N6247320R0012 Amendment 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

N62473-20-R-0012 Metro San Diego Electrical JOC

The purpose of this amendment is to provide updated Exhibit M (as a separate attachment), remove Dun & Bradstreet Requirement, and remove reference to CCB.

Proposal due date remains unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Jan-2020

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 N6247320R0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Dec-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

30-Jan-2020

CODE

NAVFAC SOUTHWEST

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACTS CORE

CODE: FOCAS

1220 PACIFIC HIGHWAY

SAN DIEGO CA 92132-5190

N62473 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N6247320R0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

1. OFFERS

The Offeror must submit one coefficient factor for each line item below, supported by a fully completed Exhibit K Coefficient Breakdown Form with Profit Language. Refer to Paragraphs (2), (3), and Section 00101 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS for instructions on submitting cost proposals.

CLIN 0001

ELIN 000101 PRE-PRICED COEFFICIENT FOR METRO SAN DIEGO, CA INSTALLATIONS

ELIN 000102 NON-PRE-PRICED COEFFICIENT FOR METRO SAN DIEGO, CA INSTALLATIONS

CLIN 0002 PTO 0001 $_______________

For each coefficient factor provided above, the Offeror shall provide a completed Exhibit K Coefficient Breakdown Form with Profit Language with the cost proposal. The breakdown shall indicate the amount of each item listed in paragraph (2) below contributing to the whole coefficient factor. The sum of those item contributions must add to the actual coefficient factor submitted, for each line item.

2. OFFEROR’S COEFFICIENT AND PRE-PRICED WORK

The Offeror’s coefficient is a multiplier that represents costs (generally indirect costs) to be applied to the work item unit price information from the R. S. MEANS Cost Data software. The Offeror’s coefficient shall account for a wide variety of risks of doing business, including but not limited to:

Prime Contractor’s overhead and profit.

Sub Contractor’s overhead and profit.

Salaries of personnel required to operate and manage the contract, information technology and computer equipment required to manage the contract, off base storage facilities, offices, administrative supplies, office equipment, incidental engineering, job site supervision, vehicle operations and maintenance expenses and telephone charges.

Bond Premiums Insurances Base labor rate mark-ups (To include lodging, per diem, escalation, etc.)

Mobilization and demobilization (Phase-in and Phase-out Costs) (MEANS PART 01) Berthing Submittals and job planning Incidental engineering Company officers, site superintendents and support staff Quality control and inspections, to include costs associated with preparation and submittals, etc.

Supervision and Management for Safety Requirements

Transportation (Costs for purchase of equipment and vehicles, maintenance, operations, fuel, inspection, etc.)

Costs associated with utility scopes, facility protection, safety (personal protection equipment) and fire protection.

Costs associated with compliance to security requirements Compliance with environmental laws (overhead (indirect)) costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA, and individual Station regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, Dig Permits, outages, reporting requirements, training, etc.)

Employer’s portion of taxes such as FICA, unemployment compensation, and fringe benefits Differences in Federal and State Unemployment costs, Builders Risk Insurance and Public Liability costs Work described in the contract that states the contractor shall perform at no additional cost to the Government: All costs associated with computer hardware/software applications.

All costs associated with computer hardware/software to enable electronic correspondence with the Government.

Production of AutoCAD requirements.

Damaged Material, Waste and Excess Quantities associated with Completed-in-Place Construction Quantities. (All prices in R.S. MEANS Cost Data software are for completed-in-place construction unless explicitly described otherwise. Waste or excess material quantities are incidental costs that are included within the contract coefficient unless explicitly stated otherwise. Quantities used on individual task order proposals shall be taken from field measurement, as appropriate, without allowance for waste.)

Customary small tools or equipment provided by the company or worker including:

Airlines (drop line) All hand tools Awl Axes Brushes Barricades, Safety Bolt cutters Barrier tape Broom Cable cutters Cable pullers/Hoist (hand held) Can Opener Calking Gun Caulking/Yarning Irons Chain Saw Chisels Clamps Cleaning Equipment (hand held) Compressor (sized as required to run tools) Conduit bender Crow Bars Dividers Drift Pins Drill, pneumatic Drill, pneumatic bits (up to 1 ¼ dia.)

Drill, Motors (hand held) Drill, Bits Drill, Hole Saw Drill, Rotary hammer (up to 1 ¼ dia.)

Extension Cords Files (hand held) Fish tapes Gloves Flash Lights Floats (hand held) Groover, Pipe (hand held) Hacksaws Hot Tap (hand held)

Hammers, hand Hammers, chipping Hammer, Jack Industrial Vacuum and Hepa Vac Jack, Hydraulic (12 tons or less) Knives Ladders (step to 12’ and extension to 24’) Lead Pot and Ladle Levels Levels, Builders Level, laser Lighting. Temporary (up to 6 each) Nailer, Pneumatic Nail Sets Picks Planes, (hand held) Planes, Electric, (hand held) Pliers Powder Actuated Fastening Tools Plumb Bob Pot Hook Personal Protective Equipment Punches Rake Rasps (files) Reinforcing steel, Shear and Bender Rivet Sets (Light, hand held) Rollers- Flooring Rules Safety Equipment (PPE) Safety fencing (orange plastic) Sanders (hand held) Saws, Hand Saws, Electric Hand, Circular Saws, Electric Hand, Reciprocating Saws, Backsaws and MiterBox

Saws, Power Miter Box Saw Horses Scaffolding, Portable. (8’ table height) Scrapers (hand held) Screw Drivers Screw Drivers, Electric Scribers Shears (hand held) Shovels Sledgehammers Squares Staplers, Air/Hand Steel Framing Tools, Lightweight Steel Framing Tampers (hand held, non- powered) Tapelines Tarpaulins (12’ X 24” maximum of 5 each) Temporary Lighting (400 square feet) Tin Slips Torch, hand Torch Igniters Trash Receptacles (35/gallon, 4 each) Trowels (non-powered, hand held) Tool Boxes (personal) Traffic cones Tubing Cutters (hand held, non-powered) Vacuum, wet/dry (5 gal) Vehicles (up to 1.5 ton) Vice Volt Meter, volt/ohm meter Wheel Barrow (non-powered) Wire Strippers Wrenches

In addition to the aforementioned items, the following R. S. MEANS line items are not allowed in the Contractor’s estimate as pre-priced line items. Such line items should be factored into the Offeror’s coefficient:

011131.20 Construction management fees

012116.50 Contingency allowances

012155.50 Job conditions allowance

012163.10 Taxes

013113.20 Field personnel

013113.30 Insurance

013110.40 Main office expense

013113.50 General Contractor’s mark-up

013113.70 Overhead

013113.90 Performance bond

013213.50 Scheduling

015113.80 Temporary utilities

015213.20 Field office sheds and storage

015213.40 Field office expense

015409.50 Personnel protection equipment

015409.60 Safety nets

The coefficient shall include all other administrative costs not specific to the task order and any other factor(s) the Offeror deems necessary to cover all contingencies in connection therewith, since no allowance will be made later for additional costs.

The coefficient will be used in establishing the price for task orders and modifications. The coefficient is multiplied by the sum of bare costs (no Overhead & Profit) for line items identified within the current edition of the MEANS Cost Data books or software that correspond to task order work items, to arrive at the total proposed cost of any given task order. The coefficient also includes any overhead and profit for subcontractors hired by the JOC Contractor. No additional compensation for using subcontractors will be paid by the Government.

The current edition of the MEANS Cost Data software shall be used in each year of the contract, including the most current quarterly updates for all costs. The volumes/titles within the MEANS Cost Data software to be consulted and used to identify pre-priced work items (as listed by preference below) are as follows:

Facilities Construction Cost Data Repair and Remodeling Cost Data Mechanical Cost Data Electrical Cost Data Plumbing Cost Data Building Construction Cost Data Heavy Construction Cost Data Site Work and Landscape Cost Data Interior Cost Data

As each new MEANS Cost Data software is released, it will be used for all pricing within that year, including quarterly updates. For example, if the base year occurs in 2020, the 2020 edition shall be used with the most up to date quarterly update; upon release of the 2021 edition, all subsequent work shall be priced using the 2021 edition (and current quarterly update), until the next edition is released. For purposes of task order negotiations, the MEANS Cost Data software and current quarterly update in effect at the time the task order Request for Proposal (RFP) is due will be used for negotiating purposes. Similarly, any modifications made to a contract task order will incorporate the MEANS edition and quarterly update in effect at the time the modification RFP is due. The Offeror is responsible for purchasing and maintaining its own current edition of the MEANS Cost Data software products for this purpose, and installing quarterly updates as they become available.

The City Cost Index is a multiplier used to adjust construction costs to a particular geographic location. Bare costs in the UPB represent the U.S National average. To adjust costs to a particular geographic location, the Weighted Average CCI is applied to the bare cost. The CCI for SAN DIEGO, CA shall apply to all work under this contract.

CCI rates are in the Reference Section of the R.S. MEANS Cost Data software.

Bare costs of line items/descriptions within the MEANS Cost Data software, by which the coefficient is multiplied to arrive at the task order proposal pricing, are “pre-priced”. Items not available with the MEANS Cost Data software, or identified below as such, are “non-pre-priced”. Line items within the MEANS Cost Data software, which are listed under different titles with similar descriptions, but with different unit prices, or work items that could be interpreted within the software to be included by more than one line item shall be negotiated to arrive at one of the pre-priced line items within the software.

Coefficients will not be adjusted for any other changes or circumstances encountered during the life of the contract – the coefficients will remain unchanged throughout any given contract or option year.

Report proposed coefficients within the Offeror’s proposal as follows: An offer of "net" would be represented by "1.0" (no cost above MEANS bare costs as described above). An example of a decrease from the bare prices listed in MEANS would be "0.90". An example of an increase above the bare prices in MEANS would be "1.10".

Coefficients shall NOT exceed two decimal places to the right of the period (e.g. 0.XX, 1.XX).

3. NON-PRE-PRICED WORK

Only non-pre-priced work that is incidental to pre-priced work shall be considered to be within the scope of this contract. If the value of non-pre-priced work exceeds 40% of the total task order cost it will NOT be considered incidental, and the project will not be executed under this contract.

Incidental non-pre-priced work may include minor facilities engineering work items that are not specifically included in the MEANS Cost Data software but that are within the basic intent and general scope of the contract and are incidental to a pre-priced work item.

Incidental non-pre-priced work will be negotiated on a work item-by-work item basis. MEANS or its factor used for calculating the pre-priced items will not be used to compute the cost proposal of the non-pre-priced items.

For non-pre-priced items, the contractor shall provide the following for each component or task required:

Item Description Direct Labor Hours Labor Rate Crew size and description of personnel Hourly fringe benefit rate for trade performing task Description of proposed material Number of units of proposed material Cost per unit of material (direct bare costs only) Description of proposed equipment Time for which equipment will be required Rental rate for equipment (direct bare costs only) as provided in the latest version of the Army Corps of Engineers Manual EP 1110-1-8 Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense applying to the location of the work (i.e. Region VII – California), unless renting new equipment, whereby vendor quotes are required.

Information submitted in support of non-pre-priced tasks shall include, at a minimum, the following:

Complete specifications and technical data, including task content, support drawings, task cost data, quality control and inspection requirements.

Work schedule.

Costing data shall include a cost analysis report, establishing the basis for selecting the approach proposed for accomplishment of the requirements. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit costing data demonstrating that the Contractor sought and received three quotes. The Contractor shall provide an installed unit price (or demolition price if appropriate) that shall include all costs required to accomplish the non-pre- priced task.

The total extended price for the non-pre-priced task will be determined by multiplying the unit price by the quantity required. The price offered in the proposal will be determined by multiplying the total extended price by Contractor’s non-pre-priced coefficient adjustment factor.

After a non-pre-priced item is used on three separate Task Orders, the unit price for such item will be established, following approval by the Contracting Officer, and fixed as a permanent pre-priced task that will no longer require price justification.

The Contracting Officer’s determination as to whether an item is a pre-priced task or a non-pre- priced task shall be final, binding and conclusive as to the Contractor.

The pre-priced coefficient is not applied to non-pre-priced items. After the bare costs of these items have been negotiated, the non-pre-priced coefficient will be applied to the agreed to bare costs of non-pre-priced items.

The non-pre-priced coefficient shall NOT exceed two decimal places to the right of the period (e.g. 0.XX, 1.XX).

4. CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contract (JOC) 100% HUBZone Set-Aside for Electrical Work as defined under NAICS Code 238210 within the Naval Base Coronado, Naval Base Point Loma, Naval Base San Diego, and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California Under the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Areas of Responsibility.

5. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS

During the period specified in the ORDERING clause (DFARS 252.216-7006 [MAY 2011]), the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $5,000.00 for the life of the contract. The total value of this contract, including option years, shall not exceed $24,000,000. Individual task orders may not exceed $1,000,000 for the award amount.

6. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION:

The work performed under this contract is subject to labor standards prescribed by the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) Construction Wage Rates (aka Davis-Bacon) Determination identified in Section J. In accordance with FAR 52.222-6, CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (AUG 2018) and FAR 52.222-30

CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS – PRICE ADJUSTMENT (NONE OR SEPARATELY

SPECIFIED METHOD) (AUG 2018), any changes in the applicable minimum hourly rates of wages during the entire term of the contract including any option years shall not affect the unit price to be paid by the Government for work performed under this contract. A current Davis Bacon Wage Determination will be incorporated into the contract upon exercise of any option year without adjustment. More information on the DOL and SCA wage determinations can be found at the DOL's Wage Determinations On Line website: http://www.wdol.gov/Index.aspx.

7. BID GUARANTEE, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS, ADDITIONAL BONDING

REQUIREMENTS

Bonds are required for this contract. Refer to Section 00700 FAR Clauses 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996), 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2010), and 52.228-2

ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997).

SECTION 00101 PROPOSAL SUBMIT

SECTION 00101 - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Inquiries

The Offeror shall submit inquiries regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) electronically using the Request for Information (RFI) form provided as an attachment. The Point of Contact (POC) for inquiries is Stephanie Scannell at 619-532-4693 or e-mail at stephanie.scannell@navy.mil. The Government does not intend to respond to inquiries submitted less than 10 days before the proposal receipt date.

2. Proposal Submittal Requirements

The Offeror shall format its proposal submitted in response to this solicitation as follows and furnished in the number of copies stated herein. A cover letter shall accompany the proposal.

The cover letter shall include—

The solicitation number;

The name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and email address of the Offeror;

The DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror;

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;

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;

Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. The Offeror shall include evidence of its agent’s authority for any proposal submitted thereto, unless the Offeror has already furnished that evidence previously to the issuing office.

The Offeror shall submit its proposal in three ring binders or bound, with tabs or separators. The Offeror shall adhere to page limits, if stipulated. The Offeror shall submit its proposal on 8.5” X 11” paper, utilizing both sides of the paper.

The format for the proposal is as follows:

Cover Letter First two pages of SF1442 - with blocks 14 through 20c completed Exhibit E, Financial Questionnaire (Original in sealed envelope from financial institution in original proposal folder only) Exhibit F, Surety Form Completed VETS-4212 and/or VETS-4212A Report Submission Confirmation (or Statement of Non-applicability)

Tab 5 - “Price”:

Price (In sealed envelope in original proposal folder only) – The envelope shall contain the following original documents: SF1442 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award) with blocks 14 through 20c completed; Bid Guarantee (in the contract minimum guarantee amount of $5,000); completed Exhibit K Coefficient Breakdown Form with Profit Language; and completed Exhibit M PTO #0001 Worksheet

Tabs 1 - 3 “Exhibits A - C”:

Factor 1, Ability to Manage Multiple Simultaneous Projects (Exhibit A) Factor 2, Experience (Exhibit B) Factor 3, Past Performance (Exhibit C or completed CCASS/CPARS Evaluations) (Evaluations should immediately follow the project shown on Exhibit B to which they pertain)

Tab 4 - “Exhibit D”:

Factor 4, Safety (Exhibit D)

The Government will not rate Representations and Certifications, Financial Questionnaires, and Surety Forms.

However, the Government will consider the information in assessing the Offeror’s responsibility.

The Offeror should submit only the information/exhibits required. Do not submit any additional information such as brochures, CDs, or other pre-printed materials.

The Offeror shall submit one (1) original and ONE (1) hard copy of the complete proposal in response to this RFP.

The Government must receive – at the address below - the Offeror’s proposal no later than the date and time stated in Block 13 of the SF1442. The Offeror should address all evaluation factors and shall submit the proposal to the following address:

NAVFAC SW CI ACQ Core FOCAS Team Attention: Stephanie Scannell 1220 Pacific Highway, Building 127 San Diego, CA 92132

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

It is an Offeror's responsibility to deliver its proposal to the proper place at the proper time, which includes allowing a reasonable amount of time for the delivery of the proposal. (See FAR 15.208(a)). The Government will NOT consider proposals received after the stated date and time in Block 13 of the SF1442.

The Offeror shall ensure delivery of its proposal to the NAVFAC Southwest facility no later than the date and time stated in Block 13 of the SF1442.

3. Pre-Proposal Conference

The Government will not conduct a pre-proposal conference and/or site visit at this time.

The Government will interpret failure of a prospective Offeror to submit any pre-proposal question as meaning the Offeror fully understands all requirements of the solicitation.

The Government advises all prospective Offerors that this solicitation will remain unchanged unless amended in writing. The Government will post all pre-proposal amendments to https://beta.sam.gov/. However, if an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of any such amendment as described in Contract Clause “Amendment to Solicitations” of this section shall be applicable.

4. Financial Questionnaire

The Offeror shall submit the Financial Questionnaire to their financial institution and request the financial institution complete the questionnaire with regard to the Offeror’s firm. Upon completion of the questionnaire, the financial institution should place the completed questionnaire in a sealed envelope showing the return address of the financial institution and forward it to the Offeror so that the Offeror can include the questionnaire (in the sealed envelope) with the Offeror’s proposal.

If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offeror should submit for the joint venture. If there is no information for the joint venture, the Offeror should submit information should submit for each joint venture member.

5. Surety Form

The Offeror shall submit the Surety Form to report their surety bonding information, verifying aggregate bonding capacity, current available bonding, as well as single project limit. Ensure the name of the Offeror’s surety, including the name and phone number of the Offeror’s agent within the surety, is on the form.

If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offeror shall submit one Surety Form for the joint venture, not the individual joint venture members.

6. System for Award Management

The System for Award Management (SAM) is combining federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal

Domestic Assistance into one new system. This consolidation includes the functionality from the following systems:

Central Contractor Registry (CCR) Federal Agency Registration (Fedreg) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of a DoD contract. In order to participate on this solicitation, contractors must also complete electronic representations and certifications.

For more information on completing electronic Representations & Certifications. see the SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov. The Government cannot award a contract to a contractor not registered in SAM. Remember to review the NAICS codes listed in your SAM record and make sure that you have listed the NAICS code for this procurement.

7. Federal Contractor Program

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.1303, any contractor or subcontractor with a contract of $100,000 or more with the Federal Government must take affirmative action to hire and promote qualified targeted veterans which includes, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.

If subject to the reporting requirements, companies must file an annual VETS-4212 and/or VETS-4212A Report, which shows the number of targeted veterans in their work force by job category, hiring location, and number of new hires, including targeted veterans hired during the reporting period and the maximum number and minimum number of employees of such contractor during the period covered by the report. Instructions, information, and follow-up assistance is provided at VETS-4212 Internet site at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm or employers may contact the VETS-4212 customer support at (866) 237-0275 or e-mail at mailto:VETS4212-customersupport@dol.gov.

Upon the successful submission of a VETS-4212 and/or VETS-4212A report(s), federal contractors will receive an email confirmation of receipt notification for their records. Offerors shall include a copy of their confirmation notification email in their proposal as verification of submission for the current reporting period. DO NOT SUBMIT A COPY OF THE REPORT ITSELF. If this requirement is not applicable to your firm, provide a statement that your firm does not have any contracts subject to this requirement.

The Government cannot award a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required annual form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report (VETS-4212 and/or VETS-4212A Report) if subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) for that fiscal year.

8. 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.

9. No Alternate or Multiple Proposals

The Government will not consider multiple Offeror proposals, proposal variations or options, alternate, or alternative proposals.

(End of Summary of Changes)