GPO_4624.pdf

AMENDMENT 0001 – DATED 6 August 2013

CONTRACT: N62473-13-Q-4624

CS/Phone: Jean Peterson, Phone: (619) 532-4410 Solicitation/RFP Date: 16 July 2013 Subject: GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE COSAO GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM AT NAVAL AIR

WEAPONS STATION (NAWS), CHINA LAKE, CA.

1. Proposal Receipt Deadline. The proposal receipt deadline is extended from 2:00 PM on 31 July 2013, local time, PST to 2:00 PM on 15 August 2013 local time, PST.

2. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the following clauses to the solicitation and the basis of evaluation to Attachment A, Evaluation Factors.

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award

EVALUATIONA OF OPTIONS EXERCISED AT TIME OF CONTRA AWARD (JUN 1988)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Price Line Item

OPTION FOR INCREASE QUANTITY – SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEMS – (MAR 1989)

The government may require the delivery of the numbered line items, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

3. Solicitation, FAR Clause 52.204-8 in part is revised as followed:

FROM:

ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JUNE 2013) (Original)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this acquisition is [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is [insert size standard].

TO:

ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JUNE 2013) (Revised)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541690.

(2) The small business size standard is $14M.

4. Added to Attachment A, EVALUATION FACTORS, the basis of evaluation:

The basis of evaluation of proposals will be Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The task order will be awarded to the responsible offeror who submits a proposal that provides the Best Value to the Government based on technical and price competition. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability only. Trade-offs are not permitted.

THE OFFERORS SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ALL AMENDMENTS ON THE PRICE

SCHEDULE SHEET.

EVALUATION FACTORS

The basis of evaluation of proposals will be Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The task order will be awarded to the responsible offeror who submits a proposal that provides the Best Value to the Government based on technical and price competition. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability only.

Trade-offs are not permitted.

Factor 1: Experience

(i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit one project performed as prime or subcontractor that best describe experience on relevant projects that are similar in scope to the work described in the solicitation/Scope of Work (SOW).

Project must reference geophysical (e.g., geochemical, hydrogeology, etc.) work experience with a fluid dominated geothermal energy production field.

For the purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as a government or commercial contract/project, completed by the Offeror within the last five years (from the proposal due date of this solicitation). Such projects shall be directly related to geothermal resource management, and the relationship to the work described in the SOW shall be clearly stated.

The “Experience and Past Performance Project Data Sheet” attachment 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 three single-sided pages.

A project is defined as a complete effort performed under a single task order or contract/subcontract. 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 task order as a project.

Proposals that fail to provide all requested data, a point of contact that is accessible, or a correct current phone number may be removed prior to evaluation. The Government may contact references for the submitted projects to verify information presented.

Projects submitted which are outside the five-year period specified or are above the maximum number (1) allowed for consideration will be removed prior to evaluation.

Offerors who submit relevant projects for a subsidiary, sister, parent or predecessor company, or branch office of the company identified in the SF 18 must fully explain what major or critical aspects of work they’ll perform in this contract. If it is not clear how that office will participate in this contract, the project will not be considered. The Offeror may NOT utilize experience of a subcontractor to demonstrate experience under this evaluation factor.

Failure to meet any of the submittal requirements may result in the project not meeting the technical acceptability.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

The basis of evaluation will include a determination as to whether the project is similar in scope [i.e. type of work, methods, techniques], as defined in the SOW. The assessment of the Offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of determining the technical acceptability of the proposal.

Attachment A

Factor 2: Key Personnel

The Offeror shall identify key personnel to perform the work such as a Principal Investigator. Key personnel shall have experience with analyzing, modeling, and interpreting geochemical characteristics of geothermal plants and reporting such results to non-technical personnel such as Tribal Entities, DoD installation officers, and public agencies.

Firms shall demonstrate that the proposed key personnel have the capability to manage work and to meet the requirements specified in the solicitation. This information shall be provided by submitting a current resume.

(ii) Basis of Evaluation:

he basis of evaluation will focus on the qualifications of their proposed key personnel. The evaluation of key personnel will consider education, professional qualifications, and experience in the following areas:

interpreting geochemical characteristics of geothermal field samples, reporting to non-technical personnel, and project management.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

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15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) (Include area code)

TELEPHONE NO.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

THIS RFQ X[ ] IS [ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS:10.

619-532-1301ANTONINA GAGLIANO

(Name and Telephone no.) (No collect calls)5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

d. CALENDAR DAYSc. 30 CALENDAR DAYSb. 20 CALENDAR DAYS12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

N62473-13-Q-4624

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Each

UPDATE GEOCHEMISTRY DATABASE

FFP

Updating the fluid-geochemistry database, performing field techniques and fluid augmentation monitoring, and providing recommendations for geochemical sampling techniques and processes at Coso Geothermal field, Naval Air Weapons Stations (NAWS), China Lake, CA.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) SW will administer this contract.

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. QUALITY CONTROL (QC) PROGRAM. Contractor shall develop a QC Program to describe the

QC organization, plans and procedures that will be tailored according to the scope of work.

B. PROJECT QC MANAGER. The Contractor shall utilize trained, experience Project QC

Managers to assist in continued implementation and enforcement of the approved plans. The Project QC Manager shall manage the site-specific QC requirements in accordance with project plans.

C. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY. Contractor is responsible for dedication of personnel principally responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and completion of tasks. The Contractor shall be responsible for the acquisition of specialized skills and experience as required for the performance of work and for any management or administrative support required to accomplish the task.

D. LABORATORIES. Laboratories shall be certified by the State (if available) in which the project/site is located.

E. SAFETY. Contractor will be expected to comply with federal, state, and local regulations and policies in relation to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocols [i.e. EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health procedures and other document review processes) specific to the project requirements.

2.0 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

This firm-fix-price contract is for updating the fluid-geochemistry database, performing field health and fluid augmentation monitoring, and providing recommendations for geochemical sampling techniques and process at Coso geothermal field located at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS), China Lake, California.

The Contractor shall gather and analyze extant and emergent geochemical and isotopic data to monitor the geochemistry of the Coso geothermal system. The purpose of this effort is to provide a geochemical expertise that the Navy does not possess internally, expertise that is a critical component of the Geothermal Program Office’s program to protect the Navy’s equity in the Coso geothermal resource.

The Contractor shall continue the compilation and evaluation of all Coso geothermal system geochemical analyses from brine and gas samples, including a variety of gaseous species and isotopes. Evaluation of the quality of these data will allow the Contractor to assess the operational sampling and analysis protocols and procedures currently in use at Coso. The Contractor shall recommend modifications to these protocols and procedures, as appropriate to ensure the program is maintained at or above geothermal industry standards.

The Contractor shall conduct 4-D geochemical modeling of production field fluids (brines and gases) to track changes occurring in the reservoir due to production and injection activities. This shall be done in

N62473-13-Q-4624

Geochemistry of the Coso Geothermal System

NAWS China Lake, CA order to track the maturity and overall health of the Coso geothermal field. The Contractor shall use geochemical data to examine and predict reservoir effects of various injection fluids, such as: hot production fluids, cool/cold production fluids, cool steam condensate, concentrated brine, brackish local groundwater, and low TDS groundwater.

The Contractor shall investigate and recommend new techniques and processes which will contribute to the Navy’s basic understanding of the relationship of the geochemistry of the Coso geothermal system, particularly the relationship of reservoir fluids to heat, host rock, source rock, reservoir conduits (plumbing), time, and other physical parameters.

The Contractor shall provide findings and recommendations in a detailed report to the Geothermal Program Office (GPO).

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A. 2.1 Haizlip, Jill R., November 2011, Geochemical Monitoring-Coso Geothermal System Final Bi-

Annual Report. Navy Contract N68936-07-C-0073.

B. 2.2 Adams, Michael C., August 2006, Geochemical Monitoring of the Coso Geothermal System, EGI, Final Report, including Access data base and ARCGIS project. Navy Contract # N68936-02- C-0206.

C. 2.3 Christenson, B.W., et al., 2007, Chemical and Isotopic Characteristics of the Coso East Flank Hydrothermal fluids: Implications for the Location and Nature of the Heat Source, Proceedings, 32nd Stanford Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, January 22-24, 2007, SGP-TR- 183.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall gather and analyze extant and emergent geochemical data to monitor the chemistry of the Coso geothermal reservoir. This effort shall extend and build under Navy Contract N68936-07-C- 0073.

Under this contract the Contractor shall be responsible for completion of task A,B, and C requirements and each applicable deliverable within.

TASKS:

A. Update fluid-geochemistry database

The Contractor shall update the established GPO Coso geothermal field fluid-geochemistry database (MS Access-based) of all geochemical analyses from brine and gas samples. The Contractor shall both compile and evaluate the quality of the new data using established Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocols, or equivalent with prior Navy approval. The existing protocols are detailed in Section 3.0 Reference Documents. The Contractor shall recommend and establish (with Government approval) additional QA/QC protocols for new analyses as they are added to the GPO Coso database. The database includes analytical results such as major constituents, minor and trace element constituents, gaseous species and isotopes, and standard chemical measurements such as Eh, pH, and TDS, and shall be obtained from the Navy Geothermal Program Office.

Since the vast majority of emergent geochemical data will come from the Navy’s Coso geothermal development contractor (COC), evaluation of the quality of these data will allow the Contractor to assess the COC sampling and analytical protocols and procedures. The Contractor shall recommend modifications to the Navy’s Coso geothermal contractor’s geochemical monitoring program, as appropriate to ensure the program is maintained at or above geothermal industry standards for a geothermal resource of this type and magnitude.

B. Perform Geothermal field health and fluid augmentation monitoring

The Contractor shall continue the established time-trend analysis of indictor constituents, detailed in Section 3.0 Reference Documents, to include, but is not limited to, chloride, boron, enthalpy, and appropriate geothermometers. This shall be done in order to track the maturity and overall health of the Coso geothermal field. (For example, since a change in the chemical composition of the produced fluids often proceeds the cooling of a geothermal field, monitoring these chemical parameters provides an “early warning” of a potential reservoir crisis.) The Contractor shall conduct 4-D geochemical modeling of production field fluids (brines and gases) to track changes occurring in the reservoir due to production and injection activities. The Contractor shall conduct enthalpy mapping and through that, assess injection efficiencies in the geothermal field. The Contractor shall conduct enthalpy monitoring of the reservoir geochemistry with changes in fluid flow characteristics and wellhead and subsurface pressure/temperature data provided by the Navy and COC. Such monitoring shall be conducted on both a field-wide and individual well basis. Modeling is to be presented in both written and in ARCGIS or equivalent format.

The Contractor shall use geochemical data to examine and predict reservoir effects of various injection fluids, such as: hot production fluids, cool/cold production fluids, cool steam condensate, concentrated brine, brackish local groundwater, and low TDS groundwater. A significant component of this task will be a focus on the chemical and isotopic characteristics of the Coso geothermal fluids through the utilization of a variety of noble gas and stable isotopes, plus gas isotope geothermometers. Data for this component of Task B will also be provided by the Navy GPO. No field sampling or sample analysis will be required of the Contractor.

C. Provide Recommendations

The Contractor shall investigate and recommend new techniques and processes, which will contribute to the Navy’s basic understanding of the geochemistry of the Coso geothermal system, particularly the relationship of reservoir injected fluids to host rock, source rock, heat source, reservoir conduits, other physical parameters, and time.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall prepare a half year and final summary report detailing how each task was performed.

The report shall contain services summarized in section 4.0.

6.0 DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall deliver the half year summary report 6 months after award (Refer to 3.0 Reference documents for what should be included).

The Contractor shall deliver the final summary report 10 months after award (Refer to 3.0 Reference documents for example of what should be included).

7.0 MEETINGS

The Contractor shall perform one site visit to NAWS China Lake and the Coso Geothermal Field.

8.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Equipment: The Government shall not provide equipment for this contract.

9.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is 12 months from the date of award.

10.0 PROJECT POINTS OF CONTACT

The Government points of contact for this project are as noted below:

NAVFAC SW Contract Specialist: Jean Peterson, 619-532-4410.

GPO Technical Representative: Kelly Blake, 760-939-4056.

Alternate GPO Technical Representative: Saundra Anderson, 760-608-7031.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration DEC 2012 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2013

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

DEC 2010

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations APR 2012 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation APR 2012 52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime

Compensation

JUL 2005

52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification JUL 2012 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

DEC 2007

52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards MAY 2012 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included APR 1984 52.232-25 Prompt Payment OCT 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor

Registration

OCT 2003

52.232-34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than Central Contractor Registration

MAY 1999

52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration Alternate A MAY 2013 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications MAY 2013 252.219-7011 Notification to Delay Performance JUN 1998

252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And

Hazardous Materials

APR 2012

252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities FEB 2013 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data--Noncommercial Items MAY 2012 252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information JAN 2011 252.227-7030 Technical Data--Withholding Of Payment MAR 2000 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial

Components (DoD Contracts)

MAR 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JUNE 2013)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless--

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business).This provision applies to solicitations that--

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,494, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,494 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to--

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

(i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

(iv) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services–Certification.

(v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

(End of provision)

EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1: Experience

The Offeror shall submit one project performed as prime or subcontractor that best describe experience on relevant projects that are similar in scope to the work described in the solicitation/Scope of Work (SOW). Project must reference geophysical (e.g., geochemical, hydrogeology, etc.) work experience with a fluid dominated geothermal energy production field.

For the purposes of this evaluation, a relevant project is further defined as a government or commercial contract/project, completed by the Offeror within the last five years (from the proposal due date of this solicitation). Such projects shall be directly related to geothermal resource management, and the relationship to the work described in the SOW shall be clearly stated.

The “Experience and Past Performance Project Data Sheet” attachment 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 three single-sided pages.

A project is defined as a complete effort performed under a single task order or contract/subcontract. 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 task order as a project.

Proposals that fail to provide all requested data, a point of contact that is accessible, or a correct current phone number may be removed prior to evaluation. The Government may contact references for the submitted projects to verify information presented.

Projects submitted which are outside the five-year period specified or are above the maximum number (1) allowed for consideration will be removed prior to evaluation.

Offerors who submit relevant projects for a subsidiary, sister, parent or predecessor company, or branch office of the company identified in the SF 18 must fully explain what major or critical aspects of work they’ll perform in this contract. If it is not clear how that office will participate in this contract, the project will not be considered. The Offeror may NOT utilize experience of a subcontractor to demonstrate experience under this evaluation factor.

Failure to meet any of the submittal requirements may result in the project not meeting the technical acceptability.

The basis of evaluation will include a determination as to whether the project is similar in scope [i.e. type of work, methods, techniques], as defined in the SOW. The assessment of the Offeror’s relevant experience will be used as a means of determining the technical acceptability of the proposal.

Factor 2: Key Personnel

The Offeror shall identify key personnel to perform the work such as a Principal Investigator. Key personnel shall have experience with analyzing, modeling, and interpreting geochemical characteristics of geothermal plants and reporting such results to non-technical personnel such as Tribal Entities, DoD installation officers, and public agencies.

Firms shall demonstrate that the proposed key personnel have the capability to manage work and to meet the requirements specified in the solicitation. This information shall be provided by submitting a current resume.

The basis of evaluation will focus on the qualifications of their proposed key personnel. The evaluation of key personnel will consider education, professional qualifications, and experience in the following areas: interpreting geochemical characteristics of geothermal field samples, reporting to non-technical personnel, and project management.

Attachment B

ATTACHMENT B

EXPERIENCE & PAST PERFORMANCE PROJECT DATA SHEET

1. Experience for:

Firm Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain)

Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Number: Delivery/Task Order Number:

Title:

Location:

4. Award Date (mm/dd/yy): Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

5. Project:

Award Amount: Final Price:

Type of Contract/Task Order:

Customer’s Firm Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

POC:

6. Provide a detailed description of the project and the relevancy to the project requirements of this RFP

SUBJECT: Geochemistry of the Coso Geothermal System, NAWS China Lake, CA

Contract Specialist: Jean Peterson, Jean.Peterson@navy.mil or (619) 532-4410

OFFER SCHEDULE

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OFFER

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Firm Fixed Price for updating the fluid-geochemistry database, performing field health and fluid augmentation monitoring, and providing recommendations for geochemical sampling techniques and process at Coso geothermal field located at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS), China Lake, California in accordance with the solicitation.

SUBMITTED PROPOSALS SHALL BE VALID FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT OF

THE PROPOSAL.

THIS OFFEROR ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION:

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NAME OF THE OFFEROR: ______________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

CITY, STATE, AND ZIP CODE: ______________________________________________

PHONE/FAX/EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER:

SIGNATURE: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________

PRINTED NAME: ____________________________________

Attachment C mailto:Jean.Peterson@navy.mil