responsible for managing the subcontracting program and clearly describe those responsibilities.

Failure to provide ISRs or any other requested information must be fully explained and may negatively impact your evaluation.

2. Small Business Participation and Commitment: All offerors shall submit a small business participation and commitment strategy including all data elements shown in Attachment E, Small Business Participation and Commitment Strategy.

a. Identify in terms of dollar value and percentage of the total acquisition the extent of work the offeror will self-perform as the prime contractor. If submitting an offer as a joint venture, identify the percentage of work each member will be responsible for and indicate the size status of each member (e.g. small business, woman-owned small business, other than small business).

b. Include supplemental narratives (limited to five pages) to address other elements of the offeror’s strategy such as binding agreements covering post award roles for execution of the contract and specific initiatives and tools that will be employed under the contract to enhance small businesses opportunities to both participate in this acquisition and build capabilities to support future NAVFAC acquisitions.

c. The anticipated prime and first tier overall small business participation rate for this acquisition (i.e. work to be performed by small businesses as the prime and/or subcontractors) is 20% of the contract value. Offerors are encouraged to exceed this percentage and seek meaningful levels of participation in each of the small business socioeconomic programs listed in Attachment F consistent with efficient contract performance. Offerors shall explain in their participation and commitment strategies how proposed participation rates were established. The small business participation and commitment strategy must be in agreement with any required small business subcontracting plan and will be made a part of the contract upon award.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

Offerors will be evaluated on the extent to which their proposals and other performance information available to the Government demonstrate a history of successfully supporting Government policies concerning utilization of small business concerns as subcontractors including, when applicable, achievements against established small business subcontracting plan goals. Offerors will also be evaluated on the levels of small business participation proposed and the degree of commitment to use named sources. The anticipated benefits of proposed initiatives and tools to enhance small business participation and capabilities will be considered. The Government will assess proposal realism and the likelihood of success in achieving the small business objectives of this acquisition.

Attachment E – Small Business Subcontracting Record Attachment F – Small Business Participation and Commitment Strategy

4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

When: 11 April 2023 Time: 0900 – 1130 Where: Halligan Hall, 181 Wainwright Dr, Annapolis, MD 21402

Site Visit attendees will meet at Halligan Hall in the PWD Conference Room. The Government will present an project overview brief for approximately 30 minutes. At the conclusion of the brief, site visit attendees will be escorted via government sponsored van to the Yard Patrol Basin Work site. The van will return to Halligan Hall at the conclusion of the site visit, around 1130.

Note: Halligan Hall and the YP Basin work site are outside of the secure perimeter and do not require special access/badges. Site Visit Attendees need only to bring a valid government issued Driver’s License or ID card.

It is recommended that attendees arrive at Halligan Hall 15 minutes in advance of the start time. The Site Visit will not be adjusted for late arrivals.

Please send an email to Holly.r.snow.civ@us.navy.mil NLT 6 April 2023 at 1400 listing the names and titles of each anticipated attendee from your firm.

4.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

In response to this request for proposal, the complete proposal shall include the Price Proposal and the Non-Price Factors Proposal, submitted in accordance with the above Basis of Evaluation and Submittal Requirements for Each Factor.

The Offeror is required to submit one complete electronic copy labeled original, and one hard copy.

Electronic Copies

Offerors shall submit electronic proposals (.pdf format) in response to this solicitation. Only the PIEE Solicitation Module is authorized for the submission of electronic proposals in response to this solicitation.

Electronic proposal submissions should be no larger than 1.9 GB per file. Electronic proposals shall match the hard copy version of the proposal. In the event of a discrepancy, the electronic copy will govern.

Offerors shall ensure that the Government has received the electronic proposal prior to the date and time specified. PIEE Solicitation Vendor Access Instructions are provided via Attachment B. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.

Offerors shall allow adequate time to upload files which may be slower for non-DoD users and to avoid other technical difficulties that may be encountered. Offerors are also responsible for submitting files in the format specified and consistent with requirements stated elsewhere in this solicitation. Files that cannot be opened, or are otherwise missing the required content are the responsibility of the Offeror.

PIEE system will record the date and time of package submittal. The date and time of package submittal recorded in PIEE shall govern the timeliness of any proposal submission. LATE PROPOSALS WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED.

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PROPOSALS THAT ARE HAND CARRIED WILL NOT

BE ACCEPTED.

It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to obtain the RFP files, along with any amendments, from Opportunities (www.sam.gov).

Hard Copy

Submit one hard copy in accordance with box 13A of the SF1442. All Hard Copy proposals shall be mailed to the following address:

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Acquisition Division Washington Navy Yard 1314 Harwood Street SE, Building 212 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5018 Attn: Vivienne Moore

HAND DELIVERED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The proposal submission due date in Box 13 of the SF1442 is for the ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION and will establish timeliness of proposal submission. Hard Copy Proposals must be received no later than 5 calendar days after the Electronic Submission Due date.

4.3 PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES (PPIs): All inquiries must be submitted in writing and received by the Contract Specialist no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the proposal due date in order to permit adequate time to reply to the inquiry. There is no guarantee that PPI’s submitted after the cut-off date will be answered before the solicitation closes. Use of the PPI Log template is required. The PPI Log Template (Attachment A) can be found on the Contract Opportunities website under the Attachments section.

4.4 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES: Amendments will be posted directly to Contract Opportunities/Sam.gov. The drawings and specifications will be posted on Sam.gov under the Attachments section of this RFP. Additionally, other postings will be made to Sam.gov, such as the pre-proposal inquires (PPI) log, revised drawings, etc., under the Attachments section of the RFP. It is recommended contractors check Sam.gov and the Attachments section of the RFP periodically to see if additional postings have been made. It is the contractor’s responsibility to check Sam.gov for all postings.

5. INCORPORATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Contractor’s technical proposal, including revisions and amendments, made prior to contract award and a copy of which is in the possession of both parties, will be incorporated into this contract upon award by reference with the same force and effect as if set forth in full text. All contractor personnel shall meet or exceed the qualification standards, experience levels and trade background set forth in the technical proposal.

In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this contract and the technical proposal, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (i) the contract (excluding the technical proposal), and then (ii) the technical proposal.

6. ATTACHMENTS: LOCATED ON CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES UNDER ATTACHMENTS

6.1 ATTACHMENT A – PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY LOG

6.2 ATTACHMENT B – PIEE SOLICITATION VENDOR ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

6.3 ATTACHMENT C – CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE PROJECT DATA SHEET

6.4 ATTACHMENT D – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

6.5 ATTACHMENT E – HISTORICAL SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION

6.6 ATTACHMENT F – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT DOCUMENT

6.7 ATTACHMENT G – INDIVIDUAL SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

6.8 ATTACHMENT H – PRICE PROPOSAL FORM

6.9 Contract Drawings

6.10 Contract Specifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition NOV 2021 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022 252.215-7016 Notification to Offerors--Postaward Debriefings DEC 2022

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Firm-52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

26.6 6.9

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Naval Support

Activity Annapolis, MD

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “designated country construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American -- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-- (i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000 whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Vivienne Moore Contracting Officer NAVFAC Washington, Contracting Support Line Construction and Design Division (CON30) 1314 Harwood St, Bldg 212 Washington, DC, 20374

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at…