Amend0003_13R0007.pdf

ACQR3244087

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

See continuation page 2.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Jul-2013

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 N40084-13-R-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Jul-2013

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, is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Jul-2013

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PSC 473 BOX 13

FPO AP 96349-0013

N40084 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of this amendment is to accomplish the following:

(a) Include the quantity of one (1) unit per Gross of Service Required (GR) to Attachment 6, “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work” for ELINS A128, B128, C128, D128 and E128.

(b) Change item 5.3 (entitled, “Proposal Submission”), under section 00100 entitled, “Instructions to Offerors” as follows:

FROM:

b. Two (3) hard copies of the Technical proposal

TO:

b. Three (3) hard copies of the Technical proposal

(c) Change the first sentence of the second paragraph (item 2.2, entitled, “Asphalt Cement Binder”) under section 32 12 15, entitled, “Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) for Airfields” as follows:

FROM:

“If Performance Grade of asphalt cement is not available, penetration grade 40-60 asphalt cement binder may be used in conformance with JIS K 2207.”

TO:

“If Performance Grade of asphalt cement is not available, penetration grade 40-60 or 60-80 asphalt cement binder may be used in conformance with JIS K 2207.”

(d) Provide answers to requests for information (RFI) as follows:

Question # 1: I would like to ask you to provide EXCEL format sheets for the "Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work A through E", which significantly save contractor's time and make less mistakes and discrepancies.

Answer to Question # 1: The excel sheets were provided electronically via Amendment 0001 of this solicitation dated 12 July 2013.

Question # 2: SF1442, Item #10.c.(4) shows, Attachment (2) Bid Bond, to cover at least 20% of the Not-to Exceed Amount for the Base Year but, Page 10 of 57, Paragraph 5.2 Price Proposal, ii. shows Bid Bond (in the amount of 20% of the total proposed price for the seed project), which is correct?

Answer to Question # 2: The bid bond shall be in the amount of 20% of the total proposed price for the seed project as indicated in Amendment 0002 of this solicitation dated 17 July 2013.

Question #3: For Past Performance Questionnaire, is it acceptable for us to submit "construction work performance evaluation official letter" issued by Japanese Governemtn instead of PPQ? This is because most of our company's past performance is for Japanese Government work and they do not answer PPQ.

The evaluation official letter states the point on how our company performed.

Answer to Question # 3: Yes, you may submit a construction work performance evaluation official letter in addition to the first page of the PPQ. Per Section 00210 entitled, “Evaluation Factors for Award”, under Factor 2 (entitled, “Past Performance”), if the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Exhibit “B” of the RFP), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s) under Factor 1 (entitled “Corporate Experience”). Furthermore, Offerors shall also submit performance recognition documents, if any, for projects submitted under Factor 1, such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

Question # 4: Drawing C-2, Item 0206 through 0209. Please specify standard for Concrete.

Answer to Question # 4: Please refer to Spec Item 03 30 00 entitled, “Cast-In-Place Concrete”, under Paragraph 2.1.1 entitled, “Contractor-Furnished Mix Design”.

Question # 5: Drawing C-4, Item 0502. Please specify standard for Concrete.

Answer to Question # 5: Please refer to Spec Item 03 30 00 entitled, “Cast-In-Place Concrete”, under Paragraph 2.1.1 entitled, “Contractor-Furnished Mix Design”.

Question # 6: Drawing C-5, Item 1003 through 1004 & 0205. Please specify standard for cast-in-concrete.

Answer to Question # 6: Please refer to Spec Item 03 30 00 entitled, “Cast-In-Place Concrete”, under Paragraph 2.1.1 entitled, “Contractor-Furnished Mix Design”.

Question # 7: Drawing C-5, Vehicle Bumper. Please clarify the size. 120X900 or 120X990.

Answer to Question # 7: The correct size is 120X900.

Question # 8: Drawing C-5, Item 1003 & 1004. "Imitated Granite Curb" is Imitated plain concrete products?

Answer to Question # 8: These items are not Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) products. Please use “Mikage-chou Keshou Fuchiishi”.

Question # 9: Attachment#6 "Schedule of Indefinite Quantity work form", Please advise the meaning of A128, B128, C128, D128 and E128. What number we should put in?

Answer to Question # 9: The quantity of one (1) unit per Gross of Service Required (GR) has been added to Attachment 6, “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work” for ELINS A128, B128, C128, D128 and E128.

Refer to item 1(a) of this amendment.

Question # 10: Drawing C-13, Please specify standard for New PCC Pavement.

Answer to Question # 10: Please refer to Spec Item 32 13 13.03 entitled, “Airfields and Heavy Duty

Concrete Pavement Less Than 10,000 Cubic Yards”.

Question # 11: In reference to Solicitation Page 10 of 57, section 5.3 entitled, “Proposal Submission”: “d.

Two (2) original hard copies of the Price Proposal”. The Bid Bond issues only one original. How should we submit? One original and one copy are acceptable?

Answer to Question # 11: Yes, one original bid bond and one hard copy as well as one electronic copy is acceptable in addition to Attachment 6, “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work” (Exhibits A through E).

Please be advised that the Price Proposal to be evaluated is based on Attachment 6, “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work” (Exhibits A through E)”, wherein the base period unit prices will also be applied to the Seed Project “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work” sheet.

Question # 11: In reference to Solicitation Page 11 of 57, section 5.3 entitled, “Proposal Submission”. Only offers received by mail or package delivery service on or before 02 August 2013 at 11:30 A.M. The package delivery will take three days from Okinawa to secure the reliable delivery. Do you intend not to issue the amendment less than four (4) days before the proposal receipt date?

Answer to Question # 11: Yes, all amendments planned to be issued at least five (5) days before the proposal due date of 02 August 2013. If there is a delay in issuing an amendment, extension of the proposal due date and/or time is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Question # 12: In reference to Solicitation Page 5 – 7 of 57. ITEM NO. 9000-9004 OPTION. What amount should we write down on these ITEMs?

Answer to Question # 12: ITEM No. 9000-9004 is for Government use only. Please follow Section 00100 for “Instructions to Offerors” for submittal requirements.

Question # 13: Item# A058, 059, 060 and 061 of the “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work”, are those UNIT OF ISSUE correct?

Answer to Question # 13: Yes, the units of issue indicated are verified to be correct.

Question # 14: Regarding Section 32 12 15, Hot-Mix Asphalt for Airfields, Para 2.2. Asphalt Cement Binder 2nd paragraph says “If Performance Grade of asphalt cement is not available, penetration grade 40- 60 asphalt cement binder may be used in conformance with JIS K 2207.” Instead of penetration grade 40- 60, is penetration grade 60-80 acceptable?

Answer to Question # 14: Yes, the penetration grade 60-80 is acceptable (see item (c) of this amendment).

Question # 15: Attachment 7, Pages 3-15, ELINs A001 thru A148. Do we only need to provide prices on items having quantity/highlighted in yellow?

Answer to Question # 15: Yes, please provide prices on items having pre-filled quantities and are highlighted in yellow based on the unit prices you provide in Attachment 6, “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work”, for the base period only (Exhibit 'A').

Question # 16: Attachment 7; Since only A001 thru A148 (line item 0001) is provided, are the quantity and selected catalog no./ELIN (highlighted in yellow) will be the same for ELINs B001 thru B148, C001 thru C148, D001 thru D148 and E001 thru E148 (for line item 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005 respectively), Answer to Question # 16: The seed project is intended to be awarded within the base period of this contract. Work is to be completed 85 calendar days after award of the task order. Therefore, the Government will only need the total cost for those items under A001 through A148 having pre-filled quantities and are highlighted in yellow (see answer to question no. 15 of this above).

Question # 17: Attachment 7, Seed Project and Line Item 0001 Base Period - Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity. There are items (catalog no. /ELIN) that are not highlighted/no quantity that are required for the seed project such as ELIN A033 (adjusting work for concrete structure), A069 (gutter inlet), A072 (grating cover) and A080 (PVC pipe with fittings). Can we include this in the Base Period Line Item 0001 since base period unit prices will be applied to the seed project?

Answer to Question # 17: Yes, they can be included in the Base Period Line Item 0001. However, please be advised that the Government will evaluate the total contract price based on amounts entered for Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINs) in Attachment 6, “Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work” (Exhibits A through E).

Question # 18: RFP Page 15 of 57 (1) Factor 1, Corporate Experiences shows 3 categories. Shall we submit 1 to 4 projects more than ¥30,000,000 for each of the categories? So that in total 12 projects may be required to submit?

Answer to Question # 18: Yes, the Offeror shall submit a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of four (4) construction projects for each of the three (3) categories identified. This will be a minimum total of three

(3) relevant projects (1 project for each category) and a maximum of twelve (12) relevant projects (4 projects for each category).

Question # 19: A bid bond is required in the amount of 20% of the total price of the seed project.

The seed project seems to be less than $100,000. But still the bid bond amount is 20% of the seed project price?

Answer to Question # 19: Yes, the bid bond shall be in the amount of 20% of the total proposed price for the seed project (refer to question no. 2 of this Amendment).

Question # 20: Regarding Letter sized paper, may we use the A4 sized paper and two ring sized binders for proposals? As we have already used them for other Yokosuka projects.

Answer to Question # 20: Yes, A4 sized paper is acceptable. However, please follow proposal submittal instructions under item 5.2 in Section 00100 entitled, “Instructions to Offerors” of the solicitation. Please also refer to item (b) of this amendment for changes to proposal submittal instructions.

2. The due date for proposals remains the same on Friday, 02 August 2013 at 11:30 A.M. JST.

3. All other provisions and terms remain the same.

4. Offerors shall acknowledge all solicitation amendments in their proposals. (Page 1 of SF30, Block 15) and also below:

AMENDMENT 0003 ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

Signature ____________________________

Name/Title ____________________________

Company ____________________________

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

DESCRIPTION:

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Construction Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract whereby the contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, engineering and design, and transportation necessary to perform paving for various U.S. Government activities, Okinawa, Japan.

The project is comprised of a basic award and four (4) options containing 148 exhibit line item numbers (ELINs) for each year with pre-established unit prices.

The Basic award (CLIN 0001) scope of work includes, but is not limited to labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to provide paving work to include repairs to existing concrete pavement and construction of new asphaltic concrete pavement at roads, parking lots, and playing areas as ordered for various U.S. Government Activities in Okinawa, Japan. The work shall include provision of ready mixed concrete sidewalk paving and baked color brick paver/ stamped concrete sidewalk as ordered in addition to concrete vehicle bumper work, painting on pavement (including striping and lettering), provision of traffic signs, storm drainage, replacement of cast iron covers, and related works as described on plans and specifications provided herein.

Option CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004, and 0005 are for the continuation of these services to provide road paving repairs and construction in Okinawa, Japan.

OFFERORS ARE ADVISED THAT FUNDING MAY NOT BECOME AVAILABLE. IF FUNDS ARE NOT

AVAILABLE, NO AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. OFFERORS

WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY EFFORT OR PROPOSAL COSTS RESULTING FROM THIS

SOLICITATION.

1. PROJECT MAGNITUDE

The estimated price range is over $10 million for this contract for the base period plus four (4) option years. The minimum guarantee is $2,500 at the budget rate of ¥90/$1. The minimum guarantee is for the base year only.

2. RESTRICTION

This acquisition will be solicited as full and open competition.

3. CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded and performed in its entirety in the country of Japan.

Contractors must be duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan and must fully comply with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of Japan during the performance of the contract. Prior to award of any contract, offerors must be registered to do business in Japan and possess a construction license (Kensetsu Gyo Kyoka) issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, or prefectural government. Offerors will be required to provide verification of such construction license prior to award of any contract to the contracting officer if such information is not already on file with or available to the contracting officer. In the case of offers from a joint venture, at least one of the joint venturers must possess and provide verification of such construction license prior to award.

4. STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT

The U.S. Government will not offer “United States Official Contractor” status under Article XIV of the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to any offeror awarded a contract under this solicitation; nor will the U.S.

Government certify any employees of a contractor as “Members of the Civilian Component” under Article I(b) of the SOFA.

5. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Proposal Format

Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall to address all items in Block 10 of the SF 1442 and be formatted as follows and furnished in the number of copies stated herein. A cover letter shall accompany the proposal.

The cover letter shall include—

(a) The solicitation number;

(b) The names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers, and email addresses of the Offeror and Lead Design Firm;

(c) The DUNS Number and CAGE Code of the Offeror;

(d) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(e) Names, titles, phone and facsimile numbers, and email addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation and;

(f) 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.

5.2. Proposal for the Solicitation

COVER LETTER

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Tab 1: Factor 1– Corporate Experience (Complete Exhibit "A", Experience Data Sheet)

Tab 2: Factor 2 – Past Performance (Complete Exhibit "B", Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ))

Tab 3: Factor 3 – Safety

PRICE PROPOSAL

Tab 4: Price (In Sealed Envelope) – The envelope shall contain the following original documents:

i. SF1442 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award) with the following completed:

a. Blocks 14 through 20c

b. Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work (Attachment (6), Exhibits A through E)

c. Seed Project- Schedule of Prices (reflect unit prices from ‘Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work’)

ii. Bid Bond (in the amount of 20% of the total proposed price for the seed project)

iii. Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable)

iv. Representations and Certifications – Section 00600 of RFP

v. Responsibility Determination/ Pre-award Survey Information (see item 11 of this section).

5.3. Proposal Submission

Proposals in response to this RFP must be submitted in the format and number of copies below:

a. One (1) original hard copy of the Technical Proposal

b. Three (3) hard copies of the Technical Proposal

c. One (1) electronic copy of the Technical Proposal in Adobe Acrobat PDF format provided on a compact disc (CD).

d. Two (2) original hard copies of the Price Proposal (in sealed envelopes).

e. One (1) electronic copy of the Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work (Exhibits A through E) in Adobe Acrobat PDF format provided on compact disc (CD). The SF1442, Representations and Certifications, Letter from bonding agent or surety, and Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable) are not required in electronic format.

Place the CD in the sealed envelope, along with the hard copies of the Price Proposal.

The offeror is responsible for ensuring that all original paper and electronic copies are identical. Should there be a discrepancy between the paper and electronic versions, the paper copy shall govern.

Proposals must be received by this office on or before 02 August 2013 at 11:30 A.M or as amended (Block 13 of the SF1442).

Proposals shall be submitted in three ring binders or bound, with tabs or separators and shall include a table of contents. Page limits, where stipulated, must be adhered to (page refers to one printed side of a piece of paper).

Proposals shall be submitted on 8.5" X 11" paper, using standard margins and no less than 10 pitch font, utilizing both sides of the paper.

Proposal must be clearly marked on the outside of the package with the solicitation number.

Only offers received by mail or package delivery service (takuhai bin) on or before 02 August 2013 at 11:30 A.M. JST will be considered. Electronic (E-mail, facsimile, etc.) submissions are not authorized. No escort service or pick up of proposals from the main gate will be provided.

Offerors shall submit the proposal to the following address:

Attn: Ms. Sheena Hess Naval Facilities Engineering Command Far East IPT FE, Code OP3A PSC 473 Box 13 Building F60, 2F, Tomaricho, Yokosuka Kanagawa, Japan 238-0001

PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED AND DATE/TIME STAMPED BY THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER ON OR BEFORE THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED IN THE RFP. LATE SUBMITTALS

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS IT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS IN FAR 52.215-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION.

Proposal must be clearly marked on the outside of the package with the solicitation number.

6. SCHEDULE OF INDEFINITE QUANTITY WORK, ATTACHMENT (6):

a. Offerors shall enter amounts for Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINs) as indicated in the Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work (Exhibits A through E). Offerors shall submit proposed unit prices by completing the Indefinite Quantity Schedule of Work ( Exhibits A through E) as stated in 5.2 of this section.

b. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total amount, the unit price will be held to be the intended offer and the total of the ELINs will be recomputed accordingly. If the offeror provides a total amount for an ELIN but fails to enter the unit price, the total amount divided by the ELIN quantity will be held to be in the intended unit price.

c. ELINs are included in Exhibits A through E. Pricing shall be prepared for all five (5) periods, base period through the fourth option period.

7. SEED PROJECT, ATTACHMENT (7): Prices offered in the Indefinite Quantity Schedule of Work (A-E) will serve as pre-established unit prices for all future indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity (IDIQ) work and base period unit prices will be applied to the following seed project (Task Order # 0001) for this contract upon award entitled, “Pave Driveway/Parking Lot WBH 1091”. Ensure that calculation totals are accurate (quantity X unit price).

8. SITE VISIT/PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A site visit will not be held for this solicitation.

9. AMENDMENTS

Amendments will be posted to the websites https://www.neco.navy.mil and https://www.fbo.gov. Hard copies of the amendment will not be mailed. It is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation.

Contractor must acknowledge any and all amendments issued under this solicitation either by annotating it on the SF1442 or signing each SF30 (amendment) and submitting it with the contractor’s proposal.

10. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following minimum insurance coverage:

(1) Comprehensive general liability: ¥50,000,000 per occurrence Certificate of insurance shall indicate Contract Number, Contract Title, Insurance Limit, and Insurance coverage.

Certificate of insurance shall provide for at least 30 days written notice to the Contracting Officer by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage.

(2) Automobile liability: ¥20,000,000 per person, ¥50,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, ¥2,000,000 per occurrence for property damage.

(3) Workmen's compensation: As required by Japanese workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes.

(4) Others as required by Japanese law.

11. RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION / PRE-AWARD SURVEY

FAR 9.104 requires prospective contractors to demonstrate, among other things, that they have adequate financial resources to perform the contract or ability to obtain them, capability to comply with the required performance schedule, a satisfactory performance record, and be otherwise eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations. The pre-award survey is not a part of the technical evaluation.

The following information shall be submitted with the price proposal:

a. Company financial statements (balance sheets and income statements) for the past three years.

b. Financial resources available to perform the contract. Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital that will be used for the performance of the contract. If the offeror plans to rely on financial support from other sources, identify the maximum lines of credit that will be available to include documentation to support the amounts.

The maximum lines of credit should be based upon the inclusion of this contract effort. For joint ventures discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies and provide the same information for each partner.

c. Newly-formed entities (e.g. limited liability companies (“LLC’s”). limited partnerships (‘LTD’s”) and newly-created corporate subsidiaries) ordinarily have no record-or an insufficient record-of relevant experience, past performance, and financial capability to support a responsibility determination. In such cases, the offeror may rely on the resources of an LLC member, parent, limited partner, or other entity related to the offeror for responsibility purposes where the offeror submits a guaranty from the entity providing the resources.

d. A list of existing commercial and government business commitments to include contract numbers, names of Contracting Officers, telephone numbers, value of contract, completion date and percent complete. If the list of existing commitments is extensive, provide the required information on at least five projects of similar dollar value and a summary of the existing commitments to include number of contracts, total dollar value of all contracts, and total dollar value of work remaining.

12. JOINT VENTURES (JV), LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (LLC), LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

(LTD), AND ETC.

Joint Ventures and Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships shall submit the following additional documentation regarding their business entities with the price proposal:

a. A copy of the JV, LLC or LTD agreement.

b. A detailed statement outlining the following in terms of percentages where appropriate:

1. The relationship of the team/partners/parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, profit distribution or loss sharing.

2. The management approach in terms of who will conduct, direct supervise, and control.

3. The structure and decision-making responsibilities of the partners/parties in terms of who will control the manner and method of performance of work.

4. Identify (by name and title) the personnel having the authority to legally bind the partners/parties (including authority to execute the contract documents and bonds).

c. A list of partners/parties, to include company name, DUNS and CAGE numbers, address, point of contact, e-mail address, phone number and facsimile number.

13. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of a DoD contract.

Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. A contract cannot be awarded to a contractor not registered in the SAM. Remember to review the NAICS codes listed in your record and make sure that you have listed the NAICS code for this procurement.

14. INCURRED EXPENSES

The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation.

15. NO ALTERNATE OR MULTIPLE PROPOSALS

Neither multiple proposals, nor proposal variations or options, nor alternate or alternative proposals will be considered in the evaluation.

16. INQUIRIES

Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be submitted electronically using the Request for Information (RFI) form provided as Attachment (1). Point of Contact (POC) for inquiries is Sheena Hess, email at Sheena.Hess@fe.navy.mil,. The Government does not intend to respond to inquiries submitted less than 10 days before the proposal receipt date.

17. SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Specifications and Drawings Attachment 2: Bid Bond Form Attachment 3 and 4: Notices Attachment 5: Exhibits Attachment 6: Schedule of Indefinite Quantity Work (A through E) Attachment 7: Seed Project, Revised 12 July 2013 Attachment 8: Request for Information (RFI) Form

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